PHOTOS: New D-Tech Phone Flipper Accessory Released at the Disneyland Resort
Iain
Keeping your phone secure in your hand just got a whole lot cuter! Earlier this week, a new D-Tech Phone Flipper Accessory was released in Walt Disney World and now they can be found at World of Disney in Downtown Disney. They are a great addition to your phone or phone case and there are …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Zootopia Land, Festival of the Arts, and Incredibles Street – Ep. 40
Ben
Tonight, January 23rd at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm EDT on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: …
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Will Have a Single Rider Line in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Tom Corless
Those who wish to travel without anyone else they know aboard the Millennium Falcon will be in luck when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens later this year at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Thanks to the rather odd seating configuration and the need for there to be guests in each seat to operate certain tasks (we …
REVIEW: Sweetheart Donut Sundae – Valentine’s Month Celebration at Disneyland
Iain
The Sweetheart Donut Sundae at Disneyland is part of their celebration of the season of love. They are doing this by stretching the holiday of love, Valentine’s Day, into an entire month. During Valentine’s month Disneyland is bringing even more sweets, eats, and drinks as part of the celebration. The Sweetheart Donut Sundae – Gibson …
REVIEW: Royal Street Veranda Double Chocolate Fritters – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Iain
Calling all chocolate lovers! The Royal Street Veranda in New Orleans Square has the perfect new dessert in honor of the Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park—Double Chocolate Fritters. If you are in the need of a quick dessert while you stroll through New Orleans Square, then this is a great option for …
PHOTOS: New Dooney & Bourke Sleeping Beauty Purses Being Released January 25
Iain
Make it pink! Make it blue! If you can’t decide, or are just wanting to show off your love for Sleeping Beauty, you’re in luck! Brand new Dooney & Bourke purses celebrating Sleeping Beauty’s 60th anniversary were spotted at Ever After Jewelry Co. at Disney Springs today. The expected release date for these beauties is …
REVIEW: Jolly Holiday Bakery Mickey Mouse Club Hat Dessert – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Iain
In honor of Mickey and Minnie’s 90th birthday last November, the Disneyland Resort has launched a new celebration. The Get Your Ears On Celebration features new merchandise, a new nighttime show, and new foods for guests to enjoy. Jolly Holiday Bakery is now offering a Mickey Mouse Club Hat Dessert for anyone wishing to celebrate …
PHOTOS: Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Construction Update
Iain
Construction on the Guardians of the Galaxy themed roller coaster is coming along nicely at Epcot. From the parking lot, the entire back side of the main show building is completely visible. The emergency stairs from the top of the launch tunnel and the area connecting the two buildings together are also visible. A closer …
PHOTOS: Epcot’s Space Restaurant Takes Shape, Vertical Construction Continues
Iain
Epcot’s upcoming Space Restaurant has already begun the hiring process, however it is still heavily under construction. Last year, we brought you a first look at the details currently known about the restaurant. This week, we noticed some new framework up, as well as some general construction progress around the site. There’s now a crane …
REVIEW: Mickey Themed Pizza, Cupcake and Baked Alaska – Get Your Ears On Celebration at the Grand Californian Hotel
Ali
The Get Your Ears On Celebration is in full swing throughout Disneyland Resort. The Grand Californian Hotel and Spa has three Mickey Ear inspired treats to offer between the Hearthstone Lounge and White Water Snacks. Guests don’t need a park ticket to try these offerings. It should be noted that the official food guide handed out in …
REVIEW: Rancho del Zocalo Frozen Strawberry Horchata – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Iain
Rancho del Zocalo was partially prepared for the first day of “Get Your Ears On.” They had the frozen strawberry horchata, but didn’t have the Mickey Hat Dessert of the Sopes Trio. The cast member on duty told me that they will have everything next week. So if you’re planning to Get Your Ears On …
REVIEW: The Golden Horseshoe Minnie Inspired Sundae – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Iain
The Golden Horseshoe has one specialty item for the “Gets Your Ears On Celebration.” Mickey gets a lot of the spotlight, but this dessert thrusts our favorite female mouse into the leading role. The Golden Horseshoe is home to this delightful sundae. Minnie-Inspired Sundae – $7.99 The Minnie-Inspired Sundae starts with espresso chip gelato. Then …
The Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (1/23/19): Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, Pandora Added, Pirates Fixed
Tom Corless
Welcome to the Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report. In this weekly report, the goal is to create a comprehensive list of broken effects, damaged props, and more at the Walt Disney World Resort in the hopes they will be repaired. This week introduces “sections” to the report: Needs Repair and Repaired. The first section …
PHOTOS: Poster Art of the Disney Parks and Maps of the Disney Parks Coloring Books Arrive at Epcot
Iain
While exploring the 2019 Epcot Festival Of The Arts, we came across these really great new coloring books. The Poster Art of the Disney Parks and the Maps of the Disney Parks coloring books are now available inside the Festival of the Arts gift shop within the Odyssey Festival Showplace. The books are almost pocket …
PHOTOS: Disney Parks D-Lish Collection’s Newest Addition is Snack Socks
Iain
If you love Disney food and socks, these are made for you! The Disney Parks Snacks collection continues to take over the parks with these new snack socks, available at Mouse Gear at Epcot. Pizza lovers can rock these awesome Disney pizza socks. Disney Parks Snacks Pizza Socks – $16.99 If you’re looking for character-specific …
REVIEW: Epcot International Festival Of The Arts Inspired Seasonal Cupcake At Sunshine Seasons
Iain
The 2019 Epcot International Festival Of The Arts kicked off this weekend. While there are many great new food items around the World Showcase food studios, there are also some great offerings around Future World! We found this cute new seasonal cupcake in Sunshine Seasons located inside The Land pavilion. Seasonal Cupcake – ($5.99) The …
Pepe by José Andrés To Open At Disney Springs
Iain
José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup today announced the upcoming opening of Pepe by José Andrés at Disney Springs. This will be their first brick and mortar location of the famous Spanish food truck. José Andrés will also be opening up a new restaurant at Disney Springs, Jaleo, in Winter 2019. In part of making his mark on Disney …
Official Poster Released For This Year’s “Star Wars Celebration Chicago”
Joe Hogarty
This year’s Star Wars Celebration will take place on April 11-15 at McCormic Place in Chicago. To kick things off, StarWars.com has released the official poster for this years Star Wars Celebration. The symbol of the ancient Jedi Order strikes a balance between the light and the dark in the official poster art for Star …
BREAKING: Zootopia-Themed Land Announced for Shanghai Disneyland
Jill Diffendal
Today, Shanghai Disney Resort announced that a “Zootopia”-themed land is coming to Shanghai Disneyland, marking the second major expansion since the resort opened in 2016. Construction is targeted to begin later this year. Based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ hit animated movie, this exciting development will be the park’s eighth themed land and the first-ever “Zootopia”-themed …
4 Rivers Smokehouse Opens More Locations at Disney World
Iain
Famous local Florida BBQ establishment “4 Rivers Smokehouse” is branching out past their Disney Springs Cantiana Barbacoa food truck and laying claim to some more territory on Disney property. Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports will see walk up versions of both 4 Rivers’ traditional BBQ establishment and another Cantina Barbacoa. Both will be be …
REVIEW: Purple Fish Tacos and a Jamaica Freeze from Rancho del Zocalo at Disneyland Park
Ali
With the purple craze in full swing on both coasts, there’s a variety of Potion Purple treats offered at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. Rancho del Zocalo at Disneyland Park debuted two purple offerings: fish tacos and a frozen drink. Purple Fish Tacos – $11.99 Don’t worry, it isn’t purple fish. The purple cabbage and …
REVIEW: Carnation Cafe TV Dinner Pot Roast – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland Park
Iain
Disneyland is celebrating Mickey and Minnie with the “Get Your Ears On” celebration happening through May. Among the multitude of special food options is the TV Dinner Pot Roast meal from Carnation Cafe. For breakfast they have “Celebration Mickey” Chicken and Waffles. At lunch they have Hot Chicken and Waffles. Then for dinner they have …
PHOTOS: First Skyliner Gondola Installed at Epcot Station
Matthew Soberman
Not only are Disney Skyliner gondolas being found at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, now we’re getting our first look at gondolas on the cable at the Epcot station! The photos come from Brian Kowalenko (@qunewsguy on Instagram), showing the gondolas, covered with a tarp, on the cable near the station, well in view of park guests. …
PHOTOS: Gondolas Spotted at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Skyliner Station
Matthew Soberman
Construction on the Disney Skyliner is picking up speed. A new milestone came this week when gondolas arrived at the Skyliner station at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The gondolas are currently under white tarps, disguising the designs featuring beloved Disney characters that we’ll see later this year. (Last month, a single gondola was spotted at …
PHOTOS: New Maria and Enzo’s, Pizza Ponte, and Enzo’s Hideaway Merchandise Available at Disney Springs
Iain
Looking for some souvenirs to take home from Disney Spring from your favorite Italian restaurants? Look no further! Maria and Enzo’s, Pizza Ponte and Enzo’s Hideaway all have new merchandise available! There’s a lot, so let’s get started in this corner! Here we’ve got some Pizza Ponte merchandise, such as children’s shirts, baseball hats and …
REVIEW: Sven’s Apple Cheesecake Makes An Oddly Presented, Yet Delicious Addition To Kringla Bakeri at Epcot
Iain
Hallo! We recently discovered a new cheesecake themed to Sven from Frozen within Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot! Sven’s Apple Cheesecake costs $4.49 and is redeemable as a snack credit if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan. This cheesecake is pretty oddly shaped, and presented in an unappetizing way. Without …
A Guide to Everything You Can Eat During Valentine’s Month at Disneyland Park
Iain
You and your sweetheart will be able to indulge in all sorts of sweet treats as Valentine’s Month kicks off at Disneyland Park. The celebration, which started Monday, will run through February 18 and features a Valentine’s display in Town Square, various projections in the evenings on Main Street U.S.A. and the facade of “it’s a …
REVIEW: Lobster Pot Pie Soup and Vegan Hot Diggity Dog – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disneyland
Iain
The weather in Southern California has been on the chilly side this winter, so if you’re looking for comfort food to eat while visiting Disneyland, we have some perfect choices for you. In honor of the new Get Your Ears On Celebration, Harbour Galley has a new Lobster Pot Pie Soup and Vegan Hot Diggity …
PHOTOS: Comprehensive Look at Floor Plans, Room Concept Art, Pricing for Disney’s Riviera Resort
Iain
Today, Disney released new room concept art and floor plans of Disney’s newest Resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort. Reservations are now available for December 15th for cash rooms and Disney Vacation Club members will be able to book using points later this spring. Tower Studio Rates starting at $486.0 per night 1 Queen-size pull down bed, …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 1/22/19 (30th Banners, New Experiences, Security Construction, ETC.)
Iain
Welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This little lady turns 30 years old this year, and no Disney park has seen as many changes in as short a time as she. Let’s see what’s changed today. 30th Anniversary Banners New signage has begun appearing for the 30th anniversary year. The official anniversary is on May 1, …
Celebrate 2019 With Dining Events, Buzz Pops, and More at Disney Springs Restaurants
Iain
As January comes to a close, it’s time to start really getting into the groove of 2019. While the four Walt Disney World theme parks have begun celebrating 90 Years of Mickey Mouse, The International Festival of the Arts, 30 Years of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the 25th Anniversary of The Lion King, Disney Springs …
PHOTOS: See Disneyland Paris Covered in a Magical Blanket of White Snow
Iain
Disneyland Paris is covered in snow today! Snowfall has hit Paris, and thanks to Simone (@disneywithsimone) and Jean-Louis Gold we can bring you these gorgeous shots of the magical winter wonderland happening today, January 22nd in Marne-la-Valée. Whether you believe it was Elsa using her icy powers, or just the fact that it’s January, Disneyland Paris …
TASTE TEST: New Grocery Mickey Ice Cream Bars Vs. Theme Park Mickey Bars
Iain
As we’ve previously reported, Mickey Ice Cream Bars have found their way out of the theme parks and into grocery stores to celebrate Mickey’s 90th birthday. But the big question remains – are these grocery store Mickey bars the real deal or just a theme park imposter? Reporter and ice cream eater Nathan Hartman took …
2019 Academy Award Nominations; Which Disney Movies Made The List?
Joe Hogarty
This morning, the nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced and several Disney films were nominated in some major and minor categories. “Black Panther” became the very first MCU movie to be nominated for Best Picture. Both “Incredibes 2” and “Ralph Breaks The Internet” were nominated for Best Animated Feature. “Bao” was nominated for …
New Concept Art Released for Disney Skyliner Station at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Tom Corless
With new details emerging for Disney’s Riviera Resort, now set to open on December 16th, 2019, we are also getting a new look at the Disney Skyliner station for the hotel with some premiering concept art. Note that the hidden Mickey design we showed you installed a few weeks ago is prominently featured here. We …
Topolino’s Terrace Character Dining, Le Petit Cafe, Bar Riva Announced, First Look at Rooms for Disney’s Riviera Resort, Reservations Now Open
Tom Corless
Disney’s Riviera Resort is now accepting room-only and package reservations for stays beginning December 16th, 2019. This all-new accommodation coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, and slated to be the 15th Disney Vacation Club resort, will immerse guests in the grandeur and enchantment of the European Riviera. The deluxe resort is slated to …
VIDEO: Watch Us Eat Weird Ice Cream from Epcot, Preview 2019 at the Disney Parks, Cornac the Magnificent Return on WDW News Tonight
Tom Corless
This week on WDW News Tonight… Cornac the Magnificent returns! We eat the “Weird World Showcase Food Item of the Week” “The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments” presented by The WDWNT Inner Globe Society We preview 2019 at the U.S. Disney Parks Brought to you by “Buena Vista for Men” and more! You can also …
VIDEO: Catch Up On “Get Your Ears On”, Mickey and Minnie’s Surprise Celebration, and More on “News Today with WDW News Today”
Tom Corless
Airing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, “News Today with WDW News Today” covers all of the Disney Parks news of the day in a quick, matter-of-fact style, perfect for those who want to get their info fast. You can check out all of last week’s shows below: Be sure to subscribe to WDW News Today …
SHOP: shopDisney’s “Disney Wisdom” Collection for January Features Dumbo
Matthew Soberman
The lessons we’ve learned from Disney’s animated films are being celebrated in the “Disney Wisdom” collection, a monthly series from shopDisney in 2019. Some of the most inspirational quotes from beloved Disney films are featured on plush, pins, shirts, mugs, and journals, plus a special pin pennant featuring some wise words from Walt Disney himself. These …
REVIEW: Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta Spectacular Mickey Pizza – Get Your Ears On Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Ali
Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta in Disney California Adventure has a Spectacular Mickey Pizza for the Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. Spectacular Mickey Pizza – $8.99 The name promises something amazing. It was not spectacular, especially for a single slice of pizza that comes with nothing else for $8.99. This was clearly made …