PHOTOS: Celebration of the Mouse Artwork – WonderGround Gallery at the Disneyland Resort
Ali
Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort has come a long way and certainly adds plenty for non-park goers to enjoy. If you’ve never stopped in the WonderGround Gallery, you should! Even if you aren’t in the market for any artwork, they feature creative Disney designs by local artists. The gallery-wrapped artwork can run you in …
“The Little Mermaid” 30th Anniversary Edition Coming to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital
Iain
Life really is the bubbles! Disney just announced the release of The Little Mermaid to the Walt Disney Signature Collection in honor of its 30th anniversary. This special anniversary edition is sure to make a splash with 45 minutes of new bonus features, including Stories From Walt’s Office – Gadgets & Gizmos, Alan Menken & the Leading Ladies …
PHOTOS: New Skyway, Big Thunder and More T-Shirts Arrive at Disney Parks
Iain
In the last year or so, there has been a surge in new t-shirts and Mickey ears at Disney Parks. We imagine this is a way for the company to compete with the growing small business shops that have surged in popularity for producing Disney-inspired merchandise. And while the non-Disney licensed merchandise tends to be …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/12/19 (Skyliner, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, Bus Loop, ETC.)
Iain
Welcome back! The holiday crowds are beginning to settle down around Disney, so this week, we’re headed to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s new! The Holidays are officially over at Disney, which means it’s back to regular park maps (these feature Toy Story Land.) Disney Skyliner Work is coming along nicely at the Hollywood …
Construction Worker Sues After Injury at Animal Kingdom
Iain
A construction worker is suing Disney after he was injured when a ditch he was digging collapsed on him at Animal Kingdom in 2016 . The Orlando Sentinel reported that Robert Howard filed the lawsuit against Disney, as well as MLC Theming and Total Demolition Services, asking for more than $15,000 in damages. Howard, who …
Alice at the Mad Tea Party is the Next Funko Pop Limited Edition at Disney Parks
Tom Corless
The next Funko Pop exclusive for the Disney Parks features Alice at the Mad Tea Party, a classic Fantasyland attraction! The piece will be released on January 26th, 2019 at the following locations: Disneyland Resort: Wonderground Gallery, Downtown Disney Le Petit Chalet, Disneyland Park Disneyana, Disneyland Park Walt Disney World Resort Big Top Souvenirs at …
VIDEO: Watch Tony’s Town Squares, Bob Iger Names Attractions, and Get Envy Green on the Epic Return of WDW News Tonight
Tom Corless
This week on WDW News Tonight… Potion Purple, Envy Green, and Burnt Sienna wage war for Disney Parks color supremacy Nick sprays everyone with battery acid We reveal other attractions that Bob Iger didn’t know the names of “The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments presented by The WDWNT Inner Globe Society We play Tony’s Town …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Items (Sunglasses, Keychain, and More) Materialize at Walt Disney World
Tom Corless
Last summer, we saw dozens of new Haunted Mansion items released at the Disney Parks. Many of those items have stayed, but some new haunts have materialized at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom… The talking Doom Buggy toy is back, now at $19.99 rather than $14.99. A new, light-up Doom Buggy keychain has also …
PHOTOS: First Look at Disneyland’s “Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration” Food Items
Matthew Soberman
With everything coming to the Disneyland for “Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration,” (including some awesome merchandise!) this is shaping up to be a big party. But what’s a party without a little food? Disney Parks Blog gave us our first look at some of the food items that’ll be served …
PHOTOS: White Water Snacks and New Pool Bar Construction Update at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
Iain
We have some exciting news, folks! White Water Snacks and the new pool bar at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa have been under construction since September. These fan-favorite locations are undergoing a massive refurbishment, and we finally have a construction update for you. White Water Snacks and the new pool bar will be accessible …
PHOTOS: New Signage at Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums and Poultry Palace at Disney California Adventure Park
Iain
Changes have been happening at Pixar Pier in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of way. As we previously reported, the Up billboard was removed from the boardwalk. Now it looks like there’s new signage at both Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums and Poultry Palace. Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums Previously, Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums did not have any signage …
PHOTO: Alex and Ani Disney Snack Charm Bracelets Coming Soon to Disney Springs
Iain
A new line of bracelets from Alex and Ani will let you keep your Disney favorite snack on you even when you can’t be in the parks. The new D-Lish line from the jewelry company is expected to launch at Disney Style in Disney Springs on January 18. There’s no word on when or if …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release Mickey Through The Years Dooney & Bourke Tote at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier this month, we showed you the latest Mickey Through The Years collection that had been spotted at at Art of Disney in the Main Street Cinema at Magic Kingdom. Now we bring you the latest in this collection: a Limited Release Dooney & Bourke tote featuring Mickey Mouse. Mickey stands out against the white leather …
REVIEW: Purple Drinks, Churros, and Minnie Cake Pops Come to the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
Walt Disney World’s first V.I.Passholder event of 2019 was a purple paradise for guests. Purple lights, balloons, and wristbands really got us in the mood for all the new potion purple merchandise. And, of course, there were tons of purple snacks! During the event, annual passholders were given exclusive access to buy the newest purple …
PHOTOS: New Winnie the Pooh Merchandise in the United Kingdom Pavilion in Epcot
Iain
Pooh Bear just got back from the Hundred-Acre Wood, and he brought with him a whole host of new stuff (n’ fluff!) Check out all the new Winnie the Pooh merchandise we spotted at The Toy Soldier in the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot. Much of this new line is branded with this cute Pooh …
More Details Released for Mickey’s Mix Magic Nighttime Show at Disneyland, Main Theme Now Available on Spotify and iTunes
Jessica Figueroa
We were able to confirm the arrival of Mickey’s Mix Magic at last year’s Destination D, where we learned the new nighttime fireworks and projection show would be coming to Disneyland on January 18, 2019 with “all-new music, projections and lasers that set the scene for an epic dance party that takes over almost the entire park.” Now …
PHOTO: First Look at Figment Annual Passholder Magnet, More AP Special Offers for Epcot Festival of the Arts 2019
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World Passholders can take advantage of a number of special offerings during this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts, which will take place January 18th through February 25th, 2019. On a passholders first visit to the festival, they can receive a complimentary Passholder magnet that will feature Figment for the first time. …
Reservations Now Open at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Gran Destino Tower
Jessica Figueroa
Olé! Between Jaleo over at Disney Springs and now Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood over at Gran Destino Tower, it appears the tapas trend is taking over Walt Disney World. If you’re interested in sampling some Spanish cuisine, we have good news for you: Advance Dining Reservations are now open for Toledo – Tapas, Steak …
VIDEO: Capcom Shot Down a New Darkwing Duck Video Game
Iain
Darkwing Duck is a beloved Disney character that doesn’t get a whole lot of action. In recent years, he got a new comic series from Joe Books that was cancelled shortly after its initial run due to poor sales. Before that came the original comic series, the classic Mega Man-like NES game, and of course …
PHOTOS: Potion Purple Merchandise Premieres at Pop-Up Event at The Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
We were at the first Walt Disney World Passholder event of 2019 today: the Potion Purple Premiere Pop-Up Event in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park! The event ran from 5:00 – 7:00 pm as a special preview just for Annual Passholders. We got to check out all the new Potion Purple merchandise, including spirit jerseys, Loungefly …
PHOTOS: Donut Minnie Ear Headband Hits Disneyland, Coming Soon to Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
The Minnie ears really don’t stop coming! Donut Minnie ears are the newest Disney Style must-have. They were recently released (and quickly sold out) at Disneyland, but they should be making their way back there and to Walt Disney World for the first time soon. Disney Style gave us an exclusive look at these latest …
PHOTOS: Disney Donut and Pizza Handbags by Danielle Nicole Arrive at The Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
Two new crossbody handbags have arrived at Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom and they’re sweet enough to eat. Whether your go-to snack is savory or something a little sweeter, these new Danielle Nicole handbags are absolutely perfect. We love the details in these bags. The Disney pizza purse is adorable. The pepperonis are glittery Mickey …
PHOTOS: New Aerial Images Show Progress on Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
Thanks to our friends at Nearmap, we have an aerial look at the latest progress on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, set to open Fall 2019. The photos were taken in November of 2018, so they are a few weeks old, but it still gives you a pretty good idea of what’s …
PHOTO: New Rendering of Jaleo Interior Released with Updated Winter 2019 Opening for Disney Springs
Matthew Soberman
While we’re still waiting to get our first taste of Jaleo, we did get a small appetizer of what Disney Springs’ newest addition will look like when it opens its doors. Disney Parks Blog showed off a rendering of the restaurant’s interior. The freestanding two-story building, designed by Spanish design firm Capella Garcia Arquitectura, is inspired …
PHOTOS: New Disney Collection by Neff at Disney California Adventure Park
Iain
The Disney merchandise team is the gift that keeps on giving now that they holiday season is over. In the midst of the new Mickey ears that are being released, there is now a new Disney collection by Neff at Disney California Adventure. This collection features shirts, sweatshirts, and baseball caps. Currently, you can find …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/10/19) – The Return, Tony’s Town Squares, Bob Iger Tries to Name Stuff, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! WDW News Tonight is back with a vengeance, we have some nondescript segment somewhere that maybe is funny or whatever, and we’ll play Tony’s Town Squares for the very first time! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, Facebook, and …
PHOTOS: Disney Riviera Resort 1/10/19 Construction Update
Iain
The Disney Riviera Resort construction continues on. The Resort is expected to open sometime later this year. A few days back, Disney shared new renderings of the resort as well as the hotel’s official logo. Here’s a closer look at the latest construction at Disney Riviera Resort! This is a look at the entire property …
Grapefruit Garage at Disney Springs Opening February 2019
Jessica Figueroa
With Disney Springs offering up so many innovative dining experiences and unique shopping venues, it’s a huge draw for guests. To accommodate for the ever-increasing flux of people visiting the Springs, Disney has had the need to build even more parking garages. The third garage, named Grapefruit (née Lemon), is set to open this February. To honor …
Menus and Prices Revealed for Disney California Adventure Lunar New Year Festival 2019
Ali
Beginning January 25th, 2019, guests can enjoy a variety of Asian inspired food to celebrate the Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure. To welcome in the Year of the Pig, Paradise Garden Grill will host marketplaces and special offerings through February 17th. Annual pass discounts will not be offered but there will be a …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 1/10/19 (Festival of the Arts Preparations, Construction, and More!)
Iain
The New Year is here and the holidays are officially over, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Preparations for this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Arts are officially underway. Let’s check it out. Festival of the Arts This is the third year for the Festival of the Arts, and it looks …
PHOTOS: Cosmic Ray’s at the Magic Kingdom Refurbishment, Sonny Eclipse Takes a Vacation
Annie Wilson
It was a sad day today inside Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café at the Magic Kingdom. Sonny Eclipse has taken a well-deserved vacation after the holidays. While he’s temporarily out of this world, the main dining room will be getting a much-needed refurbishment. If there’s a line at the purple wall, you can always head into …
Disneyland Paris Vault Interactive Game Now Live!
Iain
To celebrate 2019, Disney has whipped up a new, interactive online game to welcome in the year: Disneyland Paris Vault. Although simplistic, the game gives players the opportunity to win downloadable prizes by identifying images in the “vault” that represent upcoming events at Disneyland Paris. I’ve no doubt you can spot a few in this image from …
ParksCenter – Disneyland Price Hike, New DVC Restrictions, and Odyssey Pavilion Remodelled – Ep. 38
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top 7 (yeah, 7) stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: Disneyland had a massive ticket price increase, with some Annual Passes increasing by over 20% DVC resale contracts will be heavily restricted on what resorts …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Disneyland Price Hike, New DVC Restrictions, and Odyssey Pavilion Remodelled – Ep. 38
Ben
Tonight, January 9th 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: …
John Lasseter Named Head of Skydance Animation, Companywide Memo Released
Jessica Figueroa
Background: John Lasseter officially departed the Walt Disney Company on December 31st, 2018. He worked solely as a creative consultant during his last six months with the company after taking a leave of absence from Disney, following reports of harassment toward employees at Pixar. Lasseter, who is well-known for hugging employees and others in the entertainment community, …
Ballast Point Officially Opens January 16 in Downtown Disney, Full Menu Revealed
Ali
Well, people, the day is finally (almost) here! Beer lovers rejoice as we have a set day for the official opening of Ballast Point Brewery: Wednesday, January 16, 2019! Disneyland’s first-ever brewery will see a soft opening this week before the grand opening next Wednesday. The brewpub will then be open daily from 10:00 am …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 1/9/19 (New Mickey Monorail Wrap, Park Maps, Castle Construction, ETC.)
Iain
The extended, yet delightful, holiday season is coming to an end at Disneyland Resort. Signature decorations, traditions, and creative new dining sensations are giving way to more normal fare. That is, until the next inspired new celebration rolls around. For today, at least, in both parks it still looks a lot like Christmas: The “Get …
REVIEW: Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls Hit Adventureland
Annie Wilson
All the great snack explorers will tell you that Adventureland has one of the greatest hidden gems in the park. There’s a small cart that sells house-made cheeseburger spring rolls and they are amazing. A new buffalo chicken spring roll flavor has joined the team, and we’re all about it. Like we said, this is …
PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Construction Update – Hollywood Studios, Resort Hotels
Iain
The Disney Skyliner still has a ways to go before its planned opening in the Fall of this year. We stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios as well as the resorts on the loop to check in on construction and see how things are coming along! Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Hollywood Studios station is looking very …
SHOP: Minnie Mouse Rock the Dots Collection Now Available on shopDisney
Iain
For those of you who don’t live close to the parks, the brand-new Minnie Mouse Rock the Dots collection has made its way to shopDisney. We previously had reported this to you a few days ago when the merchandise first came out at Hollywood Studios. If you want to shop the whole collection, just click here. Make …