PHOTOS: New Minnie Mouse Children’s Shoes and Shoelace Charm Accessories Step Into Walt Disney World
Iain
Step into the new year! While touring the stores in the Magic Kingdom this morning, we spotted these adorable children’s sneakers, which seem to have been designed by Minnie Mouse herself! The shoes are classic red with a metallic sparkle, and glitter running through the laces. Minnie Mouse’s autograph decorates the side, and the thick …
PHOTOS: New Resort Logo Pastel Rainbow Apparel Collection Appears at Walt Disney World
Iain
While we may still be in the midst of winter, a new collection of apparel has us thinking ahead to springtime at the most magical place on earth. A new pastel clothing line has been released at Walt Disney World. The apparel is made up of pieces with soft hues of blues, pinks, and yellows. Let’s take …
REVIEW: Zesty New Finish Line Cone Wins the Race at Cozy Cone Motel in Disney California Adventure
Ali
As Disneyland Resort wraps up all things holiday, we were happily surprised to see a new offering at the Cozy Cone Motel. Cozy Cone #3 is now offering the Finish Line Cone (featuring a Mexican style stew) for $9.49. Finish Line Cone – $9.49 Chicken, Hominy and Black Bean Stew with Tortilla Strips, Onions, Cilantro …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/9/20 (PeopleMover Updates, Crispy Onion Straws Removed at Cosmic Ray’s, Splash Mountain Refurbishment, “Park Life” Alex and Ani, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another exciting day around the Magic Kingdom. The holidays might be over, but the decorations are still lingering. It’s a sunny day and we’re ready to explore. Let’s head to Tomorrowland to check out the latest happenings around the PeopleMover. More of the support beams around the PeopleMover have been wrapped up. Some …
PHOTOS: New Walt Disney World Marathon 2020 D-Tech On Demand MagicBands and Phone Cases Now Available
Matthew Soberman
The latest set of D-Tech On Demand MagicBands and phone cases are off to the races… which is fitting, because they’re all themed to the races of the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! All of the six races are represented with their own MagicBand and phone case, each with a classic Disney character hitting …
New “Limited-Time” Breakfast Menu Items Now a Permanent Addition at The Friar’s Nook in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Late last December, a basic yet delicious new menu of breakfast offerings was introduced to The Friar’s Nook in the Magic Kingdom as a means of expanding the limited breakfast options in the park. While the menu was initially meant to be a limited-time offering, due to positive guest feedback, it has been made a …
New “Choose Your Destiny” Star Wars Apparel Collection by Her Universe Now Available at Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
Now available at Disney Parks, the newest collection of Star Wars-themed apparel from Her Universe has a variety of items that will make the perfect addition to your parks wardrobe. The collection features t-shirts, joggers, jackets and more in a striking black and white look that will really make you feel the Force! “I am …
New “Happily Whatever You’re After” Character-Inspired Campaign Entices Guests to Discover, Savor, and Shop at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Springs is seeing a bit of a renaissance lately, with all-new stores and offerings on the way. To amp up their refreshed look, they’ve launched the “Happily Whatever You’re After” marketing campaign, enticing guests to Discover Indulgence, Savor the Moment, and Shop the Magic. Fun vignettes are filmed to emulate scenes inspired by Alice …
PHOTOS: Merchandise from Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Now Being Sold Inside Launch Bay Cargo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Merchandise from Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities has made its way into Launch Bay Cargo inside the Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The gift shop of Star Wars Launch Bay usually sells generic Star Wars merchandise, but unique items like 3D figures and a Dejarik Figure Set. Into Star Wars Launch Bay we …
VIDEO: “Very Minnie Remix” Rolls in to Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Very Very Minnie is on at Tokyo Disneyland! From January 10th through March 19th, you can celebrate the nostalgic past of Tokyo Disney Resort with Minnie Mouse! And every day, the new Very Minnie Remix rolls through Tokyo Disneyland featuring songs and dances from past TDR events. We got a special sneak preview today thanks …
ParksCenter – The Tomorrowland FireMover, and Regal Sam Eagle – Ep. 84
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. This week, we’ll be talking about: A fire breaks out on the Tomorrowland PeopleMover Same Eagle to host Epcot’s new Regal Eagle restaurant Due to technical issues, Disney lets guests into the Magic Kingdom without scanning …
VIDEO: New Nostalgic “It’s Very Minnie” Show at Tokyo Disneyland Exceeds Expectations
Spencer Lloyd
Very Very Minnie is on at Tokyo Disneyland! From January 10th through March 19th, you can celebrate the nostalgic past of Tokyo Disney Resort with Minnie Mouse! At the center of the event is a new show at Showbase, It’s Very Minnie!, and today we got a special sneak preview at the new entertainment at the …
VIDEO: New Limited Time Minnie Mouse Handsoap Debuts for “Very Very Minnie!” at Tokyo Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
By now, you’ve probably heard of the famous Mickey-shaped soap dispensers at Tokyo Disneyland, but exclusively for this year’s “Very Very Minnie!” celebration, you can get Minnie-shaped soap dispensed at two locations across Tokyo Disneyland. The foam soap follows the familiar circular mouse pattern, topped with a bow for the fabulous Minnie. “Very Very Minnie!” …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Opening Night Jitters Hits Everyone in Episode 9
Iain
Happy New Year, Wildcats! The first episode of 2020 rings in the New Years Eve that Troy and Gabriella met, as well as showing off how this cast of Wildcats makes it through opening night with pre-show anxieties and shocking revelations. If you need a quick recap, check out our reviews on Episode 1, “The Audition” , Episode …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/7/20 (Cold and Crowded Park Day, New Pixar Luxo Ball Spirit Jersey, and More)
Iain
Bright Suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s a cold and totally packed day here in the parks and we can’t wait to take you along on our day. Let’s go! This morning the park opened at 7:00am, as did My Disney Experience for snagging a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance. We grabbed a …
PHOTOS: Scaffolding Around Space 220 Restaurant Removed at EPCOT
Iain
Today on our trip around EPCOT, we popped by the site of the future Space 220 restaurant to check on its progress. The restaurant was set to open in the winter of 2019. The opening date was pushed back to February 2020 after the Executive Chef stepped down in November. Visible construction work began in …
PHOTOS: Warm Cheese Sauce Now Available as $1 French Fry Upgrade at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
The infamous “plastic” cheese sauce at Walt Disney World has newly arrived at a quick service dining location in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Cheese sauce can now be added to your order of french fries at Backlot Express for a nominal fee. Made famous at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in the Magic Kingdom, cheese sauce has …
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Opening Hours Extended with Earlier Opening Time Through January 26th
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has once again altered its operating hours. Now through January 26, 2020, the park will open at 7:00 AM, which is a change from the scheduled 8:00 AM openings. Here’s a look at the most recent changes: January 2020 January 21-23: Park hours extended to 7 AM (Previously 8 AM) Morning Extra …
Full Menus Revealed for Lunar New Year Marketplaces; Details on 2020 Sip and Savor Pass at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
In just over a week, you can ring in the Year of the Mouse at Disney California Adventure with one-of-a-kind festivities, culinary delights, and Character Greetings from January 17 to February 9, 2020 for the park’s Lunar New Year Celebration. While the new merchandise and Mulan-themed procession is a big draw for many, it’s the …
PHOTOS: New Pastel Rainbow Apparel Collection Now Available at Disneyland Resort
Matthew Soberman
You know, I think I heard it somewhere that the world is a carousel of color. Well, if you like colorful apparel from the Disneyland Resort, a new line of clothing at the Downtown Disney District might be perfect for you! Rainbow Gradient Disneyland Resort Logo T-Shirt – $29.99 This gray-green t-shirt features the Disneyland …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – The Tomorrowland FireMover, and Regal Sam Eagle – Ep. 84
Ben
Tonight, January 8th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: A …
PHOTOS: New Star Wars Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler Lands at Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
Since 1977, Star Wars has captured the imagination of the world. With exotic worlds and iconic characters, its popularity is etched in pop culture. And the force (and the beverages) can be with you always with a new stainless steel tumbler available at Disneyland’s Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland! The tumbler, inspired by Star Wars Episode …
PHOTOS: Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain Overlay Removed at Space Mountain in Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
On the same day it was scheduled to close for refurbishment, it’s all systems go at Disneyland’s Space Mountain, as the Hyperspace Mountain overlay has returned to a galaxy far, far away. In our initial report back in December, Disneyland officials said the attraction would only be down for “a few days” to move the …
PHOTOS: New Light-Up Star Wars Millennium Falcon Souvenir French Fry Bucket Beams Into Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
In this line of work, you get used to hearing slightly outlandish things, but when our Disneyland reporter Ali told me, “I can’t lie this popcorn bucket down flat, it has a gun on the bottom!” I realized I was in for one heck of a popcorn bucket report. Just in at Disneyland is this …
REVIEW: New Attraction-Inspired Signature Cocktails at the Annual Passholder Exclusive Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure
Ali
As we reported on a few days ago, the Alfresco Tasting Terrace in Disney California Adventure was switching to an Annual Passholder-only area. Even if you are not an Annual Passholder, you can still enter with a group as long as at least one member of your group has an AP. You will need to …
VIDEO: New Background Music Loop Featuring Songs from “Mulan” Debuts at the China Pavilion in EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing quite sets the mood of a World Showcase pavilion (or any pavilion at EPCOT) like its background music, and for a legion of park fans, it makes up a big chunk of our own music libraries as we enjoy being transported to the parks even when we’re away. Today, new music has debuted at …
SHOP: New Star Wars: The Mandalorian T-Shirts Rocket Into shopDisney
Merchandise for Star Wars: The Mandalorian keeps flowing into shopDisney and today we have three new t-shirts to share with you. Each shirt features a different character from the show, so there’s a great selection if you are looking for a new shirt. Let’s take a look! The Child – Star Wars: The Mandalorian T-Shirt …
Full Menu (with Prices) Revealed for Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Get ready to chow down on some good ol’ classic American barbecue with Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, coming to EPCOT this winter! This new fast-casual barbecue experience at The American Adventure will offer up classic American backyard barbecue from around the United States as well as a variety of home-style craft brews. …
PHOTOS: Entrance Overhaul Construction Enters Next Phase at EPCOT
Iain
Work on the overhaul of EPCOT’s entrance continued this week, with phases of the project becoming more visible. Outside the turnstiles, work on new pavement on the east side of the entrance is moving along. Framing and rebar for new sidewalks has been put into place. We also can see where land clearing continues for …
VIDEO: New Background Music Loop Featuring Songs from “Coco” Debuts at the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing quite sets the mood of a World Showcase pavilion (or any pavilion at EPCOT) like its background music, and for a legion of park fans, it makes up a big chunk of our own music libraries as we enjoy being transported to the parks even when we’re away. Today, new music has debuted at a …
VIDEO: New Background Music Loop Featuring Songs from “Beauty and the Beast” Debuts at the France Pavilion in EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing quite sets the mood of a World Showcase pavilion (or any pavilion at EPCOT) like its background music, and for a legion of park fans, it makes up a big chunk of our own music libraries as we enjoy being transported to the parks even when we’re away. At the France pavilion in EPCOT, …
PHOTOS: Directional Signage for Rise of the Resistance Appears at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
With just over a week to go until Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens at Disneyland, signage is already up for visitors at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to help guests find their way to the Resistance. Guests at Black Spire Outpost can find the attraction at the bottom of this sign, directing guests to …
Gateway Gifts Closing for Refurbishment at EPCOT on January 13th
Jessica Figueroa
In an effort to unify all of the new store designs at EPCOT and create a smooth, streamlined merchandise experience for guests, some of the stores located near Spaceship Earth will be closing in the coming days. Fans of the nostalgia-laced Gateway Gifts shop at the entrance to EPCOT should be informed that the store …
PHOTOS: New Digital Marquee Sign Installed at Palais du Cinema in the France Pavilion Ahead of “Beauty and the Beast” Sing-Along Debut at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Say bonjour to the new digital marquee gracing the Palais du Cinéma entrance at the France Pavilion in EPCOT! In just over a week, the theater will be opening its doors once again at the start of the Festival of the Arts, inviting world travelers to experience a newly digitized “Impressions de France” film as …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on France Pavilion Expansion (Restrooms, La Creperie) and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Courtyard in EPCOT – 1/7/20
Iain
Today, we took a look at the latest work happening in EPCOT at the France pavilion expansion. As we arrived on site, several project advancements caught our eye. Work on La Creperie de Paris continues to progress, with more framing for the restaurant’s windows going in. Scaffolding now encompasses the entirety of the building’s exterior, …
PHOTOS: Final Touches Added to Regal Eagle Smokehouse Entrance Exterior Ahead of Signage Installation at EPCOT
Iain
Work on the Regal Eagle Smokehouse is continuing to progress at a rapid pace ahead of its expected opening. Today, workers were on site preparing the new entrance area for the sign that will adorn the new restaurant. Stationed on lifts, crews were also putting the finishing touches on the building fascia and crown moulding …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Columbia Sportswear Reveals New Special-Edition Mickey Mouse “Have Ears, Will Travel” Collection Launching This Friday
Matthew Soberman
Getting out and seeing the great outdoors can be pretty magical. But if you want to add a little Disney magic to your adventures, Columbia Sportswear and Disney have the perfect solution for you. The two companies have collaborated on a new line of sportswear centered around the leader of the club that’s made for …
PHOTOS: More Steel Frame Segments Removed During Innoventions West Demolition at EPCOT
Iain
Work to remove the large frame of the former Innoventions West building is ongoing at EPCOT. Today, we took a look at the latest progress at the site. The former Club Cool and Fountain View building has shrunk segment by segment over the last few weeks. From the rear of the site, guests walk by …
PHOTOS: Future World Construction Projects Progressing at EPCOT (1/7/20)
Iain
Today, we took a look at some of the various construction projects ongoing at EPCOT’s Future World. Guests walking through the east side of the breezeway under Spaceship Earth will notice the telltale signs of future repaving. Countless score marks are now visible throughout the majority of the walkway here between Guest Services and Gateway …
PHOTOS: Spire Returns with Minor Changes to Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disneyland (1/7/20)
Spencer Lloyd
We’re halfway through the work on Cinderella Castle! It’s so exciting, and I can’t wait to see my beautiful castle looking better than ever! A few things have changed since we checked in last month, including the return of the top spire! Let’s take a quick look, shall we? Taking a glance from the front, …