SHOP: Baby Yoda “The Child” Pin Set Now Available for Pre-Order
Shannen Ace
If you’re like everyone else in the world, Baby Yoda is your favorite Star Wars character, and you’ve probably been looking out for new merchandise of the Child. Just in the past few days, a new plush appeared at Disney Springs and Build-A-Bear re-released their own plush. But for people who aren’t interested in stuffed …
Walt Disney World Releases Update on Disney Dining Plan and Free Dining Cancellations; Character Dining Temporarily Suspended
Jessica Figueroa
In light of recent cancellations, Disney is now reaching out to guests who had either purchased the Disney Dining Plan or booked a Free Dining offer for their upcoming trip. It’s also worth noting that while character dining was still available right up until the full closure of Walt Disney World on March 20, it …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/28/20 (Smaller Crowds, New Merchandise, Dole Whip Floats, and More)
Staff Writer
It was a foggy start to the day, but we were eager to see how Day Two crowds would be handled at World of Disney. With Orange Parking Garage opening at 8am and Lime Parking Garage opening at 12pm, cars lined up along the road to try to be one of the first ones in …
NBA Board of Governors Expected to Approve Resuming Season in Orlando; Voting to Take Place Thursday
Matthew Soberman
After a months-long suspension, it’s expected that the National Basketball Association’s Board of Governors will approve commissioner Adam Silver’s proposal to resume the season in Orlando, likely at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the approval is expected to occur at a vote planned for Thursday. ESPN.com …
PHOTOS: Paddlefish Reopens at Disney Springs with New Social Distancing Measures
Staff Writer
Today, Paddlefish joined a whole menu of other table service restaurants to reopen in Disney Springs. Paddlefish announced last week that they would be reopening from today, May 29th, from 12-8pm daily. Take a look at some photos from its grand reopening day… We’re thrilled to see the unmissable steamboat restaurant now serving a catch …
SHOP: The Haunted Mansion Host-A-Ghost Jars Now 75% Off on shopDisney
Shannen Ace
There’s no turning back now. The Host-A-Ghost jars, first released last September for the Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary, were originally selling for $59.99. Then last November, the happy haunts were 50% off. With the park closures, the spirit jars moved to shopDisney, where you could purchase them for $22.49. Now, today’s 30% off code allows …
Walt Disney World Will Limit Reservation Days Booked by Annual Passholders to Manage Capacity Upon Reopening
Jessica Figueroa
In case you haven’t heard the great news yet, Walt Disney World plans on a phased reopening of its theme parks starting July 11. Annual Passholders, DVC members, and Club 33 members will have special access to reopening previews prior to that date, however given limited capacity, there may be certain regulations in place. As …
BREAKING: Walt Disney World Receives Final Approval for July 11 Phased Reopening
Jessica Figueroa
Walt Disney World has just received approval from the state for its phased reopening starting on July 11. The letter was officially signed off by Halsey Beshears, Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, on behalf of Governor Ron DeSantis. Walt Disney World became the last major central Florida theme park to present …
PHOTOS: Sephora Reopens at Disney Springs with Social Distancing Precautions and No More Samples
Staff Writer
Today, another highly-awaited store reopened its doors to the public at Disney Springs, as the phased reopening enters its next stages. A haven for makeup lovers everywhere, Sephora is back in business! Let’s take a look at the newly-reopened store, and what new measures they have put in place post-COVID-19. Outside the entrance to the …
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Tickets Remain Valid Despite Recent Cancellations at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve gotten a lot of questions about the upcoming Halloween season at Walt Disney World, and given all of the closures, cancellations, and reopenings, it’s normal to wonder just exactly how the “new normal” will function once the parks are back up and running. Despite yesterday’s nearly all-encompassing cancellation announcement, which included Experience bookings, it …
Select Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Reopening Starting June 2
Jessica Figueroa
Beginning June 2, 2020, select Universal Orlando Resort hotels will reopen to guests. The reopening of the hotels will be carefully managed and phased, and includes a wide range of new and enhanced best-practice health, safety and hygiene procedures. The phased reopening of the hotels will include Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, Loews Royal …
PHOTOS: Popcorn Stands Reopen at Disney Springs; Popcorn Buckets and Refills Available
Staff Writer
If you’re craving Disney snacks and are taking a stroll around Disney Springs, you’ll want to be on the lookout for some delicious, fresh-popped popcorn! Disney popcorn is just proven to be better than most popcorn, (a close tie to movie theater popcorn) but if you’re in the mood for some, you can purchase a …
PHOTOS: Sprinkles Reopens at Disney Springs with Giveaways and Limited, Pre-Order Only Menu
Staff Writer
I love Sprinkles! Yes I do, yes I do! That’s right, everyone’s favorite cupcake place in Disney Springs has reopened today, fuelling our Disney Springs shopping sprees with sugary sweetness once more. It was announced yesterday that Sprinkles would be reopening at 10am this morning, so you bet we were there on the dot to …
Passholder Registration Opens Today for Universal Orlando Reopening
Jessica Figueroa
Grab your wizard robes, wands, and E.T. plush, because Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will be among the first to re-enter the parks prior to the June 5 reopening. Registration will take place online. Passholders will be emailed a special link to register. Further details can be found here. Premier Passholders will be able to register …
PHOTOS: New Vintage Pleasure Island Hat Parties Into Disney Springs
Staff Writer
No, you haven’t been transported back to 1989, but it seems Disney is feeling a bit nostalgic during their re-opening and has released an awesome throwback to the days of Pleasure Island. This blast from the past accessory proudly displays the Pleasure Island logo, complete with the infamous Funmeister! The logo is printed on a …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Join Us for DCL News Today at 11:00 AM, Plus a Special WDWNT Live Recap and Farewell at 9:00 PM!
Jessica Figueroa
Well, we’ve made it, folks! Disney has submitted plans for the reopening of Walt Disney World, and many of us are starting to leave our homes to return to the new normal. While there were many regrettable losses, we must prepare for many upcoming changes. We’d like to sincerely thank you all for joining us …
Golf Disneyland at Disneyland Paris Set to Reopen this Weekend
Staff Writer
With good news breaking regarding the reopening of Disney Parks across the world, we’ve been anxiously awaiting more information from Disneyland Paris for their take on the post-COVID-19 planning too. Following a French governmental update earlier this week, news broke that theme parks in Paris could be allowed to reopen from late June, however nothing …
Walt Disney World Contacting Guests Regarding New Theme Park Reservation System; Guests with Existing Tickets Getting Priority Access
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been a whirlwind of Disney Parks news over the past 24 hours, with huge announcements like the cancellation of FastPass+ and dining and experience reservations at Walt Disney World indefinitely, and a new age policy for the face mask requirement throughout the property. Now, Walt Disney World is contacting guests regarding cancellations and the …
Full-Time Walt Disney World Cast Members Given Option for Temporary Transfer to Return to Work Faster
Matthew Soberman
As Walt Disney World begins the path back to reopening its parks, full-time cast members are being given an option that would help them return to work as soon as possible. According to a Facebook post by TCU Lodge 1908, full-time cast members are being offered a voluntary temporary transfer to another role at the …
Walt Disney World Updates Age Policy for Face Mask Requirements Ahead of Reopenings
Alicia
Since Walt Disney World Resort has submitted a plan to let Guests start returning to the parks by July 11th, today, a new landing page appeared on their main website as a “know before you go” resource. This page goes over reservation systems, the safety measures that will take place in the park, and any …
CONFIRMED: Walt Disney World Cancelling All Dining Reservations, Experiences, Disney Dining Plans, and FastPass+; Official Details Released
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: Disney has removed wording regarding a specific “end” date for dining and experience reservation cancellations, including the Disney Dining Plan. As you will see further below, the original announcement stated cancellations through the end of the year. That has since been changed to the following: Disney has released an official confirmation of the upcoming …
RUMOR: Walt Disney World Cancelling All Dining Reservations, Experiences, Disney Dining Plans, and FastPass+ Selections Through September 2021
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: Walt Disney World has officially confirmed these reservation cancellations, albeit only through the end of the year. For the official details, click here. Walt Disney World may be cancelling all booked dining reservations, experience bookings, FastPass+ selections, and Experiences through September 26, 2021. This is in preparation for an updated reservation system, based on …
Walt Disney World Resort Launches New “Experience Updates” Landing Page Ahead of Reopenings
Staff Writer
Walt Disney World Resort announced that it plans to begin its phased reopening starting on July 11 with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, followed by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on July 15. To help keep guests informed on what changes will be made and how to “return to a world of magic”, the …
PHOTOS: LEGO Store Reopens at Disney Springs; Build Stations Temporarily Unavailable
Staff Writer
Among the stores reopening at Disney Springs, the LEGO Store has opened its doors to brick builders while implementing social distancing measures. The once busy LEGO store, filled with stations for building and customizing LEGO sets has now been all but gutted, leaving the store with a large-enough space to accommodate for social distancing. All …
PHOTOS: Stunning New Storybook Journals Based on Classic Disney Films Debut at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Whether you’re journaling about the day your Prince will come, or simply taking notes for school or work, Disney has the perfect notebook to make anyone feel like they are living in a fairy tale. From the outside, these new books simply look like extravagant versions of these princesses stories but never judge a book …
Sprinkles Reopening at Disney Springs Tomorrow with Surprise Cupcake ATM Giveaways
Staff Writer
Cupcake lovers set your timers, as Sprinkles has just announced on Instagram that they are set to reopen their Disney Springs store tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM! Sprinkles is located in the Town Center district of Disney Springs. Since the downtown shopping area first reopened its gates last Wednesday following the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been …
My Disney Experience Adds New Mobile Order Arrival Windows; Expands Payments to Allow Apple Pay, Disney Gift Cards, and Disney Rewards Redemption Cards
Jessica Figueroa
With Disney Springs over a week into its phased reopening and Walt Disney World theme parks set to reopen starting July 11, updates are being made to My Disney Experience to expand and encourage the use of Mobile Ordering and Contactless Payments moving forward. Mobile Order Arrival Windows When you click on “Mobile Food Orders” …
Cooke’s of Dublin Reopening at Disney Springs on June 3; Raglan Road to Reopen on June 10
Jessica Figueroa
Cooke’s of Dublin will be reopening at Disney Springs on June 3, with Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant reopening a week later on June 10. Hours for Cooke’s of Dublin are set from 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM daily. When Raglan Road reopens on June 10, hours will be from 4:00 PM – 10:00 …
PHOTOS: B.B. Wolf’s Sausage Co. Reopens at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
If you’re wanting to grab a quick bite to eat around Disney Springs, look no further than B. B. Wolf’s Sausage Co., which has officially reopened. Social distancing markers were placed last week in preparation of their opening, forming a queue line that keeps guests six feet apart as they wait to order. There has …
UPDATE: Walt Disney World Officially Retracts July 11 Reopening Date for Resort Hotels
Jessica Figueroa
While no mention of resort hotels was made during yesterday’s reopening presentation, the Walt Disney World website displayed an update that specifically included resort hotels as part of the July 11 reopening date: This update has since been modified to remove wording about Disney Resort hotels: Now, Disney has confirmed with the media that the …
Walt Disney World to Hold Previews for Annual Passholders, DVC Members, and Club 33 Members Ahead of July 11 Reopening
Jessica Figueroa
In case you haven’t heard the great news yet, Walt Disney World plans on a phased reopening of its theme parks starting July 11. Pending government approval, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom will reopen on that July 11 date, with EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15. Plans were presented during an …
FastPass+ Selections Disappear From My Disney Experience Through Reopening Period
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: After hours of being offline, it seems FastPass+ selections have returned to My Disney Experience. However, we still expect a number of changes leading up to the official reopening, so stay tuned for more updates as they occur. As we alluded to in an earlier post, a lot of things are changing on the …
PHOTOS: Construction Continues on New Canopy Outside of CityWorks Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Just last week, we saw that construction was occurring outside of CityWorks Eatery & Pour House, and while we were currently unsure what was actually being done, today we managed to get a better look at the action behind the plant barriers. The previous outdoor seating has been removed to tear up the ground in …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/27/20 (World of Disney Opens, Virtual Queue Line Stretches For Hours, Stormtroopers Enforce From A Distance)
Staff Writer
Greetings from Disney Springs! It’s been a full week since the beginning of the phased reopening started, and the last seven days have given us lots of time to practice social distancing in the light crowds. Today was a marked change, with the opening of several Disney-owned businesses bringing out the crowds reminiscent of pre-closure …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/28/20): World of Disney Reopens, Hollywood Studios Music, The Dream Sequence, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, a report on the reopening of World of Disney at Disney Springs, WDWNT: The Dream Sequence, Hollywood background music gets LEVELED, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but …
Walt Disney World Dining Reservations Currently Unavailable; Resort Reopening Dates Removed From Official Update
Jessica Figueroa
After yesterday’s Walt Disney World reopening announcement, there are a lot of moving pieces with regards to reservations. Disney has temporarily paused all new ticket sales and Disney Resort hotel reservations in order focus on guests with existing tickets and reservations. Now, dining and other experience reservations are also not available. The update has been …
PHOTOS: D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs Reopens with Mobile Order Only and New Pickup System
Staff Writer
Although Disney Springs reopened last week, the second phase of store and restaurant re-openings (now including Disney-owned establishments) is taking place today. One of the eateries we’ve been dying to get back to is D-Luxe Burger, so let’s take a look at how the quick service restaurant is operating following the COVID-19 pandemic. Such a …
Theme Parks in Paris Allowed to Reopen Starting June 22; No Date Announced for Disneyland Paris
Jessica Figueroa
A new update regarding ongoing reopening phases in France indicates that theme parks could be allowed to reopen starting June 22 across the Paris region. While Disneyland Paris remains closed, its executives were recently seen surveying the park grounds for potential reopening procedures. At this time, all reservations at Disneyland Paris have been cancelled through July …
PHOTOS: Metal Detectors Installed in Front of Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Last week, we spotted metal detectors and x-ray machines being installed at Tokyo DisneySea, as part of the Oriental Land Company’s plan to increase security at the resort. Now it seems Tokyo Disneyland is also ready to start these procedures once the parks reopen. On a trip around the Disney Resort Line today, we spotted …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Piano Rob from Jellyrolls on “Party with Pete” at 11:00 AM, PLUS WDW News Tonight at 9:00 PM!
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to another week of quarantine in the weird world of post-Disney closures! The parks may be closed off for now, but we’re trying to bring you as much entertainment as possible, with daily lineups full of fun YouTube content. Today at 11:00 AM, join Pete for “Party with Pete”, starring special guest Piano Rob of …
