Spaceship Earth at EPCOT Now Showing as “Closed for Refurbishment” on Walt Disney World Website and My Disney Experience
Jessica Figueroa
While all of Walt Disney World remains closed (for now), Spaceship Earth at EPCOT has now joined the ranks of the Walt Disney World Railroad, as its status has been updated to “Closed for Refurbishment” on the Walt Disney World website and on My Disney Experience. As times have changed, the Spaceship Earth attraction at …
Chick-fil-A Giving Away Free Nuggets to Central Florida Theme Park Employees Tomorrow
Staff Writer
You may be missing those infamous Cosmic Ray’s nuggets, and while these may not be the same, those who work for any the Central Florida theme parks, such as Cast Members at Walt Disney World and Team Members at Universal Orlando now have the chance to indulge in some free chicken over at Chick-fil-A. For …
BREAKING: Walt Disney World Resort to Present Reopening Dates to Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force Tomorrow
Jessica Figueroa
With the phased reopening of Disney Springs now underway, we are one step closer to knowing when Walt Disney World will be reopening. Walt Disney World and Sea World will be delivering reopening presentations to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force group tomorrow. These presentations must include planned reopening dates. Disney Parks has announced the proposal …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie Mouse Tank Tops Bring Matching Summer Style to Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
For those planning on rope-dropping World of Disney and the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs tomorrow, we’re digging up some of the last-minute merchandise we saw at the resorts and shops across Walt Disney World. This was merch that was set out before the impending resort-wide closure that went into effect on March 20th, and is …
Disneyland Resort Can Reopen Under Stage 3 of California’s Reopening Plan; Governor States Stage 3 Could Begin as Early as June
Jessica Figueroa
After beginning the transition into a “full” Stage 2 reopening, it has been announced that California theme parks, including Disneyland Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, and more can reopen under Stage 3 of California’s Reopening Plan. According to Brady Macdonald of the OC Register, state officials have confirmed that theme parks like Disneyland …
PHOTOS: Snuggle Up With These NEW Mickey & Minnie Mouse Plush Purses at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
For those planning on rope-dropping World of Disney and the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs tomorrow, we’re digging up some of the last-minute merchandise we saw at the resorts and shops across Walt Disney World. This was merch that was set out before the impending resort-wide closure that went into effect on March 20th, and …
PHOTOS: UNIQLO Debuts New Sci-Fi Movie T-Shirts Featuring “Alien” and “2001: A Space Odyssey” at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Fans of The Great Movie Ride may miss traveling through the Nostromo or watching some of their favorite movie clips during the closing Finale Montage video. However, thanks to a new Sci-Fi Movie Collection t-shirt line at Uniqlo, you can now relive some of your favorite films while at Disney Springs. Uniqlo Sci-Fi Movie Collection …
Adventures by Disney Extends Flexible Cancellation Policy Through August 31
Jessica Figueroa
Adventures by Disney has announced that, in an abundance of caution, most trips and river cruises through the end of July have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. In addition, they’ve recently modified their date change and cancellation policy to allow guests to receive 100% credit on reservations through August 31. The following message has …
PHOTOS: New “Frozen” Arendelle Castle Merchandise Revealed for The Disney Castle Collection; Coming Soon to shopDisney
Staff Writer
“The Disney Castle Collection” is surely the most magical of merchandise series ever to grace shopDisney. Each collection features an iconic castle home of each of the Disney Princesses, and includes a selection of beautiful merchandise fit for all royalty. This time, we’re taking a trip up north to Arendelle, as the stunning castle of …
POLL: Favorite Attraction Queues at the Magic Kingdom
Cassie Calkins
Ugh, lines! You can’t live with them, and you can’t live without them. Fortunately for us Disney lovers, Imagineers are amazing and decided that queues are just as important to the overall story at Disney Parks. There are so many interesting story details, hidden gems, and even fun activities that can found in the majority …
PHOTOS: New “Castle of Magical Dreams” Merchandise Collection From Hong Kong Disneyland Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
On Saturday, we showed you the latest addition to the PatcheD collection featuring the upcoming “Castle of Magical Dreams” transformation that is ongoing at Hong Kong Disneyland to replace the former Sleeping Beauty Castle. Now, Disney Magical Kingdom Blog has revealed the entire collection that is currently being sold at the Kingdom Gifts Shop inside …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Rob and Tyler Talk About Making WDWNT Commercials and More on “Graphics Time” at 11:00 AM, PLUS “Deep in the Plus” 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 Tyler Mann and Rob Whiteside as they present Graphics Time! They’ll …
LISTEN: Ride Rehab Podcast’s “Adventureland” – Part 2
Staff Writer
On this episode of the Ride Rehab Podcast on WDWNT, Tyler and Thomas continue their adventure in Adventureland. They rehab Pirates of the Caribbean with point-and-click video games, create a new S.E.A member, and invent some more streetmosphere. Want even more Ride Rehab content? We had to cut a lot of content for this two-part …
The Abominable Snowman Arrives at the Matterhorn Bobsleds in this February 1978 Edition of “The Disneyland Line”
Matthew Soberman
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! It’s February 1978, and the Matterhorn Bobsleds are getting an intimidating resident in this issue of “The Disneyland Line,” a newsletter for park Cast Members! Note: This article …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/25/20 (Stormy Day Crowds, New Vera Bradley Face Masks, Rainy Outdoor Seating)
Staff Writer
Good morning from a very wet and rainy Disney Springs. Let’s take a walk around the shopping district today. Umbrellas and rain jackets were the name of the game today for cast members at Disney Springs. Outdoor seating at Chicken Guy was not usable thanks to the driving rains. Across the walkway at Wolfgang Puck, …
BREAKING: Ikspiari Shopping Center at Tokyo Disney Resort Reopening June 1st
Spencer Lloyd
While Tokyo Disney Resort still largely remains closed due to the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus, it seems we’ve got the first real good news in a long, long time. Ikspiari, the shopping center at Tokyo Disney Resort similar to Disney Springs or Downtown Disney, is reopening on June 1st! Closed since February 29th, Ikspiari …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 17 Is Now Available
Joe Hogarty
In this episode: The guys talk about what they have been doing lately. We discuss the latest news. We answer the latest listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy, and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 17 is now available for download through WDW News Today: …
SHOP: New Disneyland Paris Dia de los Muertos Merchandise Arrives on shopDisney UK
Staff Writer
Last week, Walt Disney World and Disneyland celebrated the “Halfway to Halloween” mark with frightfully fun merchandise releases. Now, Disneyland Paris has been getting ready for Día de los Muertos with a vibrant new collection of merchandise, available now on shopDisney in France and the UK. The Day of the Dead might not be until …
Learn About Entrance Marquee History in This October 1989 Issue of “Disneyland Line”
Matthew Soberman
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! The signs, they are a-changing as an old icon makes way for a new one in this October 1989 issue of the Cast Member-exclusive newsletter, “Disneyland Line.” Note: …
BOOK REVIEW: “Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark” Still Delivers the Same Disney Magic with Very Few Updates After Re-Write
Staff Writer
“The Kingdom Keepers” series follows Finn, Charlene, Philby, Willa and Maybeck, as they encounter their own adventures in the Disney Parks after hours. These five young teenagers were selected to become Disney Host Interactives, digital holograms that would be tour guides throughout the theme parks. Yet when the kids fall asleep at night, they turn …
RECIPE: Disney Parks Releases Full Ingredient List for an At-Home Kitchen Sink Sundae from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Jessica Figueroa
Turn up the jukebox and sound the alarm! We hope you’ve got some toppings in your pantry and ice cream in the icebox, because Disney has released the official recipe for the Kitchen Sink Sundae from Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. If you’ve never tackled it before, be warned, this …
SHOP: New Bounty of Baby Yoda “The Child” Plush Returning to Build-A-Bear Workshop Tomorrow
Shannen Ace
Last month, Build-A-Bear Workshop released the much-anticipated plush of “The Child” aka Baby Yoda from “The Mandalorian.” The plush sold out quickly, but Build-A-Bear is releasing more plushes tomorrow morning. While information about the release is not available on Build-A-Bear’s homepage, anyone on their mailing list has received information about the drop. You’ll be able …
VIDEO: Fan Recreates Ride-Through of Sinbad’s Storybook Voyage from Tokyo DisneySea
Jessica Figueroa
Tokyo Disney Resort remains closed after months of unprecedented closures, and fans are missing some of their favorite shows and attractions dearly. If you’ve followed WDWNT for any stretch of time, you’ve probably heard of our collective obsession with Sinbad’s Storybook Voyage, an opening-day attraction at Tokyo DisneySea. Following the adventures of Sinbad and his …
The LEGO Store at Disney Springs Reopening on May 27
Jessica Figueroa
Fans of LEGO will want to head down to Disney Springs for the grand reopening of its store after the unprecedented closures. The LEGO Store is set to reopen on May 27 along with World of Disney, the Marketplace Co-Op, and D-Luxe Burger. The store has not updated its hours on the Disney Springs landing …
Development Has Been Delayed on “Kingdom Hearts Dark Road” Game Due to ‘Current Conditions’
Staff Writer
It has been announced that development for latest instalment in the “Kingdom Hearts” game series has had to be delayed. Due to current conditions, development for KINGDOM HEARTS DARK ROAD has been delayed. We apologize for the late update, as we were trying to find some means of making a Spring release. Another announcement will …
VIDEO: The Voices of Liberty from EPCOT Share an At-Home Performance of “America the Beautiful” in Honor of Memorial Day
Jessica Figueroa
The Voices of Liberty from EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort are bringing us their incredible voices from home to lend a warm dose of patriotism wherever we are. Normally on Memorial Day, the Voices of Liberty would be performing patriotic songs for guests at The American Adventure in EPCOT. Today, the Voices of Liberty …
VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Releases Stunning Professional Recording of “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands” Stage Show
Staff Writer
Throughout the park closures, Disneyland Paris has been regularly hosting videos as part of their “Watch Parties” series on YouTube, in which they share professionally-recorded productions of popular parades, shows and performances from the parks. We have already seen “Mickey and the Magician”, “Disney Dreams!”, “Welcome to Spring”, and more, yet we are always excited …
PHOTOS: New Merchandise Debuts at Chip & Dale’s Trading Post at Shanghai Disneyland
Staff Writer
Shanghai Disneyland has resumed operations, and with that came some changes to a shop in Adventure Isle. The previously-known Laughing Monkey Trading Post is now known as Chip & Dale’s Trading Post. With the shop now re-themed to Chip and Dale, it brought the arrival of new merchandise themed to the shop. Let’s take a look …
SHOP: New EPCOT World Showcase United Kingdom Dooney & Bourke Bags Coming Soon to shopDisney
Staff Writer
Please mind the gap. You’re approaching a patriotic post about new handbags. Dooney & Bourke, one of the frontliners in fashion at Disney, are set to release a new collection of purses. This time, the bags feature Mickey and Minnie, and a whole lot of United Kingdom icons. Tally ho, let’s have a gander… The …
SHOP: New Backstage Collection Jungle Cruise T-Shirt Featuring Marc Davis Sketches Now Available on shopDisney
Staff Writer
Any fan of the World Famous Jungle Cruise is sure to love this cool new t-shirt design, which has just become available on shopDisney. Those with a keen Skipper eye will appreciate the intricate concept art design of the shirt, sketched by Marc Davis – one of Walt Disney’s original Imagineers. The artwork dates back …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: More “Disneyland Adventures” on WDWNT Play at 11:00 AM, Plus Imagineering Attractions on Cosmic Reid Live 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, fire up those video game consoles and emulators for another episode of …
State of Emergency Lifted Early in Tokyo Metropolitan Area, Plans for Phased Reopening Unknown in Chiba
Spencer Lloyd
The State of Emergency for COVID-19, first implemented in Tokyo on April 8th and across Japan a week later, has officially come to an end nationwide. The last prefectures – Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba (home of Tokyo Disney Resort), Saitama, and Hokkaido, were finally released from the full state of emergency. With this, Japan has officially …
PHOTOS: New Metal Detectors and X-Ray Machines Spotted at Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
Way back in November, it was announced that Oriental Land would implement increased security measures across Tokyo Disney Resort ahead of the now-delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics. These included metal detectors, x-ray machines, and increased security patrols. Shortly after, a trial set of metal detectors appeared at the north entrance of Tokyo DisneySea. This trial lasted …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/24/20 (Memorial Day Weekend Crowd Levels, Aerophile Grounded, Awaiting Additional Reopenings, and More)
Kevin Lake
Greetings from Disney Springs! It’s a warm and gloomy spring day, but that didn’t seem to keep people away on the 5th day of phased reopening. Let’s take a look at what’s going on at the one element of Walt Disney World which is welcoming guests. The first item of note is that it’s Memorial …
East & West Japan Amusement Associations Release Guidelines for Limiting Spread of COVID-19 at Amusement & Theme Parks
Spencer Lloyd
With the lifting of emergency declarations across Japan comes the eventual question – How do theme parks reopen safely? US theme parks are facing the same question right now, with Universal Studios Orlando leading the charge on June 5th. It seems that the East Japan and West Japan Amusement Park Associations along with supporting companies …
Tokyo Disney Resort App to Allow Shopping from Home Starting May 26th
Spencer Lloyd
The Tokyo Disney Resort app features a nifty feature that allows visitors in the park (with a Japanese address) to shop for goods from within the park. Even through the extended COVID-19 closure, this feature has just been inactive. But as Tokyo Disney Resort seemingly is ramping up operations once more, this feature will be …
LISTEN: Lin Manuel Miranda Releases Early Demo of “How Far I’ll Go” From Moana
Staff Writer
This week, Playbill reported that that composer Lin Manuel Miranda released an early demo of the song “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana, sung by his Hamilton co-star Phillipa Soo. “How Far I’ll Go” was performed for the film by Auli’i Cravalho, and it received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song in 2017. …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: “Invincible” on Deep in the Plus
Rob Whiteside
This is Deep in the Plus! Every Friday night, we screen a new film or TV show on Disney+ and go over its history, details, and let you know if we think it’s worth a watch. This week, we review the 2006 football drama based on a true story, Invincible, starring Mark Wahlberg. Picture it: …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disney Springs Reopens, Josh D’Amaro Announced as Chairman of Disney Parks, and Guest Surveys Hint at Park Reopening Regulations
Staff Writer
Welcome to our WDWNT Weekly Recap! Last week marked the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, the first of all the parks to do so following COVID-19 closures. Keep reading on to see a full summary of the latest breaking news this week: May 18-24, 2020. Walt Disney World The Mayor of Orange County has said that …
BOOK REVIEW: “Mirror Mirror: A Twisted Tale” by Jen Calonita
Staff Writer
“Voice in the magic mirror, come from the farthest space. Through wind and darkness I summon thee. Speak! Let me see thy face.” Be honest, how many of you were terrified of Disney’s Snow White movie or found yourself shivering after riding Snow White’s Scary Adventures in one of the Disney Parks? If even a …
