Disney Shuts Down Unauthorized Club Penguin Reboot Due to Copyright Claims and Child Pornography Scandal
Jessica Figueroa
Club Penguin was a massively popular, kid-friendly MMO online game that officially launched in 2005. It was a social game where kids could create their own avatar, socialize, and decorate their virtual homes. The game seemed antiquated by today’s standards, yet the dedicated fanbase kept the game alive for many years. The game was purchased by Disney in …
Party Like It’s Prom Night – Cosmic Chris Reid Hosting “Disney Digital Prom” TONIGHT at 8:00 PM!
Jessica Figueroa
No Prom? No problem! Party like it’s Prom Night on WDWNTunes! Cosmic Chris Reid is hosting another Disney Digital Dance Party today, and it’s Prom Night! WDWNTunes is giving you the chance to have your own prom night party starting at 8:00 PM and running through 10:00 PM (ET). Cosmic Reid will be churning out tunes …
The Boathouse at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20
Jessica Figueroa
The Boathouse will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. The Boathouse outlined its reopening procedures in a post on their Instagram page: “We are thrilled to announce that The Boathouse will be opening with Disney Springs on May 20th at 11am. We will also be opening our Vintage Amphicar rides and The Boathouse …
Blaze Pizza at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20
Jessica Figueroa
Blaze Pizza will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity. All other guests must be seated outdoors, with tables having at least 6 feet of space in between. Restaurants reopening at Disney …
Every New Release Coming to Disney+ in June: “Artemis Fowl” Premiere, “Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2”, and More Archival Episodes of Walt Disney’s “Disneyland”
Jessica Figueroa
In these dire times, we need Disney+ now more than ever. Because of that, we’re bringing you a full list of all of the new arrivals coming to Disney+ this next month in June! Can’t wait until then? Miss the parks dearly? Check out our first in a six-part series of “Disney Parks Withdrawal Disney+ …
BREAKING: Florida Governor Announces “Full” Phase 1 Reopening Starting May 18; Theme Parks to Submit Reopening Plans For Approval
Jessica Figueroa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that starting May 18, businesses may enter a “Full” Phase 1 reopening. WATCH LIVE: Press conference in Jacksonville regarding #COVID19 https://t.co/kKfDUfQZ3i — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 15, 2020 Under this “full” Phase 1, restaurants can move up to 50% indoor capacity, with retail also moving up to 50% capacity, …
Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20
Jessica Figueroa
Planet Hollywood will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. Hours will be 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity. All other guests must be seated outdoors, with tables having at least 6 feet …
SHOP: New Jungle Cruise Adventure Board Game Now Available for Pre-Order on Amazon, Releasing June 1st
Matthew Soberman
If you’re a fan of the world-famous Jungle Cruise, your game night is about to get a whole lot wilder. Ravensburger’s board game based on the iconic Disney Parks attraction, the Jungle Cruise Adventure Game, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. And while we don’t know when guests will be able float down jungle …
PHOTOS: Exclusive New “The Haunted Mansion” Funko Pop! Figures Coming Soon to Disney Parks and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
We’re halfway through the year to Halloween and Disney has shared a “shriek peek” at new products themed to “The Haunted Mansion” coming soon, available at shopDisney.com and Disney Parks just in time for the ghoulish holiday. New this year is a set of Funko Pop! figures themed to a variety of characters depicted throughout the …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Explore Disney Video Games on WDWNT Play at 11:00 AM, Plus Disney Digital Prom Hosted by Cosmic Reid at 8:00 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 Scott and Ben as they take on the wild and varied world …
PHOTOS: New “The Haunted Mansion” Spirit Jersey, Minnie Ears, Loungefly Bags, and More Materializing Soon at Disney Parks and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Hurry back… hurry back… We’re halfway through the year to Halloween and Disney has shared a “shriek peek” at new products coming soon, available at shopDisney.com, Disney Parks, and other shopping destinations around the world just in time for the ghoulish holiday. Today, we’re highlighting an all-new collection inspired by The Haunted Mansion. You’ll definitely want to …
VIDEO: The Disneyland Dapper Dans Materialize for an At-Home Performance of “Grim Grinning Ghosts” from The Haunted Mansion
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Parks may still be closed, but that isn’t stopping these grim, grinning ghosts from coming out to vocalize. A few weeks back, the Disneyland park Dapper Dans materialized from their homes with their rendition of the iconic song, “Grim Grinning Ghosts.” Of all the Disney Parks attractions with catchy theme songs, this Haunted Mansion …
Flash Back to 1982 With “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” – Part Three
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! Today, we’re looking at the third and final part of “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir,” featuring World Showcase and some unbuilt pavilions! Note: This article will detail the …
Pele Soccer, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Pop Gallery, and Uniqlo Reopening at Disney Springs on May 20
Staff Writer
The list of shops reopening at Disney Springs on May 20 keeps growing. Joining the ever-growing list includes Pele Soccer, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Pop Gallery and Uniqlo, which will reopen their doors with many other shopping and restaurant locations at Disney Springs next week. For Phase 1 reopenings of retail stores across Florida, all …
Earl of Sandwich Reopening at Disney Springs on May 20
Staff Writer
Yet another dining location has joined the ranks of those opening up on May 20th. Earl of Sandwich is set to reopen its doors once again serving up hot and cold gourmet sandwiches, salads, and wraps as well as an array of desserts, including cakes and pastries by Carlo’s Bake Shop. Earl of Sandwich will …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: CityWalk Grand Reopening in Universal Orlando Establishes “New Normal” For Theme Parks After Pandemic
Jessica Figueroa
Today marked a historic event in theme park history, albeit not the theme park that’s usually in our realm of coverage. Today, we dispatched reporters to Universal Orlando Resort to cover the grand reopening of CityWalk, essentially their version of Disney Springs with shopping, dining… and mini golf. Since we’ll be seeing many of these …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/14/20): Universal CityWalk Opening Report, Match Game, LEVELED – Magic Kingdom Background Music, 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 Universal CityWalk, Match Game, the first edition of LEVELED, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, …
Paid Time Off, Adjusted Attendance Policy Promised to Walt Disney World Cast Members with COVID-19 or Related Symptoms
Jessica Figueroa
Cast Members will be returning to work as early as this Friday after months of being on furlough to welcome back the first wave of guests to the property on May 20. While many are eager to return to work, the ever-present fear of infection lingers. Thankfully, workers unions are negotiating certain terms to allow …
Disney Shuts Down “Frozen” On Broadway Permanently Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Jessica Figueroa
Broadway aficionados and Frozen fans alike are shocked at the announcement that “Frozen” On Broadway will be permanently ending its run and not returning after the COVID-19 shutdown on Broadway. According to The New York Times, Disney Theatrical Productions stated that its stage adaptation of “Frozen” will not reopen once the pandemic eases, making it the …
“Percy Jackson” Series In Development for Disney+, Author Rick Riordan Announces
Jessica Figueroa
Hey, demigods… there’s good news for Percy Jackson fans, as a new series based on the popular novels is in the works at Disney+. Percy Jackson author, Rick Riordan, took to Twitter to make the big announcement alongside his wife Becky, sharing the following message and video: https://twitter.com/rickriordan/status/1261008593077374977?s=20 The series will follow the storyline of the …
Walt Disney World Resort Removes Park Hours Through June 6
Jessica Figueroa
In line with recent cancellations through the first week of June, Walt Disney World Resort has now removed park hours through June 6 on their website as well as on the My Disney Experience app. Park calendars are set up months in advance, so we’ll be seeing the removal of park hours as the extended closure …
Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Free People, Anthropologie, and American Thread Reopening at Disney Springs on May 20
Staff Writer
Need to satisfy that itch to shop? Luckily, multiple retail shops in Disney Springs will be reopening along with many restaurant locations come May 20th. The current list of stores that will make their grand reopening includes Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Free People, Anthropologie, and American Thread. For Phase 1 reopenings of retail stores …
Disney Springs Dining Reservations For June Cancelled on My Disney Experience
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve been tracking all of the third-party Disney Springs restaurant reopenings as they are announced for May 20, and while we were initially excited at the prospect of making reservations for June 1 and later, My Disney Experience has pulled all availability online and on the app, and informed guests with reservations that they have been …
Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20
Jessica Figueroa
Chicken Guy! will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. From lockdown to Flavortown, it’s time for chicken tenders and milkshakes! Hours will be 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity. All other guests …
Disney Files Patent For System That Deciphers Individual Guest Preferences Using Scannable Apparel and Accessories
Jessica Figueroa
Despite ongoing furloughs and park closures, Disney is still keeping busy to plus up its parks and resorts by filing a number of permits and patents, including this recent one, which caught our attention due to the flashy graphics used to explain the new technology––whenever a complex patent is explained by way of a comic …
RECIPE: Catch A Wave With Our Tropical Macaw Cocktail Recipe from Kona Café at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Staff Writer
Listen, I live for the parks. But, if I’m being honest… there are times when I just need a resort day. You know the type: you sleep in a bit, take a mid-afternoon dip in the pool, maybe even pay a spur-of-the-moment visit to your favorite restaurant to see if the universe will reward your …
Proposal to Host Major League Soccer Summer Tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World Currently Pending Approval
Jessica Figueroa
It seems like basketball isn’t the only sport seeking sanctuary in Walt Disney World during the aftermath of COVID-19. According to ESPN, Major League Soccer plans to make its return with a summer tournament proposed to take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. With post-pandemic plans underway, the league is proposing …
Walt Disney World Resort Cancelling Reservations Through June 8 Due to Ongoing COVID-19 Closure
Jessica Figueroa
As the COVID-19 situation continues to change, a re-opening date for most parks is still unknown with the exception of Shanghai Disneyland, which reopened on May 11. As a result, many lingering resort reservations and vacation packages are slowly being cancelled. Latest reports indicated cancellations up to May 31, but now Disney has issued an official …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Drinking Around the World Strategies and Carol “The Hat Lady” From EPCOT’s Rose & Crown Pub on the Piano 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, it’s time to Party with Pete! On today’s show, we’ll be talking …
Flash Back to 1982 With “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” – Part Two
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! We’re continuing our look at “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” with part two, including Journey into Imagination, The Land, CommuniCore and more! Note: This article will detail the …
VIDEO: Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Shares Inspirational Message for Class of 2020 Graduates from the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for many graduates to end one chapter of their lives and go forth writing a new one in their story. However, this school year ended very differently for many students, (myself included), and graduation ceremonies have either been put on hold or gone to a …
Baby Scooter and Skeeter to Appear on Disney Junior’s “Muppet Babies” Reboot
Matthew Soberman
Two favorites from the original “Muppet Babies” cartoon are finally making their debut on Disney Junior’s reboot. In an exclusive from Entertainment Weekly‘s Devan Coggan, Baby Scooter and Skeeter will appear on an episode set to premiere May 22nd. The twins had previously appeared in a background Easter egg, but this will be their first …
VIDEO: Laughing Monkey Traders Store Becomes Chip & Dale’s Trading Post at Newly Reopened Shanghai Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
Now that Shanghai Disneyland has reopened to guests, now’s a good time as any to make some changes… especially if it involves a pair of fun-loving chipmunks. Chip & Dale’s Trading Post has opened in the park’s Adventure Isle, replacing Laughing Monkey Traders. The Shanghai Disney Resort website gives this description of the shop: Chip …
ParksCenter – Shanghai Disneyland Opens; Disney Springs To Follow – Ep. 101
Ben
This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be covering the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, what restaurants are going to be reopening at Disney Springs next week, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter in your favorite podcast app! You …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 16 Is Now Available
Joe Hogarty
In this episode: It’s time for our “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 7 Roundtable 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 16 is now available for download through WDW …
“The New Mutants” Theatrical Release Date Rescheduled for August 28
Staff Writer
After being postponed three times already, it looks like The New Mutants might finally have its official release date of August 28, 2020. Due to COVID-19, The New Mutants, and other live action films from Disney and 20th Century Studios have been put on hold with the current uncertainty of theatrical or digital releases for …
PHOTOS: New Free PhotoPass Wallpapers from Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort Now Available Featuring Expedition Everest, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Pixar Pier, and More
Matthew Soberman
The beauty and adventure of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest, plus classic characters and nighttime fun at the Disneyland Resort are the topics of the latest free PhotoPass wallpapers! You can download the images by logging on to the Walt Disney World website and clicking “My Photos” under the My Disney Experience drop-down menu. On the Disneyland …
SHOP: Disney Parks Face Masks by WDWNT On Sale! New Mask Style Now Available, Plus More Cast Member Costume Designs From Mission: SPACE and Soarin’
Jessica Figueroa
With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work (and even guests visiting Disney Springs) and people everywhere are looking to accessorize while sporting their favorite characters and designs. shopDisney recently released a set of Star Wars, Marvel, and Disney-themed masks, but we’re here to bring …
UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter Issues Revised May 27 Date for Reopening of Disney-Owned Shops and Eateries at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
The Hollywood Reporter has revised an interview with Eric Clinton, President of the UNITE HERE Local 362 union to reflect a May 27 reopening date for World of Disney and other Disney-owned locations throughout Disney Springs, as opposed to the Memorial Day Weekend date that was issued earlier. The original publication stated the following: “The next …
Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20; Reservations Now Available Online
Jessica Figueroa
Frontera Cocina by Rick Bayless will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. Reservations are now available on OpenTable for parties of 4 or more. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 25% capacity. All other guests must be seated outdoors, with tables having …
