Jaquelin T. Robertson, Creator of the Master Plans for Celebration, Florida and Euro Disney’s Val d’Europe, Dead at 87
Matthew Soberman
Noted architect and urban planner Jaquelin T. “Jaque” Robertson, has passed away at the age of 87, according to The New York Times. A graduate of the Yale School of Architecture, Robertson was the founder of the New York City Urban Design Group and New York City’s first Director of the Mayor’s Office of Midtown …
Celebrate a Decade of Walt Disney World with Tencennial News from October 1981
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 back at Walt Disney World’s 10th anniversary with this October 1981 issue of Tencennial News! Note: This article will detail the newsletter page by page, …
SHOP: New “Star Wars” Baby Yoda Snack Containers by Pyrex Now Available Online
Jessica Figueroa
When you’ve got precious bounty to take care of (and feed), you’ve got to make sure their snacks stay fresh. Now, you can store leftovers or treats in these new Baby Yoda glass containers by Pyrex, and always be prepared for when the snack attack strikes. These new Baby Yoda containers are a part of …
SHOP: First Three Novels in “Kingdom Keepers” Book Series Receive New Covers and Content Updates; Special Offer Available for Amazon Kindle
Shannen Ace
The first three Kingdom Keepers books, following a group of kids having adventures in the Disney Parks after closing time, have received updated covers and new content. The first book in the series, Disney After Dark, was originally released in 2005 and many things have changed at Walt Disney World since then. As we reported last …
SHOP: Show Off Your Disney Parks Style with WDWNT Face Masks Celebrating “Tangled”, The Haunted Mansion, Kilimanjaro Safaris, and More!
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 …
Custodial Cast Members Returning to Work for Disney Springs Reopening on May 20
Jessica Figueroa
With Disney Springs partially reopening in just a matter of days, essential Cast Members, like Custodial and Security hosts, are being called back in to ensure the first phased reopening of Walt Disney World is as clean and safe as can be. According to the Orlando Sentinel, nearly 120 custodians are being called back in …
Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill at Disney Springs Reopening on May 20; Reservations Now Available
Jessica Figueroa
Adding to the list of third-party restaurants reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs is Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill. The restaurant now has reservations available via OpenTable starting as early as noon on reopening day. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited …
SHOP: New Disney Character Puzzles For All Ages Now Available on shopDisney
Staff Writer
Not sure what next to check off on your quarantine activity schedule? Why not try puzzles? Not only are they fun to complete and use up a lot of that lockdown time, but there’s a whole range of magical Disney puzzles available online to start rummaging through. Nine new puzzles by Ravensburger are now available …
SHOP: Turn Your Home Into Pizza Planet with This New Toy Story Inflatable Space Crane Ball Pit, Now Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
While outdoor playgrounds are off-limits due to the ongoing health crisis, who says you can’t make your home an interplanetary food and fun port? No need to start up the station wagon with this new Toy Story Inflatable Space Crane––you can turn your living room into your very own Pizza Planet, complete with a nostalgic …
VIDEO: Watch John Legend, Shakira, The Muppets, Katy Perry, and More Sing Disney Favorites in “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” Recap
Matthew Soberman
Last night, star power and classic Disney tunes met again on ABC in “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II.” As it aired on Mother’s Day in the United States, moms got a special emphasis in the special with a performance by Katy Perry singing “Baby Mine” from Dumbo dressed in a Mrs. Jumbo costume, and …
Bob Chapek Talks About The Future of Phased Disney Parks Reopenings, Films, and His Role as CEO on Interview with CNBC; Emphasizes Guests Must Wear Masks and “Do Their Part” For U.S. Reopenings
Jessica Figueroa
Today, Disney CEO Bob Chapek gave an exclusive interview to CNBC just hours after Shanghai Disneyland closed after its first historic day back in operation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The market generally looks towards Disney as the proxy on how to carry out phased reopenings on a large scale, so not only …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Tom and Jason’s 2019 Shanghai Disneyland Trip Report at 11:00 AM, Plus Favorite Disney Character Interactions 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, we’re kicking off the week with a special Shanghai Disneyland trip report based off Tom …
Comedian Jerry Stiller (Disney’s “Teacher’s Pet”, “Heavyweights”, “The Lion King 1 1/2”) Dies at 92
Jessica Figueroa
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of legendary actor and comedian Jerry Stiller, whose talents were featured in numerous Disney movies and animated television series. Stiller, who most famously played George Costanza’s hot-headed father on the hit TV series “Seinfeld”, had his first role in a Disney movie in 1995 …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Shanghai Disneyland Becomes First Disney Park to Reopen, Disney Springs Phased Reopening Date Announced, Possible shopDisney Security Breach, and Q2 Earnings for The Walt Disney Company
Staff Writer
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from May 4 – 10, 2020 . If you’ve been following our news coverage throughout the …
VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Brings Back Fan-Favorite “Disney Dreams!” Nighttime Spectacular As Part of At-Home “Watch Parties” Series
Jessica Figueroa
Be transported to a front-row seat at one of the best Disney nighttime spectaculars to ever exist: “Disney Dreams!” at Disneyland Paris. The nighttime spectacular was designed just for the park’s 20th anniversary in 2012, and ran until March 24, 2017 when it was replaced by “Disney Illuminations.” Created by Steve Davidson, also the mind …
PHOTOS: Shanghai Disneyland Reopens After Nearly Four Months in the Aftermath of COVID-19
Jessica Figueroa
History was made at Disney’s youngest park today as Shanghai Disneyland became the first Disney Park to reopen after a wave of closures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The park held a grand reopening ceremony led by Shanghai Disneyland President and General Manager Joe Schott. At the opening ceremony, Schott welcomed guests with the following …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Socially-Distanced Disney Characters Greet First Guests at Shanghai Disneyland During Grand Reopening
Jessica Figueroa
Shanghai Disneyland has officially reopened to the public after months of closure due to COVID-19. The first Disney Park to reopen after the unprecedented shutdown, we’re getting a first look at a new form of character greeting at the park. With newly-instated social distancing guidelines in place, all characters will now greet guests at a …
Watch a Livestream of Shanghai Disneyland’s Grand Reopening Ceremony Tonight
Jessica Figueroa
In less than an hour’s time, Shanghai Disneyland will make history by becoming the first Disney Park to reopen after the unprecedented COVID-19 closures. You can watch a livestream of the reopening via The Paper, the official Twitter account of Pengpai News 澎湃新闻. As we’ve covered extensively, the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland will implement a …
SHOP: New Artist Series “Bambi and Forest Friends” Dooney & Bourke Collection by Caley Hicks Now Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
It’s Bambi meets Bourke with the latest Disney Dooney to be announced. Designed by Senior Graphic Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering, Caley Hicks, this adorable pattern features all of the Disney friends of the forest, like Meeko, Bambi, Thumper, Flower, and even Tod and Copper from The Fox and the Hound––and is that the lovestruck …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: We Talk About Phased Reopenings for Disney Springs and Shanghai Disneyland, Plus Disney’s Dismal Earnings on “Pressing Issues” 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, we’ve taken the morning to sleep in and FaceTime our moms (or deliver them curbside …
Top 3 Locations to Dine With Food Allergies in Walt Disney World Part 9: Resorts – Table Service
Staff Writer
If this your first time reading this series, welcome! If you’ve been following these articles since the beginning, then thank you for making it to Part 9! In this installment of dining with food allergies in Walt Disney World, we’re going to be covering the top 3 table service options across the Walt Disney World …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Make A Disney Themed Friendship Bracelet – A Step by Step Guide
Staff Writer
Make a friendship bracelet themed to your favorite Disney character! I picked colors that remind me of Mickey Mouse and Rapunzel. Follow the instructions below to make two different patterns! These also work great as bookmarks. Supplies: Embroidery Thread or Baker’s Twine (you can use almost any kind of string) Step 1: Prepare Your Strings …
Take a Super ’70s Trip to the Vacation Kingdom of the World With This Walt Disney World Vacation Guide from 1979
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! Grab your leisure suits and platform shoes and groove to a ’70s-style tour of the Vacation Kingdom of the World with a Walt Disney World Vacation Guide from …
RECIPE: Take A Shot of Tropical Disney Escapism with Our “Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Rum” Cocktail Recipe from Trader Sam’s
Staff Writer
Longing for a taste of South Seas tropics with a shot of escapism? Our Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum Copycat Recipe from Trader Sam’s will help you create your own tropical hideaway, you lucky people, you! Walt’s Wanderlust The Walt Disney Company has a long withstanding love affair with the South Pacific. Even Walt …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disney Resort 5/10/20 (Dry AquaSphere, Tokyo Disneyland Hotel Construction, and More!)
Spencer Lloyd
We’re on day 72 since Tokyo Disney Resort temporarily closed. And I don’t know about you, but I think its been long enough that we should go check in again. There’s actually been a few changes since our last visit, so keep your eyes peeled. Let’s mask up and get going, shall we? JR Maihama …
PHOTOS: Construction on “The Cove” Hotel Continues at Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin
Matthew Soberman
While most construction at Walt Disney World has been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, work on a new hotel extension called “The Cove,” has not. If you aren’t familiar this project is the newest addition to the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin. The Cove will be an additional tower at the Swan and …
Baby Yoda Dethrones Darth Vader To Become The Most Popular Character in the “Star Wars” Universe
Joe Hogarty
You had a good run, Darth Vader. According to a new survey conducted by SEMRush, Darth Vader is no longer the most popular character in the Star Wars universe. He was defeated by the breakout star of “The Mandalorian”, Baby Yoda. It gets even worse for The Dark Lord of The Sith, because he actually …
SHOP: New Disney Princess Ice Cream Cone Purses from Loungefly Are the Perfect Treat for Summer
Staff Writer
Roll up, roll up! Loungefly hasjust dropped another adorable new collection of purses, and it’s so sweet that we can almost hear the jingle of the Ice Cream truck in the distance… Loungefly X Disney Princess Ice Cream Cones Crossbody Bag How sweet is this print? This new purse features an all-over ice cream print, …
British Airways Offers to Re-Book Flights for Wedding Party at No Extra Cost After Couple’s Walt Disney World Wedding is Postponed
Matthew Soberman
A British couple is grateful that British Airways offered to re-book their entire wedding party’s flights after their Walt Disney World wedding was postponed by the resort, according to The Sun‘s Helen Knapman. Jo Harold and Ryan Simmons of Birmingham were supposed to be married at the resort in August, but the resort preemptively cancelled …
PHOTOS: Construction of College Program Housing, Hotels, and Shops at Flamingo Crossings Presses On at Walt Disney World During Closure
Matthew Soberman
While a vast majority of construction at the Walt Disney World Resort has halted because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, sites operated by third parties have continued operation, so we recently took a drive by the site of Flamingo Crossings to see how things have progressed. Our first stop was along Flagler Avenue, where many of …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Make A Pop-Up Disney Mother’s Day Card – A Step by Step Guide
Staff Writer
Instead of buying a greeting card, make that special person a one of a kind pop-up greeting card! Since May 10th is Mother’s Day, I chose to make a Mother’s Day card. Supplies Paper Colored paper Image for the pop-up Glue Stick Scissors Decorations like stickers, washi tape, stamps, stencils, etc. Step 1: Cut …
Dapper Day Expo Summer 2020 at the Disneyland Resort Cancelled; Make-Up Event in August Possible
Matthew Soberman
As the Disneyland Resort remains closed for the foreseeable future, the fashion and glamour of the Dapper Day Expo won’t be happening this summer. The fan-run event, which was originally planned for April at the Disneyland Hotel, was rescheduled to June over concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, as the resort looks to remain closed …
Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream at Disney Springs Announces May 20th Reopening
Staff Writer
With select restaurants and shops in Disney Springs set to reopen beginning May 20th, Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream has announced it will reopen along with Wine Bar George and STK. No further details have been released at this time but we are sure to hear more as the big re-opening date nears. For more on Disney …
VIDEO: VP of Operations Gives Press Tour of Disney’s “Social Distancing” Protocols Ahead of Shanghai Disneyland Reopening
Staff Writer
Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has been closed since late January. With the park scheduled to reopen this coming Monday, we now have video of a tour given to the press showcasing the new operating procedures. Video of New Shanghai Disneyland Operating Procedures Walk Through of Shanghai Disneyland Before it …
RECIPE: Easy At-Home Grey Stuff Recipe from Be Our Guest
Staff Writer
Last month we shared with you our very own Try The Grey Stuff Recipe, today Disney Parks Blog shared with us the official recipe from the parks! Apparently this is one of their most sought-after recipes so, with everyone cooking more at home Disney’s chefs got together to create this simple version the entire family …
SHOP: Show Off Your Disney Parks Style with WDWNT Face Masks Celebrating Kilimanjaro Safaris and Big Thunder Mountain
Alicia
With businesses across Florida starting their re-opening processes, masks are a requirement for many employees returning to work 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 you the niche Disney Parks designs …
Legendary Musician (and the Food Rocks Pineapple) Little Richard Has Passed Away at Age 87
Alicia
Little Richard, “The Innovator, The Originator, and the Architect of Rock and Roll” has reportedly passed away at the age of 87, the cause of death currently unknown. Little Richard is the man behind famous hits “Tutti Fruitti” and “Good Golly Miss Molly” and served as an inspiration for many legendary artists. Little Richard was …
Free Dining Plan Offer Discontinued Early for Guests With Cancelled Bookings Due to Coronavirus Closures at Walt Disney World
Alicia
In early March, we brought to you the news that guests could take advantage of a vacation offer that included accommodations at a select Disney Resort hotel, park admission and a Disney dining plan for arrivals on most nights June 1st through September 30, 2020 when you book through May 31st, 2020. Of course, this …
PHOTOS: Special Food & Merchandise Coming for Spring at Shanghai Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Shanghai Disneyland is set to reopen on May 11th, the first Disney park to emerge from the global COVID-19 extended closures. And they’re jumping right in with their latest seasonal event, themed around spring. There’s special merchandise, food, and decorations all over! And it’s only here for a limited time, from May 11th through June …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: We Talk About The “Disney Look” and More on “Locked in With Eric Morton” at 11:00 AM, Plus a Disney+ Deep Dive on “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. This morning, it’s time for “Locked In with Eric Morton” (and maybe also Butters!) at 11:00 …
