Events and Reservations at Walt Disney World, Including Disney Villains After Hours, Currently Unavailable Until July
Matthew Soberman
There’s bad news for lovers of Disney’s baddies, as reservations and hard-ticket events, including Disney Villains After Hours, are currently unavailable until July. When attempting to purchase tickets to the event, the calendar automatically begins in July 2020, with only July 6th and 10th available, the final two scheduled dates for the event. That being …
New Photos Emerge from the Set of “Avatar” Sequel as James Cameron Directs Underwater Performers
Staff Writer
You might agree by now that the next movie in the “Avatar” franchise is likely the most highly-anticipated sequel of the new decade. Even though a trailer has yet to be released, the previewed cast photo, concept art and new franchise logo are all enough to create that same level of wonder we had when …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 15 Is Now Available
Joe Hogarty
In this episode: The guys are back for a rematch with another round of Joe’s Super Fantastic Star Wars Quiz! Taylor’s latest Lego project! The latest on Clone Wars! The latest movie and comic book news! Listener email! And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy, and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: Disney’s “Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars” on Deep in the Plus
Rob Whiteside
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Deep in the Plus Saga… Here’s where we go into the Disney+ catalog and take an in-depth look at some of the movies and TV shows that you haven’t gotten around to yet, and we break them down to see if they’re worth your time. This week, in honor …
New “Toy Story” Pizza Planet Little Green Men Mini Backpack by Loungefly Coming Soon
Jessica Figueroa
“A stranger! From the outside! OoOoOoOoOoOo!” We’ve got a sneak peek of the next Toy Story Pizza Planet Little Green Men mini backpack from Loungefly, and it’s every ’90s kid’s dream. It’s all about the details with this release, complete with a Pizza Planet box as a zippered compartment. The backpack takes the form of a little …
PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell Celebrates National Nurse’s Week With Disney Parks Medical Team
Jessica Figueroa
This week is National Nurse’s Week, and if you’ve ever been to a First Aid Center at the parks, you know how incredible the nurses, doctors, and medical staff are, always ensuring that guests have a safe and healthy vacation or visit. Disneyland President Rebecca Campbell stopped by the property today to meet with the …
Walt Disney World Now Only Accepting Reservations for July 1st and Later Due to Ongoing Closure
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: As of 10:30 PM, these changes have been added to the Walt Disney World Resort COVID-19 landing page: Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Resort hotels are currently closed and a reopening date has not been identified. For Guests who are interested in modifying their existing travel dates or making a new reservation …
Temuera Morrison to Appear as Boba Fett on Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
No disintegrations––Boba Fett’s back, and he’s set to appear on Season 2 of “The Mandalorian”, however there’s a fun twist to it… the character will be played by the man who originally played Boba’s father (or rather, the originator… of his genetic coding?) Jango in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. According to Variety, …
STK Orlando Reopening at Disney Springs on May 20, Reservations Now Available
Jessica Figueroa
STK Orlando at Disney Springs, along with a handful of other third-party restaurants, is reopening on May 20 after the unprecedented COVID-19 closures. The restaurant is now available to book via OpenTable, with “Additional seating options” denoting an emphasis on outdoor seating. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase …
Walt Disney World Resort Surveying Guests with Future Reservations Regarding Post-Pandemic Reopening Preferences
Jessica Figueroa
Guests with reservations at Walt Disney World Resort in June and July are reporting having received surveys, sent out by Disney Parks, to gauge their interest in keeping (or otherwise cancelling) their upcoming reservations. These survey screenshots were first posted in a WDWMAGIC forum titled “Upcoming trip survey” by user WDW_Emily. The survey interviews guests based …
“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Cast Reunion Challenge Livestream Launches Tonight at 7:00 PM (ET) on YouTube
Jessica Figueroa
To celebrate the release of the final episode of the final season on Disney+, D23 is bringing you an exclusive cast reunion from the hit series Star Wars: The Clone Wars tonight at 7 P.M. ET / 4 P.M. PT. D23 is bringing together members of the cast to look back on seven incredible seasons …
Get “The Disney Look” in this Walt Disney World Cast Member Handbook from 1987
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! As many wait for their next haircut, you can get some inspiration and find out what goes into “The Disney Look” with this Walt Disney World cast member …
VIDEO: Transport Yourself to the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT with an Incredible At-Home Performance by Mariachi Cobre
Jessica Figueroa
Cinco de mayo may have passed, but at the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT, you can celebrate the vibrant culture of Mexico every day––and you’d be remiss to simply walk past a performance by the legendary Mariachi Cobre without at least stopping for a few songs (or in my case, FaceTiming my family so they can …
Voice Actresses Behind Your Favorite Disney Princesses to Host Online Event to Benefit Give Kids The World on May 16
Staff Writer
Although we’re all making sure to isolate ourselves during the COVID-19 pandmic, it doesn’t mean that we can’t let some Disney Princess magic into our homes. On May 16th, a very special, and very royal, online event has been planned, hosted by the voice actresses of some of our favorite princesses. In order to raise …
PHOTOS: Hong Kong Disneyland Prepares for Imminent Reopening with Temperature Screening Tents and Social Distancing Markers; Disney Explorers Lodge and Disney’s Hollywood Hotel Now Accepting Reservations Starting May 15
Jessica Figueroa
With the grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland on May 11, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is also gearing up for its imminent reopening, and thanks to some on-the-ground photos from the Hong Kong Main Street Gazette 大街小報, we’re able to check out all of the similar methods they are implementing across the property in order to promote …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Learn How to Make Pop-Up Cards for Mother’s Day on Colleen’s Craft Corner at 11:00 AM, Plus “The Muppets at Walt Disney World” Watch-Along 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, fire up those glue guns to make some Mother’s Day crafts and gifts ahead of …
Taylor Swift’s “City of Lover” Concert Special Coming to Disney+ on May 18
Staff Writer
I know we all thought we were in for a cruel summer this year… but not anymore! Queen Taylor Swift has just made a very special announcement, and our excited Disney/Swiftie hearts need to calm down. Excited to announce the City of Lover Concert! We filmed my show in Paris in September and thought it’d …
PHOTOS: See Stunning Aerial Photos of an Empty Future World at EPCOT with Construction Left at a Standstill During the Extended Parks Closure
Matthew Soberman
As Walt Disney World remains closed for the longest period in the resort’s history, aerial photographers have been able to capture just what the Most Magical Place on Earth looks like without guests. Thanks to pilot Jonathan Michael Salazar on Facebook (also @ColombianPilot on Instagram), we’re able to show these photos of Future World at …
New The Haunted Mansion “Call of the Spirits” Board Game by Funko Materializing This October
Matthew Soberman
Serpents and spiders, tail of a rat, call in the spirits, wherever they’re at… because it’s game night! Pop-culture merchandise juggernaut Funko is set to release a board game all about the residents of The Haunted Mansion later this year. The “Call of the Spirits” game brings the spirit of the beloved Disney Parks attraction …
BREAKING: Tokyo Disney Resort Closure Extended Until Further Notice
Spencer Lloyd
While the COVID-19 situation seems to be improving in Japan, we aren’t out of the woods just yet. After the extension of the state of emergency, first announced on April 7th, the Oriental Land Company has announced that the reopening date of Tokyo Disney Resort will be decided after the state of emergency ends, currently …
Wine Bar George at Disney Springs Announces May 20th Reopening and Safety Protocols; Reservations Now Available
Matthew Soberman
With select restaurants and shops in Disney Springs set to reopen beginning May 20th, Wine Bar George has announced it will reopen at noon on that date, along with the safety protocols it will take to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, including digital menus and hand washing/sanitizing stations for employees and guests. From Wine …
PHOTOS: Disney Releases Photos of New Socially-Distanced Character Interactions at Shanghai Disneyland Ahead of Reopening
Matthew Soberman
With just days to go before Shanghai Disneyland reopens to guests on Monday, May 11th, Disney has released photos of the “character processions” that will take place at the park for the foreseeable future. With meet-and-greets temporarily suspended due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, characters will be seen in a special procession called Mickey and …
VIDEO: Shanghai Disneyland Releases Guest Tutorial on Advanced Reservations, Temperature Checks, Social Distancing, Dining, Ride Vehicle Loading, Character Meets, and More
Jessica Figueroa
Ahead of its grand reopening on May 11, Shanghai Disneyland has released a tutorial video of sorts featuring instructions on how to access the park once it reopens, and how to go about the process of entering the park and getting your temperature and bag checks, plus how attraction vehicle loading will work and how …
Jerry Bruckheimer Reveals “National Treasure” Series in Development for Disney+ With New Cast; Production on Third Film Still Ongoing
Matthew Soberman
The secret of the “National Treasure” franchise’s future has been revealed… no treasure hunt required. (Just a Disney+ subscription.) In an interview with Collider, series producer Jerry Bruckheimer revealed that a series based on the films is in development for Disney+ with a new, younger cast. But don’t worry about missing Nicholas Cage as Benjamin …
Remember the Magic with this Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Guide from 1996
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 time to remember the magic as we look back nearly a quarter-century at this Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Guide! Note: This article will detail the guide …
Walt Disney World Releases Resort Operations Update Regarding Phased Reopenings; Limited Capacity and Enhanced Safety Measures To Come
Jessica Figueroa
On the heels of the phased reopening announcement of Disney Springs on May 20, Walt Disney World Resort has released an update on operations throughout the property, indicating that upon reopening, theme parks, Disney Resort hotels, restaurants, attractions, experiences and other offerings may be modified and will be limited in capacity. Additionally, enhanced health and …
BREAKING: Disney Springs to Reopen on May 20 at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
It has been announced that Disney Springs will begin reopening in phases starting on May 20 at Walt Disney World. The phased reopening of Disney Springs will begin on May 20. Following the guidance of government and health officials, a limited number of shopping and dining experiences owned by third-party operating participants will begin to open during …
VIDEO: Sing Along At Home with Performers from “The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands” at Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
Warm up your vocal chords as a new Disney Parks performer singalong video has been released! Can You Feel The Love Tonight? Sing-along and you could star in our next video! Find out more details 👉 https://t.co/w6ZM2QCBL4Share your video by May 10 with #DisneylandParisAtHome for a chance to be featured! 🦁 pic.twitter.com/LtLRr8zvnP — Disneyland Paris …
LISTEN: Ride Rehab Podcast’s “Adventureland” – Part 1
Staff Writer
On this episode of the Ride Rehab Podcast on WDWNT, Tyler and Thomas emerge into Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom. They rehab the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse, Jungle Cruise, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, with insane ideas like Aztec death chambers, thicc Minotaurs, go karts, bumper cars, and much more. Ride Rehab is the WDWNT Podcast …
D23 Reveals Limited-Edition Movie Star Mickey Plush for May’s “Year of the Mouse” Release on Amazon
Staff Writer
The cameras are flashing, as the next release of the “Year of the Mouse” collection has been revealed. It’s Movie Star Mickey! For May, Mickey is celebrating a look back through all of his classic movie roles. His international stardom is portrayed in iconic, colorful movie posters, and that’s what the May release plush is …
Russo Brothers Suggest Live-Action “Hercules” Remake Won’t be a Literal Reflection of the Disney Animated Original
Staff Writer
Disney’s original “Hercules” movie? That’s ancient history, been there, done that. Last week, we reported that Disney is developing a new “Hercules” movie, bringing everyone’s favorite zero-to-hero back to the big screen. As has been procedure for many of Disney’s classics lately, this new adaptation will be a live-action movie, and is set to be …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/7/20): Awkward Park Photos, Bad Disney Face Masks, “We’re Too Old For That”, Card Parks, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, bad Disney face masks, your awkward theme park photos, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube). You can …
Walt Disney World Resort Removes Park Hours Through May 30
Jessica Figueroa
In line with recent cancellations through May 31, Walt Disney World Resort has now removed park hours through May 30 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 continues in phases. Strangely …
Construction Resumes on Avengers Campus and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland Resort Despite Ongoing Parks Closure
Jessica Figueroa
While construction ceased briefly during the initial closure of the Disneyland Resort, new developments indicate that essential workers are slowly returning to work on key projects such as Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the MARVEL-themed Avengers Campus. According to Brady MacDonald of The OC Register, the work taking place is being done by limited crews …
Reader Beware — You’re in for a Scare! New “Just Beyond” Horror Comedy Series Based on R.L. Stine Graphic Novels Coming to Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
Reader Beware —You’re in for a Scare! Disney+ has ordered the 8-episode series “Just Beyond” from writer Seth Grahame-Smith and produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The horror/comedy anthology, based on the best-selling BOOM! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine (“Goosebumps”), was created by Grahame-Smith, who has a history of moving …
New Artist Series “Bambi and Forest Friends” Dooney & Bourke Collection by Caley Hicks Coming to shopDisney Tomorrow
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 …
PHOTOS: EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Flower Beds Removed During Extended Park Closure; Character Topiaries Remain
Jessica Figueroa
Despite Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro assuring us that the character topiaries across EPCOT were being maintained throughout the extended closure, new images from our favorite aerial parks photographer @bioreconstruct on Twitter show some interesting developments on the ground at the park. While maintenance and landscaping continues throughout the property thanks to the work …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Nearly Entire Disney Cruise Line Fleet Docked at Port Canaveral During COVID-19 Travel Shutdown
Jessica Figueroa
With Disney Cruise Line departures now cancelled through June 17 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DCL fleet has been wandering the coasts awaiting future sailings, but now it seems three of the four Cruise Line’s ships have docked at Port Canaveral for the time being. To celebrate the rare occasion, Port Canaveral has shared …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: We Talk Celebrity Sightings at WDW and Interview Chef Art Smith from Homecomin’ 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. This morning, it’s time to party… Party with Pete! Starting at 11:00 AM, Pete takes over …
SHOP: Show Off Your Disney Parks Style with WDWNT Face Masks Celebrating Carousel of Progress, Captain EO, The Haunted Mansion, and More!
Jessica Figueroa
With businesses across Florida reopening for Phase 1, 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 …
