shopDisney to Launch New Virtual Waiting Room for Star Wars Day Merchandise Release on May the 4th
Jessica Figueroa
Despite all of the amazing upcoming releases for Star Wars Day on May the 4th, we’ve had a bad feeling about the shopDisney ones, given all of the recent issues with website crashes, glitches, and even automated bots snatching up limited release items before actual humans can get through the checkout process. Well, shopDisney has …
VIDEO: The Voices of Liberty from EPCOT Share an At-Home Performance of “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” and “Friend Like Me”
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 friendship wherever we are. This acapella group normally fills The American Adventure at EPCOT with patriotic melodies. In this new video, the Voices of Liberty reunite virtually for special performances …
Say Goodbye to 1990 and Ring in 1991 with this Disney-MGM Studios Show Times Guide
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! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! It’s …
The Cake Boss Travels to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for May the 4th on Food Network’s “Buddy vs. Duff 2” Final Challenge
Jessica Figueroa
Star Wars fans and fans of “Cake Boss” and “Ace of Cakes” are in for a special, out-of-this-world treat this Sunday, May 3, as the two pastry giants face off in the final challenge of “Buddy vs. Duff 2” on the Food Network. Earlier this year, Food Network’s “Buddy Vs Duff 2” final challenge, Buddy …
Top 3 Locations to Dine With Food Allergies in Walt Disney World Part 7: Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Table Service
Staff Writer
Jambo! So, we’ve officially made it to the final of the 4 Walt Disney World parks. Seeing as Disney’s Animal Kingdom was the last park to open its gates, it’s only fitting it be the final park we cover. But don’t get sad just yet, there’s still another part to look forward to! For now, …
Share Your Most Awkward Disney Family Photo for a Chance to Win $100 Corbucks!
Alicia
During the shutdown of the parks due to COVID-19, we’ve been going through some serious Disney withdrawals, which has led us here at WDWNT to start some contests to bring some Disney magic into our stay-at-home lives. We started with having you recreate your favorite pre-show, and then we upped the ante and had fans …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Make Your Own Sock Puppet (As Seen on WDW News Tonight!) – A Step by Step Guide
Staff Writer
Create your own “Great Moments in History” with a WDW News Tonight sock puppet! Use the tutorial below to create a simple sock puppet or even your own Tom Corless puppet. Supplies: Socks Sharpies or Fabric Markers Optional: Googly Eyes and Yarn Step 1: Place Sock Pull your sock onto your hand. Put your thumb …
Oriental Land Company Releases FY2019 Financial Results; Profits & Attendance Down at Tokyo Disney Resort with COVID-19 Closure
Spencer Lloyd
The Oriental Land Company, owner and operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, released its FY2019 results today. Their fiscal year runs April 1st to March 30th every year. And as expected from the year after a major celebration and amid the COVID-19 coronavirus extended closure, Oriental Land had a bit of a rough year compared to …
Buckle Up and Rock Out at the Disney-MGM Studios with this Guide from 1999
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! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! In …
RECIPE: Enjoy Our Wildly Delightful DIY Mango Lassi Copycat Recipe from Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Staff Writer
Are you ready to capture the savanna sunset in a glass? Encapsulate the spirit of the safari with our wildly delightful DIY Mango Lassi Copycat Recipe from Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! There are countless reasons why guests fawn over Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Shucks, I can think of over 30 reasons right off …
PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Adds Four Free New Park Icon Wallpapers to My Disney Experience
Matthew Soberman
If you’re like me, all these weeks since the parks of Walt Disney World closed have made you homesick for our home away from home. Thankfully, Disney PhotoPass is providing us with reminders of the parks with four new free wallpapers for desktop and mobile devices featuring the icons of the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Join Butters (and Eric) on “Locked In with Eric Morton” at 11:00 AM, Plus a Special Edition of Universal Orlando News Today 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 have a special mix of shows taking place, starting with “Locked In with Eric …
PHOTOS: Tokyo Disneyland 2020 Merchandise Coming Soon
Spencer Lloyd
While the domestic resorts are pretty well-known at this point for releasing merchandise every year with the date on it, this hasn’t really been a thing at Tokyo Disney Resort before. That is, until this year. A whole slew of merchandise with “Tokyo Disneyland 2020” is set to hit shelves once the parks open, according …
Stars from “21 Jump Street” and “Sesame Street” Visit the Disney-MGM Studios in this August 1990 Show Times Guide
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! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! From …
VIDEO: Take a Trip to Another Dimension – The Complete History of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Today marks the 31st Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we’d be remiss to not feature a deep-dive into the park’s official icon, The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Yes, that’s right––Disney never fully gained rights to the Chinese Theatre, only its likeness, which is why you see the Tower of Terror as the park icon on …
Watch “The Hollywood That Was” – Stories From The Making of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, A Series of Imagineering Panels on Disney-MGM Studios and Beyond!
Jessica Figueroa
As part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week this year, we decided to bring back full presentations from last year’s WDWNT event, Stage 89! All 3 full-length presentations from Disney Imagineers and Legends premiered on YouTube throughout the week as part of our WDWNT Live! programming, but we’ve decided to round them all up for you …
Disney Releases An Epic New Poster For “The Skywalker Saga” Debut On Disney+
Joe Hogarty
Disney has just released a brand-new poster celebrating the full release of The Skywalker Saga on Disney+. With “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” being the final chapter in The Skywalker Saga, the complete set of all of the Star Wars movies that make up The Skywalker Saga” will now be available for streaming exclusively …
PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort Releases Free PhotoPass Wallpapers of Sleeping Beauty Castle, Pixar Pier, The Haunted Mansion, and More
Matthew Soberman
If you’re missing the breathtaking views of the Disneyland Resort, you can get your fix with a new series of free Disney PhotoPass wallpapers for computers and mobile devices! You can download the images by logging on to the Disneyland website and clicking “My Photos” under the My Disneyland drop-down menu. As of the writing …
Florida Man Faces Trespassing Charges After Camping on Former Discovery Island in Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
“Florida man” strikes again, and this time, it’s at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Richard McGuire, 42, was spotted on the Disney-owned former Discovery Island property, which is currently closed to the public. According to Click Orlando, McGuire is faced with trespassing charges after security found him camping on the island, per the Orange …
Orange County Mayor Extends Curfew, States “Considerable Amount of Time” Possibly Required for Theme Park Reopenings Due to Large-Scale Furloughs
Jessica Figueroa
The Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force met once again today to finalize parameters for each business sector in order to present to Mayor Demings, who then held a press conference to announce their findings. During the press conference, the Mayor announced that the existing curfew would be extended for another week. Given that Theme …
“The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” Lineup to Feature Shakira, Josh Gad, Anika Noni Rose, and More; Premiering May 10 on ABC
Jessica Figueroa
Warm up your vocal chords as “The Disney Family Singalong” is set to return to ABC next week! By now, you’ve probably watched the record-breaking original singalong show, which took place on April 16th, either live on ABC or on Disney+. Today, we’re very excited to share that the lineup for the upcoming “The Disney Family …
Disney Springs to Remain Closed Per Latest My Disney Experience App Notification
Jessica Figueroa
The My Disney Experience app has just submitted a push notification to all users reminding them of the ongoing parks closures, with new verbiage to reinforce the fact that Disney Springs will, in fact, remain closed, despite the upcoming Phase 1 reopening going into effect this upcoming Monday, May 4th across Florida. Temporary Closures at …
Guests Receiving Cancellation Notices for Disney Villains After Hours Event on July 6
Jessica Figueroa
According to a screenshot by the Magic of Tomorrow blog, it appears Disney has been sending out cancellation notification emails for upcoming Disney Villains After Hours events. The cancellation was sent for the tickets they’d purchased for the July 6th party date. The final Disney Villains After Hours party is set to take place on …
Walt Disney World Chefs Release Digital Cookbook Available Now; Proceeds to Benefit James Beard Foundation Relief Fund For Local Restaurants
Jessica Figueroa
A chef from Tiffins at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has teamed up with other chefs from across Walt Disney World Resort (and their friends) to release a digital cookbook that is not only affordable and easy to use and download, but goes towards a good cause. “FOOD AND FRIENDS, 12 Original Recipes From Walt Disney World …
Aladdin Flies into the Disney-MGM Studios in this Guidemap from 1993
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! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! Hollywood …
Back to the Future LIVE! – The Complete History of the Disney-MGM Studios Backlot Theater Airs Tonight at 9PM
Tom Corless
It’s time to go back! Time travel with us at 9pm ET on May 1st at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of the Backlot Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more as we celebrate Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week! Journey from Beauty …
New Additions and Big Changes Come to the Disney-MGM Studios in this Guidebook from 1991
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! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! In …
“Here Come the Muppets” to the Disney-MGM Studios in This Guide Book from 1990
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! And in celebration of Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week, all this week, we’re peeking into the studio vault with items from the early years of the Disney-MGM Studios! It’s …
10 Things That Are Definitely (Not) Happening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Right Now
Shannen Ace
It’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week here at WDWNT! While we can’t visit the beloved park to celebrate its 31st anniversary, we can theorize about what our favorite characters are up to during this downtime. Here are ten things that we can only assume are happening at the (mostly) empty Hollywood Studios right now. 1. …
RECIPE: Jump Into Hyperspace With Our DIY Ronto Wrap Copycat Recipe from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
What Does Star Wars Taste Like? Can you imagine being in that meeting? What a massive and rather esoteric undertaking. As fans, we seem to fixate on the multitude of facets Imagineers face when it comes to building wondrous worlds and audacious attractions. Yet rarely do we examine what it takes to capture the flavor …
Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT Now Hiring For Merchandise Hosts and Tangierine Cafe
Jessica Figueroa
Despite the ongoing parks closure and massive company-wide furloughs, Walt Disney World Resort is looking ahead to ensure its parks, resorts, and in this case, its EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions are well-staffed once the property reopens. Over at the Morocco Pavilion in EPCOT, new job listings have been posted for merchandise hosts and hosts at …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Former VP of Walt Disney Entertainment Ron Logan on the Disney-MGM Studios Grand Opening and More at 11:00 AM, Plus Back to the Future Live! on the Backlot Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios 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. Hooray for Hollywood! We’re celebrating the Hollywood that never was… but always will be. This year, we’re …
VIDEO: Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Turns on Park Music at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for 31st Anniversary During Extended Closure
Jessica Figueroa
Today marks the 31st Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a celebration of the Hollywood that never was, and always will be! While the parks are closed, all is calm and quiet, but just for the park’s anniversary, Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro made a call over to Imagineering to turn on the music and …
Week-Long Star Wars Concept Art Takeover Launching This May the 4th on Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
Starting on Star Wars Day, for one week you can enjoy artistic renditions of your favorite films and series from a galaxy far, far away. In addition to the arrival of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the series finale of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, and the premiere of “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian”, beginning …
VIDEO: Listen to a Fan Recreation of the Soaring: Fantastic Flight and Soarin’ Around The World Soundtrack from Disney Parks
Spencer Lloyd
While the Disney Parks are closed, you might grow to miss some of your favorite Disney attractions. In times like that, I often turn to park soundtracks from Tokyo Disney Resort along with beloved favorites like IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. But what if you, like me, miss taking flight around the world on Soaring: Fantastic Flight/Soarin’ Around …
PHOTOS: New Tokyo Disney Resort+GAP Apparel Collection Coming Soon
Spencer Lloyd
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea have been closed since February 29th due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean the merchandise reveals stop! In the latest issue of Disney Fan magazine, the latest apparel collaboration with the resort was revealed, featuring GAP! Let’s take a look at the GAP+Tokyo Disney Resort apparel line, shall …
PHOTOS: New Toontown-Themed Pozy Plushie Costumes Coming Soon to Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Even though Tokyo Disney Resort is closed through at least mid-May 2020, that doesn’t mean the reveals ever stop! Thanks to Disney Fan, the official Disney magazine in Japan, we’re still seeing previews for new merchandise at Tokyo Disneyland. And one we’re particularly interested in is the next set of Pozy Plushie costumes for the …
SHOP: New “The Golden Girls” Summer Apparel and Accessory Collection Now Available by Toynk Toys
Matthew Soberman
Picture it: Sicily, 1920… I mean, your neighborhood, Summer 2020. You’ll be able to show your love for “The Golden Girls” with the new summer apparel and accessory collection from Toynk Toys! Whether you love Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, or Sophia, there’s something for everyone. Below is the full collection, along with the suggested retail price. …
PHOTOS: Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Shares Recent Visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge During Extended Closure
Matthew Soberman
While Walt Disney World’s resort hotels remain closed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this week, Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro made a visit to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge to speak with some essential Cast Members on site. D’Amaro shared some pictures of his visit on Instagram, where he also discussed the symbolism of …
PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell Shares Her Recent Visit to Disneyland’s Circle-D Ranch
Staff Writer
While Disneyland Resort remains closed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disneyland Resort President Rebecca Campbell shared pictures from her recent visit to Circle D Ranch in Norco, California on Instagram. At Circle D Ranch, Rebecca Campbell stopped by to thank Cast Members for continuing to care for our favorite park pals. https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nRnstDWnl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Circle D Ranch …
