VIDEO: New Trailer Released for “Prop Culture” Showcasing Items from “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?”, “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids” and More; Full Series Debuts May 1 on Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
If you enjoyed The Imagineering Story docuseries on Disney+, you’re going to love the upcoming new series, Prop Culture, which gives fans a chance to go inside the Disney archives and uncover some of its greatest treasures. Over eight episodes are all set to premiere on May 1 as host/collector Dan Lanigan goes on the …
Disney Cruise Line Extending Additional 25% Cruise Credit Offer For Guests on Cancelled or Modified Cruises Through May 17
Jessica Figueroa
As the world continues to face the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disney Cruise Line announced last week that that they had extended their suspension of departures through May 17th. Previously, departures had only been suspended up until April 28th. Now, guests are being offered an additional 25% cruise credit on their cancelled or modified cruises. Disney …
RECIPE: Make Your Own Blue Milk With This Copycat Recipe From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Staff Writer
Don’t be a stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder… give our Galaxy’s Edge Blue Milk Copycat Recipe a try! Chewie, We’re Home Before Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, there was… BLUE MILK. I’m not ashamed to admit it, I teared up a little the first time I tried it. It …
Full List of Performances Starring Ariana Grande, Christina Aguilera, and More Revealed For “The Disney Family Singalong” Premiering This Thursday on ABC
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re missing the good old days of Disney Sing-Along tapes, you’re going to want to tune in to The Disney Family Singalong, a new Disney musical special for ABC debuting on Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 PM. The Disney Family Singalong will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and feature stars performing at home, like Ariana …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Fire Up the Oven For “Cooking With Nick” at 11:00 AM, Plus the Premiere of “it’s a small world” Parents Panel at 7:00 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. Starting at 11:00 AM, we hope you’re hungry, because it’s time for Cooking with Nick at …
VIDEO: Take a Virtual Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering’s Digital Immersive Showroom (The DISH) in Latest “Journey Into Imagineering” Episode
Jessica Figueroa
Walt Disney Imagineering is known for making the impossible possible. That’s why despite their offices (and the Disney Parks) being closed, they are opening up their headquarters for a full virtual tour! This week, we are heading to the DISH, also known as the Digital Immersive Showroom at Walt Disney Imagineering. The DISH is a …
Muppet Perfomer Dave Goelz (The Great Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew) to Appear in Two Free Virtual Talks This Weekend
Matthew Soberman
Have you ever wanted to know what the people who perform the Muppets are like? This weekend, you can hear from the man who has brought the likes of Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard and more to life for decades. Muppet performer Dave Goelz will appear in two free virtual talks this weekend to …
Walt Disney World Cast Members Staging Stay-at-Home Protests Due to Unreliable Florida Unemployment Website
Jessica Figueroa
With all non-essential Cast Members (non-union and most union members at this point) to be temporarily furloughed starting April 19, things are starting to get very real for the roughly 77,000 magic makers of Walt Disney World Resort, and frustrations are ramping up regarding the faulty unemployment filing process across the state. While Cast Members are …
Get a Glimpse of Walt Disney Productions in the Mid-1960’s With this 1965 Annual Report – Part Two
Matthew Soberman
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! We’re back with the second part of our look at Walt Disney Productions’ 1965 Annual Report, featuring Disney’s 1966 offerings in film, television, Disneyland and other real estate ventures, …
“Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” Benefit Concert for COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund Now Streaming on April 17 at 7:00 PM
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier this week, we told you about the “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” concert that was going to air on April 13th. The foundation was originally going to be presenting a free broadcast of this production today (April 13) in order to raise money for the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, and after …
ESPN Asks Top Commentators and Hosts to Take Voluntary Pay Cuts to Mitigate Financial Effects of COVID-19
Jessica Figueroa
With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting theme parks, sports, and movie theaters alike, ESPN is struggling to keep content fresh for its viewers, and in order to mitigate the financial effects of COVID-19 on the network, it is asking its top commentators to take pay cuts. According to the Sports Business Journal, ESPN has asked its 100 …
A Digital Tour Through Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Imagineer Joe Rohde – Part 3: Asia
Staff Writer
Imagineer Joe Rohde has been taking Disney fans on an online digial tour of Disney’s Animal Kingdom through his Instagram, providing deep backstory on its ethos and culture. He’s discussed the Tree of Life and Africa, and today we follow him through Asia as he discusses the beautiful Anandapur and Maharajah Jungle Trek! Joe begins …
The Walt Disney Company Enters $5 Billion Credit Agreement with Citibank as COVID-19 Costs Mount
Jessica Figueroa
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic not going away any time soon and The Walt Disney Company still facing an uncertain financial future, the company has secured a new credit line of up to $5 billion, according to Seeking Alpha. Disney revealed in a new SEC filing on Monday that it entered into a 364-day credit agreement …
Construction Continues on Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge Throughout Extended Closure at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
When we saw permits filed earlier this month for work on a Table Service Restaurant, bus stop, transportation dock, and more at the site of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, it was still assumed that construction had been halted throughout Walt Disney World Resort––and it has, for the most part––but according to a new …
France Extends Restrictions on Large Gatherings, Disneyland Paris Unlikely to Open Until Mid-July
Jessica Figueroa
Two of Disneyland Paris’ long-awaited summer events, Magical Pride and Electroland, have effectively been cancelled in light of new restrictions from the French government, which may also entail a delayed re-opening date for the resort itself. President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the current lockdown would be extended for at least month, until May 11. …
Disney’s “Raya and The Last Dragon” Film Debut Moved to March 12, 2021
Jessica Figueroa
The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has led to the re-shuffling of a number of movie premieres, the latest affecting the release date for the upcoming Raya and The Last Dragon film by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Due to the moving of Soul to Raya‘s previously-announced November release date, Raya and The Last Dragon has now been …
Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” Film Premiere Moved to November 20th
Jessica Figueroa
Pixar Animation Studios has confirmed that their upcoming film, Soul has been bumped from a June 19 premiere to November 20, taking over the date that was previously slated for the release of Raya and The Last Dragon. The latest poster for “Soul” reveals the newly-established release date for the film. Ever wonder where your …
Disneyland Paris Launches New “Disneyland Paris At Home” Website Featuring Recipes, Videos, Coloring Pages, and More
Jessica Figueroa
Disneyland Paris just turned 28 yesterday, and despite the park’s indefinite closure, they’re making sure to bring as much magic as possible to everyone staying at home. Now, you can enjoy “Disneyland Paris at home”, a new online platform brimming with videos, recipes, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. The website was launched …
RECIPE: Make Walt’s Favorite Chili with This 1958 Recipe from The Walt Disney Archives
Staff Writer
Chili is typically considered a wintertime staple, but chilly weather can last well into spring! If you’re still experiencing some colder weather where you are and need meal ideas while we’re all at home, D23 recently released the ingredient list to Walt Disney’s very own chili recipe. According to the Walt Disney Archives, Walt was a Midwestern boy …
TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Join Tom for an Epic Pixar Animation Countdown at 11:00 AM, Plus an Evening of Disney Music with DJ Cosmic Reid!
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to week two 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. Good morning! And welcome to another day of quarantine! Starting at 11:00 AM, get ready …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland and JR Maihama Station 4/12/20 (Deserted Station, New Signs, Hotel Construction, and More)
Spencer Lloyd
I know what you’re thinking. “A photo report? While the parks are closed?” (Do note that this photo report was compiled on April 6, before the state of emergency was issued.) Well, the Tokyo Disney Resort, despite being functionally closed, is still fairly open to exploration. Mostly thanks to the Disney Resort Line monorail system’s …
PHOTOS: New Security Structures Installed at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Even though Tokyo Disneyland has been closed since February 29th, and will be until at least mid-May, construction presses on. Case in point – the new Tokyo Disneyland entrance is almost ready. And while work is still underway on the rest of the area, two new security screening structures just popped up virtually overnight. Let’s …
SHOP: New Alex & Ani Disney Parks Collection Bracelets (Space Mountain, Summer Mickey, Mother’s Day and More) Bring Charm to shopDisney
Staff Writer
The Disney parks may be closed, but the Disney Parks Collection jewelry line is still bringing the magic! Five beautiful new Alex and Ani bangle bracelets have made their way onto shopDisney this week, which do you like the most? Click the item links below to shop, and don’t forget to use the code FREESHIP …
Bob Iger Takes CEO Responsibilities Back from Chapek, Disney Company Downsizing Expected Once Dust Settles from Pandemic According to New York Times
Tom Corless
The Walt Disney Company has seen a number of changes in quick succession in the past few weeks, from appointing Bob Chapek as new CEO to facing the crippling economic effects of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Throughout the current crisis, however, only one voice from the upper echelons of the company has spoken out, …
Get a Glimpse of Walt Disney Productions in the Mid-1960’s With the 1965 Annual Report – Part One
Matthew Soberman
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! And this one is a treat for lovers of Disney in the 1960’s, as we take a look at the Walt Disney Productions 1965 Annual Report! Note: This article …
PHOTOS: Tour the 2019 Easter Egg Displays at Disney’s All-Star Sports, Music, and Movies Resorts
Staff Writer
At the Disney’s All-Star Resorts in 2019, we found some egg displays created by Cast Members. They were all so creative, and featured movies and attractions from across the board. You can see the displays separated by each of the All-Star resorts below! These eggs were numbered because guests had the opportunity to vote on …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Price Increases, Union Furloughs, Potential Temperature Checks, Very Merry Christmas Party Dates, and a Delayed Opening for Avengers Campus
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 April 6-12! If you have been following our news coverage over the past few weeks, …
PHOTOS: Tour the 2019 Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Resort, Featuring an Exquisite Cinderella Castle Egg
Staff Writer
On our tour of last year’s Easter egg displays at various resorts around Walt Disney World, we bring you to the Boardwalk! While the display of these eggs may not seem as grand as some of the others we’ve shown you, as you look through the pictures, you’ll see all the effort that was put …
WATCH: Ride Rehab Watches – “Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary”, GM’s “Make Your Own Magic”, and Epcot “Wonders of Life” Educational Cartoons
Staff Writer
Tyler and Thomas of the Ride Rehab Podcast here on WDWNT sit down with Ben of ParksCenter and Matthew Soberman to watch and riff along with some ridiculous Disney Parks videos! We’ll joke along while watching “Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary”, GM’s “Make Your Own Magic”, and “Epcot’s Wonders of Life Educational Cartoons” for the first time. …
PHOTOS: Tour the 2019 Easter Egg Display in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort (With an Egg in a Luggage Cart!)
Staff Writer
Happy Easter! Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort had their own Easter egg display in 2019. Though smaller than the rest of the displays, they made up for it in their attention to detail, especially in their Moana egg display. You’ll see Moana and Maui hand-painted onto their own display, and fantastic details along …
PHOTOS: Tour the 2019 Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Featuring Hand-Painted Chocolate Eggs
Staff Writer
The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa’s lobby is home to some incredible chocolate eggs during Easter, and 2019 was no exception to the beauty that comes out of celebrating Easter at Walt Disney World! Let’s take a look back at 2019’s grand egg display crafted by the bakery team at the resort. Several of these …
A Digital Tour Through Animal Kingdom with Imagineer Joe Rohde – Part 2: Africa
Staff Writer
Joe Rohde, Imagineer and creative force behind Animal Kingdom, has been taking Disney fans on a digital tour through some of his favorite areas of the park. Today, we showcase his thoughts on the African portion of the park including Harambe village, the Kilimanjaro Safaris, and the Gorilla Falls Nature Trail. Be sure to check …
PHOTOS: Revisit Our Eggstravaganza 2019 Character Egg Scavenger Hunt at Epcot
Staff Writer
Last year, we took you on the Eggstravaganza character egg scavenger hunt that took place throughout the World Showcase (…and Test Track.) You trek around searching for eggs nestled throughout the various countries, then place the corresponding sticker on the map. Here’s our one-stop guide for the locations of all the eggs we found. Come …
WDWNT: The RPG Needs Your Help!
Staff Writer
WDWNT: The RPG returns on April 18th at 8pm Eastern with The Tomorrowland Travesty, where our group of Adventurers will be faced with an impossible choice. Plus Ultra, who operates the Tomorrowland Expo, has sent us a coded message from the future, and needs your help to solve it and send them the data they …
Kona Brewing Co. Introduces New Line of Hard Seltzer Including POG Flavored Spiked Island Seltzer
Staff Writer
Kona Brewing Co., which is Disney’s go-to brewery across Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and beyond, has introduced a new line of flavored seltzer that includes a Passionfruit Orange Guava flavor! POG juice with a twist, anyone? Their Hanalei Island IPA is what’s served at the Polynesian Club level, and we’re all aware of the insanely …
PHOTOS: Relive Our 2019 Meet With Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny at Bunny Lane Garden in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Here at WDWNT, we’re trying to bring you as much springtime-filled happiness as we can for Easter this year. Since we can’t see Mr. & Mrs. Bunny on this Easter Sunday, we’ll show you our adorable meet & greet with them from our trip to Magic Kingdom in 2019. There, we met Mr. and Mrs. Easter …
PHOTOS: Tour the 2019 Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts Featuring Fan-Favorite Animated Classics
Staff Writer
During Easter, one of the activities at Walt Disney World is the various resorts that put out grand Easter egg displays. At Yacht & Beach Club, the bakery team put together two displays! The Yacht Club gives nods to some of Disney’s most classic characters and animated movies, like Dumbo and Beauty and the Beast, …
RECIPE: Make Your Own Watermelon Cucumber Slushy From EPCOT and Celebrate Flower & Garden Festival at Home
Staff Writer
Nothing says spring has sprung like the splendor of EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival. Step straight into an endless sea of vibrant topiaries, as a myriad of butterflies fill the air with whimsical wonder. Or, if getting into the groove is more your style, you can always head over to the American Adventure Pavilion, …
WATCH: Disneyland Paris Pianist Gijs Van Winkelhof Performs Two-Part EPCOT Medley
Staff Writer
Hey, Disney Parks music fans, we have another treat for you! The resident pianist at Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland Paris, Gijs Van Winkelhof, has uploaded a video to his channel today, showcasing his gift and has put together an EPCOT Piano Medley for everyone to enjoy. He starts off with “We’re Getting Ready For You” …
REVIEW: Kawaii Donald & Daisy Duck Mini Mousse Cakes from 7-Eleven Japan
Spencer Lloyd
While Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea (and the rest of the Disney parks) are closed, we don’t get to try as many kooky or adorable treats as they usually come up with here. Fortunately, however, a trip to my local 7-Eleven here in Tokyo gave me a reprieve. That’s right, there’s two special cakes that look …
