The Walt Disney Family Museum Temporarily Closed Through March 20th; Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: The Walt Disney Family Museum has released yet another update for visitors looking to stop by the museum, which has now extended its closure through March 20th out of precaution for the Coronavirus pandemic. You can read the announcement below: “The museum has been notified that the employee whose relative tested positive for COVID-19 has now also tested positive for …
Simple Plan Cancels Performances at EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Matthew Soberman
While Walt Disney World remains open as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic worsens in the United States, at least one change to operations has already occurred. The band Simple Plan has announced that have cancelled their performances at this year’s EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The band had been scheduled to perform tomorrow through Sunday …
REVIEW: Every Item From The New Hot Diggity Dogs Food Truck at Disney Springs – Better Than Casey’s Corner
Annie Wilson
A new food truck is hitting the streets of Disney Springs today with the launch of The Hot Diggity Dog Food Truck. The truck, which specializes in gourmet hot dogs, will be parked on the Disney Springs’ West Side starting at 5 P.M. today. If you were a fan of the “Hot Dog of the …
BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Temporarily Closing on March 14 Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Matthew Soberman
As a result of the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure is closing to guests the morning of March 14, effective immediately. All Disneyland Resort hotels will remain open through March 16 to give guests the ability to make necessary travel arrangements. The closure is expected to take …
Reedy Creek Fire Department Reports Seven Walt Disney World Firefighters and EMTs Currently Under Quarantine for Coronavirus
Jessica Figueroa
As we continue to monitor the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic on Disney Parks operations, a new development from the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the city-state that acts as Walt Disney World’s governmental agency, reports that seven (7) firefighters and emergency medical technicians have been put under quarantine due to Coronavirus concerns. The Reedy Creek Firefighters …
PHOTOS: “Be Strong and Be Yourself” With New Mulan and Mushu Pandora Charms at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Two new Pandora charms have marched into Walt Disney World in the lead-up to the premiere of the live-action “Mulan” movie. (Check out the featurette that Disney released yesterday to preview the upcoming movie!) For those that are fans of the original animated classic, these new charms from Pandora are for you! There are two …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/11/20 (Cinderella Castle Makeover, Hand Washing Stations, PeopleMover Still Closed, and More)
Annie Wilson
Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! We’ve arrived bright and early this morning to find bright blue turrets and patches of rose pink paint around Cinderella Castle. The makeover is well underway and everything is looking fresh and bright. The pink paint can only be seen in a few spots around the castle, but it …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/12/20): March Madness Tournament of 64 Never-Built Disney Parks Attractions Begins!
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight, now with a live audience from our studio on I-Drive in Orlando (tickets available here)! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, the start of our March Madness 2020 Never-Built Attraction Tournament, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer …
PHOTOS: Adorable New Yeti Backpack by Loungefly Treks Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With this new addition from Loungefly, you too can be in B-mode… backpack mode, that is! An adorable new yeti backpack has made its way to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and it’s roaring (and strobing) its way into our hearts. The all-over furry backpack is coated in soft white fur, with a light blue face with …
“Frozen II” Set To Launch On Disney+ On June 26th
Staff Writer
For those that are ready to head Into The Unknown again, you are in luck! We finally have a release date for Frozen II on Disney+. Elsa and Anna’s new journey to uncover truths about their paths will be available to stream on Disney+ on June 26th. It is searchable now on your Disney+ enabled …
REVIEW: New Mickey and Minnie Topiary Cupcakes Bring a Touch of Flower & Garden Festival to the Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Annie Wilson
Here at WDW News Today, we are dedicated to bringing you all the latest Disney cupcake reviews, even if they require us to travel a little out of the way. We heard about a pair of Mickey and Minnie topiary cupcakes, so we went in search of these exclusive new snacks. Well, we found them, …
PHOTOS: Hand-Washing Stations and Sanitation Guidelines Posted Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios In Response To Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Staff Writer
As the public is growing hyper-aware of the scope of the Coronavirus, the Disney Parks around the world that remain open are implementing heightened health and safety measures. We previewed the new hand-washing stations that were installed yesterday across Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Today, we have confirmation of temporary hand-washing stations at Disney’s …
My Disney Experience App Now Showing Hand Sanitizer Locations and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Centers Throughout Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re in the parks and looking to keep your hands as clean as possible, you can now locate Hand Sanitizer Locations throughout the parks as well as information centers on Coronavirus (COVID-19) at various First Aid Centers throughout Walt Disney World. A quick search for “Coronavirus” on the My Disney Experience app will lead …
Disney’s Live-Action “Mulan” European Premiere Has Been Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Staff Writer
This morning, BBC World News reported that the European red carpet premiere for “Mulan” has been cancelled, due to concerns surrounding the outbreak, and government advisories that large gatherings should be avoided. The premiere was set to take place in London, UK, tonight (March 12th). The screening of the film will still go ahead as …
Tokyo Disney Resort Operating Calendar Through September 2020 Now “Undecided”
Spencer Lloyd
The COVID-19 coronavirus situation is very fluid right now, and companies around the world are responding as best as they can. Here in Japan, Tokyo Disney Resort has been closed since February 29th to combat the spread of the coronavirus. While an opening date is currently slated for early April 2020, an exact date has …
VIDEO: Watch the Very Last Performance of Fantasmic! at Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
Sadly, Fantasmic! has come to an end a bit early at Tokyo DisneySea. While it was scheduled to close on March 25th, just a month shy of a nine-year run, the extended closure of Tokyo Disney Resort means the final performance took place on February 28th. Exactly 8 years and 10 months after its premiere …
PHOTOS: New Security Screening Area Now Open as Part of Major Transportation and Ticket Center Overhaul at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Like many of the entrance plaza locations going through large construction projects around Walt Disney World, the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) outside the Magic Kingdom is receiving some overall improvements as well. In the last update we gave a couple of weeks ago, the work was centered around paving and the installation of the …
VIDEO: Watch The First Official Trailer For Disney and Pixar’s “Soul”
Joe Hogarty
Meet Joel Gardner. Joel is a middle-school band teacher who finally gets his big break until a mishap sends Joel to The Great Before. Joel must convince a fellow Soul to help him get back by explaining why life is so worth living. Disney*Pixar’s “Soul” opens in theaters on June 19th. Joe Gardner is a …
PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Cinderella Castle Makeover at the Magic Kingdom (3/12/20)
Jessica Figueroa
With a full day of painting underway, Cinderella Castle is looking more colorful and vibrant than ever (well, at least since the cake castle). You can check out all of the newly-applied layers of royal blue and pink in the photos below. Work is expected to finish on the castle by the end of Summer, …
PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Temporarily Closed for Fourth Consecutive Day at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the Magic Kingdom, what with Jungle Cruise boats sinking and even ghosts failing to materialize at The Haunted Mansion for days on end. In another seeming addition to the problems plaguing the Most Magical Place on Earth, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover remains temporarily closed. Cast Members …
ParksCenter – March Madness 2020 Preview! – Ep. 92
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Join us this week as we talk about what’s coming up in WDWNT’s March Madness bracket. This year, we’ll be ranking 64 ideas for the theme parks that never quite came to be… so come learn …
Disneyland Closure Possible After City of Anaheim Bans Large Gatherings in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: A recent update on the gathering ban in California has clarified that the ban does not specifically include Disneyland Resort. https://twitter.com/KendraJames_/status/1238160368385396737?s=20 Disneyland has stated in an internal memo that they are monitoring the developing situation closely. Guests planning to visit the Disneyland Resort should be advised that the City of Anaheim––the home of Disneyland …
All Outdoor Shows & Parades Suspended, Capacity Limited at Indoor Venues & Attractions at Disneyland Paris Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Government Regulations
Spencer Lloyd
Yesterday, we shared that Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration are suspended at Disneyland Paris until further notice. It seems this blanket actually applies to all outdoor shows, including the Disney Stars on Parade show, according to OutsidEars. OutsidEars reported today that all outdoor shows, not just the nighttime spectaculars, are cancelled. Only …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 7 Is Now Available
Joe Hogarty
In this episode: What We think of the rumors of Marvel buying over DC Comics. Tom Holland address those Back To The Future rumors. Leia frozen in carobonyte? We give our thoughts on the latest Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode. Listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy and Michael …
VIDEO: See How The Legendary Story Of “Mulan” Inspired The Film In This New Featurette
Joe Hogarty
Disney has released a brand new featurette for “Mulan”. Learn how the filmmakers took inspiration from the legendary Chinese ballad and the classic Disney animated tale to bring the story of “Mulan” to life in the real world. “Mulan” opens in theaters on March 27th. When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one …
PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Goes Khaki for 3rd Annual Adventureland Day at Walt Disney World
Jason Diffendal
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Freddy Martin (https://freddymartin.net/). If you looked around Adventureland at Magic Kingdom park on Sunday and felt a little underdressed, you weren’t alone. All those guests wearing pith helmets and Hawaiian print dresses weren’t extras from the Jungle Cruise movie. They were participating in Adventureland Day, an unofficial fan-organized …
PHOTOS: Work Continues on Roof of Former Wonders of Life, Upcoming Play! Pavilion at EPCOT
Staff Writer
The former Wonders of Life Pavilion had some interesting action happening on the roof today, as two square boxes have appeared for the staging of new construction materials. Recently, we saw a portion of the roof getting repaired and some tiles being removed and/or replaced. You can see a portion of the roof in the …
PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Makeover Painting Progressing Rapidly at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Cinderella Castle is in the middle of a major makeover at Walt Disney World. We have been closely following the progress over the last few weeks, beginning with the moat draining as well as the overall prep of the castle facade. Today, it looks like painting really revved up on the castle facade. We can see …
President Donald Trump Issues Ban on All Travel from Europe (Except UK) to the United States for 30 Days Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Jessica Figueroa
If you’ve been following along with our coverage of the Coronavirus pandemic as it affects Disney Parks, a recent US ban on travel from Europe might affect many of our international readers with plans to visit Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort. All travel from Europe to the United States is banned starting midnight …
REVIEW: New Creme de Brie Bread Bowl is Not For The Faint-Hearted at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in the France Pavilion at EPCOT
Staff Writer
While we were at EPCOT today, we tried the new Creme de Brie at Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie in the France Pavilion. Creme de Brie – $6.75 The new dish is advertised as “warm creamy brie in bread bowl” on the menu. The bread bowl, which creates the perfect serving dish for this melted cheese, was …
VIDEO: “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” Gives Rare Nighttime Performance During Cinderella Castle Makeover at the Magic Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
With the re-painting of Cinderella Castle having begun as part of its transformation, performances of Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire have shifted to evenings at the Magic Kingdom, offering a rare nighttime backdrop for the stage show. With painting work typically ending at 5 PM (and the cranes moving away at that time), the show currently …
Last Chance to Register: Play Along for Prizes with WDWNT’s 2020 March Madness Tournament of 64 Never-Built Disney Parks Attractions!
Jason Diffendal
This year, we have picked 64 never-built Disney Parks attractions to battle it out for the honor of being named the top attraction to never see the light of day! Read on to see how our tournament works, how YOU can play along and win prizes, and even how YOU can influence the outcome! But …
Concept Art and Descriptions of 64 Never-Built Disney Theme Park Attractions – Part Four
Tom Corless
WDWNT’s March Madness tournament for 2020 is about to begin (you can read all about it and how to play along for prizes here), so we’re giving you a refresher course on Disney theme park attractions that never made it off of the drawing board. This next piece will cover the “Port Disney” bracket below. …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – March Madness 2020 Preview! – Ep. 92
Ben
Tonight, March 11th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! Join us this week as we talk …
PHOTOS: Flaunt Your Favorite Disney Princess With New D-Tech Smartphone Cases Available at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
We were swinging by Tomorrowland Power and Light Co. and noticed a few new smartphone cases that we hadn’t seen before, let’s check them out! We have a new line of Disney Princess themed smartphone cases. On each of the cases, Cinderella Castle is featured in their dresses silhouette with and accompanying signature at the …
PHOTOS: Disney Finds Its Peter and Wendy For Their Live-Action “Peter Pan” Movie
Joe Hogarty
Disney has found a pair of young actors to portray two of the lead characters for the upcoming film “Peter Pan and Wendy”. Alexander Molony has been cast as Peter Pan and Ever Anderson has been cast as Wendy. The film will be a live action remake of the Disney animated classic “Peter Pan” and …
PHOTOS: New World Showcase Construction Wall Featuring “Coco” and “Frozen” Character Art Takes the Stage at EPCOT
Staff Writer
There’s another new addition to the construction wall family in EPCOT. Yesterday, we spotted Figment adding some fun and imagination to the walls. Today’s focus is entirely on the World Showcase, as characters from “Coco” and “Frozen” take the stage. This new construction wall art covers the demolition of Innoventions West and is located right …
Disneyland Paris Cancels “Disney Illuminations” and “Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration” Nighttime Shows Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related Government Regulations
Jessica Figueroa
Another set of recent cancellations has been announced for Disneyland Paris, now with the suspension of two nighttime spectaculars: Disney Illuminations and Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration. According to OutsidEars, the two shows are canceled until further notice at Disneyland Paris. The reason cited for the cancellations is “to guarantee the safety of visitors and …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected as Work Continues on Future Walkway Near Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
With the constant flow of people walking through Magic Kingdom, more walkways are always appreciated! The new walkway behind Casey’s Corner near the restrooms has been making some progress lately, let’s take a look! There have been scrims in place in front of Casey’s Corner for a bit now, but we have now seen the …
Disneyland Paris Cancels “Disneyland Park Adventures” Annual Passholder Event This Friday
Jessica Figueroa
Likely out of precaution for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, which has been officially deemed a pandemic by WHO (World Health Organization), Disneyland Paris has cancelled the Disneyland Park Adventures Annual Passholder event that was set to take place this Friday, March 13th. According to OutsidEars, information has yet to be released regarding reimbursements for ticket …
