March 2020 Pin Releases for Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
Feeling lucky? Disneyland Paris pin releases have arrived for the month of March and include a limited edition collection of St. Patrick’s Day pins. The pin release brings three limited edition pins dropping on March 14th featuring Chip, Dale and Clarice. Each of the St. Patrick’s Day pins have an edition size of 700. Two …
ParksCenter XL – The Changing of The Bobs, Runaway Railway Opens, and COVID-19 Concerns – Ep. 91
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. This week, we’ll be talking about: Bob steps down as CEO, and appoints Bob to replace him (which isn’t confusing at all) We share our thoughts on the brand-new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway We update …
REVIEW: Magic Doesn’t Happen with New “Magic Happens” Plaza Inn Parade Dining Package at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
With the debut of “Magic Happens” at Disneyland, Plaza Inn has begun a new parade dining package option. On Saturday, we decided to try this dining package out for ourselves. The package consists of one lunch entrée/dessert and one drink, one voucher that provides access to the parade’s reserved viewing area, and one Plaza Inn …
REVIEW: Pineapple Skewer Appears at Refreshment Outpost for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Alicia
Every year, Refreshment Outpost has been adding special food items for the many food festivals that take place around the park, and the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is no different. For the festival this year, the outpost has created a tasty vegan pineapple skewer. Refreshment Outpost at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower …
REVIEW: Primavera Kitchen Fails to Impress at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Alicia
Ah, another EPCOT festival, another Italy booth. It’s no secret that we here at WDWNT have not enjoyed these in the past, but that doesn’t stop us from hoping that Primavera Kitchen at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival could be the booth to change that decision. Primavera Kitchen at the 2020 EPCOT …
REVIEW: Bon Bon Chicken Skewer, Marco Boba, and More at Lotus House at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Matthew Soberman
Lotus House brings the flavors of China to the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, with items like a chicken skewer with sesame and peanut sauce and wontons. And while it may not always represent Chinese food at its best, the beverages found here more than make up for it. Menu for Lotus House …
REVIEW: Jardin de Fiestas Offers Delicious Chilaquiles and Mango Margaritas at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Matthew Soberman
The menu for Jardin de Fiestas is a brand new crop this year at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. With items like chilaquiles, quesadillas, and tortas, and not one but two margaritas, it’s a fiesta of food at the Mexico pavilion! And where there’s a fiesta, you know we have to be …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter XL – The Changing of The Bobs, Runaway Railway Opens, and COVID-19 Concerns – Ep. 91
Ben
Tonight, March 4th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top news stories from this week… and last week… and in NO WAY are we going to do it in 30 minutes! That’s right, on this week’s ParksCenter XL, we’re giving you DOUBLE the news!! Want …
REVIEW: The Citrus Blossom Brings the Return of Orange Bird and Delicious Tuna Tataki for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Alicia
The Citrus Blossom is back for another year for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. With proteins such as lobster and chicken mixed with citrus flavors like lemon, orange and mango, these should create some juicy and yummy flavor combinations. The Citrus Blossom Kitchen at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival …
BREAKING: Guest Reportedly Seen Falling from Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a woman jumped from an undisclosed location at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in what has been deemed an apparent suicide. The woman was found dead by the authorities once they arrived on scene. As far as an official statement, all that OCSO has publicly released is the …
REVIEW: Mini Funnel Cake with Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream is a Must-Have for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Alicia
For every food festival at EPCOT, the Funnel Cake Kiosk always cooks up something special, and the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is no exception. This year, the kiosk is serving up a mini funnel cake with lemon cheesecake ice cream, blueberries, and of course, topped with lots of powdered sugar. Funnel Cake …
Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire Show Schedule Reduced Ahead of Cinderella Castle Makeover Work at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With Cinderella Castle slated to get a makeover this Summer at the Magic Kingdom, show times for Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire have been reduced to accommodate work on the castle. Normally, show times would be 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:15 PM. Starting on March 9, Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour The New Goodness Garden Butterfly House at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020
Staff Writer
The Goodness Garden Butterfly House has a new home this year in between The Land and the Imagination! Pavilion. If you recall past Flower & Garden Festivals, the butterfly garden activity was always located near Innoventions West, just off of Club Cool. With that whole area under demolition, the activity had to be relocated in …
REVIEW: New Popsicle Trio is Cute and Cool at the Refreshment Port for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Alicia
The Refreshment Port, a year-round kiosk at EPCOT, has debuted some new menu items for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. We’re most interested in the new popsicle trio, which should be a great treat to cool us down today. Refreshment Port at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Menu for …
REVIEW: New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Blueberry Pie Makes for a “Perfect Picnic” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing can stop us now! And nothing’s going to stop us from going back for seconds of this delicious new Blueberry Pie at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In celebration of the grand opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, a new treat was quietly added to the menu at Trolley Car Cafe in the park, and …
PHOTOS: New Wishables Disney Snacks Plush Collection Features Mickey Waffles, Turkey Legs, Churros, and More at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
It may be a busy day at Walt Disney World with the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in addition to the first day of EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival, but there’s no way we could forget about Wishables Wednesday! This month’s series of Disney Parks Wishables features some of our favorite snacks and …
REVIEW: Reliance on Screens and Odd Audio-Animatronics Makes Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway “Just OK” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
I know this will be met with a chorus of “they never like anything”, but Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is honestly just OK. Even if it didn’t replace The Great Movie Ride, Runaway Railway is a series of projection rooms with oddly shaped “animatronics” and an incoherent storyline. If this is the best Mickey …
Walt Disney World Releases Official Statement Regarding Coronavirus Outbreak Safety Measures
Jessica Figueroa
With confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida and California, the Disney Parks division has had to enact heightened sanitation measures across the parks, including increased availability of hand sanitizer stations throughout Disneyland Resort and also at Walt Disney World. In an official statement to People Magazine, a Disney spokesperson addressed Coronavirus concerns and the …
REVIEW: Flavor Full Kitchen Brings Fun, Healthy Food to the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Alicia
Back for its second year at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, we have the Flavor Full Kitchen presented by AdventHealth. With many dishes featuring healthy ingredients presented in interesting and, hopefully, flavorful ways, we’re excited to try the almost entirely new menu at this kitchen. Flavor Full Kitchen at the 2020 EPCOT International …
PHOTOS, REVIEW: Pineapple Promenade Brings a Taste of the Tropics (and a Spike the Bee Sipper and Spork) to the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Alicia
EPCOT promotes the Pineapple Promenade kitchen, for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, as “get your tropical fruit fix from tart ‘n’ tangy to the sweetest frozen treats!” With a menu full of pineapple and berry-based dishes and beverages, these items should hit the sweet spot. We should add that while The Honey …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every Piece of New Merchandise (with Prices) Blooming for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020
Staff Writer
The 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is blossoming again at Walt Disney World Resort. This year’s event will feature delectable bites at Outdoor Kitchens, as well as dozens of world-renowned, Disney-themed topiaries. In addition, exclusive festival merchandise is now available at EPCOT for guests to purchase. Collections featuring Orange Bird, Minnie, Mickey and …
PHOTOS: New East Parking Lot Security Screening Area Now Open at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Good morning from EPCOT! While on our way into the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, we noticed that the new security screen area has opened! Let’s take a look. Passing through the first car gates to enter the parking lot this morning we were met with new signs for Flower & Garden! Oh, the …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Opening Day Merchandise (with Prices) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
All aboard! Today is the day! Hop on board Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway inside the Chinese Theatre at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Along with this new attraction opening, guests can now purchase new merchandise inspired by Mickey and Minnie’s wacky cartoon world! We are here to preview every piece of merchandise available today with the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Mickey Shorts Theater Debuts with Exclusive “Vacation Fun” Cartoon, “Potatoland” Photo Op, and More at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to the Mickey Shorts Theater, an extension of the fun at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios where you can catch a fun new animated short, relax in air conditioning, and then follow up with some fun photo-ops based off of fan-favorite shorts. We checked out the exterior of the theater …
PHOTOS: Full Attraction Tour (Queue, Pre-Show, Every Ride Scene) of the New Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing can stop us now! Especially not now that Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is officially open to guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It seems only a few weeks ago we were lining up at 4:00 AM outside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the grand opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and here …
VIDEO: Full POV Ridethrough of the ALL-NEW Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Nothing can stop us now! I’ll tell you how… we’re gonna make it happen! Today marks the grand debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and now we have an in-depth look at the attraction after having finally ridden it ourselves! As you walk into the renovated Chinese Theatre, you walk …
VIDEO: “Mulan” Sneak Peek Coming to Disneyland, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Cruise Line Starting March 20th; New Sequence Being Added to Disney Movie Magic
Matthew Soberman
Before she brings honor to us all, she’s bringing a preview of her adventure to Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line. Disney Parks Blog has revealed that a sneak peek of the new live-action adaptation of Mulan is coming to Disneyland, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Cruise Line beginning Friday, March 20th. In addition, a …
PHOTOS: Adventureland Day Rises Again at Disneyland
Jason Diffendal
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Freddy Martin (https://freddymartin.net/). What do you get when you cross Disney fans and cosplayers with tiki culture and a whole lot of khaki? You get Disneyland’s wildly popular, jungle-themed dress-up event, Adventureland Day. On Sunday, March 1, “Adventurelanders” from across the country arrived at Disneyland’s gates dressed in …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 3/3/20 (Flower & Garden Preparations, Lots of Topiaries, New Construction Wall, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning from EPCOT on a (rare) day when no festival is happening. That won’t last long, though, with EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starting tomorrow! There is a lot of prep work being done throughout the park, let’s go see! There was a very small group of waiting outside the main gate when …
PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (Guardians Solar Panels, Mission: SPACE Courtyard, MouseGear Gutting, Butterfly Garden, and More) – 3/2/20
Staff Writer
Work around EPCOT’s Future World continues as the park’s expansive revitalization continues. Today, we took note of several changes around the various projects here. Over at the site of Guardian of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind, the majority of the solar panel frames on the roof are in place. Along the east entrance bypass that takes …
PHOTOS: EPCOT Entrance Construction Updates (East Security Screening Area, Entrance Gardens, and Fountain) – 3/2/20
Staff Writer
Work on the ongoing refreshing of EPCOT’s entrance experience has seen several notable changes this week. Today, we took a look at the latest updates. As guests approach the park entrance from the east side of the parking lots, construction walls that once bordered the walkway have now been pushed further back to reveal the …
REVIEW: Nutella Cheesecake is Good, But Not Great at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta for the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Matthew Soberman
This year, some of the restaurants are getting in on the fun at the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, including Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta. But this time, we’re not getting a specialty pizza or pasta, but rather a new dessert just for the festival! Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta at Disney California Adventure …
PHOTOS: March 2020 Pin Releases for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Include “A Goofy Movie” 25th Anniversary, “Mulan”, Splash Mountain, Disney Puppies, and Easter
Matthew Soberman
Whether you’re feeling lucky, dapper, or or just looking to see things “I 2 I,” there’s plenty of new pins to enjoy at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World this March! While the Walt Disney World schedule is not on the merchandise page, our friends at Disney Pins Blog have a sneak peek at what’s to …
RUMOR: Complimentary Bread to be Discontinued at Multiple Table Service Restaurants in Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
You’d be surprised, but at certain table service restaurants across property, what really stands out is the complimentary bread service, be it the doughy pull-apart bread from Coral Reef in EPCOT or the rolls from The Hollywood Brown Derby, served with butter that’s delicately speckled with pink Himalayan salt. With price increases affecting everything from …
PHOTOS: New “Mickey & Minnie’s Trivia Time” Game Now Available on the Play Disney Parks App at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Annie Wilson
A new game has been added to the Play Disney Parks app at Walt Disney World, just in time for the grand opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the Mickey Shorts Theater. Using the Disney Play app, you can access in-park games, including this new addition “Mickey and Minnie’s Trivia Time – Mouse …
PHOTOS: Spaceship Earth East Restrooms Reopen with New “Big Hero 6” Construction Wall Art at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
While we were at EPCOT today, we noticed that the ever-changing landscape of the park has morphed once again. Let’s take a look! The restrooms on the East side of Spaceship Earth reopened to guests today. With the current lack of restrooms throughout Future World, these are much needed. The restrooms closed for some refreshing, …
REVIEW: New “Indiana Jones Adventure” 25th Anniversary Specialty (Dole) Whip Is The Wise Choice Over At Disneyland
Staff Writer
Do you ever wonder what the Kitchen Sink would taste like if it was Dole Whip instead? Wonder no more, because that is basically what the Tropical Hideaway has created with their new Speciality Loaded Whip. This new specialty Dole Whip, which was made in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Indiana Jones Adventure …
The Haunted Mansion Expected to Be Closed for Several Days Due to Undisclosed Reasons at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
It seems the grim, grinning ghosts of the Magic Kingdom are refusing to come out and socialize, as the famed Haunted Mansion has been plagued with undisclosed technical issues since last night, when guests had to be evacuated from the ride. The attraction experienced a delayed opening this morning at the Magic Kingdom, and by …
REVIEW: New Char Siu Pork Rib Rice Bowl Is Nothing Short Of Disappointing In Disneyland
Staff Writer
With the opening of Regal Eagle Smokehouse over on the East Coast, it seems Disneyland was feeling a bit left out when it came to barbecue. Luckily (or not so luckily) they were quick to rectify it with the new Char Siu Pork Rib Rice Bowl in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Indiana Jones …
PHOTOS: New “Monsters University” Spirit Jerseys Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Spirit Jerseys became famous on college campuses, so it’s no surprise to see them coming to Monsters University! Now, whether you are walking to Scaring 101 or Monstrosities 302, you can arrive in style with your very own Spirit Jersey. We can thank our school founder Arthur Clawson for bringing us such a frightfully good …
