REVIEW: Get Fancy with the Artisan Cheese Plate at Uncork California for the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Alicia
If you’re looking for the wine at the Disney California Adventure 2020 Food & Wine Festival, you’ve found it at Uncork California! This marketplace is your place for wine flights, with a cheese board to pair with them. Uncork California Marketplace at Disney California Adventure 2020 Food & Wine Festival Menu for Uncork California Marketplace …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Magic Happens” Parade Debuts at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
Today at Disneyland, “Magic Happens”, a completely new daytime parade, graced the streets of Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, making it the first new parade to hit the park in nearly nine years. The parade’s predecessor, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade, made its final round on July 18, 2019, but today, it’s time to take in this new daytime …
Disney Releases Official Statement Regarding Sinking Jungle Cruise Boat at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With news breaking of a Jungle Cruise boat sinking at the Magic Kingdom, social media has blown up in memes and comments regarding the incident. Up until today, guests had seen the backside of water, but on today’s cruise, they got to see the underside of water. Given that the incident has gone viral, Disney …
PHOTOS: Images Surface of Guests Clinging to Sinking Jungle Cruise Boat at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With news breaking of a Jungle Cruise boat sinking at the Magic Kingdom, guests are now sending in images of the boat taking on water. They’ve seen the backside of water, but on today’s cruise, they’re getting to see the underside of water. In this photo, we see guests from another boat looking out at …
BREAKING: Jungle Cruise Boat Sinks With Guests Inside at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: Images of guests aboard the sinking Jungle Cruise have now surfaced on social media. You can catch further updates on this post here. Guests at the Magic Kingdom are taking to social media to report that a Jungle Cruise boat has sunk with guests inside. Guests were onboard when the boat sank, but there …
PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge; Tri-Circle-D Ranch Nearing Completion with Themed Wooden Archway at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Staff Writer
Work at the site of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge continues to move forward on the shores of Bay Lake. Today, we took a trip by the site to see some of the latest additions. From the boat dock at Wilderness Lodge, we can see where work along the southern shoreline of Bay Lake …
VIDEO: New Featurette For “Mulan” Highlights Some Spectacular Stunt Work
Joe Hogarty
In this new featurette for “Mulan”, the cast and crew take you behind the scenes and reveal all of the the intense training that they had to endure in order to make the sword fighting and hand-to-hand combat look so authentic. “Mulan” opens in theaters on March 27th. When the Emperor of China issues a …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (2/27/20): WDWNT Unveils New Invention, New “Train of Thought” and “Liquid Magic” Segments, Disney’s Best Parades, and Lots of Complaining About the CEO
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s a super-sized edition of 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 unveiling of the latest technology from WDWNT, a discussion of the greatest Disney parades of all-time, and more! …
Blacksmith Shop and Cider Mill to Undergo Refurbishment on Tom Sawyer Island at Disneyland Park
The Blacksmith and Cider Mill on Tom Sawyer Island in Disneyland will undergo refurbishment soon. According to a permit filed with the City of Anaheim, the work will include work on props in the building and fixing rotting wood on the building. Here’s the excerpt of the permit: Disney – Frontierland, Tom Sawyer’s Island / …
New “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” Series Announced for Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
Proud Family, they’ll make you scream! And fans of the classic cartoon series (well, classic for ’90s and millennial kids, anyway), will be screaming too once they hear the good news. A new “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” series has been announced for Disney+. Check out all of the details below. Disney+ is bringing …
Performance Schedule Announced for “Mariachi Cobre Presents… The Story of Coco” for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020
Jessica Figueroa
The popular Mexico Pavilion show, “Mariachi Cobre Presents… the Story of Coco”, is set to return this March for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and full performance schedules have been released for the fan-favorite seasonal addition. The fun and lively Mariachi takeover will be returning to EPCOT for the duration of the …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/26/20 (Long Lines, Legends of Hollywood Refurbishment, New T-Shirt Displays, and More)
Staff Writer
Bright suns! Let’s take a trip around Hollywood Studios today to see what’s new in the park. All those in favor of changing this sign from “Sunset Ranch Market” to “Sunrise Ranch Market,” say aye! After the conclusion of “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” this week, the courtyard in front of the Chinese …
PHOTOS: EPCOT Entrance Enhancements Update – New East Security Structure Receives Park Exit Signs, Planter Progress, and Sealing of Fountain Base Begins
Staff Writer
Work at EPCOT’s entrance continues to progress, and today, several noticeable changes were spotted during out visit. Work on the final segments of new pavement is starting to ramp up, as framing for one of the three sections is in place for new concrete to be poured. The new east park entrance security structure continues …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/26/20 (New Rose Gold Minnie Ears, “Steamboat Willie” Minnie Popcorn Bucket, Splash Mountain Refurb Progress, and More)
Staff Writer
An overcast day at Magic Kingdom is better than an overcast day anywhere else! There have been a lot of new things popping up here, so let’s go check them out! Right away, we found the newest edition in the Rose Gold ear line. This one seems to be replacing the current Briar Rose Gold …
New Disney Dining Plan Plus Option Now Available at Walt Disney World; Pricing and Details Released
Jessica Figueroa
If you and your family usually opt for a Disney Dining Plan, or are looking into Disney Dining Plan options, today marks the start of a new Dining Plan Option that’s now available to book for your Walt Disney World Resort hotel package. Check out all the details below. Enjoy the flexibility of dining your way …
PHOTOS: New 2020-21 Tokyo Disney Resort Annual Passport Designs Revealed
Spencer Lloyd
If you’re a frequent visitor to Tokyo Disney Resort (as we obviously are), you probably hold a plastic Annual Passport design card. And every year, we always look forward to seeing the new artistic design. Some, like the 2018-19 design commemorating the 35th anniversary celebration, are spot-on impressive. Others, like this past years’, not so …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 5 Is Now Available
Joe Hogarty
In this episode: Indiana Jones 5 begins filming soon. With Birds Of Prey bombing at the box office could this mean trouble for Black Widow? We talk about our all time favorite Star Wars moments. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy and Bradley Wilbanks! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – …
“The Call Of The Wild” Finishes In Second Place At The Box Office, But It Was A Very Close Race
Joe Hogarty
It’s not too often that you see a dog beaten by a hedgehog, but this was a much closer race than most expected. “The Call Of The Wild” came in second place at this weekend’s box office, just narrowly losing to “Sonic The Hedgehog”, which brought in $26.3 million. “The Call Of The Wild” made …
Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway Series Finale to be Broadcast Live from Magic Kingdom on April 4th
Staff Writer
This weekend, it was announced that ITV’s “Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway” will be returning to Walt Disney World this April, to live-broadcast the finale episode of the show’s sixteenth series. Everyone from the UK will immediately recognise the national treasures Ant and Dec as a beloved Geordie (ie. from the North-East of England) …
VIDEO: Ian Works His Magic In This New Clip From Disney and Pixar’s “Onward”
Joe Hogarty
In this new clip from “Onward”, Ian (Tom Holland) receives a little encouragement from his big brother Barley (Chris Pratt). Unfortunately for Barley, Ian’s magical skills can still use some work and things do not go according to plan. “Onward” opens in theaters on March 6th. Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s …
PHOTOS: New “Monsters University” Spirit Jersey Roars Into Disneyland Resort
Spencer Lloyd
Don’t lie, you’ve always wanted to go to Monsters University. The 2013 film may not have been as great as the original, but we still want to show off our imaginary school pride, right? Now we can, thanks to this awesome Monsters University Spirit Jersey at Disneyland! Let’s take a peek, shall we? Monsters University …
Disneyland Paris Adds Same-Day Ticket Purchase Function to App
Staff Writer
Disneyland Paris has made an improvement for those trying to easily purchase same-day tickets. With the most recent app update, same-day ticket purchases are now able to be made from your smart device. The 1-Day Ticket option shows “Come to the Disney Parks today!” versus “Come tomorrow and plan your magical day” under Other Tickets. The …
PHOTOS: Street Lights Arrive, Scaffolding Comes Down at La Creperie de Paris for France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work inside the France Pavilion’s expansion at EPCOT continues to add new decorative details by the day. Today, we stopped by to see the latest progress. Outside of La Creperie de Paris, scaffolding is coming down to reveal the exterior of the new restaurant. Nearby, cast members were seen on site taking a tour of …
PHOTOS: Construction Underway in Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Guests spending their day in Magic Kingdom today may have noticed an addition to the shrubbery in the Storybook Circus themed area of the park. This new addition flew in overnight near the Dumbo the Flying Elephant attraction. We did notice the water features were off in the Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station a …
Orange County Declares Local Health Emergency Due to Coronavirus Outbreak Concerns in California
Matthew Soberman
Guests planning to visit the Disneyland Resort should be advised that California’s Orange County, home to the resort, has declared a local health emergency over the looming threat of coronavirus, according to the Los Angeles Times affiliate Daily Pilot. The move comes as federal and state agencies have proposed to use a state-owned development center …
PHOTOS: New Indiana Jones Adventure 25th Anniversary Specialty Food, Merchandise, and Exclusive After-Hours Access for Annual Passholders Revealed at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
For 25 years, Indiana Jones has been adventuring through the Temple of the Forbidden Eye on Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland park. Celebrate the anniversary of this fan-favorite attraction with these engaging experiences and fun offerings that every archaeologist must discover! Excavate your very own Indiana Jones Adventure tee shirt that commemorates 25 epic years …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 2/26/20 (New Cirque du Soleil Sign, Mad Tea Party UGears, Chicken Guy! Expansion, MARVEL Tees, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a very overcast day here at Disney Springs. The rain is coming, so this is the perfect time to dip into the stores and do some shopping. Before the rain starts, let’s look at some of the latest additions outside. From the street, we noticed the new “Cirque du Soleil” sign on the …
PHOTOS: New Tatooine Spirit Jersey Lands at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Spencer Lloyd
Think you’re on your way to Tosche Station to pick up some power converters? Better pull over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and check out this new Tatooine Spirit Jersey! That’s right, even after the Galaxy’s Edge cookbook, there’s always never-ending ideas for Star Wars merchandise. Let’s take a closer look! Tatooine Spirit Jersey – $69.99 …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/26/20 (Mickey Shorts Theater Sign, Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Glitch, New Mickey and Minnie Lanyards, and More)
Annie Wilson
Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It was a rough morning for boarding groups today. Due to a glitch in the My Disney Experience app, boarding groups were distributed to people outside the park, making it even more difficult. Boarding groups were gone in less than a minute, and the eerie silence and random crying …
PHOTOS: Construction on Beatrix Restaurant, Marketplace, and Coffee Bar Now Underway at Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Disney Springs has been making some changes on the West Side, including the addition of new restaurants. Beatrix Health Foods Restaurant is being built next to Jaleo, on the site of the old Bongos Cuban Café. The Bongos Cuban Café structure was completely demolished not too long ago, and since then, we’ve seen a lot …
Former ESPN Executive Rosalyn Durant Named New Senior Vice President of Disney Springs, Water Parks, and ESPN Wide World of Sports
Staff Writer
As one of the first organizational changes made by President Josh D’Amaro, it seems Walt Disney World will soon have a new Senior VP at the helm of Operations for Disney Springs, ESPN Wide World of Sports, and Disney’s Blizzard Beach & Typhoon Lagoon Water Parks: Rosalyn Durant. Rosalyn Durant, an ESPN employee since 1999 …
PHOTOS: New Souvenir Monorail Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon to Tokyo Disney Resort
Jessica Figueroa
When it comes to popcorn buckets and monorails, Tokyo Disney Resort really knows what it’s doing. We recently got a look at a new Baymax popcorn bucket for the upcoming opening of The Happy Ride, and now we’re getting a sneak peek of an upcoming new Monorail-themed popcorn bucket coming soon to the parks. Twitter …
Steven Spielberg Drops Out Of “Indiana Jones 5”; James Mangold In Talks To Direct
Joe Hogarty
Steven Spielberg will not be returning to direct the newest film in the Indiana Jones franchise. After directing all of the previous Indiana Jones movies, Spielberg decided that he was no longer interested in directing a fifth Indiana Jones film. Spielberg will still remain on as a producer for “Indiana Jones 5”. The lead candidate …
PHOTOS: Cirque du Soleil Signage Installed Ahead of New Show Debut at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
While walking in to Disney Springs today, we were greeted with a rather large new addition. The new Cirque du Soleil sign was in place over the large performance theater. The theater, which has sat dormant since the finished run of La Nouba in December of 2017, has not seen many changes to the outside …
PHOTOS: New “Mad Tea Party” Wooden Mechanical Model Set by UGears Spins Into Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Whether it’s your unbirthday or your actual birthday, you’re going to want this latest wooden model set of the Mad Tea Party attraction by UGears. In case you’re unfamiliar with the UGears brand, it was launched back in 2014 in Ukraine. UGears specializes in creating wooden 3D mechanical models that portray their real-life prototypes. These models can …
PHOTOS: New Spike the Bee Souvenir Reusable Spork Coming to the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival; More Outdoor Kitchen Menu Items Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
With Spring just around the corner, it’s time for the return of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World Resort! Starting March 4, join in for fun, flowers, and most importantly, food! This year’s festival features 16 Outdoor Kitchens and several other locations through the park that will be offering delectable …
PHOTOS: Repainted Cinderella Castle Spire Revealed at Tokyo Disneyland (2/25/20)
Spencer Lloyd
The Cinderella Castle refurbishment project at Tokyo Disneyland has been underway for the past five months. There’s still a good month or so left on the project, but we got a sneak peek at the results this weekend! It seems that scaffolding is on its way down, and we got a look at the tip-top …
Back to the Future LIVE! – Space Mountain 45th Anniversary Airs Tonight at 9PM
Tom Corless
It’s time to go back! Board your rocket at 9pm ET on February 23rd February 26th at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of Disney’s most famous thrill ride of all-time! This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more as we celebrate 45 years of intergalactic space travel …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/25/20 (“ABCDisney” Alphabet Mugs, TRON Lightcycle Run, Castle Moat Draining, and More)
Staff Writer
It’s a great, big beautiful today here, and we can’t wait to see what is happening at the Magic Kingdom. First things first, we checked in on the construction happening between the parking lot and the security checkpoint. A lot has been happening here recently! Next, we checked out City Hall, which is covered in …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/25/20 (Flower & Garden Festival Topiaries, Blooming Trees, Festival of the Arts Removal, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning from EPCOT! The day after the Festival of the Arts has concluded means lots of changes around the park. Today, we decided to check out what was new. Minnie Mouse was out greeting guests early on this morning. The morning did not start out well inside The Land, where both Soarin’ and Living …
