PHOTOS: Construction Walls Down at Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
While work on the new Disney’s Hollywood Studios security screening area and entrance plaza finished months ago, a remaining corner of construction remained long after all the major projects were finalized. This back corner of the entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been hiding behind construction walls for the past few months, but just this …
“Mariachi Cobre Presents… The Story of Coco” Returning to Walt Disney World for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
Staff Writer
We are pleased to share that the popular World Showcase performance “Mariachi Cobre Presents… the Story of Coco” is set to return this March. The fun and lively Mariachi takeover will be returning to EPCOT for the duration of the 2020 International Flower & Garden Festival, which runs from March 4th through June 1st. If …
Disney+ Preorder Discount Revealed for European Customers, Service Launches March 24th
Disney+ has announced a preorder discount for potential customers located in Europe. The discount will take £10, or €10 off the yearly subscription price, depending on the currency used to purchase the service. After the preorder discount, the yearly cost of the service will be £49.99 or €59.99 respectively. If customers want to pay for …
PHOTOS: New First Edition Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel Souvenir Mug Arrives at GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill in Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Disneyland Resort and beer stein collectors alike have a new item to get their hands on. Today we saw a brand-new souvenir mug at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The new mug is available at the GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill. This gorgeous ceramic Arts and Crafts style mug features the stained glass art …
PHOTOS: New “ABCDisney Letters” Mug Collection Featuring Attractions, Characters, and More Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Whether you want to pick one up for yourself, your friends or family, or you want to collect all 26, these mugs will be a cool item for any Disney fan. We first saw the alphabet style line pop up at Disney Springs last week, but they were predominately trinket boxes, and we only saw …
PHOTOS: New Meme-Worthy “Naps and Snacks” Baby Yoda Shirt and Mandalorian Tee Land at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Another one. Baby Yoda comes in meme form now with the release of the new “Naps and Snacks” shirt, and honestly, we can relate. The little “bebe” is seen fast asleep, obviously tuckered out after dining on his snack diet of frogs and soup. Who hasn’t been there while snacking around Disney? This shirt speaks …
PHOTOS: First Scaffolding Goes Up as Moat Water Levels Lower for Cinderella Castle Makeover at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
If you didn’t hear, Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom is getting a makeover this summer in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Cinderella. I know you guys were wondering, and no, the Birthday Cake Castle is not coming back. We did however, see the first signs of the makeover project getting underway. We profiled the start …
New Disney Pin Releases Delayed at Disneyland Paris After Suppliers Impacted by Coronavirus Outbreak
Staff Writer
Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, it has been reported by ED92 that the suppliers of pins for Disneyland Paris have had to cease all their activity in China. 📰 🇫🇷 From DLP – Because of the Chinese epidemic, DLP's suppliers have stopped their activity, following Chinese government’s orders. DLP regret to inform you that the release …
Mickey Shorts Theater Opening March 4 with Exclusive New “Vacation Fun” Short and Potatoland Photo Op at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Oh, boy! It’s time for “Vacation Fun!” Disney has just revealed new details about the upcoming Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which will open on March 4 and feature an all-new short, plus fun photo ops from the shorts themselves, like the ever-popular Potatoland. The original animated short, “Vacation Fun,” celebrates Mickey and …
PHOTOS: New Themed Signage Installed Inside Upcoming Mickey Shorts Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
With Mickey Shorts Theater opening this March alongside Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, progress on transforming the former Star Wars: Path of the Jedi theater in the park’s theater district continues, with new themed signage now installed inside. A new Art Deco-style sign in red, yellow, and black has gone up at the entrance to …
PHOTOS: New FastPass+ and Stand-By Entrance Signs Revealed at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
With Cast Member previews underway and the grand opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in just over a week, new FastPass+ and Stand-By entrance signs have been revealed outside of the Chinese Theatre in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ve been keeping our eye on these new signs, especially after we realized they’d been redesigned just …
PHOTOS: Pin Central Canopy Structure Removed as Demolition Continues in Future World at EPCOT
Staff Writer
As demolition ramps up in the center of Future World, the former Pin Central shop is starting to slowly be dismantled. Today, we see the full removal of the entire network of cables that comprised the infrastructure for the Pin Central canopy. The view of what remains of the center of Future World from the …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: A Cinderella Castle Makeover, Regal Eagle Smokehouse, Changes to Character Meet & Greets, Festival Details Revealed, and More
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 February 17-23! Walt Disney World A new Disney Dining Plan Plus option will be available …
WDW News Tonight Weekly Recap – Episode 124 (2/20/20): WDW News Tonight In Space!
Staff Writer
If you happened to miss this week’s galactic episode of WDW News Tonight, we’ve got you covered! Below is a full recap of all the fun and madness you missed, along with the full episode to watch: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd8aOUqD7fA] Each week, we bring you a live audio and video program, combining the latest headlines, comedy, …
PHOTOS: New Spaceship Earth Sunglasses Bring Futuristic Style to Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
While it’s hip to be square, we’re feeling more like a triangle today. At Disneyland Resort (of all places), we saw this new pair of sunglasses featuring the geodesic spheres of beloved EPCOT attraction Spaceship Earth. The black sunglasses show the pattern of isosceles triangles on EPCOT’s symbol, with the white outline of the shapes …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a Look Inside The Immersive “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook”
Staff Writer
“Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook” is a culinary guide devoted to the stories and cuisine found in Disney Parks’ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The cookbook was released in November 2019 and is written from the perspective of Strono “Cookie” Tuggs, the former head chef at Maz Kanata’s castle on Takodana. With an …
PHOTOS: New Nike Mickey Mouse Baseball Cap Keeps It Classic at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Sometimes, all you want is a simple souvenir to commemorate your time at the happiest place on Earth. This white Mickey hat we found at Disneyland Resort holds all the design bells and whistles to create a nice, clean look featuring the main mouse. See? Clean and simple. The white hat has a simple black …
PHOTOS: New Disney Park Icon Apparel Collection by Her Universe and More Arrive at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
If you believe Disneyland Resort is iconic, we have a few new pieces of apparel for you that highlight some of the most well-known offerings at the resort. Let’s take a look at the apparel we found today, which feature the icons of the park. Her Universe Magenta Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar T-Shirt – …
PHOTOS: New Mickey Balloon and Lavender Spirit Jerseys Arrive at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
As we browsed the apparel racks at Disneyland Resort today, we saw two new Spirit Jerseys that fans of classic Disneyland Park may have some high hopes about. One Spirit Jersey features floating Mickey Mouse balloons, and the other is a lavender color reminiscent of Fantasyland. Lavender Spirit Jersey – $69.99 The first Spirit Jersey …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/21/20 (Baby Yoda Youth Spirit Jersey, New Dog and Cat Treats, Dooney & Bourke Ink & Paint Collection, and More)
Kevin Lake
Hello from a chilly, wet, and extremely windy Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Despite the less than perfect weather, we’re touring the park and bringing you all of the news and updates it has to offer. Let’s get rolling! Inside the park, we spotted these new pet treats at The Darkroom. The treats are themed after different …
PHOTOS: New Fab Five, Disney Villains, and Walt Disney World Logo Magnets Now Available on D-Tech on Demand at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
You can never have enough magnets, can you? My fridge looks like a collage of Disney with the amount of magnets I have holding up all my family pictures, but here I am walking away with a few more. Walt Disney World Magnets – $14.00 Mickey & Friends Magnets – $14.00 These appear to …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/22/20 (Flower & Garden Prep, “Disney Ink & Paint” Merchandise, Festival of the Arts, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning from EPCOT, a park undergoing an extreme makeover. Let’s see what’s happening today! Crowds were especially large this morning outside the gates before the park opened. Preparations are well underway for the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival, which takes the stage March 4. EPCOT will definitely benefit from the beautiful flowers and …
PHOTOS: Scrim Added As Sky Backdrop Is Repainted at Hollywood Land in Disney California Adventure
Kevin Lake
In Hollywood, makeovers are common. For Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure, the same is true, and the staple sky backdrop is currently receiving a fresh coat of paint to freshen up the look of the area. Since we first reported on the project, scrim has been added to cover the scaffolding which currently stands …
VIDEO: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Queue Experiencing Power Outages at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
As one of our reporters waited in line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance this afternoon, she and other guests were subject to ongoing power outages within the ride’s queue, leaving guests in near pitch darkness at times. Thankfully, the area was not totally dark due to emergency lighting in the area. Our reporter — …
PHOTOS: Promotional Filming Starring Captain Marvel Taking Place in Disney California Adventure for Upcoming MARVEL Avengers Campus
Staff Writer
With auditions well underway for the MARVEL Avengers Campus coming to Disney California Adventure, Instagram user DLR 4K Videos recently spotted a buzz of activity, which we assume is in relation to the upcoming Marvel attractions coming to the park. Outside the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure, some promotional videos were being filmed, featuring none …
New Disney Jungle Cruise Adventure Board Game To Hit Shelves Summer 2020
Staff Writer
For those of you missing the dad jokes and terrifying hippos of the Jungle Cruise, we have some great news. A Jungle Cruise board game will be available to purchase soon, meaning you’ll be able to make Jungle Cruise memories at home! Ravensburger, which also produced the Disney Villainous board game, will release the Jungle …
PHOTOS: New “Mulan” Minnie Ear Headband Brings Honor to Us All at Disneyland
Staff Writer
It’s been a busy week for mouse ear headbands. Just after the release of the Mickey balloon ear headband, we found a pair of beautiful red Minnie Mouse ears at Disneyland Resort. This new set of ears is themed to Mulan, who will have her live action story told when it hits theaters March 27. The …
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Extends 8:00 AM Openings; Adjusts Extra Magic Hours Through March 28
Staff Writer
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has once again altered its operating hours. Through Saturday, March 28, the park will open at 8 a.m. — a change from the previously scheduled 9 a.m. openings. Morning Extra Magic Hours have been shifted to the evening in March as well, with these occurring March 1, 8, 15 and 22 (all …
PHOTO: New Starbucks “Been There” Series Star Wars Lands Mugs Coming Soon to Disney Parks
Staff Writer
Starbucks is reportedly getting ready to launch a new addition to their “Been There” series, which features the local communities surrounding individual Starbucks locations, as well as popular tourist locations like the various Disney Parks. With an entire land now devoted to Star Wars at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World, Starbucks seems to have …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/22/20 (Limited Edition Pins, Character Disappearances, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning from a chilly Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’re excited to see what’s in store for us here today. Before we entered the park, we could see that the construction to the right of the park entrance is seemingly very close to completion. All the concrete and paving work appears complete. Once finishing touches are …
VIDEO: New In-Ride Hack Unlocks Special “Chewie Mode” on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
Hacking Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run? That’s illegal! You know that! If you’ve got your FastPasses lined up for Smugglers Run, but are looking to switch up the ride experience, there’s a new hack you and your crew can activate for an all-new ride experience. It’s been dubbed “Chewie Mode”, and replaces Hondo’s verbal queues with …
PHOTOS: New EPCOT Logo Hoodie and T-Shirt Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
With its official transition to an all-caps name, it’s time for EPCOT to show off its refreshed style. We saw two pieces of apparel featuring the park’s new logo that will help you show your affinity for your favorite experimental prototype community of tomorrow. EPCOT Logo Hoodie – $44.99 This white hoodie has gray lining …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Grand Floridian Walkway to the Magic Kingdom, Plus Progress on the New Contemporary Walkway
Staff Writer
As part of the arrival experience enhancements at Magic Kingdom, work continues on several projects and pathways around the area. Today, we stopped by to see the latest improvements at the various sites. As we passed by Grand Floridian, work on the pathway that will connect the resort to the Magic Kingdom is in full …
PHOTOS: More Solar Panel Mounts Installed on Roof of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT
Staff Writer
For months, work on the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind attraction has not shown much exterior progress. Today, however, work was visibly moving forward on framing for the attraction building’s solar roofing panels. Crews were hard at work installing several frames on the roof that will eventually be home to solar panels. From the …
PHOTOS: New Future World West Directional Decals Added Onto Base of Spaceship Earth at EPCOT
Staff Writer
New directional decals and signage was added across the front of EPCOT near Spaceship Earth earlier this month. With the center of the park now totally blocked by construction walls and a new pathway to navigate, the new signs were added to help direct guests around the maze of EPCOT. This morning, we saw two …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/22/20 (Cinderella Castle Makeover Moat Draining, Water Returns to Splash Mountain, New Baby Yoda Youth Spirit Jersey, and More)
Kevin Lake
Welcome to The Most Magical Place On Earth on a beautiful Florida winter day! The sun has come out, the wind has calmed down, and crowds are surprisingly light during this Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. We’ve got tons of updates from every corner of the park, so let’s take a look. Starting from outside …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/20/20 (Main Street Citizens, New Walt Disney World Railroad Tracks, Aladdin Rides the Magic Carpets, Long Lines, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning from the most magic place on Earth! Let’s take a stroll around the Magic Kingdom to see what is new today. Is there any better way to start your day than arriving via Monorail to the Magic Kingdom? The citizens of Main Street, USA were out and about this morning greeting guests. If …
Everything Coming To Disney+ This March!
Joe Hogarty
Disney has provided us with the release dates for all of the new shows, specials and movies slated to air during the month of March on Disney+. This month, you can watch big box office hits, such as “Black Panther”, returning Disney+ shows, such as “Disney Fairy Tale Weddings” and the premier of a new …
PHOTOS: Disney Releases New Character Posters For “Mulan”
Joe Hogarty
Disney has released brand new character posters for “Mulan”. These character posters introduce the international cast of “Mulan” that includes: Yifei Liu as Mulan; Donnie Yen as Commander Tung; Jason Scott Lee as Böri Khan; Yoson An as Cheng Honghui; with Gong Li as Xianniang and Jet Li as the Emperor. “Mulan” opens in theaters …
PHOTOS: Full Menus Revealed for Outdoor Kitchens at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Full menus for outdoor kitchens have been announced for the next upcoming EPCOT festival. Discover creative cuisine featuring the season’s freshest flavors during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place March 4 through June 1, 2020. Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is …
