PHOTOS: Regal Eagle Smokehouse “Opening Soon” Sign Revealed at The American Adventure in EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
A salute to all World Showcase pavilions, but mainly The American Adventure. After weeks of being covered beneath a tarp, signage has been revealed at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue in EPCOT. The sign is decorated on both sides with patriotic red and white striped bunting, as well as two lanterns hanging over …
PHOTOS: New Structural Pieces Added to Entrance Fountain at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Construction on the entrance fountain overhaul at EPCOT continues this week with additional work seen on some visual elements. We have seen steady progress over the last few months working towards the goal of a new-retro fountain, paying homage to the original lucite fountain that once graced the park entrance. The reimagining of the fountain …
PHOTOS: New “Disney Ink & Paint” Handbag Collection by Dooney & Bourke Coming Soon to Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
In addition to the new Disney Ink & Paint MagicBand that was previewed this morning, a full collection of handbags by Dooney & Bourke will also be released this Friday, featuring a large tote, satchel, crossbody bag, and a wallet wristlet. The all-over pattern has sketch-like designs of beloved Disney characters painted over in a …
Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! Returning This Summer to EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
The fan-favorite Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! show is returning to EPCOT for the summer season. Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live! is returning to EPCOT, where Star-Lord and Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy films will take you on a musical journey through the cosmos, showcasing hits from Star-Lord’s Awesome Mix …
PHOTO: New “Disney Ink & Paint” Limited Edition MagicBand by Dooney & Bourke Coming Soon to Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier this week, we saw the release of the new “Disney Ink & Paint” limited release MagicBand at Walt Disney World. Many were expecting a design that better matched the colorful collection, and it seems the answer to that issue is coming soon. On February 21, this new “Disney Ink & Paint” limited edition MagicBand …
PHOTOS: Construction Continues On New Walkway From Disney’s Contemporary Resort to the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
We checked in on the construction surrounding the walkway connecting the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Contemporary Resort today, and things look like they’re progressing well! The first bit of construction as you travel from the Magic Kingdom to the Contemporary Resort surrounds a shaded structure. You can see concrete work being done on the feet …
PHOTOS: Adorable New Disney Princess Kids’ Tees Brighten Up Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
As emphasised in the adorable “Dream Big, Princess” campaign, Disney Princesses have wonderful and powerful attributes which inspire everyone, young and young at heart, to dream big. Today, we spotted four cute, new, kid’s tees, each with a princess and a fun slogan to match their ideas. Let’s take a closer look… Sleeping Beauty T-Shirt …
PHOTOS: New Disney Princess MagicBands Offer Tons of Choices at D-Tech on Demand at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Almost a dozen new Disney Princess MagicBands are now available at D-Tech on Demand in Walt Disney World. Each features a Disney princess on a black background, along with a flower pattern (similar to the patterns we saw with classic Disney characters). Keep scrolling to see all the princesses you can add to a MagicBand. …
PHOTOS: New “Insert Snacks Here” Youth Baseball Cap Celebrates the Snacks of Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
When I was younger, Mickey and Splash Mountain weren’t the only main attractions on a Disney trip. There were also Mickey waffles and turkey legs to be had! If the kids in your family are like me, then this new youth cap may be the perfect fit for a souvenir. The red cap features four …
PHOTOS: Disney Reveals Specialty Offerings for “Disneyland After Dark: Pixar Nite” at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Get ready to dance, dine, meet-and-greet and celebrate your favorite Pixar characters when Disneyland After Dark: Pixar Nite hits Disney California Adventure on Thursday, March 5! According to the Disney Parks Blog, this special, after-park hours event will celebrate some of the world’s best-loved stories and characters from Pixar Animation Studios with unique entertainment, special …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/17/20 (Large Crowds, New “Onward” Pins, and Still No Sporks)
Staff Writer
Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Even if you’re not a morning person, you have to admit that rope-dropping this park is exciting. So many Star Wars fans all excited to enter the new land — and all vying for the ever-elusive boarding group to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. You can’t have …
PHOTOS: More Paving Completed as Construction Continues at the Transportation and Ticket Center
Staff Writer
More and more work is being done on the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) at Walt Disney World. Traveling on the monorail from the Magic Kingdom into the station, you can see all the construction behind the scrim. These planters almost look ready for landscaping. But there’s still a lot to be finished around them. …
PHOTOS: Grizzly River Run Reopens Following Annual Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
The water is flowing and the rapids are wild once more at Grizzly River Run, as the attraction has reopened to guests following its annual refurbishment. The ride was closed last month to refurbish the scenery, as we saw what looked like plaster work and repainting going on. Naturally, an attraction with this much water …
PHOTOS: New Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Hat Flocks into Disneyland Resort
Birds of a feather really do flock together with this new Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room hat at Disneyland Resort! The front of the green hat has a patch with the name of the attraction. This is placed on top of the Enchanted Tiki Room-influenced pattern that covers the entire hat sans the bill, which is …
Mickey & Minnie’s Runway Railway To Offer Queue Re-Entry Restroom Pass Due To Expected Long Waits at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
When Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens on March 4th, you’ll be passing through one of these doors (depending on whether you have a FastPass or not), and despite being billed as an attraction there “mouse rules apply”, some protocol must be adhered to, especially when it comes to using the restroom. Thankfully, Disney is …
2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise (Minnie Ears, Spirit Jersey, and More) Revealed at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Run your happily ever after during the 2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, returning to the Walt Disney World Resort February 20 – 23, 2020! Prince and Princess alike are gearing up for their fairy-tale finish during this royal weekend featuring three charming events filled with Disney magic. Disney has shared a first look at …
Exclusive After-Hours Access to Soarin’ Over California Announced for Annual Passholders at Disney California Adventure on Select Dates
Jessica Figueroa
We’re going back to Cali — Soarin’ Over California is back again for a limited time! Starting February 28, guests can see the original Soarin’ at Disney California Adventure, and now, Annual Passholders can enjoy an extra hour of exclusive ride time on select dates. AP’s get an extra hour of ride time on March …
EPCOT Attraction Hours Cut; Some Removed From Evening Extra Magic Hours
Jessica Figueroa
Guests visiting EPCOT later this month will notice reduced hours for numerous attractions, including the new films that debut as part of the 2020 Festival of the Arts. Most of the impacted offerings will close an hour before the rest of the park starting February 23. The new schedule for these offerings is as follows: …
PHOTOS: New Sorcerer Mickey Alex and Ani Bracelet Joins “Disney Ink & Paint” Collection at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Get ready to make some magic with the all-new Sorcerer Mickey charm bracelet by Alex and Ani, now available at Walt Disney World. The bright silver bracelet features a charm of Sorcerer Mickey putting on Yensid’s hat, as well as a secondary, smaller charm of a silver bucket of paint with the words “Disney Ink …
PHOTOS: New Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Hat Flies into Walt Disney World
Birds of a feather sing together with this new Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room hat at Walt Disney World! The front of the hat features a patch-like design with the name of the attraction overlayed on a tiki pattern. Birds, palm fronds, and other tiki designs make up the pattern that covers the entire hat …
PHOTOS: Under Armour Closed at Disney Springs In Wake of Recent Shooting at Orlando Premium Outlets
Jessica Figueroa
While making rounds at Disney Springs today, we noticed that the Under Armour location is still closed after the harrowing events that took place last Monday at another Under Armour location, just miles away in the Orlando International Premium Outlets mall, where a man shot and killed a store manager. The man, having just been fired from …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/16/20 (New Minnie Mouse: Main Attraction Items, Disappearance of Arendelle Aqua Cone, Refurbishments Continue, and More)
Staff Writer
It’s a beautiful morning here at Magic Kingdom, and we are ready for a great day! We got here early for a very special release, and boy are we glad we did! The February installment of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction line debuted to a very favorable reaction from fans. Lots of people sailed …
PHOTOS: Moat Barriers Installed as Cinderella Castle Makeover Begins at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With Cinderella Castle getting a permanently pink and gold-hued makeover this summer, work is already quietly underway at the Magic Kingdom, as the first steps are being taken to drain the moat for potential work. Closely surrounding the castle, you’ll see these barriers up along many of the moat’s various waterways. The last time we …
VIDEO: Opening Team Cast Members Give First Impressions on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
With Cast Member preview registration now open for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the opening team Cast Members have already taken their first journey aboard Runnamuck Railroad. By riding the attraction, Cast Members help put the finishing touches into place, culminating years of partnership between Walt Disney Imagineering and the team that operates the attraction. “As …
PHOTOS: Umbrellas Installed at Regal Eagle Smokehouse; Final Preparations Underway as Restaurant Nears Grand Opening at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Regal Eagle, the new fast casual restaurant coming to the American Pavilion in EPCOT is inching towards the finish line this week. We expected it to open over the weekend because, you know, its President’s Day today, but alas, it seems we will have to wait a couple more days. We previewed the upcoming menus …
BREAKING: Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom Getting Permanent Golden Makeover To Be Completed This Summer
Jessica Figueroa
The classic Magic Kingdom park icon, Cinderella Castle, is getting a makeover inspired by the animated classic, Cinderella, just in time for the film’s 70th anniversary. Disney has shared the image of the prospective new look for the castle, which will feature golden touches and more royal blue turrets, while still keeping with the regal …
PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Space 220 Restaurant Serigraph Posters Now On Sale at EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2020
Jessica Figueroa
EPCOT fans now have a chance to own the highly-coveted attraction posters that debuted at last year’s D23 Expo, thanks to this year’s Festival of the Arts. The two Limited Edition posters honor Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and the upcoming Space 220 Restaurant, featuring painstakingly screenprinted artistic interpretations of each. The two posters …
“Disney Movie Magic” Nighttime Projection Show Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March will get the chance to see the “Disney Movie Magic” projection show on select nights. The show debuted back in 2017, and while it does not feature fireworks, the show includes Walt Disney and a jaunt through the history of live action films from his studio. This nighttime …
PHOTOS: New Sorcerer Mickey, Cinderella Castle, Emperor’s New Groove, and Zootopia Socks Slide Into Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
It’s wintertime, which means another day, another pair of socks. We found four new pairs today that will get your feet through more than half the workweek. There are four styles of socks: Sorcerer Mickey, Cinderella Castle, “The Emperor’s New Groove” and “Zootopia”. Let’s start with my favorite pair: gray socks with Emperor Kuzco from “The …
PHOTOS: New “Onward” Merchandise (Apparel, Plush, Toys, and More) Venture Into Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
The new Disney·Pixar movie “Onward” is debuting on March 6, and to celebrate the upcoming premiere, all new merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World! Onward, starring Chris Pratt (Star Lord in Marvel’s “Guardians of The Galaxy”), and Tom Holland (Spiderman), tells the story of two brothers who are on a quest to have one …
Park Hours Extended Through 9:00 PM Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios today (or looking to park hop over later in the evening) are in luck, as hours for the park have been extended in a rare, same-day schedule change. The changes are as follows: February 2020 February 17: Operating hours extended to 9:00 PM (Previously 8:00 PM) Do note that the …
PHOTOS: Agent P’s Recruitment Center Dismantled Ahead of New DuckTales World Showcase Adventure at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Life is like a hurricane, here in EPCOT. With another World Showcase interactive game now retired, the former Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure headquarters has been dismantled. All signage, posters, and additional elements of the headquarters have been removed, with visible debris where these once stood. For reference, here’s what this space looked like just yesterday: …
PHOTOS: New “Onward” Open Edition MagicBand Begins Its Quest at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Let the quest begin! Ian and Barley Lightfoot, two teenage elf brothers, are on an epic journey to discover if there is still a little magic left out there… all just to spend one last day with their father. If you’re excited for the upcoming new Disney / Pixar film “Onward”, we have just the MagicBand for …
PHOTOS: New Concrete Supports Installed for Queue at TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
The construction on TRON Lightcycle Run is speeding right along! Let’s take a look at what’s happening at the attraction’s construction site. Work has started on the outdoor queue that will snake underneath the coaster. Look closely at the coaster track, and you can see some shorter concrete support beams have been installed in the …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Annual Pass and Ticket Price Increases, Big Changes at EPCOT, Valentine’s Day in the Parks, “Fantasia” 80th Anniversary Merchandise, 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 10–16! Walt Disney World Price increases have hit the resort again: Park Hopper ticket add-on …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 2/17/20 (New Very Very Minnie Banners, Attraction Refurbishments, Valentine’s Candy, & More!)
Spencer Lloyd
With Tokyo Disneyland experiencing its off-season right now, there’s a surprising amount happing around the park! From construction to refurbishments, the park is in its most intense state of transition ever. Seems like the perfect opportunity to explore the latest developments, right? Without further ado, let’s get going! Outside the Park A new digital map …
WDW News Tonight Weekly Recap – Episode 123 (2/13/20): WDWNT’s The Dating Game, Unofficial Disney Weddings, Valentine’s Day at Club 33 with Sir Jamison and More!
Staff Writer
If you happened to miss this week’s special Valentine’s 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: Each week, we bring you a live audio and video program, combining the latest headlines, comedy, trending …
PHOTOS: Scaffolds Up as Sky Backdrop Undergoes Repainting at Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
A lot of “re-” words get thrown around Hollywood. Reboot, remake, retooling — those kind of things. Over at Disney California Adventure’s Hollywood Land, the word is “repaint.” Scaffolds have risen around the land’s sky backdrop that surrounds the Hyperion Theater; it seems to be undergoing a repainting. Of course, the scaffolds destroy the effect …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/16/20 (Major Crowds, Ink & Paint Line, Galaxy’s Edge Overflows and More)
Kevin Lake
Howdy, partners! We’re coming to you today from a very busy Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As is the case with most long holiday weekends, crowds and wait times have increased — which means we don’t have a moment to lose. Let’s head on in! It was quite clear from the start of the day that it would …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/16/20 (New Pathways, Farewell to Agent P, Fun Socks and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to the latest update from EPCOT. Today was a day for big changes, with walls going up around the center of Future World (World Celebration). Guests will have to choose left or right (East or West) to start their day. Thankfully, there are plenty of Cast Members stationed around the construction walls with signs …
