REVIEW: Lobster Cobb Salad, Home-Style Meatloaf, and Cheesesteak Sandwich from the New All-Day Menu at The Plaza Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
If you’ve been following our monitoring of menu changes across property, one of the recent changes affected one of our go-to restaurants at the Magic Kingdom: The Plaza Restaurant. The restaurant recently switched to an all-day menu in lieu of its traditional Lunch and Dinner menus, eliminating many fan favorite food items and making slight …
Starspeeder 1000 From Star Tours Cut From Final Version of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”
When new scenes were added for Star Tours including being placed in the middle of the Exegol battle scene, guests looked out for the Starspeeder 1000 vehicle in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”. Well, a recent tweet from Jean-Denis Haas, Associate Animation Supervisor at ILM, stated that the vehicle was originally in the Exegol …
Saint Patrick’s Day Entertainment Announced for Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
Feeling lucky? Saint Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Entertainment offerings have been announced for the special day, which takes place on Tuesday, March 17 at Disneyland Paris. The unique offerings will include a live band in Town Square at Disneyland Park, a stage show featuring tap dancers along with Mickey and Minnie in …
REVIEW: Deceptively Bad Lotso Cookie Sandwich and Souvenir Pouch for Pixar Playtime 2020 at Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
Friends forever, glad we’re all here together! That’s right, it’s Pixar Playtime one last time at Tokyo DisneySea! And that means not just special food, but food themed to beloved Pixar franchises! For some reason, Lotso is seen here as cute rather than the evil monster he is. Pixar Playtime not only features a meet-and-greet with …
REVIEW: Disney Villains After Hours Returns for 2020 with Enhanced Entertainment, Adding Wicked Value to Magic Kingdom’s Add-On Nighttime Event
Tom Corless
On Friday night, I paid to attend the very first Disney Villains After Hours event of 2020 at The Magic Kingdom. The event has existed at The Magic Kingdom for a number of years, and actually just began at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios a while ago. The Villains After Hours version debuted in …
VIDEO: New Play App Augmented Reality Mickey Mouse Message Being Mailed to Guests After 3-Night Stay at Disney Resort Hotel
Jessica Figueroa
Whether you’re visiting Walt Disney World Resort on one of our recently announced special room offers or any other vacation package, it’s always hard to say “see ya real soon” on your departure day. But now, many guests will have a magical surprise to look forward to after they return home! Following a 3-night or …
SHOP: New “Fantasia” 80th Anniversary Bags and Limited Release MagicBand by Dooney & Bourke Now Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of Walt Disney’s animated triumph Fantasia with this amazing new bag collection by Dooney & Bourke. Sure to work in concert with any outfit, there’s even a Limited Release MagicBand available that comes in its own collectible box. Click the item links to shop, and get ready to make some fashion …
PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (2/9/20)
Staff Writer
Work on Future World in EPCOT continues as the park’s transformation moves forward. Today, we took a look at some of the projects around the land. The reimagining of MouseGear continues to move along. Large black plywood now almost completely covers the walls and doorways the lead from the Innoventions breezeway to the store. From …
PHOTOS: New “The Incredibles” Character Bus Wrap Makes a Super Addition to Disney Transport at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Did we just see a new bus dashing by? Indeed, we did! On a new Walt Disney Walt bus wrap, Dash Parr is seen leading the Incredibles on a journey to save the day. The red bus features a action-packed scene of the incredible Parr family. Bob (better known as “Mr. Incredible”), Helen (we prefer “Elastigirl”), …
PHOTOS: “The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast” FastPass Machines Revealed at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
It’s sure a busy time here at Tokyo Disneyland. Just this week, we’ve seen the unwrapped ride vehicles for The Happy Ride with Baymax out as well as the facade for The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast! Today, we took another peek around Belle’s Village and saw the FastPass machines were out again under …
PHOTOS: Final Round of Very Very Minnie Merchandise Revealed for Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
One of the best parts of the one-time only Very Very Minnie event at Tokyo Disneyland is the merchandise. The line features tons of callbacks to past shows and events in Tokyo Disney Resort history, and the fans are going crazy for them! We took you on a tour of the current merchandise already, as well as the …
VIDEO: Chris Pratt and Tom Holland Discuss “Onward” In This New Featurette
Joe Hogarty
The cast and crew of “Onward” discuss just what makes the film so special in this brand new featurette. Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers (voiced by Chris Pratt and Tom Holland) who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Fire and Dangerous Weather Closures, Galactic Starcruiser Reservations, Runaway Railway Neon Marquee, City Works Grand Opening, and More!
Staff Writer
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from February 3-9! Walt Disney World Due to exceptionally high winds on Thursday, numerous nighttime …
WDW News Tonight Weekly Recap – Episode 122 (2/6/20): The WDWNT Interview Process, The Bee Floods the Studio, Cornac the Magnificent and More!
Staff Writer
If you happened to miss this week’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: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHvfo1qNO8Y] Each week, we bring you a live audio and video program, combining the latest headlines, comedy, trending …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/9/20 (New Minnie Mouse Shirt, Relic Photographs, Great Blue Herons, and EPCOT Arribas Bros. Glass)
Staff Writer
Good morning from EPCOT! Let’s take a trip around the world and see what is new at the park. Today, we decided to arrive by Monorail. The Highway in the Sky really is the best way around the parks. As we reported last month, this Coca-Cola vending machine underneath the Monorail station is STILL busted …
“Toy Story 4” Wins The Oscar For Best Animated Feature
Joe Hogarty
“Toy Story 4” has won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature! The fourth movie in the Toy Story franchise had to compete against the other Oscar contenders for Best Animated Feature, which included “How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”, “I Lost My Body”, “Klaus” and “Missing Link”. Disney congratulated Woody, Buzz and …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/9/20 (“Onward” Preview, Legends of Hollywood Refurbishment, World of Pixar Dooney & Bourke Bag Collection, and More)
Kevin Lake
Greetings on a windy day from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Today, we’ve got some exciting new developments from the park we’re looking forward to sharing with you. Let’s head down Hollywood Boulevard and check everything out. At the entrance, construction continues in front of some of the ticket booths. This morning, an excavator was actively working …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/9/20 (Disney Skyliner Popcorn Bucket, Expression Section Art Wall, Construction, and More)
Staff Writer
It was a chilly morning here at EPCOT, but we were kept warm by thoughts of all the good food that might be waiting for us! Sadly, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue isn’t open yet, despite us crossing our fingers for a soft opening. Thankfully with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts …
PHOTOS: More Cobblestones Repaved and Added in the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work on the France pavilion’s expansion at EPCOT continues. Today, we stopped by to check out the latest progress at the site. Near the entrance to the pavilion’s expanded area, more decorative window shutters were prepped for installation. Roofing work continues across from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Meanwhile, decorative elements were added to the base of …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/9/20 (PeopleMover Ramp Construction, Big Top Souvenirs Reopens, Popular Attraction Downtime, and More)
Kevin Lake
A great big “hello!” to everyone from the Magic Kingdom on a beautiful winter day. Things may have started out a bit chilly, but we’re bringing you lots of sunshine — along with all of the attraction, merchandise and construction updates from the park. Where else would a visit to the Magic Kingdom begin but …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 2/8/20 (New Ink & Paint Ears, Photo Ops, and More)
Staff Writer
There was a lot happening today while we were at Disney Springs! Let’s take a look. Beautiful Instagram shots are available all over Disney Springs, but this has to be our favorite! Isn’t Orange Bird just the cutest? There is still no visible progress being made on the Chicken Guy! expansion, so enjoy this picture …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/8/20 (New “Mulan” Figurine, Wallets, Peter Pan Shenanigans, and More)
Staff Writer
Today, we spent a beautiful and chilly morning at the Magic Kingdom! Let’s take a look. What day at Magic Kingdom would be complete without a castle photo? We found these cute new wallets at The Emporium today! We’re definitely gonna grab one. This new “Mulan” figure is available in the Main Street Cinema just …
PHOTOS: Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue Opening Delayed; Restaurant Nearing Completion at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
While we were all excited to eat some barbecue at The American Pavilion today, it seems Regal Eagle Smokehouse is running unpatriotically late, with its expected opening further delayed. Coming up is President’s Day weekend, and I know Sam Eagle won’t let his centennial cook-off go unattended by the hungry masses. The restaurant could open …
PHOTOS: Smashing New London Red Bus Hip Pack and Telephone Box Purse Arrive at the UK Pavilion in EPCOT
Staff Writer
Afternoon, chaps! Whilst strolling around the EPCOT World Showcase today, we found some new, bright red, and truly British purses in the UK Pavilion. Smashing, aren’t they? Let’s take a closer look… London Red Bus Hip Pack The first is this adorable hip pack, or “bumbag” to us Brits. The design has a bold, London …
PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Indiana Jones Plush Discovered at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Walking through the ruins and jungles of EPCOT, our team discovered the new Mickey Mouse Indiana Jones plush on their expedition today. Yes, our favorite mouse and archeologist have come together and brought us Mickey Jones… Indiana Mouse? Thank goodness we don’t see any snakes around. Mickey is donning Indiana Jones‘ iconic attire, with the …
PHOTOS: Additional Tier Installed on Ratatouille Character Fountain in the France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT
Staff Writer
The Ratatouille character fountain recently added to the France pavilion grew a little taller this week. As we flew by on the Disney Skyliner, we saw that a new tier has been installed on the fountain. This will create a beautiful effect as the water streams down the fountain (right behind the scaffolding). Additional champagne …
PHOTOS: New Disney Skyliner and “Lady and the Tramp” Windbreakers Arrive at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Given the blustery days we’ve been having, the arrival of two new windbreakers to Walt Disney World could not have been more timely. New Disney Skyliner and “Lady and the Tramp” windbreakers are now available, and no amount of unexpected downtime can keep us from them. Disney Skyliner Windbreaker – $49.99 This new windbreaker will …
My Disney Experience Glitch Causing Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPasses to be Replaced With Tier 2 Options
Jessica Figueroa
With Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway now available as FastPass+ selections, the mad dash every morning to secure FastPasses from the My Disney Experience app has begun on every new subsequent day added to the calendar. However, it seems that a recent glitch in the app has been converting these …
REVIEW: New “Cinnful Sundae” Combines Cinnamon Vanilla Gelato, Candied Pecans, and a Whole Sticky Bun for the Perfect Sweet Treat at Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
We never get tired of new Instagrammable food offerings here at Walt Disney World. Wolfgang Puck Bar and Grill, located at Disney Springs, has a new sundae on the menu that looks absolutely sinful. In fact, the “Cinnful Sundae” might just be one of the most beautiful ice cream creations we’ve seen lately. With candied …
PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Speed Ramp Undergoing Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
We were ready to catch birds-eye views of the Magic Kingdom on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) PeopleMover this morning, but we saw something a bit more interesting as we approached the attraction. As you can see, the up ramp to the ride is out of order, with scrim at the top. The down ramp …
REVIEW: Rock N’ Roll Brunch from City Works Eatery & Pour House Offers “Tasty Licks” Like Bailey’s-Filled French Toast, Beignets, Giant Cinnamon Rolls, and More at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Hold on to your leather jackets and guitar picks, because we’re back at City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs for their weekend-only Rock N’ Roll Brunch, which takes place Saturday and Sunday from open to 3:00 PM. So whether you only managed to score a later Boarding Group at Disney’s Hollywood Studios …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/8/20 (Beautiful Views, Simba Popcorn Buckets, and More)
Staff Writer
Today, I spent the morning exploring my favorite park at Walt Disney World: Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Right as you get off the tram, you’re greeted with some green scrim, which hides the new covered security screening area. You can see progress is happening quickly over here, with the structure completed, framed out and covered. The …
PHOTOS: Former “The Donut Box” Kiosk Returns as Future Home of Taste Track Burgers and Fries at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Taste Track, located in Future World East near the exit of Test Track, is a kiosk with a storied history. Going from seasonal, to a permanent offering, to a festival staple, its presence varied as much as the menus it offered, varying from grilled cheese, to cronuts, to even pancake milkshakes. For the 2019 EPCOT International …
PHOTOS: More Muppets Removed from MuppetVision Entrance Fountain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Yesterday, we saw the return of the beloved Miss Piggy fountain at the entrance to Muppets Courtyard. Having been dismantled, scrubbed clean, and given a new coat of paint, Ms. Liberty looks better than ever… however her return comes at the loss of even more Muppet figures from the fountain. As we’ve discussed in past …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 2/8/20 (Coronavirus Precautions, Cast Today Guide, Mt. Fuji Views, Duffy Flan Case, and More)
Spencer Lloyd
It’s so nice to be back once again at the place where adventure and imagination set sail. That’s right, we’re back with a new photo report straight from Tokyo DisneySea! There’s quite a bit going on here, so we can’t waste a second. Let’s set sail on another incredible round-trip through this wonderful park. Main …
“The Mandalorian” Returns For Season Two This October on Disney+
Joe Hogarty
“The Mandalorian” will be back, and so will Baby Yoda, when season two premiers this October. Disney Chairman Bob Iger shared the good news during Disney’s quarterly earnings call. Iger also hinted there could be additional spin-off series based on characters introduced in the First Season of “The Mandalorian.” Source: The Verge
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2/8/20 (Retro Apparel, Refurbishment Projects, Galaxy’s Edge, and More)
Kevin Lake
Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’re out and about in Batuu, Hollywood and all points in between. That’s a lot of distance to cover, so let’s get going! It’s hard to discuss Disney’s Hollywood Studios without taking note of crowd levels. As expected, guests are packed-in waiting to move through the touch points at …
REVIEW: New Olaf Oreo Cheesecake Flurries Into Kringla Bakeri at EPCOT
Staff Writer
With the warming of the weather in Central Florida, our favorite frozen companion Olaf has brought a new sweet treat to savor during your next visit to EPCOT. Today, we stopped by to try the new Olaf Oreo Cheesecake. This new desert initially looks similar to the Olaf fall cheesecake we reviewed back in October. …
“Mulan” Graces The Latest Issue Of Disney Twenty-Three
Joe Hogarty
MULAN GOES TO BATTLE ON THE COVER OF THE NEW ISSUE OF “DISNEY TWENTY-THREE” THE DIRECTOR AND STARS OF THE FILM DISCUSS ADAPTING THE BELOVED TALE INTO AN EPIC LIVE-ACTION FEATURE PLUS, EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH CHRIS PRATT, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, FLORENCE PUGH AND JANE GOODALL HIGHLIGHT THE SPRING ISSUE While the tale of Mulan — the …
PHOTOS: Even More New Ink & Paint Collection Merch (Spirit Jersey, Pencil Case, T-Shirt) Splashes Into World of Disney at Walt Disney World
Alicia
Last month in Disneyland an entire line centered around Ink & Paint was released, and we’ve slowly been seeing some of that merchandise make its way to over to Florida. Today, while browsing the World of Disney at Disney Springs, we found some items had been added to the collection. Ink & Paint Walt Disney …
