PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/7/20 (Tons of New MagicBands, “Ink and Paint” Pins, Character Sightings, Annual Passholder Pandora Charm, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another glorious day here at the Magic Kingdom. It’s a sunny, breezy day here at the park, and the crowds aren’t too bad. Let’s start our day with a little shopping on Main Street U.S.A. The new Space Mountain Wishables are available for $9.99. Space Mountain is the revealed Wishable, but you have …
PHOTOS: New Parks Exclusive Canvas Box-Style Backpacks by Loungefly Arrive in Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
A trusty bag is an absolute necessity for a day in the parks, and the hunt to find that perfect purse to hold all your essentials, be small enough to breeze through security lines and fit in ride vehicles, and still be absolutely Disney adorable can be a tough shout. Loungefly, as we know, are …
Extra Magic Hours Adjusted Through August 2020 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
As crowds swell at Disney’s Hollywood Studios due to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and the upcoming Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Disney has adjusted Extra Magic Hours. To accommodate for the increasing crowds, Extra Magic Hours have shifted to the evening from the morning through August 2020. Since Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been …
PHOTOS: New Baby Yoda “The Mandalorian” Baseball Cap Lands at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
For fans of The Mandalorian looking to get their Baby Yoda fix in between seasons, check out this new baseball cap embroidered with none other than the iconic child. The black cap is minimalistic with a tiny Baby Yoda in the middle, embroidered with his signature googly eyes, green ears, and oversized brown tunic. The …
PHOTOS: Muppet*Vision 3D Reopens After Refurbishment With Refreshed Interior at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been nearly two weeks without Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the beloved attraction is back open again a day ahead of schedule. As you approach the Grand Arts Theater, you’ll notice that the iconic Miss Piggy fountain has also returned to Muppets Courtyard after a refresh. Once inside, things look mostly the …
PHOTOS: Miss Piggy Fountain Returns to Muppets Courtyard After Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
The show must go on, and now, Miss Piggy is finally ready for her close-up outside of Muppet*Vision 3D, where the beloved Muppets Courtyard fountain has been restored after refurbishment. Refurbishment on the adjacent attraction led to having the famous fountain dismantled, but Miss Piggy has returned dressed as the Statue of Liberty once again. …
Park Hours Extended, Extra Magic Hours Adjusted in March 2020 at the Magic Kingdom
Disney has adjusted park hours at the Magic Kingdom for March 2020. As a result of the adjusted hours Extra Magic Hours in affected days have also been adjusted. March 2020 March 1, 6, 7: Park Hours Extended to 9 PM (Previously 8 PM) March 8-16 & 18-31: Park Hours Extended to 10 PM (Previously 9 PM) …
REVIEW: City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs Isn’t a Slam Dunk, But a Good Addition For Beer Lovers and Sports Fans Alike
Jessica Figueroa
City Works is now open at Disney Springs, and we were able to be among the first guests to dine there. Between the warm welcome reception at the grand opening, the friendly staff, and the equally expansive dining space and menu, it’s great to finally have this section of Disney Springs alive again. The space …
Space Sporks Now On Sale at Docking Bay 7 in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: While these sporks are on the online menus for Docking Bay 7 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as of 12:00 PM, our reporters are stating that the restaurant currently does not have them in stock. Cast Members stated that the sporks would go on sale “soon”. Originally discontinued from Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo …
PHOTOS: Circus Themed Carpet Replaced With Generic Grey After Flood at Big Top Souvenirs in the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
Earlier this week, Big Top Souvenirs in the Magic Kingdom closed due to carpet repairs that needed to be done after the shop suffered a flood. While we were park for the first night of the Villains After Hours 2020 event, we thought we would swing by to see how the shop was, and we …
“Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” Stage Show Ending Soon at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
With Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance now boarding guests and all phases of Galaxy’s Edge now open, it seems that Star Wars presence throughout the rest of Disney’s Hollywood Studios will slowly begin to diminish. Disney has confirmed that the “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” show will be ending its long run soon. …
PHOTOS: Ride Vehicles Revealed for The Happy Ride with Baymax at Tokyo Disneyland
Alicia
A couple of days ago in Tokyo Disneyland, the light poles within the structure for The Happy Ride with Baxmax were lit up on the outside, while the inside remained dark. While this seemed like a large step forward for the ride, we were blown away when we went to check in the ride’s progress …
PHOTOS, REVIEW: Poor Unfortunate Souls Will Love the New Cherry Coke Float at Storybook Treats for Disney Villains After Hours 2020 at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
I’m a very busy woman and I haven’t got all day, but do I help our readers find the best After Hours treats? Yes, I do. Tonight marks the first of many Disney Villains After Hours 2020 nights that will run through July 10th, 2020. The event this year has brought new merchandise, a new …
PHOTOS, REVIEW: Delicious New Five Dozen Egg Slushy Will Help You Get Large at Disney Villains After Hours 2020 in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Tonight marks the first of many Disney Villains After Hours 2020 nights that will run through July 10th, 2020. The event this year has brought new merchandise, a new parade, and tasty treats themed after several classic Disney villains. We’ve been snacking our way through them and next up is Gaston’s favorite childhood sustenance turned …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Watch the Wicked New Villains Cursed Caravan Parade for the Disney Villains After Hours 2020 in the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
This morning we got a preview of what to expect for the Villains’ Cursed Caravan Parade at the Disney Villains After Hours 2020 event that starts tonight in the Magic Kingdom. Since then, we’ve been semi-patiently waiting all day, as we were so excited to finally watch a brand new parade in the park! This …
PHOTOS, REVIEW: The Queen of Hearts Treats Have Stolen Our Hearts at the Disney Villains After Hours 2020 Event in the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
Tonight starts the first of many Disney Villains After Hours 2020 events that will run on select nights until July 10th, 2020. The event this year has brought new merchandise, a new parade, and tasty treats themed after several classic Disney villains. We’ve been snacking our way through them and next up is the Queen …
PHOTOS, REVIEW: Just Take Three Beignets and Leave the Voodoo Magic Treats for Disney Villains After Hours 2020 in the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
We’re having a blast at the opening night of the Disney Villains After Hours 2020 event in the Magic Kingdom. There’s great merchandise, a brand new parade, and six new treats for us to try! Each of the treats is themed around a specific villain, so next on the list for us to try is …
PHOTOS, REVIEW: The Diamond in the Rough Slush is Well, Rough at Disney Villains After Hours 2020
Alicia
It’s not a special Disney event if it doesn’t have exclusive treats, and that goes for the Disney Villains After Hours 2020 event as well. For the event this year there are six different themed villain treats, and we’ll be snacking our way through all of them. First up for the night is The Diamond …
PHOTOS: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Queue Remodeling Project Completed with Large Separating Wall at the Magic Kingdom
Alicia
You may remember that earlier this week we brought to you the news that Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin had reached a milestone with its major queue alterations – from removing the classic console from the middle of the room, moving the door to the load area, and bringing down the wall that was blocking …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of New Merchandise (with Prices) for Disney Villains After Hours 2020 at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Villains After Hours has returned to the Magic Kingdom for its second year, having first debut last year in 2019. We can’t wait to see all of our favorite Disney Villains take the stage and the streets of the park for this wickedly fun, plussed-up Disney After-Hours event! First off is the event-exclusive merchandise: Hades …
PHOTOS: New Disney Ink & Paint Collection Sweatshirt Draws Into Stores at Disneyland
Another piece of merchandise has made its way into stores at Disneyland as part of the Ink & Paint Collection. This sweatshirt features a full zip front with designs on both the front and the back in the ink & paint style, with the sleeves covered in sketches. This white full zip sweatshirt features various …
8:00 AM Park Opening Extended Through March 14 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days in early March 2020. Park Hours have been extended to 8 AM for additional days in March, presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and, starting on March 4th, for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Here are the dates …
VIDEO: Behind-The-Scenes Look at the Making of the Marquee for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
We’re less than a month away from rolling out the red carpet for the new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Earlier this week, Walt Disney Imagineering marked a milestone on the attraction’s progress by unveiling its dazzling new marquee. Today, the lit-up marquee was revealed to guests, although it will …
PHOTOS: New Lights and Shutters Added to Regal Eagle Smokehouse at The American Adventure in EPCOT
Staff Writer
With the opening of Regal Eagle Smokehouse, many eyes are fixed at the site, watching for every change. As work continues behind the construction walls, even the Ibis have taken up residence nearby to watch the comings and goings. Today, we noticed signs have been hung near the order pickup window for the outside dining …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 2/6/20 (Joffrey’s Valentine’s Day Latte, Swarovski Bottle Promotion, Friendship Boat Arrival, Creepy Spider Webs)
Staff Writer
Good morning, world travelers! Lets take a walk around EPCOT to see what the park has brewing on another beautiful Florida day. With the Festival of the Arts in full swing, these paint by the square murals are quite a popular stop. Over inside the EPCOT Experience, a spider seems to have found the perfect …
PHOTOS: New Pavement Added Near Taste Track, Mystery Landscaping Construction Continues in Future World at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work in EPCOT continues to transform Future World. Today, we saw several notable changes around the area. At the old Mouse Gear location, the final visible signs of the past are gone after the last decorative gear character window display was removed. Now, all guests see are black tarps. Next to the Taste Track site, …
PHOTOS: New Disneyland Annual Passholder Pandora Charm Arrives at Downtown Disney District
Staff Writer
Show off your Disneyland Annual Passholder pride with the newly-released Passholder exclusive Pandora charm. This Disney Parks exclusive charm is a sparkly way to display your coveted Passholder status. This simple, yet elegant charm is double-sided. One side of the charm features a Mickey silhouette in front of a gold Sleeping Beauty’s castle. The other …
PHOTOS: New Ink & Paint Collection Mouse Ear Headband Debuts at Disneyland
An ear headband is the newest piece of merchandise in the Ink & Paint collection at Disney Parks. This mouse ear headband features the same sketch style art on the ears that are synonymous with the collection, with additional elements to make these ears truly unique. Let’s take a look! The sketch design styling covers …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Marquee Illuminated For The First Time Ahead of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Grand Opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
We’re now less than a month away from the premiere of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the first ride-through attraction in Disney history based on Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Ahead of the highly anticipated attraction’s March 4 debut, Disney Imagineers are fine-tuning what promises to be a fun adventure for …
PHOTOS: New “World of PIXAR” Dooney & Bourke Bag Collection Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
PIXAR fans rejoice! Just a month after the debut of the new “World of PIXAR” merchandise collection at Walt Disney World, Dooney & Bourke has released a matching “World of PIXAR” bag collection. The collection includes three different styles of bags, all covered in a print of the most beloved PIXAR characters. Let’s take a …
PHOTOS: New Orange Bird Minnie Ears Coming Soon for the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Hello, Sunshine! You’ve seen the newest Figment Paint Company Mouse Ears for the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, but just a month away is everyone’s favorite evergreen festival: the Flower & Garden Festival, and Orange Bird is flying in just for the occasion. Coming soon to EPCOT are these amazing new Orange Bird Minnie …
All of the New “Cinderella” 70th Anniversary Treats (with Reviews!) at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
When the clock strikes midnight, all of the Cinderella treats will magically appear within Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort in order to celebrate Cinderella’s 70th anniversary! We’ve already spotted some of these treats in Walt Disney World and have reviews for you, but here’s a comprehensive list of all of the magical treats you …
“Potatoland” Song to be Featured in Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Queue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is opening in under a month (you can already get FastPasses for the attraction!) add it seems final details on the attraction are being revealed to further build hype for Walt Disney World’s second-ever trackless ride. Now, thanks to Mickey Mouse shorts composer Christopher Willis, we know that a beloved …
PHOTOS: Sneak Peek of New Villains’ Cursed Caravan Parade for Disney Villains After Hours 2020 at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Villains After Hours starts tonight at the Magic Kingdom and will be taking place on select nights through July 10, 2020. To celebrate its first night, here’s a sneak peek at the Ursula float. She appears alongside other baddies in the new Villains’ Cursed Caravan. This new wicked procession, presented twice during the night, also …
PHOTOS: More Structures Revealed, Bricklaying Begins at Tokyo Disneyland Entrance (2/6/20)
Spencer Lloyd
The new Tokyo Disneyland main entrance is well on its way to completion and opening this spring! We still don’t have a hard date on when the new section will open, unfortunately. But I’d put it around late March or early April. Scaffolding is almost completely down, brick-work begins, and we’re almost done! So let’s take …
Ride Rehab Interviews Former Disney Imagineer Brian Collins
Staff Writer
Tyler and Thomas of the Ride Rehab Podcast on WDWNT finally get their burning questions answered by former Disney Imagineer Brian Collins. As a show writer for WDI, he wrote the radio for the queue of Jungle Cruise, dialogue for The Great Movie Ride, and tons more. How did Journey Into YOUR Imagination happen? Is …
BREAKING: Fire Erupts at Disneyland Park; Main Street and Adventureland Currently Shut Down
Jessica Figueroa
A fire has been reported at Disneyland, shutting down all of Main Street and Adventureland. https://twitter.com/thecalibae/status/1225611397632950272?s=20 According to ABC7, Anaheim Fire and Rescue Department crews had to put out a blaze that erupted just after 6:00 PM Thursday evening. The blaze is believed to have gone up within an area of vegetation within the park, …
Walt Disney World Cancels and Modifies Numerous Nighttime Performances, Adjusts Resort Transportation Tonight Due to High Winds
Strong winds in the Orlando area has caused Disney to adjust or cancel many shows, dessert parties, and transportation services. The following is the current status given by Disney as current conditions allow. In an abundance of caution, we are making adjustments to our entertainment and transportation operations this evening due to high winds in …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the New City Works Eatery & Pour House, Now Open at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
City Works Eatery & Pour House finally opened today at Disney Springs’ West Side! We were there to witness the official ribbon-cutting ceremony: The new sports bar offers a massive menu of over 70 craft beers (less than the 90 originally advertised, but still good), along with 17 massive HDTVs for watching the game of …
Reservations for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Opening Later This Year at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has announced that reservations will open later this year for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which debuts in 2021 at Walt Disney World Resort. This new two-day and two-night vacation is an all-immersive experience that will take you to a galaxy far, far away. “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a completely new type of experience,” …
