TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (2/6/20): Cornac the Magnificent, Disney Parks Pursuit, “Tom & Nick Are Angry About Things” Returns
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight, now with a live audience from our new studio on I-Drive in Orlando (tickets available here)! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, the Disney Parks Pursuit, Cornac the Magnificent, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile …
PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Railroad Track Being Re-Installed and Tomorrowland Berm Nearing Completion at Magic Kingdom
We come to you today with updates on the Walt Disney World Railroad and the Tomorrowland berm at the Magic Kingdom. Equipment was seen today staged for the reinstallation of track for the railroad near Tomorrowland, where it was torn up for TRON Lightcycle Run and berm improvements. Looking out of the monorail, we can …
PHOTOS: New Steamboat Minnie Balloon Souvenir Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Starting today, Disneyland Passholders can purchase a popcorn bucket inspired by the beloved 1928 cartoon short, Steamboat Willie (while supplies last)—and get refills for only $1.50 each through March 29, 2020. We can’t resist a good popcorn bucket around here, so of course, we had to have this classic beauty. The bucket is similar to …
FastPass+ Now Available for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
FastPass+ is now available for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Head on over to My Disney Experience to book your FastPass while they’re still available for the grand opening! Times are available starting March 4th. (If by the time you read this, all of the FastPasses are gone for your reservation …
PHOTOS: New Blinged-Out Disney Parks Designer Collection Ears by THE BLONDS Debut February 7 at Disney Parks
Staff Writer
Bring on the bling! We received our first look at the newest Disney Parks Designer Ears Collection on Twitter thanks to Disney Style and these new ears make a STATEMENT (to say the least). Designed by THE BLONDS, a New York City-based fashion duo known for their glitzy aesthetic, these bold ears are sure to make …
Disney Files Patent on Haptic Floor System for Large Vibration-Based Effects in Rides and Attractions
It’s patent application time once again! A recent filing shows that Disney is developing technology that could be used to simulate vibrating ground effects. Of course, this technology could be for any upcoming ride or attraction, but what stuck out the most was this description, “when a super strong fictional character strikes the floor nearby,” …
Disney California Adventure Vice President Alludes To Possible $800 Million Dollar Hollywood Land Overhaul, Black Box Dark Ride As Next Park Project After Marvel
Jessica Figueroa
In a recent interview with the OC Register covering what’s in store for Disney California Adventure as it heads towards its 20th anniversary, Disney California Adventure vice president Patrick Finnegan alluded to plans to make changes to Hollywood Land in the park: “As the Avengers are moving out, we’re certainly looking at, ‘OK, does something …
PHOTOS: Beast’s Castle Fully Revealed, Lights On in Happy Ride with Baymax at Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland (2/6/20)
Spencer Lloyd
We just came to you earlier this week with a major construction update regarding Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland project. This exciting and ambitious expansion opens April 15th, and has hit a major milestone in construction! This week, the Beast’s Castle, facade for the exciting The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast E-Ticket attraction, was finally …
PHOTOS: Adorable New Food and Souvenir Items for Duffy & Friends “Spring in Bloom” at Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
Spring has come, the weather’s clear…. Duffy comes this time each year? Why yes he does, with all of his pals for a spring celebration! We’ve already heard about the Easter festivities for Disney Easter 2020 at Tokyo DisneySea, so now it’s Duffy’s turn for the spotlight. All-new this year is Duffy & Friends’ “Spring …
PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Exclusive Pandora Charm Sparkles at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
Whether you’re a new passholder, or have been one for as long as you can remember, it’s always fun to show off that “AP” status. A new Disney Parks Exclusive Pandora charm has arrived at Walt Disney World just for Annual Passholders. The charm is double-sided, with the “AP” logo on one side and …
PHOTOS: New Marvel Super Heroes 80th Anniversary Spirit Jersey Released at Disney Springs
Tom Corless
Suit up! The Avengers and more Marvel heroes have assembled on a new Spirit Jersey at Disney Springs. This Marvel Super Heroes Spirit Jersey is available at Marvel Super Hero Headquarters on the West Side for $69.99. The back is adorned with comic book versions of Loki, Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Iron Man, Black …
PHOTOS: New “World of PIXAR” Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming Soon to Disney Parks
Annie Wilson
If you’ve fallen in love with the brightly colored “World of PIXAR” collection that recently arrived at Walt Disney World, then we have some exciting news for you. Dooney and Bourke is releasing a “World of PIXAR” collection soon and we’ve got an early look at some of the details. Check out the three styles …
BREAKING: New “Type C” Monorail at Tokyo Disney Resort Enters Service on May 21st, 2020
Spencer Lloyd
Back in September, we revealed the new Type C monorail series coming to Tokyo Disney Resort from spring 2020. These new monorails feature a redesigned interior with more space, and a distinctive multi-color stripe on the outside. Today via Twitter, the Oriental Land Company revealed that the first monorail will enter service on May 21st! …
ParksCenter – Spider-Man Soarin’ Over California! – Ep. 88
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. This week, we’ll be talking about: It looks like Disney’s California Adventure might be getting a jumping, swinging Spider-Man Also in DCA, Soarin’ Over California returns for this year’s Food and Wine Festival We ask you …
PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Get Smashed with New Alcohol Options at Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Party at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
A few years ago, back ye olden days of $60 dessert parties, I attended a Plaza Garden Viewing Happily Ever After Dessert Party at the Magic Kingdom. Being 5’2”, I ended up stuck behind a tree in the corner of the gated garden hub grass. Since then, I’ve always wondered what the full-on, sit-down experience …
Kirk Douglas, Cinema Legend and Star of ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’, Dead at 103
Legendary Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas died today at the age of 103, as first reported by People magazine. Douglas was known by Disney fans for his role as Ned Land in the classic film “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”. Douglas’ other role for Disney was in the Touchstone Pictures film “Tough Guys” where he played …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Spider-Man Soarin’ Over California! – Ep. 88
Ben
Tonight, February 5th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: It …
PHOTO: Animatronic’s Hand Falls Off Mid-Show at Carousel of Progress in the Magic Kingdom
According to user ColtsMcgee on Reddit, John’s hand fell off today during a performance of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. Based on the image, it appears his right hand fell off during the first scene, or the 1900’s section of the show. This isn’t the first incident for the Carousel of Progress in recent memory, …
PHOTOS: Splash Mountain Refurbishment Update at the Magic Kingdom, Playground Reopens
Staff Writer
Splash Mountain has been closed for it’s annual refurbishment at Magic Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the progress! We can see there’s a lot happening at this round-about in the front of the attraction. Fresh track pieces are stacked throughout the whole loop. The roof on the lift was getting some extensive work done …
REVIEW: Raspberry Cookies and Cream Bread Pudding is a Sweet and Savory Delight at Pacific Wharf Café in Disney California Adventure
It’s still wintertime at Disney California Adventure and Pacific Wharf Café has you covered with a Seasonal Bread Pudding. This bread pudding comes with Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Filling topped with Raspberry Sauce, Whipped Cream, and Cookie Crumbles. We found this to be an overall solid dessert option at the park, but not a bonafide …
PHOTOS: Grand and Miraculous New Spaceship Earth Glow Tumbler Lights Up EPCOT
Staff Writer
It’s that view we all know and love. Spaceship Earth, glowing in dreamy hues of purple, blue and gold, lighting up the entrance to the most inspirational of parks (well, it was). Today, we spotted that stunning sight, but perhaps not in a place we’d have expected… After 30,000 years of time travel, look at …
PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Entrance Enhancements and Contemporary Walkway Repaving Work Continues
Staff Writer
Work to improve guest traffic flow at the Magic Kingdom entrance continues to press ahead this week. Let’s take a look at the latest updates at the site. Work on the boat dock continues to crawl forward. After one retaining wall had already been poured, it seems like the second iteration of the wall is …
PHOTOS: New FastPass+ Kiosks Installed Near Test Track at EPCOT
Staff Writer
New FastPass+ kiosks have been revealed outside of Test Track after construction walls came down this morning. Guests walking up to the attraction are now greeted by six kiosks underneath covers between the queue entrance and the Test Track Simporium. Cast members were standing guard near the kiosks this morning. These kiosks allow guests to …
PHOTOS: Landscaping Added, Fountain Work Continues as EPCOT Entrance Enhancements Take Shape
Staff Writer
Work on EPCOT’s new entrance continues, and today we caught a glimpse of some of the area’s ongoing landscaping overhaul, as well as updates to several other projects. Work on the security structure on the east side of the park entrance continues to more forward. Just beyond the structure, we caught a look at where …
PHOTOS: New Millennium Falcon Charm by Pandora Sparkles Like the Galaxy in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Earlier this week, we reported that a beautiful new Star Wars Millennium Falcon charm by Pandora would be blasting into the parks this month. Today, exploring Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we found it! And it’s no hunk o’ junk, I’ll tell you that. This delicate, dangly charm is actually surprisingly detailed, with an extra “Star Wars” logo …
PHOTOS: Meat Smoker, Light Fixtures Arrive at Regal Eagle Smokehouse at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Ahead of the much anticipated opening this weekend of Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT, several key elements were added overnight. Guests arriving at the site today were greeted by a sneak peek of the restaurant’s new meat smoker. With the smoker’s addition, it is only a matter of time before the cover goes up over …
PHOTOS: Ratatouille Expansion in France Adds Themed Lights at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work on France’s expansion continues to add new themed elements this week. Today, we noticed several interesting additions to the area. Where yesterday was located just wires not stands beautiful themed light fixtures on the walls near the restrooms. Over towards the Ratatouille fountain, the second layer to the water feature has been added, albeit …
February 2020 Pin Releases for Disneyland Paris Includes Tower of Terror Collection
Staff Writer
Disneyland Paris pin releases have arrived for the month of February. The pin release brings only one Valentine’s Day pin which features Donald Duck as “St. Valentin”. The pin has an edition size of 700 and will drop on Saturday, February 8th. An exciting open edition collection featuring the Hollywood Tower Hotel will be released …
Select Rooms to be Without Water Late at Night Due to Construction at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge This Week
Construction work will be impacting guests staying in select rooms at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge on February 5-7. Work will take place between the hours of 11:30 PM and 5 AM and work will begin tonight, February 5th. Work taking place tonight will affect rooms ending in “35” through “59” on or below the seventh floor …
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Entrance Refurbishment Begins this Week
The entrance, or porte-cochère, of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is being refurbished starting this week. Areas under refurbishment include airline check-in, Disney Cruise Line, Disney’s Magical Express, and valet service. Disney’s Magical Express luggage drop off/pickup area will be closed off to construct a new ramp. The valet kiosk will be moved to a new …
PHOTOS: ‘Pinocchio’ MagicBand Magically Arrives at Walt Disney World
Another new MagicBand is now available at Walt Disney World, and this time the design is for the Disney animated film “Pinocchio”. Printed on a blue MagicBand, this design features multiple characters from the movie, perfect for any fan of Pinocchio or Jiminy Cricket. Curiously the design overlaps the black border on one side of …
PHOTOS: Land Cleared for Entrance to Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
One of our reporters visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios today to document updates on the upcoming Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Toy Story Land. The new table-service restaurant is located by the Woody statue at the entrance of Toy Story Land, where land was recently cleared. Looking down Toy Story Land towards the entrance, we see the …
PHOTOS: New Retro 1971 Limited Release MagicBand Boogies On Down to Walt Disney World
A new MagicBand featuring designs and colors reminiscent of 1971 Walt Disney World has made its way into stores. This MagicBand is part of the “Wear It Proud Collection” and is the perfect accessory for any fan wanting to go back to the “good old days” to a time where there weren’t MagicBands, FastPasses, or …
PHOTOS: New “Fantastic Five” Collection Mickey Mouse MagicBand Hits the Shelves at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Oh boy, pal! It seems Disney has released a new MagicBand! And in the name of all things classic, this design features the mouse that started it all. The new open edition band retails for $24.99 and has a bright red base with varying blue stripes on each side. One side features thin navy blue …
New “Capture Your Moment” Add-On Now Available For Private Session With a Disney PhotoPass Photographer at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Disney PhotoPass photographers are ready to capture your vacation memories all around Walt Disney World Resort. From picture-perfect scenic spots to popular dining experiences, these are great opportunities to take beautiful photos that include the entire family. For those celebrating something special who want a bit more time in front of the camera, we are …
PHOTOS: New “Cinderella” 70th Anniversary Limited Release MagicBand Waltzes Into Walt Disney World
A new “Cinderella” MagicBand celebrating the 70th anniversary of the iconic animated feature film has made its way into stores at Walt Disney World. This design is printed on a teal MagicBand making it a truly unique piece of merchandise. This is a Limited Release MagicBand, so be sure to purchase this MagicBand if you …
PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (2/4/20)
Staff Writer
Work at EPCOT continues to make developmental headway as the reimagining of Future World continues. Work on the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind attraction continues to move forward. Framing is in place for new flooring near the entrance. Several pallets of construction materials were seen outside the entrance to the Play! pavilion as work …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release Space Mountain 45th Anniversary Wishable Plush Collection Arrives at Disney Parks and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Today’s Wishables Wednesday release is totally out of this world! In celebration of Space Mountain’s 45th anniversary (at least, the first and original Walt Disney World version), a new collection of interstellar plush has been released, featuring Minnie, Mickey, Robo-Dog, a ride vehicle, and of course, the iconic Space Mountain building itself. The full series …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 2/4/20 (Main Street Windows, Refurbishment Updates, New Gachapon, and More)
Spencer Lloyd
It’s pretty frequent that we find ourselves at the Kingdom of Dreams and Magic these days. Tokyo Disneyland is my favorite castle park, for fairly obvious reasons, and there’s always something new happening to see. It’s a bit of a trek today, so let’s go! Maihama Station Because Tokyo Disney Resort is suffering a bit …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode One Is Now Available
Joe Hogarty
We are back for Season Six! In this episode: We discuss the new trailers for “Black Widow” and “Morbius”. Our review for the first season of “The Mandalorian”. Our “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Roundtable Part 2. Our review of “The Rise Of The Resistance” ride at “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge”. Join hosts Joe …
