VIDEO: Take a Full 50-Minute Tour of Disney’s Riviera Resort, the Newest Disney Vacation Club Hotel
Staff Writer
Wondering if Disney’s Riviera Resort is worth the price tag? Let us help you decide. WDWNT created a full, in-depth look at the newest Disney Vacation Club hotel. From the entry, to the art, to characters, we documented just about every guest-facing piece and experience of the hotel. We hope you can use the video to …
PHOTOS: Awning Installed for New “Rustic Cuff” Shop Opening Soon at Disney Springs
The awning for the upcoming Rustic Cuff location at Disney Springs has been installed. We recently deduced that Rustic Cuff would be replacing the former Erwin Pearl location across from Wine Bar George, and the awning is confirmation of that. Located on a corner in The Landing, this shop is a prime location for this …
PHOTOS: New Colorful Fab Five Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Yesterday Disneyland Resort saw an influx of new merchandise featuring Mickey and the gang, and today we found some of the same merchandise in Walt Disney World, plus a few different pieces! The new clothing and accessories are sure to add a splash of color to your next park outing, not to mention display your …
BREAKING: “Stuntronics” Spider-Man Robot Will Swing Above Guests When Avengers Campus Opens at Disneyland Resort
Tom Corless
Today, Disney has shared that guests visiting Disney California Adventure park in the near future may be able to catch a glimpse of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man himself swinging above the rooftops of Avengers Campus thanks to a “stuntronic” robot. Check out this video of the Spider-Man animatronic practicing some of his amazing acrobatic feats …
PHOTOS: Retro Walt Disney World Purses Groove into Select Stores
Two new retro Walt Disney World purses have made their way into stores at the resort. These purses are truly groovy and evoke the look and feel of yesterday at the Walt Disney World Resort. Let’s take a look! Red Retro Castle Walt Disney World Purse – $29.99 This purse features a weathered and retro …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/30/20): Top 7 WDW Attractions That Should Close, Pyramid, Great Moments Puppet Show, and More!
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, we discuss the very worst attractions currently at Walt Disney World, put on another puppet show, play WDWNT: The Pyramid, and more! …
Mumbai Madness Poster Released for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
Today, Disney is continuing their cartoon poster series to celebrate the March 4 debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with new art inspired by Mickey’s “Mumbai Madness” short. The newest poster features Mickey driving a jolly elephant on what appears to be a routine trip. However, in the video short, …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/30/20 (Fantasyland Station Train Exhibit, “it’s a small world” Queue Walls, Pink Peony Ear Headbands, and More)
Kevin Lake
Welcome to another exciting day at the Magic Kingdom! There are some new developments and continuing updates to share from the park, so let’s dive right in. The first thing we noticed when walking into the park is that there’s no longer a train parked at Main Street Station! We filled our readers in on …
PHOTOS: Rock the Dots With a New Minnie Mouse MagicBand at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
If you love to “Rock the Dots” as much as we do, then you’re going to love this new MagicBand featuring the style icon herself: Minnie Mouse! Minnie is walking-the-walk through Magic Kingdom in a cute pink and white outfit. She’s wearing her signature polka-dots on her scarf and purse, and the MagicBand is covered …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Videopolis Dance Club Returns for Disneyland After Dark 80’s Nite
Staff Writer
Disneyland After Dark: 80’s Nite came and went last night in a nostalgic haze and we’re still reeling from the fun. Alongside all of the themed fun to be had, including “throwback” style encounters with Disney friends of yesteryear, exclusive merchandise, and 80’s themed fireworks, was the short return of Videopolis as it came home …
PHOTOS: New “The Mandalorian” Baby Yoda Pin Floats into Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
Without a doubt, the most popular Disney character right now is The Child, more commonly known as Baby Yoda, from “The Mandalorian” on Disney+. Baby Yoda merchandise has been filling Disney stores and flying off the shelves for the past several weeks. While we’ve had plenty of Baby Yoda apparel, we can now display our love …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Roger Rabbit, Star Tours, DuckTales, and Splash Mountain Characters Meet Guests at Disneyland After Dark 80’s Nite
Staff Writer
Disneyland After Dark: 80’s Nite was a nostalgia-filled blast and they certainly allowed up to celebrate the 80’s the right way, with the return of Videopolis, nostalgic characters coming out to meet guests and exclusive merchandise. Disney definitely pulled out all of the stops last night with bringing characters from yesteryear including Roger Rabbit, Huey, …
PHOTOS: Flat Paris Facades Completed, More Pavement Work, Lighting Being Installed for Ratatouille Area in France Pavilion at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work in EPCOT’s France pavilion rages on, with several notable changes happening overnight. Work on the outside landscaping facing the Friendship Boats dock continues to move along, with more foliage being planted. Over near the walkway that before the restrooms, we also saw workers installing wiring for lighting details as well as railing pieces along …
PHOTOS: Mickey Mouse Denim Overalls and Shorts Now Available at Walt Disney World
If you love denim and Mickey Mouse then boy howdy are you in luck! Disney has released a pair of denim overalls and shorts with a Mickey Mouse head pattern. The shorts and the overalls share the same washed denim look and the same Mickey pattern so everyone can get in on the denim fun. …
Blaze Pizza Now Offering Online Ordering at Disney Springs Location
This week Blaze Pizza at Disney Springs started accepting online orders for their delectable pizza. Guests can use the Blaze Pizza app or website to find Blaze Pizza Lake Buena Vista (what they call the Disney Springs location) to order. Online ordering at Blaze Pizza allows customers to place an order online and pick up …
PHOTOS: New Animal Kingdom Entrance Security Screening Structure Grows
Staff Writer
Work on the new entrance security screening area at Disney’s Animal Kingdom continues to move along. Today, we stopped by to get a look at the progress. Walking up to the site from the parking lot, guests are greeted by several large green construction walls on both sides of the walkway. The large wooden frame …
Rolling Refurbishments Taking Place at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Over the Next 6 Months Affecting Guest Areas
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is set to undergo refurbishments at multiple areas at the hotel over the next five to six months. While these areas are being refurbished they will be temporarily closed to guests, including the Old Faithful Club concierge lounge which will close immediately. Old Faithful Club is the concierge lounge at the resort …
PHOTOS: New Disney x Coach Pluto and Donald Duck Collection to be Released at Disney Springs 1/31
Shannen Ace
Fab Five fans, it’s time to show your style with new items from Disney and Coach! You may already have some of Coach’s Minnie Mouse items, such as their Designer Parks Designer Collection ears that were released late last year or their 2018 Minnie Mouse collection, but now it’s time for some of the boys …
PHOTOS: “I Am Hamm” Merchandise Line Coming February 28th to Tokyo Disney Resort
Spencer Lloyd
Is your favorite Toy Story character Hamm the piggy bank by any chance? Any fans of John Ratzenberger’s wry sense of humor? Well you’re in luck if you’re on the way to Tokyo Disney Resort, because a new merchandise line featuring Hamm himself is hitting shelves February 28th! Some of this is rather unconventional-looking, honestly. However, the …
PHOTOS: runDisney Reveals Logos, Attraction Themes For 2020 Virtual Series Races
Matthew Soberman
If you love taking a spin on the teacups, racing around the galaxy, or practicing your terror with ghoulish delight, this year’s runDisney Virtual Series might be worth running to. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, this year’s runDisney Virtual Series pays tribute to three iconic Disney Parks attractions which were voted on by fans during last …
PHOTOS: Miss Piggy Fountain Torn Down Once Again for MuppetVision 3-D Refurbishment at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
It felt like it took forever to return the last time the MuppetVision courtyard fountain was torn down and rebuilt, and it wasn’t that long ago either. While MuppetVision 3-D is closed for refurbishment through February 8th, they have taken this time to once again rip apart the famous fountain topped by Miss Piggy dressed …
Tokyo Disney Resort Ticket Price Hikes Coming April 1st, 2020 Alongside New Disabled Guests Passport
Spencer Lloyd
Today, the Oriental Land Company announced that ticket prices will be increasing at Tokyo Disney Resort starting April 1st. This move comes right on the heels of the forthcoming expansion at Tokyo Disneyland on April 15, along with the upcoming Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs expansion opening in 2023. The last major ticket price hike came …
BREAKING: Fantasy Springs Expansion at Tokyo DisneySea Delayed to 2023
Spencer Lloyd
The Oriental Land Company gave us some sad news today, it seems. After further research and planning, they’ve announced that the opening of the eighth port at Tokyo DisneySea, Fantasy Springs, has been delayed to 2023. Previously, the port was to open in 2022, likely following Tokyo DisneySea’s 20th Anniversary celebration. Now, the port’s opening …
ParksCenter – Hollywood Studios Tier Changes – Ep. 87
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: FastPass+ tiers change over at Hollywood Studios, and now includes Smuggler’s Run Coronavirus closes down Shanghai and Hong Kong Disneyland Prices for character dining increase And more! Want to watch? …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/29/20 (“It’s Your Loki Day” Shirt, Guest Experience Teams, Art Defying Gravity, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to EPCOT! At least, the parts not currently under construction. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is well underway, so we’ll forgive the state of things around here to indulge in all the entertainment and food offerings around the park. When we arrive, we discovered the new Guest Experience Team, ready to assist …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 1/29/20 (City Works Eatery & Pour House, Christmas Popcorn Buckets, and More)
Staff Writer
Today, we took a stroll around our favorite shopping and eating district: Disney Springs! Let’s take a look. Our first stop was the highly anticipated City Works Eatery & Pour House. Not much has changed since our last visit, but it’s clear they’re getting closer and closer to opening. Today, it looked like they were …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Hollywood Studios Tier Changes – Ep. 87
Ben
Tonight, January 29th 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: FastPass+ …
PHOTOS: Go Over the Rainbow With More Retro Disneyland Apparel & Pin
Shannen Ace
The latest trend in Disneyland apparel is retro rainbows. Last week we found a spirit jersey, cross-body bag, tee, and sweatshirt sporting the yellow-orange-red-blue rainbow. There’s been an influx of new clothing for the collection, for both adults and children, as well as a new pin, so let’s take a closer look. Disneyland Resort Red …
PHOTOS: New Neff Branded Disney Clothing Line Debuts at Disneyland
Trendsetters better be alert, a new line of Neff clothing with Disney designs has dropped at Disneyland. Our reporter found all these new items at the Adventureland Bazaar in Disneyland Park. Let’s take a look! Neff Mickey Hoodie – $60.00 This black hoodie features a colorful and stylized text on the front spelling “Mickey”. The …
Walt Disney World Reveals Locations Around the Resort that Will Screen Super Bowl LIV
Matthew Soberman
Just because you’re visiting Walt Disney World doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the biggest football game of the NFL season. Whether you’re rooting for the San Francisco 49ers or the Kansas City Chiefs, there are plenty of locations at resort hotels, Disney Springs, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/29/20 (New “Onward” Van Mug, Frozen Mezzo Mix Removed from Germany, Chalk Art, France Construction, and More)
Annie Wilson
Good morning from EPCOT. It’s a cloudy, overcast day, but we’re prepared to brighten things up with a little art. We stopped and looked at some of the new 2D chalk art. Today is the perfect day for taking photos of the chalk art since there isn’t any sun creating shadows. Let’s appreciate this Figment. …
PHOTOS: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ The Child Youth Shirts Levitate into Disneyland
Two new Baby Yoda or “The Child” shirts zoomed into Disneyland today and we wanted to share photos with you. Both shirts are inspired by the famous character from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” on Disney+ and are only available in youth sizes. Let’s take a look! This stylized design of The Child features the head …
PIXAR Is Being Sued Over The Van Used In The Film “Onward”
Joe Hogarty
Artist Sweet Cecily Daniher has filed a lawsuit against Disney, Pixar and “Onward” producer Kori Rae over the unlawful use of a van mural that she created. The van can be seen in the upcoming Disney*Pixar film “Onward” and has already been displayed in marketing and trailers for the film. Daniher created her mural (below) …
PHOTOS: Future World Construction Work Expands at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work to reimagine EPCOT’s Future World continues to move forward at a rapid pace. Today, we stopped by to see what was new. Work on the refurbishment of Mouse Gear has kickstarted this week. Most of the walls along the breezeway are now replaced with plywood that has been painted black. Display windows that most …
PHOTOS: New Marie Pearl Bracelet Strolls Into Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Calling all of the cat ladies out there! Fans of The Aristocats have been lucky when it comes to merchandise at Walt Disney World over the past couple of months. In November, we received a cuddly limited release knit plush of The Aristocats‘ matriarch Duchess. We were blessed again at the end of December when a new dress …
REVIEW: Sebastian’s Bistro Goes From Forgettable Misstep To Hidden Gem Thanks To New Menu at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Tom Corless
When Sebastian’s Bistro opened at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort back in October 2018, we tried everything at lunch and even published a somewhat positive review, but by the time we went back for dinner that same night, it was all so forgettable that we didn’t really feel motivated enough to write a review. In the …
PHOTOS: Baby Hartmann’s Zebra and Colobus Monkey Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Now on View
Matthew Soberman
January has brought two new additions to the Disney’s Animal Kingdom family. A baby Hartmann’s zebra, the first foal of the species to be born at the park, can be seen at Kilimanjaro Safaris. Meanwhile, Douglas, an Angolan black-and-white colobus monkey, can be seen on view at Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Per Disney: On Jan. …
PHOTOS: France Construction Work Adds Window Details, New Cobblestone Repaving
Staff Writer
Work on the ongoing expansion of the France Pavilion in EPCOT continues. Arriving at the site, roofing beams are being added to the large queue structure for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Over at the restrooms, window decorations are being added. Work on the entrance pathway to the expanded area continues as well. Over in front of …
PHOTOS: MouseGear Interior Demolition Now Underway at EPCOT
Annie Wilson
It was a sad day when MouseGear closed its doors to the public for the final time. We have so many good memories of shopping through this uniquely themed store that it’s crushing to see it surrounded by construction walls. We might have a temporary location to hold us over for our current shopping needs, …
PHOTOS: Baby Simba Popcorn Bucket Now Available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tom Corless
Bow to the new ruler of all popcorn buckets, baby Simba! Now available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after first being released at Hong Kong Disneyland, Walt Disney World guests can now raise the ruler of the Pridelands up in celebration of their acquisition. They can also pop him open for a treat. The bucket may …
