PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion, Star Wars, and Mickey Cardholders Slide Into Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Here at WDWNT, we love functional Disney merchandise that we can carry anywhere and everywhere, and these new ID and cardholders that arrived at the Disneyland Resort this morning are perfect for just that! With five different designs, four slots for an array of cards and a clear slot on the reverse, perfect for a …
The Pirates League Closing at the Magic Kingdom on July 27
Jessica Figueroa
The seaworthy hideaway known as The Pirates League inside the Magic Kingdom is finally coming to a close after being open since 2009. At this Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique-style location, guests young and old can be transformed into pirates or mermaids. The final date of operation for The Pirates League will be July 27, 2020, so …
Shanghai Disney Resort Issues Temporary Refund Policy Due to Coronavirus Outbreak in China
Jessica Figueroa
Amidst concerns over the current Coronavirus outbreak affecting many areas of China, including Beijing, Shanghai, and the virus’ location of origin in central Wuhan, Shanghai Disney Resort has issued temporary refund policies in case guests wish to cancel their trip. The theme park’s website omits any mention of the outbreak, simply stating: “We understand that …
PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Update (1/23/20)
Staff Writer
Today, we stopped by Future World in EPCOT to see the latest updates on some of the construction projects in the area. The restrooms outside of Test Track continue to see work both inside and outside of the building. Work on some utility lines behind the old Taste Track location has moved farther up the …
PHOTOS: New Themed Chimneys, Brickwork Details Added Throughout France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT
Staff Writer
EPCOT’s ongoing construction in the France pavilion saw some cartoonish additions today. Decorative elements akin to the aesthetic of the film Ratatouille were added to the facades inside the expanded area that will soon welcome guests in the park. Various chimneys were added overnight to the roof of several buildings inside the pavilion’s construction area. …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/23/20): New EPCOT Films, The Map Game, Disney Blogger Maria Returns, 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 3 new films now showing at EPCOT, Disney Blogger Maria stops by, and more! The show can be watched …
PHOTOS: Guests Redirected to Temporary Exit as Construction Continues at the Transportation and Ticket Center
Staff Writer
If you’ve been through the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) on your way to Magic Kingdom lately, you most likely noticed the massive amounts of construction happening in the area. While new security screen areas have been added, guests now have a long walk around construction walls to reach security. All of this construction at …
PHOTOS: New Construction Walls Up at Mission: SPACE Ahead of Space 220 Restaurant Opening in EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
As we near the delayed, yet upcoming opening of Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT, preparations are underway to welcome guests at the restaurant’s covert entrance, as the eatery is accessed through the Mission: SPACE attraction. Guests enter through the right side of Mission: SPACE, where walls recently went up around the entrance doors. Just outside, …
PHOTOS: Heavy Equipment Arrives at Construction Site for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge; Latest Look at New Tri-Circle-D Ranch
Staff Writer
Work on Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge continues to move forward along the shores of Bay Lake. Today, we stopped by to see the latest work on site. For a look at the future resort’s lobby––which will feature a stunning Pocahontas statue––as well as its guest rooms and quick service restaurants, click here. From …
New “Toyko Go” Poster Art Released for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Countdown Series
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just released another cartoon poster in its series celebrating the March 4 debut of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with new art inspired by the zany “Tokyo Go” short. This new “Tokyo Go” poster features a look at Mickey hanging tight aboard one of Japan’s speedy commuter trains. In the …
REVIEW: New Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake is Pretty But Basic at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Matthew Soberman
The bakers at the Disneyland Resort have worked their magic to bring you a brand new cupcake themed to Fantasia‘s Sorcerer Mickey! This vanilla cupcake, available at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, features whipped frosting, shimmering blue sprinkles, chocolate stars, and a milk chocolate hat and ears. This is a very photogenic cupcake. In …
PHOTOS: Work Continues on Regal Eagle Smokehouse Outdoor Barbecue Pit, Seating Area, and Walk-Up Windows at EPCOT
Annie Wilson
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Smokehouse construction is still underway at EPCOT. The latest park map, featuring the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, lead us to believe we’d be enjoying delicious barbecue by now, but from what we can see, things don’t look quite ready yet. The staircase and seating area is currently …
PHOTOS: Walkway Bridge From Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort in Closed Position as Construction Continues
The bridge for the Magic Kingdom to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort walkway was in the closed position this morning as work continues. This is the first time our reporters have caught the bridge in the closed position, which will let guests cross the Electrical Water Pageant canal. We can see where the bridge will connect …
PHOTOS: New Cheshire Cat and Winnie the Pooh Disney Park Pals Arrive at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Back in October, we bumped into an adorable Little Orange Bird, the first of the Disney Park Pals line. The collection blossomed into an adorable assortment of Minnie, Mickey, Stitch, Figment, Brer Rabbit, and Simba Park Pals, and now there are new Cheshire Cat and Pooh pals to join the parade. These figures can hold …
PHOTOS: City Hall Now Completely Covered in Scrim for Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom
Well, that escalated quickly. The entire facade of City Hall on Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom is covered by scaffolding and plain beige scrim. Previously only the side closest to the train station was obscured by the scrim and scaffolding. As you can see, the scrim and walls extend far out from the …
FastPass+ Tiers Changing with Addition of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: With the addition of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway to FastPass+, the upcoming attraction has also been added to Tier 1. For more details on FastPass+ for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, click here. With the addition of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to the FastPass+ lineup at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Tier-based system has …
Concept Art Revealed for New State-of-the-Art M&M’s Retail Store Coming to Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Springs’ West Side may have just gotten a bit sweeter with the recent announcement of a new, state-of-the-art M&M’s retail store taking over the former Curl and Fit2Run stores next to Splitsville. Now, new concept art has been released for the storefront. Furthering its vision to create unforgettable experiences across the globe through the …
Walt Disney World Railroad Stationary Train Exhibit Moving to Fantasyland Station at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
The Walt Disney World Railroad closed on December 3, 2018 to accommodate for the start of TRON Lightcycle Run construction. Since then, the train has sat stationary at the train station on Main Street as an exhibit of sorts, where guests are welcome to walk up and down the platform to analyze the train, its engine, …
BREAKING: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run to Offer FastPass+ Starting February 19; FastPass+ Possibly Coming to Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Attention Star Wars fans! Guests can now reserve access to fly the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! FastPass+ reservations for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run are available in the My Disney Experience app for those planning visits on or after Feb. 19. Similar to other …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/22/20 (Early Morning Crowds, Basketball Jersey Inspired Clothes, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning from a totally packed Hollywood Studios! Let’s take a spin around the park and see what all is going on. First thing when we arrived this morning, we realized that the MagicBand touchpoints were turned on later than normal, causing a backed-up line. We finally got into the park and went to check …
PHOTOS: New Basketball Style Women’s Clothing Bounces Into Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Today while checking out the goings on across the parks we came across this line of lime green women’s basketball jersey style clothes. We’re not sure if we should call it athleisure or athletic fashion wear, but we could totally see Sharpay wearing it to get Troy Bolton’s attention in High School Musical. Let’s take …
WATCH: Ride Rehab Watches Epcot’s Russia Pavilion
Staff Writer
On each episode of Ride Rehab Watches, Tyler and Thomas sit down to watch an old Disney Parks video. This time, it’s the Epcot World Showcase ‘Russia Pavilion Video Presentation.’ With first time live commentary by the duo, think of it as watching a video with your friends and laughing along with all the awkward …
ParksCenter – Festival of the Arts 2020! – Ep. 86
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: Festival of the Arts has begun! Find out what our highlights, and lowlights, of the festival are! (And check out our free PDF guide to the festival!) 3 new films …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/22/20 (Chipped Paint at Cool Wash, Long Lines for Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, New Disney Skyliner Popcorn Buckets, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning from a very cold EPCOT! Let’s see what is new around the park this morning. In the parking lot, grandstands remain in place for the finish line for next month’s RunDisney Princess Half-Marathon races. Everyone was cold this morning waiting to get in to the park after temps dipped into the low 40’s …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 1/22/20 (Haunted Mansion Guitar, New Disney Cruise Line Pins, Hoth Spirit Jersey, City Works Doors, Cars Popcorn, Mochi the Cat, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a very chilly day here at Disney Springs. Florida has been particularly cold lately, so we need to warm up with some shopping. Inside the Art of Disney, we found a 50th anniversary Haunted Mansion guitar is now available. This beautiful piece is $13,000 and is a real working guitar. It even comes …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/22/20 (“Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction” Space Mountain Collection, Lots of New T-Shirt Designs, Tomorrowland Refurb, and More)
Staff Writer
A big “hello” from Magic Kingdom! It’s the perfect Florida winter day, with clear blue skies and lots of sunshine. Let’s see what’s going on around the park. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction Space Mountain collection has just been released. The collection stars a galactic Minnie and features a Loungefly backpack, MagicBand, ear headband, stackable mug, …
PHOTOS: New Disney Princess Tiara Pins Arrive at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Hear ye, hear ye! New Disney Princess tiara pins have been spotted at the Disneyland Resort, fans of princesses and pins rejoice! These new designs use the tiaras of each of these princesses to make a beautiful addition (or start) to anyone’s pin collection. The packaging for these pins has a sketch of each princess …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Festival of the Arts 2020! – Ep. 86
Ben
Tonight, January 22nd 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: Festival …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls (and Vintage Concept Art) Rise at The Haunted Mansion for Two-Month Refurbishment at Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
Whenever candlelights flicker, where the air is deathly still… that is the time to take down the holiday decorations and prepare for an extensive refurbishment at The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. On Tuesday, the attraction closed for a refurbishment that’s expected to last until spring 2020. During this time, the ride will have its seasonal …
PHOTOS: Si and Am of “Lady and the Tramp” Removed From Disney Cats Trading Pin Set Due To Outdated Cultural Depictions
Jessica Figueroa
Guests looking for a Disney Trading Pin booster pack to express their love for all things feline have turned to the Disney Cats set since its debut back in 2015. The set features a number of cats from different animated classics such as Oliver from Oliver & Company, Lucifer from Cinderella, Marie from The Aristocats, …
PHOTOS: Unsanitary Tables, Grimy Themed Structures, and Even More Peeling Decals Plague Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land
Jessica Figueroa
Two registers, a sea of peeling decals, and a surprisingly good vegan totchos dish. That’s the best way I can describe Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land, which despite being roughly over a year old, is looking pretty worse for wear these days. The restaurant has made some small strides with compostable plates and …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom (1/22/20)
Staff Writer
Today, we stopped by Magic Kingdom to see what’s been happening in The Grid. TRON Lightcycle Run is Tomorrowland’s upcoming coaster attraction and is set to open in 2021. There’s been a few changes since our last construction update, so let’s check them out. One side of the show building is almost completely enclosed and …
PHOTOS: Construction on New Security Screening Area Goes Vertical at Entrance to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
While work on new arrival enhancements at Disney’s Animal Kingdom stalled for a bit over the last few weeks, it seems it’s full speed ahead as the park prepares for its 22nd anniversary coming up in April. Construction on the new security screening tent at the entrance to the park has now gone vertical and …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected Around Former Innoventions West Character Spot at EPCOT
Staff Writer
It’s certainly no secret that EPCOT is going under an impressive overhaul currently––even if it wasn’t publicized, the maze of construction walls and closures are becoming increasingly more complicated to navigate. Today’s update on the evolution of EPCOT brings yet another area blocked off by the sad sight of construction walls around the former Character …
PHOTOS: New Construction Wall Art and Scrim Now Surrounding Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
Work on the months-long refurbishment of Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland is moving along, as scrims have gone up around the beloved attraction. And with this project lasting for months, they’ve made the construction walls a little more pleasant with some artwork inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I have to admit, …
PHOTOS: New “Up” iPhone Case Floats Into Disneyland
Staff Writer
Ready to earn that merit badge? It seems Carl’s makeshift airship has made its way over to Disneyland in the form of a new iPhone case! The Up inspired case features Carl’s iconic tiny house being lifted by thousands of balloons into the blue cloudy sky. In the bottom corner, you can also spot Ellie’s …
Jessie’s Critter Carousel to Close for Refurbishment Next Month at Disney California Adventure
The recently-opened Jessie’s Critter Carousel is set to close for a brief refurbishment in late February 2020. Extent of the work has not been announce, but we wouldn’t expect any major changes to the attraction that opened so recently in April 2019. Jessie’s Critter Carousel will be closed from February 24 through March 4, reopening …
REVIEW: S’mores Brownie and Bullseye Peanut Butter Cupcake at The Artist’s Palette in Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Jessica Figueroa
The Artist’s Palette in Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort has been known to outshine other well-known bakeries with innovative new takes on desserts, so today we decided to taste-test two new bakery items: the S’mores Brownie and the Bullseye Peanut Butter Cupcake. While it may be tempting to order dessert at whatever table-service restaurant you might …
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Adds 7 AM Openings to Late January, Early February 2020
The continuing effort to increase the operating hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues with more 7 AM openings. Late January and early February 2020 are seeing increased park hours with even earlier than normal opening times being added. January 2020 January 27-31: Park hours extended to 7 AM (Previously 8 AM) February 2020 February 1: Park hours …
ANALYSIS: How Much Will The 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Cost You? Use This Spreadsheet to Find Out!
Alicia
It’s the first EPCOT festival of the year – the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! With all of the exciting seminars, merchandise, and art booths it’s important to plan out what you’re thinking of eating at all of the food studios. That’s why we here at WDWNT are happy to provide you with …
