Get Your FREE PDF Guide to the 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts from WDWNT
Staff Writer
WDWNT is pleased to present its second guide to the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Now in its fourth year, this popular event kicked off this year on January 17 and goes through February 24, 2020. With more live music than ever before, creative activities the whole family will love, fresh tastes to savor, …
Official Trailer and Poster Revealed for Final Season of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”; Premieres February 21 on Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
Those who have been following “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated series since its early days on Cartoon Network will be thrilled to know that the official trailer and poster for the seventh and final season of the show have just been released. Fans are brimming with excitement as the groundbreaking series finally comes to …
Citricos Restaurant to Undergo Refurbishment as Part of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Redesign
Jessica Figueroa
With Enchanted Rose now open (and serving up $20 cocktails) and the Grand Floridian Orchestra officially moved into an odd corner of the lobby, work continues as part of the resort’s redesign, now with Citricos set to undergo refurbishment. You might recall our piece from last summer where we stated that the second-floor restaurant is …
PHOTOS: Innoventions East Bypass Walkway Construction Nears Completion at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Construction on the entrance bypass around Innoventions East in EPCOT’s Future World is wrapping up this week. After decorative walls were added in front of the Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind site last week, we can now see where the bypass will meet up with Future World and the currently accessible guest areas. Repaving …
PHOTOS: New PIXAR Luxo Ball Mickey Ears by Loungefly Bounce Into Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
If you love PIXAR or know a budding artist in search of a cute pair of Mouse Ears, look no further than the new Luxo Ball Mouse Ears by Loungefly, which have finally arrived in Walt Disney World. The headband is made by Loungefly and puts the Luxo ball front-and-center. Both sides of the ears …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/21/20 (Baby Yoda Tervis Tumblers, D-Tech on Demand Kiosks, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Crowds, and More)
Staff Writer
Rise and RESIST! We’re here for all of the early-morning action at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, it’s necessary to arrive at the park between 6 and 6:30 a.m. to snag a boarding group in the attraction’s virtual queue. In the words of Mando, “This is the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Scaffolds Down, Progress Continues on New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland (1/21/20)
Spencer Lloyd
Progress keeps on coming with the New Fantasyland expansion at Tokyo Disneyland! We’re just two and a half months away from opening, can you believe it? And some pretty significant details have been added since the last time we checked in. Construction is starting to wrap up here in Tokyo, so there’s a few surprises …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up Around King Arthur Carrousel for Extended Refurbishment at Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
While Belle might say “it’s a quiet village”, lately Disneyland’s Fantasyland has been anything but. King Arthur Carrousel is the latest attraction to close for a months-long refurbishment, with construction walls and scaffolding already surrounding the attraction. While we don’t exactly know what will be happening during the refurbishment, it is expected to last until …
REVIEW: New Curried Butternut Squash Soup and Vegan Meatless Steak at The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
When it’s cold and you’ve worked up a monstrous appetite after waiting all day for your Boarding Group to be called for Rise of the Resistance, there’s only one classic Hollywood Studios eatery that’ll satisfy your appetite amidst the warm glow of a glamorous time long lost, but never forgotten. The Hollywood Brown Derby is …
PHOTOS: New ’70s Inspired Disneyland Button Down Shirt is Totally Groovy
Alicia
Well, crank up The Partridge Family and throw on some bell bottoms, because we found the perfect shirt at Disneyland today to match any ’70s inspired outfit! Featuring what one would call a very bold print, this short-sleeve button-up shirt has a bright red background and a curvy, bubbly blue Disneyland logo printed all over …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/20/20 (A Crowded Morning, New Dress Shop Dress, New Keychains, and More)
Staff Writer
We kicked off this morning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a crowded and early start. Cars were backed up waiting to park… … and people were backed up waiting for the Galaxy’s Edge rope drop! On our way in, we also spotted some movement with this little construction area off to the side of the …
PHOTOS: New “PatcheD” Patches Featuring Baby Pegasus and Marie Arrive at Disneyland Park
Matthew Soberman
If you’re looking to give your jacket or backpack a touch of character, these new “PatcheD” patches featuring Hercules‘ Baby Pegasus and The Aristocats‘ Marie have the competition sewn up at Disneyland! These patches are the perfect thing to show of your love of adorable animals, whether they’re from Paris or Greek mythology! Hercules’ first …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/20/20 (Disney Skyliner Popcorn Buckets, Gateway Gifts Reopens, Sugar Art in China, Festival of the Arts Overview, and More)
Annie Wilson
We’re back at EPCOT again today, along with everyone else looking to explore the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. It’s a busy day, so we made sure to get to the park bright and early. As soon as we arrived, we decided to stop into the newly reopened Gateway Gifts. The refurbishment was very …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/20/20 (New Kingdom Hearts Pins, Valentine’s Day Jewelry, Duck Appreciation, TRON Progress, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from the beautiful Magic Kingdom! Today, we are going to take a spin around the park and take you along with us. Let’s see what’s going on today! Scrim is still up around part of City Hall. Even Main Street needs a fresh coat of paint sometimes. At The Emporium, we found these new …
PHOTOS: Entrance Construction Making Progress (New Security Screening Area, Fountain Work, Gateway Gifts Breezeway Repaving) at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work on the renovation of EPCOT’s main entrance is motoring into high gear. Today, we stopped by to see the latest changes to the park entrance. Work on the new security structure on the east entrance side continues to rise quickly. The support beams have gone vertical this week, and today, we could see that …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Behind-The-Scenes Look at New “HarmonioUs” Show Barges Arriving at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
EPCOT is in the midst of a historic, multi-year transformation that includes a new nighttime spectacular titled “HarmonioUs”, which is set to debut later this year. The Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Parks Live Entertainment teams recently passed a major milestone in the development of the show, with the delivery of several floating platforms that …
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Finally Loading Guests After 7-Hour Opening Delay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Delayed Boarding is a fairly common occurrence with the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction, as the highly complex ride has regularly faced breakdowns on both coasts since opening day. Today, Rise of the Resistance suffered its greatest opening delay to date at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With a scheduled park opening of 7:00 AM, …
PHOTOS: New “Lady and the Tramp” Windbreaker Arrives at Disneyland Resort
We come to you today with a very cute windbreaker featuring your favorite characters from “Lady and the Tramp”. Lady, Tramp, Tony, and Joe all make an appearance on this woof-tastic windbreaker, perfect for your next visit to a Disney park. The front of the windbreaker features Lady and Tramp sharing spaghetti from the famous …
PHOTOS: New D-Tech Phone Cases Arrive at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020
Shannen Ace
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is in full swing, and while we were ooh-ing and ahh-ing at some of the incredible art for sale, we noticed a plethora of new phone cases. These cases feature a variety of classic Disney characters, old and new, in different artistic styles that match many of the print …
New Concept Art Revealed of Princess and the Frog, Sword in the Stone, and Cinderella Floats for “Magic Happens” Parade at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
Disneyland has just released a sneak peek of three more floats that will be making their debut at the new “Magic Happens” parade, which kicks off on February 28. “Magic Happens” celebrates moments of magic from Disney and Pixar stories, which will be brought to life on a grand scale with stunning floats, artistic costumes …
Permit Filed for “Lighted Steel Panels” as Part of Extensive Haunted Mansion Refurbishment at Disneyland
The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park closed today for a longer than normal refurbishment, and we finally have some insight into the scope of the work. According to a permit filed today with the City of Anaheim, the work seems to include improvements to the attraction, not just cosmetic work. The full description of the …
Torches Surrounding World Showcase Lagoon Now Undergoing Refurbishment at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
While IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth may be gone, the torches that lit the way every night are still going strong, but it seems they are finally due for refurbishment at EPCOT. Starting today, maintenance work will begin on refurbishing the torches surrounding the World Showcase Lagoon. They will not be lit tonight or any other …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Releases New Reusable Bags with Updated Park Logo
Jessica Figueroa
The park-specific reusable bags that were released throughout Walt Disney World last January have proven to be quite popular among guests looking for a sturdier carrying bag for their souvenirs, or simply looking for an inexpensive souvenir in and of itself. Now, the reusable bags at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have received a bit of an …
PHOTOS: EPCOT Future World Construction Updates (1/20/20)
Staff Writer
Work around EPCOT continues to steam forward this week. We stopped by to check in on the latest updates in the park. Work on the Innoventions East bypass continues, with rolling green hedges now blocking the pathway to be used. Behind the Innoventions East building that is temporarily home to MouseGear, work on the landscaping …
PHOTOS: Juliette Balcony Details Added to Exterior Facade, Roofing Work on Restrooms at the France Pavilion Expansion in EPCOT – 1/20/20
Staff Writer
Today, we stopped by the France pavilion in EPCOT to see the latest changes to the ongoing expansion project. Decorative balcony details have been added to the windows along the entrance pathway to the expansion. From above, we can see how more the site has changed now that painting has completed on the facade of …
PHOTOS: The EPCOT Experience Receives Additional Seating Ahead of Expanded Quick Service Menu Debut
Jessica Figueroa
It seems The Odyssey at EPCOT is returning to its restaurant roots with its soon-to-be-expanded menu, as well as new tables and chairs throughout the newly reimagined space. The Odyssey Pavilion was fully gutted and refurbished back in December 2018, when it re-opened just in time to host a Festival of the Arts booth (The …
PHOTOS: EPCOT Monorail Beam Currently Under Maintenance Servicing
Jessica Figueroa
Guests looking to use the monorail as transportation to EPCOT in the early morning hours should be advised that due to construction, the monorail opening is now delayed until 10:00 AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Construction officially began yesterday, with signage in place this morning at the Transportation and Ticket Center. (Do note that …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on Regal Eagle Smokehouse at The American Adventure in EPCOT (1/20/20)
Staff Writer
Work on the Regal Eagle Smokehouse continues to press forward at EPCOT. The future site of brews and BBQ at EPCOT is inching ever closer to completion, so we stopped by to see what it looks like today. From the front, we can see where some of the newlyinstalled framing is being primed for painting. …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Entrance Structure Revealed, Lights Installed at the Tokyo Disneyland Main Entrance (1/20/20)
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. Fortunately, scaffolding is starting to come down, and the light posts have been …
Disney+ to Launch in Western Europe on March 24
Matthew Soberman
European readers beware: Baby Yoda-mania is coming a week ahead of schedule. The Western European debut of Disney+ has been pushed up to March 24, 2020, one week ahead of its previously scheduled date, according to Deadline. On that day, the streaming service will become available to fans in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, …
PHOTOS: New “The World of PIXAR” Merchandise Continues to Pop Up at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
There’s been a lot of exciting things happening recently throughout Walt Disney World for PIXAR fans. Gusteau’s Restaurant signage appeared in the France pavilion at EPCOT in preparation for the new attraction Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. Over at Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, construction is underway on a new table service restaurant, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, …
PHOTOS: New “Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction” Space Mountain Collection Makes a Landing at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
The Space Mountain edition of the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction line is now available at Disneyland Resort. Let’s walk through the limited release collection to see an up-close look at every piece. Space Mountain Minnie Mouse Ear Headband – $34.99 This Minnie Mouse ear headband has silver, white and purple sparkles. It’s topped by …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Friends Keychains Pop Up at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Hiya there, pals! Today on our trip into the parks, we found an adorable new line of Mickey and Friends keychains. These little guys are perfect for showing off your Disney style while keeping you organized. Let’s take a closer look. Mickey Mouse Keychain – $9.99 This keychain features a large metal and enamel Mickey …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/20/20 (Space 220 Restaurant Gets New Paint, Merchandise Stands Open, Runaway Railway Toy Trains, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from EPCOT! Let’s check out the park and see what all is going on! First, we popped into MouseGear where we saw these Mickey & Minnie Runaway Railway ride vehicle toy trains available. We first found them a few weeks ago at the Conch General Store at Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Over at …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1/20/20 (Long Wait for Flight of Passage, Lunar New Year Merchandise, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Today, we decided to take a spin around the park and say hello to all our animal friends. Come along and let’s see what’s new! First thing this morning we came across some fun music in Harambe Village and got to jam along with the performers. We love this quote …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/20/20 (Carousel of Progress and Space Mountain Anniversary Merchandise, Digital Tip Board in Adventureland, Bouncing Tigger and More)
Annie Wilson
Good morning from the Magic Kingdom. It’s a great, big, beautiful anniversary here at Walt Disney World. We’re celebrating the 45th year of two beloved attractions: Space Mountain and the Carousel of Progress. A new collection of Tomorrowland merchandise has landed at the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., so let’s check that out first. New …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/20/20 (Delayed Boarding for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, New Hercules T-Shirt, Christmas Decorations Taken Down, and More)
Staff Writer
Lights! Camera! Action! Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where early mornings are now a regular thing. Since the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the park has had to adjust its operating hours in order to accommodate the demand for the attraction. The park currently opens at 7 a.m., which is also the …
PHOTO REPORT: Downtown Disney District 1/20/20 (New Disneyland Graphic Tees, Dooney & Bourke Bags, Jamba Juice Construction, Roger Rabbit Art, and More)
Staff Writer
The holidays have come to a close, and Downtown Disney is back to its normal state. Come along and look at our most recent trip to Downtown Disney to see new graphic tees, new Dooney & Bourke bags, churro toffee. and more! World of Disney All the Christmas decorations have been taken down. The main …
PHOTOS: Snow White’s Scary Adventures Construction Walls Expand at Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to work they go over at Disneyland. The construction walls at Snow White’s Scary Adventures have expanded, seemingly covering the entire attraction. Earlier this month, the attraction closed for an extensive refurbishment that’s expected to last until May 2020. In our last report, the walls had only been installed at the …
PHOTOS: New Neff x Disney Minnie Apparel Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Minnie Mouse has been getting heaps of attention lately — rightfully so in our opinion. With the release of the new Rock the Dots collection and the Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction monthly series of products, Disney Parks’ Minnie merchandise game is strong. Today, we found even more Minnie-inspired items at Walt Disney World. Allow …
