PHOTOS: New Alien Pizza Planet Vintage Poster Art Now Available via Art on Demand at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Here’s something you may not know: aliens need a vacation, too! But what we didn’t know until today is that the Toy Story aliens often love to visit the regions just a stone’s throw away on their home planet of pizza. Today at Disney’s California Adventure, we found a new set of posters featuring the aliens …
Guests Frustrated After Being Unable to Experience Immersive Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Pre-Show Due to Possible Malfunction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has always touted itself as more than just a ride, but a return to form, a fully immersive experience packed with audio-animatronics where you’re actively recruited by the Resistance and mercilessly intimidated by First Order officers. Not only is the winding cavernous queue packed with props to further envelop …
Shortened Pool Hours in Effect at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resort for Winter Season
Jessica Figueroa
Guests looking to relax in their own Cozy Cone or take a refreshing dip in the Hippy Dippy Pool should note shortened pool hours at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Disney’s Pop Century Resort throughout the colder winter months, starting today. At Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the Big Blue Pool will be open …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/5/20 (Retro Cherry Wall Clock, New Pirates of the Caribbean Tee, Mary Poppins Takes a Ride, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from a chilly Magic Kingdom! Yesterday, it was shorts and t-shirt weather, but today, people are walking around in heavy jackets with gloves and hats on. What the heck, Mother Nature? We’re just going to have to channel our inner Elsa and pretend the cold never bothered us anyway. Let’s see what’s happening around …
PHOTOS: Spider-Man Attraction Construction Is In Full Swing at Avengers Campus in Disney’s California Adventure
Just a few weeks ago, Disney announced that phase one of the Avengers Campus will open in Summer 2020 at Disney California Adventure. That means we’re only a few months away from seeing all that Spider-Man has to offer California. Let’s head over to Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree to get the best view of what’s new …
PHOTOS: New Alex and Ani “Park Life” Collection Charm Bracelets Arrive at Walt Disney World
Three new Walt Disney World Alex and Ani bracelets have made their way into stores! The three featured bracelets include Cinderella Castle, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, and Mad Tea Party. Let’s take a look at these new bracelets! Cinderella Castle Alex and Ani Bracelet – $44.99 This silver bracelet features a stylized Cinderella Castle charm, …
SHOP: Ring In the Year of the Mouse with the Lunar New Year Collection on shopDisney
Staff Writer
Celebrate the Year of the Mouse with a brand new collection of Lunar New Year merchandise to celebrate the main mouse himself! Although technically 2020 is the Year of the Rat, we never want to refer to Mickey as a rat, so we’re celebrating him as Mickey Mouse with all new items. We got a …
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closing An Hour Later Tonight
Jessica Figueroa
The first Monday of the year just got a bit more exciting! Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours tonight in response to large holiday crowds. Park hours are often altered to allow guests more time to experience parks in the busiest times of the year, but this change occurred this morning, more last-minute …
PHOTOS: New Radiator Springs Racers and Piston Cup Merchandise Speeds Into Cars Land at Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Check out the cool new Cars merchandise we spotted during our laps around Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. “Legend Of The Track” Hat – $27.99 Show your racing style with this sleek hat featuring an image of Lightning McQueen and his legendary number 95. “This Is What A Winner Looks Like” Kid’s Shirt – …
PHOTOS: New Pixar Luxo Ball Spirit Jersey Bounces Into Walt Disney World and shopDisney
Staff Writer
Pixar and Spirit Jersey fanatics, rejoice! A brand new Pixar Luxo Ball Spirit Jersey was spotted at Walt Disney World today. The Spirit Jersey is a bright true blue background with blue, yellow, and red print all over. The back of the jersey has the same iconic Walt Disney World logo as can be seen …
Colombian Couple Arrested for Theft on Disney Resort Line Monorail at Tokyo Disney Resort
Spencer Lloyd
Often, people consider Japan one of the safest countries in the world, with an extremely low crime rate. But that doesn’t mean it’s flawless. Even at Tokyo Disney Resort, crime can still happen. And that seems to be the case today, as a Colombian couple are suspected of theft from a woman’s purse. The incident …
PHOTOS: Splash Mountain Closed Off For Annual Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
It’s a zip-a-dee-refurbishment-day at the Magic Kingdom, as Splash Mountain is now closed off and partially drained ahead of its annual refurbishment period. With cold temperatures in Orlando today, not many guests will bemoan the loss of the log flume ride, but we sure hope you got your drops in before the closure, as it …
PHOTOS: Scaffolding Removed Revealing Beast’s Castle and More Details Across Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland (1/5/20)
Spencer Lloyd
It has been a long while since we checked in on the New Fantasyland construction at Tokyo Disneyland. And a lot has changed in the past month or so. So let’s take a stroll through Belle’s Village and the rest of the expansion! With the partial opening of another pathway next to Tomorrowland Terrace, we …
PHOTOS: New Astronaut Mickey Plush Needs Some Space at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
We’ve been patiently waiting for the new Space 220 restaurant to open at EPCOT and constantly checking for the latest construction changes. Well, it looks like we aren’t the only ones ready to suit up and launch into space. A new Mickey Mouse astronaut plush has landed at EPCOT, just in time for the new restaurant. …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on the Upcoming Remodeled McDonald’s Near Disney’s All-Star Resorts, Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Some very striking structural updates were made to the McDonald’s under renovation near the Disney All-Star resorts. The restaurant seems to be taking a vintage, 1950s “Golden Arches” direction with its current structure, but let’s take a look at what’s new to the construction framework. Wow, it looks like this McDonald’s could be rather large …
Full List of Participating Disney and Wonderground Gallery Artists and Art Showcase Preview for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020
Jessica Figueroa
With all of the photo ops and specialty food and beverages to sample throughout the park’s many marketplace booths, it’s easy to lose the central focus of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which is the art and the artists themselves. This year’s festival showcases many forms of art and plays host to a …
PHOTOS: East Parking Tram Loop Now Transporting Guests at EPCOT
Staff Writer
In December, we shared photos of the new tram loop drop-off at the eastern parking lot of EPCOT. But there was one key piece missing from the loop: the trams. As of today, trams on the east loop are now transporting guests. As EPCOT continues to transform, more guests visit, which leads to more cars, which leads …
PHOTOS: New Bag Check and Security Screening Area Prepares to Open at the Transportation and Ticket Center
Annie Wilson
We’ve been monitoring the slow but steady progress at the Transportation and Ticket Center for some time now. Since our last update, it seems things are getting even closer to completion. The construction walls seem to be shifting a bit, and the new bag check and security screening area closest to Mickey’s Gift Station looks …
PHOTOS: Latest Aerial Construction Update for Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge getting all the attention at Disney’s Hollywood Studios lately, we think it’s time we give an update on happenings just down the land’s path. Toy Story Land is preparing to open its first table service restaurant, Roundup Rodeo BBQ, where guests will be immersed alongside Andy’s toys and games in …
PHOTOS: Traditional Japanese Hina Matsuri (Girl’s Day) Merchandise Now Available at Tokyo Disney Resort
Spencer Lloyd
Not too long after the traditional Japanese New Year’s (and the merchandise that accompanied it), we’re already on to the next traditional Japanese holiday! The next special holiday is Hina Matsuri, also known as Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day. Every year on March 3, red carpet platforms are displayed with ornamental dolls known as “雛人形”, …
Bob Matheison, Former Walt Disney World Director of Operations and Executive Vice President of Parks, Dead at 85
Matthew Soberman
Disney Legend Bob Matheison, a key figure in Walt Disney World’s history, from the development process to serving as Director of Operations for the Magic Kingdom at its 1971 opening to Executive Vice President of Parks for the resort in 1987, has passed away at the age of 85. From D23’s Disney Legends page for …
Walt Disney World Resort Room Discount Offer Now Available for Annual Passholders on Select Nights April Through July 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels this Spring and Summer! Annual Passholders can save up to 35% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights April 1 through July 9, 2020 if they book by July 9th, 2020. Passholders must present a valid …
Walt Disney World Resort Room Discount Offer Now Available for Florida Residents on Select Nights April Through July 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Florida Residents can save up to 30% on rooms at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels this Spring and Summer! Florida Residents can save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights April 1 through July 9, 2020 if they book by July 9th, 2020. Proof of Florida residency …
Sun & Fun 25% Off Resort Room Discount Returns to Walt Disney World This Spring and Summer 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Bask in the sun and fun and save up to 25% on rooms at a Disney Resort hotel this Spring and Summer 2020! Guests can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights Apr. 1-Sep. 12, 2020 when they book by Feb. 26, 2020. To book by phone, …
Free Kids Disney Dining Plan Package Now Available For Select 2020 Bookings at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced a new Free Dining Plan promotion offering free dining for the little ones! Check out all the details below. Get a FREE dining plan for kids (ages 3 to 9) when you buy a non-discounted 4-night/4-day Magic Your Way package for you and the kid(s) that includes a room at a …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: New Year’s Eve Celebrations, 2020 Free Dining and Resort Offers, Sam Eagle’s Smokehouse, and Smoke on the PeopleMover
Staff Writer
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from December 30–January 5! Walt Disney World Earlier this week we noticed that multiple gondolas …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 1/5/20 (Crowds, Long Wait Times, Country Bear Remnants, New Wishables, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello everybody, we’re mighty glad to see you here at… Disneyland Park! The Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations may be over, but crowds remain high. Today, we spent some time observing the park. Come follow along! Main Street, U.S.A Crowd control was out on Main Street, U.S.A. around noon. While it didn’t seem too …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: R2-D2 Roaming Droid Now Testing at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
So far on Batuu, we’ve seen build-your-own droids, Coke Droids, and plenty of droids on stand-by for photo ops, but one glaring omission still remains months after the land’s opening on both coasts: the roaming, interactive droids that were promised when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was first announced. Despite Imagineering recently stating in interviews that …
Limited Bus Service Now Also in Effect at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, and Art of Animation Resort in Favor of Disney Skyliner Transportation
Staff Writer
Early this morning, we reported that bus service was reduced from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. By limiting bus service, Disney is encouraging guests to instead use the Disney Skyliner. Now, we have learned service has also been cut back at Disney’s Riviera Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort and Art of Animation …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/5/20 (Britto Mickey Cookie Jar, New Youth Apparel, TRON Update, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from the “Most Magical Place on Earth”! We’re at Magic Kingdom today. Lucky for us, the holiday crowds have finally died down. We can actually walk down Main Street U.S.A. without bumping into people! Let’s see what’s going on around the park. At Box Office Gifts, we found the new Figment MagicBand slap bracelet. …
PHOTOS: New Wall Clock Joins the Mickey and Minnie Retro Kitchen Housewares Collection at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Last month, a new retro cherry kitchen housewares collection appeared at Walt Disney World. The collection stars Mickey and Minnie and is reminiscent of a 1950s diner. Today, we discovered a new addition to this adorable line of items: a walk clock! Wall Clock ($49.99) The new wall clock has a white and blue face encircled …
PHOTOS: Walls Down, New Concrete in Front of Palais du Cinema in the France Pavilion at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Bonjour from the France pavilion in EPCOT! Today as we took a stroll through the World Showcase, we noticed some peculiar things in front of Palais du Cinema. This theater is home to “Impressions de France” and is getting an interior makeover and a Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along. We can again see the magnifique facade of …
PHOTOS: Even More New “Park Life” Merchandise (Stationery, Leggings, Cards) Arrive at Disneyland Resort
Ali
If there is one thing we cannot get enough of, it is definitely the new “Park Life” line of merchandise. Similar to what recently dropped in Florida, we now have some sweet new stationery items, leggings and dioramas available at Disneyland. Disneyland “Park Life” Travel Journal – $19.99 This fun travel journal is sure to …
“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Remains Top At The Box Office; “Frozen 2” Becomes The Highest Grossing Animated Film Of All Time
Joe Hogarty
“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” was #1 at the box office for a third weekend in a row. This weekend, “The Rise Of Skywalker” made $33.7 million domestically and $51 million internationally. So far, “The Rise Of Skywalker” has made $450 million domestically and $469 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total at the box …
PHOTOS: New Pathway Near Innoventions East at EPCOT Partially Open; Extends to Wall-E Green Landing Playground
Staff Writer
New pathways are popping up all over EPCOT. One we’ve kept a close eye on is the brand-new Innoventions East pathway (located behind the original MouseGear). On New Year’s Eve, we published a peek of the walkway. Today, we saw a portion of it is now open to guests. Let’s see where we can go! The …
PHOTOS: Character Spot Officially Closed; Where to Find Characters at the Ever-Evolving EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
With the present and future of EPCOT ever-evolving, various changes have taken place, including new store locations and modified offerings. This morning, a new temporary MouseGear location opened with the closure of the old fan favorite store. Additionally, the temporary EPCOT Character Spot closed today, and in its stead, a number of new character meet …
T-REX, Rainforest Cafe, Yak & Yeti Restaurant, and More Involved in Landry’s Credit Card Breach at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
In a recent report from Landry’s Inc., a number of their restaurants have been impacted by a credit card breach, and that includes two of their Disney Springs restaurants and one Disney’s Animal Kingdom restaurant. Potentially affected restaurants include the following brands: Rainforest Cafe, T-REX Cafe, Yak & Yeti Restaurant, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and more. The …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Inside Disney & PIXAR Short Film Festival Now Open at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
The new Mickey Mouse Meet and Greet Inside Disney & PIXAR Short Film Festival at EPCOT has officially opened! Starting today, Mickey will be making appearances at this new location inside the Imagination! pavilion as part of the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival. You can find the meet and greet inside the entrance to …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “Inside Out” Joy Meet and Greet Inside ImageWorks in the Imagination Pavilion Now Open at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
ImageWorks inside the Imagination! Pavilion has been fueling the imagination for guests for years, and now the latest addition to this pavilion includes a new meet and greet location for none other than Joy from “Inside Out.” When the Wreck-It Ralph meet and greet was initially announced, there was the promise of new portals to …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: MouseGear Moves Into Temporary Home as Remodeling of Original Store Begins, Including New Club Cool Location Construction
Jessica Figueroa
Yesterday, the beloved fan-favorite MouseGear store at EPCOT closed its doors ahead of a lengthy refurbishment as the park’s transformation continues in stages. In an effort to provide guests with a temporary shopping solution, a makeshift MouseGear has now opened up across the breezeway at Innoventions East. We first saw signs go up for the …
