Bus Service to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT Reduced in Favor of Disney Skyliner Transportation Starting Today at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Matthew Soberman
With the Disney Skyliner having been open for months, bus departures from Disney’s Pop Century Resort to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been reduced to once per hour, effective January 5th. According to WDWClub, the above sign was posted at Disney’s Pop Century Resort on the evening of January 4th. The Disney Skyliner will …
WDWNT is Hiring Orlando-Based On-Air Talent for Original Programming
Jill Diffendal
As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for individuals residing in the Orlando area to appear on the weekly WDW News Tonight program, as well as in other WDWNT video content. WDWNT is looking for candidates with a diverse range of skills to: Participate in panel discussions about Disney Parks and the Walt Disney …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/4/20 (Holiday Crowds, “The World of Pixar” Apparel, Oga’s Cantina Coasters, New Loungefly, and More)
Annie Wilson
Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! As always, we’re here nice and early to make our way to Batuu. But we aren’t the only ones. Boarding groups for Rise of the Resistance were gone within minutes of the park opening. Backup boarding groups started to fill quickly due to the holiday crowds. We’ve seen the …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/4/20 (Temporary MouseGear Sign, Seasonal Macaron Ice Cream Sandwich, Regal Eagle Construction, Lots of Rain, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a beautiful day at EPCOT. The walls and paths are always changing. As we arrived this morning, we noticed more walls have gone up around the entrance. On our last visit, there were planters around the area. But now there are actual construction walls. As we made our way into the park, we …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: One Final Look At MouseGear — Take a Journey Into EPCOT’s Go-To Gift Shop Filled with Hidden Mickeys and Future World Easter Eggs
Staff Writer
Today, we say goodbye to an EPCOT institution as we know it. MouseGear — EPCOT’s flagships store — closes tonight for a major remodeling. MouseGear will be moving across the breezeway at Innoventions East starting tomorrow (January 5) and will reopen at its original location by 2022. WDW News Today could not pass up the opportunity to …
PHOTOS: New Youth T-Shirt Designs Featuring Mike Wazowski, Donald and Mickey Arrive at EPCOT
Staff Writer
We love nothing more than a good t-shirt design. Today while on our visit to EPCOT, we came across three new ones for youth (sorry, adults) that feature some familiar faces. The first one is very punny. It’s gray and features everyone’s favorite one-eyed monster, Mike Wazowski, sporting a mischievous smirk. The text reads “Eye …
PHOTOS: New EPCOT Arribas Bros. Glass Stein Featuring New Park Logo Available Now
A glass stein featuring the new EPCOT logo and a stylized Spaceship Earth has made its way into the park. The stein is decently sized and is made of thick glass, leading us to believe it would be a durable drinking vessel. Raise a glass to happy memories of your visit to Epcot at Walt …
PHOTOS: Even More “The World of PIXAR” Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
The new “World of PIXAR” collection recently arrived at Walt Disney World, featuring all our favorite PIXAR characters. We can’t get enough of it! That’s why we’re so excited to share there are even more colorful new tops in the collection. Let’s take a look at the latest additions. Men’s Button Down “World of PIXAR” Shirt …
PHOTOS: Work Begins on Themed Pavement at Entrance to Guardians of the Galaxy – Cosmic Rewind Coaster at EPCOT
Staff Writer
It’s time to check in on one of the most exciting upcoming attractions at EPCOT. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will be Disney’s first backward-launch roller coaster and will include spinning ride vehicles. We decided to take a trip on the monorail to get the best view of how work is progressing at the construction …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Collection Watches Keep Ticking in the Magic Kingdom
Three more watches have been added to the Disney Parks collection we spotted last week. This brings the total number of watches in the collection up to six, which gives anyone wanting to add some Disney flair to their wrist a lot of choices! Let’s take a look at the new watches. Silver Mickey Mouse …
PHOTOS: First Full Wall Segment Being Installed as TRON Lightcycle Run Show Building Enclosure Continues at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Since the TRON Lightcycle Run vehicle photo op and the first attraction walls were installed at the Magic Kingdom in December, there hasn’t been much visible action at the ride’s construction site. But today, we have a small breakthrough for those of us closely watching: more walls are being erected on top of the show building’s …
REVIEW: New Finding Nemo Creamsicle Cupcake Just Keeps Swimming at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Annie Wilson
If you’ve been looking for Nemo, we know where you can find him. You don’t even have to travel all the way to 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney, either. This cute little clownfish has surfaced at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, right here at Walt Disney World. The cute little face just called to us from the …
PHOTOS: Preparations Underway for New Security Structure at EPCOT’s Front Entrance
Staff Writer
Welcome to the endless construction site that is EPCOT! While there are massive construction projects happening throughout the park, a large portion of the ongoing work has focused on the front entrance. Just when we started to see some of these projects completed, such as a new tram loop, it seems new work is beginning. …
PHOTOS: Temporary Planters Replaced with Construction Walls as Work Begins on Right Side of New Park Entrance Plaza at EPCOT
Staff Writer
What we hoped might be temporary planters transformed into longer-term walls today at the EPCOT entrance. Yesterday, we told you about temporary planters that appeared to the right side of the park’s entrance. There was a chance they may have just been there to hide preparations for entrance landscaping celebrating the EPCOT International Festival of the …
PHOTOS: New Stackable Tiki, Tiki, Tiki, Tiki Dole Whip Bowls Arrive at Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Let’s all sing like the birdies sing! There’s a new way to show your love for Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and the rest of Adventureland at Disneyland Park. These snack-sized tiki bowls are available now and come complete with a Dole Whip. There are four different plastic bowls that seem to reflect the tiki …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/3/20 (Construction Walls Up at the Front Entrance, Figment MagicBand Slap Bracelet, New Jewelry, and More)
Staff Writer
Greetings, World Travelers! We hope that you’ve packed your bags and said adieu, because we’re going on a trip around EPCOT. Here we go! Immediately when entering EPCOT, we noticed things were looking a little different. What happened to the big, beautiful, open front entrance?! Construction walls have appeared and it seems work is preparing …
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Unable to Accommodate Many Boarding Groups Today Due to Prolonged Downtime, Guests Given Park Tickets to Return
Jessica Figueroa
As we reported on earlier, Boarding Groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ran out in record time this morning, with a number of guests unable to obtain Boarding Passes, and those who obtained Backup Boarding Groups unable to ride completely. However, for those who were able to obtain a …
PHOTOS: Amazing Tokyo Disneyland Popcorn Dolls Figurine Collection Features Country Bears, Tiki Birds, Pooh, and More
Spencer Lloyd
“Hey, Henry? What’s the hold-up out there? Let’s get some merchandise out. We can’t hang around here all day!” “Now, Buff, be patient. Takes a little doing to set these things up.” Fortunately, it looks like we won’t have to hold much longer! At Tokyo Disneyland, at least. Starting January 6th, a new figure set …
EPCOT Monorail Beam to Undergo Construction, Opening Delayed Until 10:00 AM on Select Dates Starting January
Jessica Figueroa
Ahead of transformations in the park, the EPCOT’s monorail line will be undergoing construction at Walt Disney World. Construction is expected to begin on January 13, 2020. This construction will delay the opening of the EPCOT monorail line to 10:00 AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. There is no current end date for construction.
Sam Eagle Logo and Poster Revealed For Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT; New Merchandise to Be Released
Jessica Figueroa
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue is a new fast-casual restaurant opening soon at The American Adventure pavilion in EPCOT. Disney has shared new details to on what is sure to become a guest favorite foodie spot in World Showcase – including new merchandise on the way!As we reported on yesterday, the restaurant takes …
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Distributed In Just 23 Minutes Today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
The only way to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is by obtaining a Boarding Group via the My Disney Experience app, and with constantly-changing park hours and opening operations, it’s hard enough for locals and Annual Passholders to obtain a reasonable Boarding Group (if one at all), and practically …
PHOTOS: New Apparel, Accessories, and runDisney Minnie Ears Revealed for 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Jessica Figueroa
The 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna, taking place January 8 – 12, 2020, is less than a week away! Celebrating classic Disney Characters over the course of seven exciting events and three challenges, runners can look to commemorate their accomplishment with event weekend merchandise. Today, Disney has shared a first look …
Disney Had A Stellar Year At The Box Office Making $11.1 Billion Worldwide
Joe Hogarty
2019 was a great year for Disney at the box office. Disney made a record breaking $11.11 billion at the worldwide box office, which consisted of $3.76 billion from North America and $7.35 billion internationally. If you take into consideration the revenue made from 20th Century Fox films, that would add an additional $2.04 billion …
PHOTOS: New United Kingdom World Showcase Spirit Jersey Marches into EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
With the temperatures dropping, you might fancy a cuppa tea, or even a Spirit Jersey to keep you warm. Luckily at the United Kingdom Pavilion in EPCOT, a new Spirit Jersey has arrived on the scene with all the colors of the Union Jack! The all-white Spirit Jersey features Mickey on the front with the …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/3/20 (Long Lines, New MagicBands, “The World of PIXAR” Merchandise, 2020 Pressed Pennies, and More)
Staff Writer
Greetings from EPCOT! It’s a bright, sunny, and toasty day out here, and we can’t wait to see what’s going on in the park today! We kicked the day off with two exciting MagicBand finds! A new Luxo ball MagicBand and a Finding Nemo MagicBand featuring Crush and Squirt. The line for Test Track was …
PHOTOS: Details Added to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Courtyard and France Expansion at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work on the upcoming France pavilion expansion has seen some detail work begin to ramp up this week. We decided to stop by to look at the latest progress. Approaching the site, you can see a large crane with workers working on window details while other workers were attending to the ledges. Approaching La Creperie …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/3/20 (New Park Icon Wishables, New 2020 Passholder MagicBand, Busy Crowd Day, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning and Happy New Year from The Magic Kingdom! It’s a nice bright sunny day and we can’t wait to see what all is new in the most magical place on earth today. The first thing we spotted today is this new Wishables collection! This series features park icons and they are just so …
PHOTOS: New “Park Life” Collection Stationery (Travel Journal, Photo Album, Sticky Note Set) Now Available at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Just in case you haven’t gotten your enough of the new Park Life collection, even more items from the line were released today. In Magic Kingdom, we discovered an assortment of stationery products featuring Mickey and his pals having fun in the parks. If you’re the journaling type, you can write down your Disney vacation …
PHOTOS: Mickey and Minnie Donning New Costumes for Year of the Mouse; New Minnie Ears, Spirit Jersey, and Specialty Foods Revealed for Lunar New Year 2020 at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Disneyland Resort celebrates the Year of the Mouse this Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park, Jan. 17 through Feb. 9, 2020. During the 24 days of this multicultural celebration, guests will enjoy exciting live entertainment and musical performances, including “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” and the return of the heartwarming “Hurry Home – …
Reedy Creek Fire Department Releases Official Statement Regarding PeopleMover Smoke at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Yesterday afternoon, reports broke out of smoke and a possible fire at the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in the Magic Kingdom. Both the PeopleMover and the Astro Orbiter, which are housed in the same building, were evacuated. With the Reedy Creek Fire Department on the scene, the issue was resolved within the hour and both …
PHOTOS: New Animated Short Mickey and Minnie Mouse Loungefly Backpack and Wallet Now Available at Walt Disney World and shopDisney
New Mickey and Minnie Mouse Loungefly accessories have made their way into Disney Parks and online at shopDisney! Featuring the two iconic characters in the new style of animation, just like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the collection features a backpack and a wallet. Let’s take a look! Mickey and Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack by …
Alfresco Tasting Terrace at Disney California Adventure to Become Annual Passholder Exclusive Starting January 5th
Staff Writer
In a statement released on Twitter, Disneyland Resort announced that starting January 5th, Alfresco Tasting Terrace will become exclusive to Annual Passholders. In addition to items on the current menu, Passholders and their guests will be able to enjoy five new signature cocktails. Each cocktail is said be inspired by the history of Disney California …
PHOTOS: New Figment MagicBand Slap Bracelet Soars Into Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: Do note that these appear to have been an early release, as a few readers have informed us that these have been pulled from the shelves. Barring any connectivity issues that the previous set of MagicBand Slap Bracelets had, we expect them to return soon! One little slap of inspiration is at the heart …
PHOTOS: Work Begins on Right Side of New Park Entrance Plaza at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
Just a few weeks ago, a new entrance garden was unveiled at EPCOT revealing the old central planter as well as some new ones off to the left side of the park entrance. The sprawling garden entrance led to a set of walls where the new retro fountain is being worked on, but for the …
PHOTOS: All-New Specialty Foods and Beverages Revealed for Disney Villains After Hours 2020 at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Get ready to let your inner villain out, because Disney Villains After Hours is coming back! That’s right, this popular after-hours event will be returning to the Magic Kingdom on select nights February 7 through July 10, 2020. This special nighttime event showcases some of your favorite Disney Villains and lets you experience the park …
PHOTOS: New Character Baby Onesies Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Get ready for cuteness overload! It’s not often that new merchandise is released for the youngest member of your family. Today as we were walking around Magic Kingdom, we discovered a whole selection of new baby onesies. Let’s take a look at this new apparel for little ones! The first onesie we found is pink …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 1/2/20 (New Pandora Charms, Star Wars Spirit Jersey, Visa Rewards Pin, Pixar Apparel, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to the first official photo report from Disney Springs for 2020! We’re ready to start seeing all the holiday merchandise move on to the outlets and all the latest trends to arrive. Let’s get started. Inside Ever After Jewelry Co., we found some new Pandora charms. There are three new Disney charms, but they …
UPDATE: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter Reopen After Fire Department Inspection at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter have now reopened after inspection from the Reedy Creek Fire Department. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the smoke. Reports on social media are circulating regarding a possible fire in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The #PeopleMover in Tomorrowland has been shut …
BREAKING: Possible Fire In Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter have now reopened after inspection from the Reedy Creek Fire Department. The full update can be found here. Reports on social media are circulating regarding a possible fire in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The #PeopleMover in Tomorrowland has been shut down as reports of some …
PHOTOS: Single Rider Line Now Available at Star Tours in Disneyland Park Due to Heavy Crowds
Staff Writer
Crowds have been at an all-time high at Disneyland Resort due to the holidays, and the wait times have not been pleasant. Over in Tomorrowland, Star Tours has recently opened up a Single Rider line to accommodate more guests throughout the day. While this attraction is not one of the most popular stops for guests, …
