Disney’s Hollywood Studios Closing Time Extended Through January 4th
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours through Saturday, January 4 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 today, more last-minute than normal. January 2-4: Park hours extended to 10 PM (Previously …
PHOTOS, REVIEW: Grilled Chicken Bowl, Braised Beef Short Rib Scallion Pancake Wrap, and Chicken Pot Stickers at NEW Asian Street Eats Take-Out Window in Downtown Disney District
Staff Writer
New to the Downtown Disney District, Asian Street Eats is adding a fresh, flavorful dining option to the area. Celebrity chef Hung Huynh has created delicious Asian cuisine that is easy to grab on the go. Street Eats is located where the former Rainforest Cafe restaurant stood. The small brown booth is tucked between two …
PHOTOS: Latest Aerial Construction Update on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel at Walt Disney World Shows Tree Berm Taking Shape
Jessica Figueroa
With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge open and Rise of the Resistance up and running, it would seem that all of the interstellar Star Wars offerings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been completed, but there’s one project still looming in the woods adjacent to Black Spire Outpost. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, more colloquially known as …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Large Crowd of Guests Allowed to Enter Magic Kingdom Without Scanning MagicBands or Tickets Due to Technical Difficulties at Park Entrance This Afternoon
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE – 1:07 PM: Touch points are back up and running at the Magic Kingdom. UPDATE – 12:41 PM: Cast Members are now using iPads to scan guests in as a back-up method while the physical touch points at the park appear to still be down. Entrance issues are also being reported by guests at …
REVIEW: Bar Riva at Disney’s Riviera Resort Offers Some of the Best-Valued Dishes of Any Disney World Lounge
Jessica Figueroa
If there’s anywhere to be on the French or Italian Riviera, it’s waterside, and there’s no better place to grab a bite in between bouts of frolicking in the S’il Vous Play water area and swimming in the Riviera Pool of Disney’s Riviera Resort than Bar Riva. This breezy, open-air eatery brings together the best …
PHOTOS: Roofing Work Underway at Regal Eagle Smokehouse in The American Adventure at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Today, we stopped by the site of the Regal Eagle Smokehouse in EPCOT to see how the new dining location is progressing. Approaching the restaurant, we can see that covers have been removed from exterior siding. Work on the windows and frames has continued while new facade should go up any day now. Perhaps the …
STK Steakhouse at Disney Springs No Longer Accepting Disney Dining Plan
STK Steakhouse, the signature restaurant located in The Landing section of Disney Springs, is no longer accepting the Disney Dining Plan. Guests with the Disney Dining Plan that have a reservation at STK should contact or visit Guest Relations to remedy this situation. Previously, STK Steakhouse required 2 dining plan requirements for brunch, lunch, and …
New Walt Disney World Gift Card, Florida Resident, and Annual Passholder Resort Hotel Offers Extended for Spring 2020
Jessica Figueroa
It’s always a great morning when offers on your next stay at the Walt Disney World Resort are released… and extended! First announced back in October, many Disney Resort hotel room offers have been extended for the new year. Check out all of the details below! Give The Gift of a Magical Stay – Save …
PHOTOS: New Luxo Ball and “Finding Nemo” Pixar MagicBands Swim and Bounce Into Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Pixar fans will get a real kick at the sight of these two new MagicBands to hit the shelves at Walt Disney World. New open-edition MagicBands themed to PIXAR’s famous Luxo Ball and Crush and Squirt from Finding Nemo and Turtle Talk with Crush at The Seas with Nemo & Friends have arrived at EPCOT. …
PHOTOS: New Fantasia Jewelry Collection Casts Its Magic at Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
2020 marks Fantasia‘s 80th anniversary, and you can get an early jump on the celebration with the new Fantasia jewelry collection premiering at Disney Springs! The line within the Disney Parks Collection, which currently consists of earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace, features imagery from the animated classic’s sequences, including “The Nutcracker Suite,” “Dance of …
Changes to Extra Magic Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Select Dates in February
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Resort hotel guests looking to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios while taking advantage of the Extra Magic Hours benefit should note that Morning Extra Magic Hours have shifted to Evening Extra Magic Hours on certain dates in February. On February 2, 9, 16, and 23, Morning Extra Magic Hours have been changed to Evening Extra …
7:00 AM Park Opening Extended Through January 26th on Select Mornings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days in early 2020. Park Hours have been extended to 7 AM for additional days in January, presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Here are the dates for the extended early openings: January 17 – 20, 2020: Park hours extended …
REVIEW: Topolino’s Terrace New Year’s Day Brunch with Lobster Benedict and Caviar, French Toast Bread Pudding, Quiche Gruyere, Mimosas, and More at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Annie Wilson
Happy New Year from Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort! To celebrate 2020, Topolino’s Terrace hosted a New Year’s Day brunch, complete with characters and mimosas! Topolino’s Terrace is brand-new, so this is their first time offering brunch. We arrived bright and early, ready to feast on everything Topolino’s has to offer. Some of the …
Summer 2020 Free Dining Plan Offer Now Available for Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
“Free Dining” is back at Walt Disney World for 2020! With this offer, guests can enjoy a FREE dining plan when purchasing a non-discounted 5-night/6-day vacation package that includes a room at a select Disney Resort hotel and a ticket with Park Hopper option. Book through January 16, 2020 for arrivals most nights June 27 …
PHOTOS: New Wishables Park Icon Blind Bags and Sleeping Beauty Castle Plush Arrive at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
What a better way to celebrate the New Year than with the release of a new Disney Parks Icon Wishable! Sleeping Beauty Castle is the latest addition to this insanely adorable series of micro-plushes. Sleeping Beauty Castle Disney Parks Icon Wishable – $9.99 Just look at how cute that face is with its blushing smile …
Disney+ Reveals First Look at New and Original Content (Lizzie McGuire, Muppets Now, The Mandalorian, and More) Premiering in 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Happy New Year from Disney+! This morning, the streaming service shared a first look at its exciting slate of original and exclusive content set to premiere in 2020. In 2020, Disney+ subscribers can look forward to a diverse line-up of new content including the highly anticipated return of Hilary Duff in “Lizzie McGuire,” the original …
PHOTOS: Removal of Innoventions West Building Segments Begins at EPCOT
Staff Writer
The much anticipated removal of the former home of Club Cool and Fountain View has finally begun at EPCOT. Today, we stopped by to check out the site. Guests walking past the former Innoventions West building were treated to the view of a much smaller frame today. “Welcome to the future. Or, should I say, …
PHOTOS: Tokyo Disney Resort: A Year in Review 2019 (Part 2 – Summer/Fall/Christmas)
Spencer Lloyd
Previously, we talked about the special events from January through June this year. We talked about the end of the 35th Anniversary celebration, Easter, and the loss of two beloved shows. In 2020, we’re saying hello to the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, also known as the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics! And we’ve got an …
“The Proud Family” Now Available on Disney+; New Episodes in Production
Jessica Figueroa
Proud Family… they’ll push your buttons… they’ll make you want to hug ’em! The initial debut of Disney+ left out a number of iconic childhood classics from the Disney Channel, one of the biggest ones being “The Proud Family.” If the opening theme song was one of your favorite Destiny’s Child songs growing up and …
VIDEO: EPCOT Forever Debuts New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Happy New Year! Earlier in 2019, we got to see “EPCOT Forever” debut after the final showing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. It’s a divisive show amongst fans, but it’s all we’ve got until the debut of “HarmonioUs” in Spring 2020, and for the new year, it is debuting its first and last New Year’s …
PHOTOS: New Star Wars Classic Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire Logo Spirit Jersey Lands at Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
Now that the dust has settled around Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, I find myself revisiting the classics: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. And if you’re a fan of the original trilogy like me, you might enjoy this new spirit jersey that evokes the memories of Luke …
PHOTOS: New Baby Groot Big Feet Plush Soars Into Disney California Adventure
Ali
Great news for those hooked on the Big Feet Plush craze, Big Feet Baby Groot is now available at Disneyland Resort. We spotted him a few days ago in Florida but West Coasters can rejoice as he is now available here as well! Those eyebrows though… so cute! The first thing you might have noticed …
PHOTOS: 2020 Annual Passholder Limited Release MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World
Spencer Lloyd
Are you excited to celebrate the New Year? Well if you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, there’s a new chic MagicBand available today! 2020 Annual Passholder Limited Release MagicBand – $29.99 The design is fairly basic, but that doesn’t make it any less neat! How are you supposed to show off your Passholder status …
PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, Tower of Terror, and More Park Icon Wishables Now On Sale at Disney Parks
Spencer Lloyd
Hear ye, hear ye, it’s Wishables Wednesday once again! We all love the icons of the Disney Parks. From Spaceship Earth to Mickey’s Fun Wheel, there’s always something at every park that embodies those memories we all share. And now, you can bring home a plush version of select beloved icons in the new Disney …
PHOTOS: Club 33’s Harambe House Location Now Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
The construction walls are down, and it’s time to say Jambo! to Harambe House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The new Club 33 lounge at the park has met its goal of opening by the end of 2019. Nearly two weeks ago, the finishing touches were being put on the building. As we previously mentioned, the …
Disney Unveils Poster Art Countdown Series for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Matthew Soberman
Though 2020 may have only just begun, things are picking up speed as we careen to the opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! And just to keep you posted, Disney has revealed the start of a new poster art countdown series in preparation for the attraction’s March 4th, 2020 opening. …
VIDEO: Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Debuts New Rise of Skywalker Scenes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
First came the new scenes aboard Star Tours, and now another offering at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has received the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker treatment. With the release of the new movie and the end of holiday offerings at the park, the refreshed nighttime spectacular now features scenes from the movie. While there were …
VIDEO: First-Ever New Year’s Eve Tree of Life Countdown at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating its first-ever New Year’s Eve and is doing it big with DJ dance parties, exclusive Limited Edition pins, and special lighting displays. New this year is a countdown on the iconic Tree of Life. Guests had viewing access around Discovery Island and Asia, and we were there to catch this …
PHOTOS: “Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction” Collection Coming to Disney Parks, Disney Stores, and shopDisney in 2020
Matthew Soberman
Disney Parks collectors: your 2020 is starting to look pretty fab! shopDisney has announced a special merchandise collection for the coming year, called “Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction.” On the third Saturday of each month in 2020, a new set of merchandise will be released on shopDisney, Disney Stores, and at select Disney Parks shops, …
PHOTOS: New “Park Life” Collection Merchandise (Clothing, Loungefly Bag, Cups, and More) Hits Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
The new “Park Life” collection has made its way over to Disneyland Resort, and we couldn’t be happier! This new line features clothing, Loungefly bag, cups, blankets more! Loungefly Park Life Backpack – $75.00 The new Loungefly Disneyland “Park Life” backpack features some of our favorite Disney characters and icons. The back shade of the …
DREAMFINDERS: Scott Curtis on Voicing Cranium Command’s Buzzy and Meeting E.T.
Staff Writer
For Scott Curtis, Disney fans hold a special place in his thoughts. Mostly because they’ve well… been in his head. As a child actor, Scott played both Bobby and the voice of Buzzy in Epcot’s much-loved, now-defunct Cranium Command inside Wonders of Life. After hearing of the theft of the Buzzy animatronic, Scott reached out …
Magic Kingdom Experiencing First Phase Capacity Closure Due to New Year’s Eve Crowds
Jessica Figueroa
With crowds descending on Walt Disney World to ring in the new year, the Magic Kingdom has begun to turn guests away. As of about 1:00 PM, Magic Kingdom is now experiencing a Phase B closure, meaning access to the park is now closed to some guests. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are …
Romantic Disney: Annual Passes and Justifying Your Disney Commitment
Staff Writer
Is an Annual Passport really worth the money? Fact: Loving Disney is an expensive hobby. When we tell people we’re off to spend the night at the Disneyland Resort or, say, 10 days at the Walt Disney World Resort, the very first reaction we get isn’t a shared excitement over the fun we’re going to …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disneyland Paris 2019 – A Year in Review
Staff Writer
Welcome to WDWNT’s Disneyland Paris 2019 Yearly Review! It’s been an exciting year for the beautiful resort, and we’ve loved reporting on what’s been moving and shaking in the parks. Here’s our recap on the news we reported on this year… Let’s start right at the end of December 2018, when the former Senior Vice …
New “HarmonioUS” Nighttime Spectacular to Debut in Spring 2020 at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
In 2020, following the limited-time run of “EPCOT Forever,” the new “HarmonioUS” will debut as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. While an opening date has not been released just yet, D23 has revealed the opening season of the new show at EPCOT. “HarmonioUS” will be debuting in Spring 2020, set to …
PHOTOS: Newly Expanded Walkway, Futuristic Light Poles, and Purple Martin Houses Revealed Near MouseGear at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
We recently saw new futuristic lights go up at the future World Discovery area of EPCOT, and now walls and fencing are down in this area, fully revealing the light fixtures, as well as new birdhouses for Walt Disney World’s famous Purple Martins. Each year, Purple Martins travel to Walt Disney World Resort to raise their …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/30/19 (New Mickey and Minnie Merchandise, Youth Tie Dye Spirit Jersey, New Year’s Eve Preparation, Peter Pan, and More)
Staff Writer
Greetings from the Most Magical Place on Earth! We’re braving the holiday crowds and exploring Magic Kingdom today. Let’s see what we can find! Zootopia’s very own Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde were meeting with guests in front of the park’s Christmas tree. Our first stop was Curtain Call, where we discovered a plethora of …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Construction Bypass Walkway From Park Entrance to The Seas and The Land Pavilion Now Open at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
A few weeks back, we speculated on a new set of walkways that were being constructed near the future Moana – Journey of Water as temporary bypasses to be used as construction ramps up at EPCOT. Originally slated to open sometime in January, this walkway has officially opened to guests today ahead of the large …
PHOTOS: Tokyo Disney Resort: A Year in Review 2019 (Part 1 – Winter/Spring)
Spencer Lloyd
It’s hard to believe we’re already at the end of 2019! Gosh, it feels like only yesterday we were saying goodbye to 2018. The year’s flown by! But even then, it’s important to remember that some incredible things are ahead! In 2020, we’re saying hello to the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, also known as …
UPDATE: Ferry Boat Incident at Walt Disney World Deemed Suicide Attempt by Orange County Sheriff’s Office
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: According to reports by the Orlando Sentinel, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has deemed the ferry boat incident that took place around 7:00 PM on Seven Seas Lagoon an apparent suicide attempt. The 56-year-old woman, whose name has not been disclosed by officials, boarded the ferry boat alongside people she knew. She then intentionally …
