PHOTOS: New Mid-Queue Restrooms Now Open at Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
One of Walt Disney World’s most popular rides ever, Flight of Passage in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, just got an interesting new update: a restroom in the middle of the queue! We hopped on a banshee this morning to give you a glimpse inside. As we were standing in line, we saw this sign alerting guests …
Disney and Virgin Trains USA Confirm Talks to Build a Disney World Terminal Are in “Advanced Stages”
In what is a welcome piece of news for guests visiting Disney World from outside the Orlando area, Disney and Virgin Trains USA are in advanced talks for a train station to built on or near the resort. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Michael Cegelis, Virgin’s EVP for Infrastructure, told local officials that talks with …
Guest Arrested at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Possessing a Firearm
Nathan Polit of Boynton Beach was arrested Sunday for possessing a firearm at the security checkpoint at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Polit claims he forgot to remove the 9 mm pistol from his backpack after taking it out of his car the night before. Polit was stopped at the …
VIDEO: Watch The Latest Trailer For “Onward”; New Character Posters Revealed
Joe Hogarty
Ian and Barley’s quest to spend one more day with their dad. Watch the brand-new trailer for Disney & Pixar’s “Onward”. “Onward” opens in theaters on March 6, 2020. Disney*Pixar has released brand new character posters for their newest animated film, “Onward”. Disney*Pixar also announced that Ali Wong, Lena Waithe, and Mel Rodriguez will …
New Performers Announced for Garden Rocks Concert Series at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Epcot’s longest-running annual festival – the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival – is revving up to be a show stopper, with a Garden Rocks Concert Series talent lineup like never before. New to the Garden Rocks Concert Series on the America Gardens Theatre stage this year are Daughtry, Don McLean and other luminaries of …
Murphy Bed Falls On Guest During Opening Night at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Spencer Lloyd
At the newly-opened Disney’s Riviera Resort last night, a family awoke to a loud bang after a Murphy bed became detached from the wall and fell on top a family member who was sleeping in it. The Guest was not moving at the time the bed collapsed on top of her. According to the post, …
DREAMFINDERS: Disneyland’s 1st Host Bob D’Arcy on Working for Walt, Opening Day, & Falling in Love at the Golden Horseshoe
Staff Writer
In the early 1950’s Bob D’Arcy had just got back to California from playing in the Army Band and was looking for work. Fortunately his father had just been hired at a place that needed someone to tour big-wigs and celebrities around – a still under-construction Disneyland. From there Bob became the very first tour …
PHOTOS: Restrooms Added to Flight of Passage Queue in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Thanks to Twitter user @ThatDisneyBoi_ we have found out that bathrooms have been installed in the middle of the Flight of Passage queue. These bathrooms will be a welcome addition in time for the busy holiday season, where wait times for Flight of Passage will exceed multiple hours. NEW BATHROOMS IN FLIGHT OF PASSAGE! pic.twitter.com/1pJuJtDC4t …
BREAKING: “The Muppets Present…Great Moments in American History” Returning to the Magic Kingdom for a Limited Time
Good news! The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History is coming back later this month for a limited time. The fan-favorite show in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom will perform daily from December 23 to December 31. December 23-24 & 26-31: 9:05 AM 9:50 AM 10:25 AM 11:05 AM 12:50 PM 1:20 PM …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/16/19 (Christmas Ear Headbands Are Sold Out, Big Top Souvenirs Still Closed, A Horrible Plastic Sign, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from Magic Kingdom! It’s a gorgeous day, and we’re soaking in all of this sunshine after the dreary weather we’ve had in Central Florida the past few days. With only ten days left until Christmas, the holiday crowds seem to have subsided. But we are 99.9% sure they’ll return the week of Christmas. Taking …
VIDEO: A Look at the Recently Reopened Autopia at Disneyland Paris
Matthew Soberman
Drivers, start your engines! Autopia has reopened after a long refurbishment at Disneyland Paris, boasting a new color scheme, energy-efficient lighting, and an enhanced entrance experience that tells the story of Discoveryland! From Disney Parks Blog: The newly refurbished Autopia zoomed to life this weekend at Disneyland Paris with a new look and feel – and a few …
PHOTOS: New Disney Vacation Club Icon Minnie Ears Debut at Disney’s Rivera Resort
Staff Writer
It’s a fun day to be a Disney Vacation Club member! With the grand opening today of Disney’s Rivera Resort, we’ve already seen a lot of exciting offerings around, but what we might be most excited about is the brand new ears! That’s right, along with the new Rivera Minnie Ears, we now have brand …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney’s Riviera Resort Grand Opening Ceremony
Annie Wilson
Today, Walt Disney World opened their newest Disney Vacation Club resort with a grand ceremony to officially welcome guests to Disney’s Riviera Resort. The dedication was held this morning, and we were there bright and early to check it out. A large crowd turned out this morning to check out the beautiful new Disney Vacation …
REVIEW: New Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast at Disney’s Riviera Resort is One of Walt Disney World’s Best
Jessica Figueroa
Topolino is the Italian name for Mickey Mouse, and the new, signature table-service restaurant perched on the rooftop of Disney’s Riviera Resort is aptly named Topolino’s Terrace – Flavors of the Riviera. Today, we’re here to feast with Topolino himself at the resort’s exclusive character breakfast experience, Breakfast à la Art with Mickey & Friends! …
PHOTOS: Exterior Panels and Dormer Added to Upcoming Structure at Entrance to the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Hello from the Magic Kingdom! Or more specifically, from the construction site that is Magic Kingdom’s entrance. When guests arrive off the monorail, ferry, or bus, they’re greeted with a mess of green construction walls. All of these “enhancements” (as they’re called by Disney) are happening in preparation for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary. …
Walt Disney World Dining Reservation System Currently Down; Online and Phone Reservations Unavailable
UPDATE: As of 1:20 PM EST, the dining reservation system for Walt Disney World is once again operational. Guests can make dining reservations on the Walt Disney World website, My Disney Experience app, or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Disney does state that reservations made over the app or the website are the preferred methods, however. The …
PHOTOS: Regal Eagle Smokehouse Construction Soars on at The American Adventure in EPCOT
Annie Wilson
Over at the American Adventure, preparations are being made for the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. We’ve been following the progress — even if that means only getting a small glimpse of the building over the construction walls. Today, we noticed the construction seems to have taken a turn, and things are …
PHOTOS: New TRON Lightcycle Run Ride Vehicles and Photo Op Installed at the Magic Kingdom, Attraction Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom today were surprised by two ride vehicles and a photo op for the TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster, opening at the park in 2021. Located outside of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Tomorrowland, this advertisement for the upcoming attraction is sure to intrigue many a guest. What was most …
PHOTOS: New Art of Disney Location Opens at Heritage Manor in The American Adventure at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Today, the Art of Disney location in EPCOT’s Future World closed its doors and moved into The American Adventure. We heard about this change in location back in October, when Heritage Manor was announced that it would be the new permanent location for Art of Disney in EPCOT. The sign of the old Art of …
PHOTOS: New Disney’s Riviera Resort Exclusive Art on Demand Kiosk Featuring The Aristocats, Tangled, and More Unique Prints Now Available at La Boutique
Staff Writer
Disney’s Riviera Resort thrives off of its artistic flare and designs. Now you can even bring home some of the artwork from the resort with the latest Art on Demand kiosk, located in La Boutique within the Riviera Resort. Located between the resort merchandise line and the sundries, you’ll find this touch screen kiosk. You …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of Merchandise (with Prices) from Disney’s Riviera Resort
Staff Writer
It’s opening day at La Boutique, Disney’s Riviera Resort’s elegant gift shop. Let’s cut to the chase: we’re loving what we saw here. The new products seamlessly match the resort’s stylish European theme. The Riviera Resort MagicBand we reported on was an indication of things to come. Mad Men Mickey makes another appearance, but this …
PHOTOS: New Dark Red Open Edition MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World
Dark red is the newest MagicBand color available at Walt Disney World, and it looks fresh. Complementing the existing red MagicBand, this new red color is much darker and more subtle. The new MagicBand packaging makes it much easier to examine the band before deciding to purchase it. We found the dark red MagicBand at …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 12/13/19 (Country Bear Jingle Bell Jamboree, Today Guide, One Man’s Dream Finale, & More!)
Spencer Lloyd
As the holly jolly holiday season begins to wind down and I prepare to travel to the US, I figured we should travel around Tokyo Disneyland one last time this year. And what better day than this, the final day of One Man’s Dream II: The Magic Lives On? Let’s not dilly-dally another second. Let’s …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Now Distributing “Evening Backup Boarding Groups” for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Jessica Figueroa
If you haven’t had any luck getting a Boarding Group for the popular Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a new set of “Backup” options have just been released at the park. New flyers were handed out to guests this morning advertising Backup Boarding Groups. Once initial Boarding Group distribution …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Extended Park Hours, Fire at Magic Kingdom, and a Sneak Peek at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
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 9-15! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out this week’s photo report for …
PHOTOS: EPCOT’s France Pavilion Expansion Update (Bakery Pavement, New Facades, and More)
Staff Writer
Work continues to progress quickly on the expansion of EPCOT’s France Pavilion. Today, we saw several notable changes to the site. Approaching the site, we saw even more equipment and workers on-site as the sounds of construction echoed throughout the International Gateway. Work on the sidewalks to and the facades on the entrance to the …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/15/19 (New Disney x Kate Spade Collection, Low Crowds, Redd Funko Pop! and More)
Staff Writer
It’s a rainy morning at the Magic Kingdom, but we’re not going to let that stop us! We’ve got our rain gear on and we’re ready to explore. Hopefully, the sun will make an appearance sometime today. First, we noticed something was a little different. The hoards of holiday crowds were missing. Maybe the rain …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full EPCOT Tram Loop Now Open with Separate Sides for Pick Up and Drop Off
Annie Wilson
Back in October, the new security screening area and tram loop opened at EPCOT. There was still construction around a good part of the entrance, though. Today, the tram loop is now completely open to guests, and offers a side for dropping off guests and a separate side for picking up. Take a look at …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 12/15/19 (Early Morning at Rise of the Resistance, Hot Chocolate Comes to Black Spire Outpost, and More)
Staff Writer
Bright Suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Galaxy’s Edge! This morning, we decided to arrive at the park at 6:30 a.m. to check out the crowds and opening for Rise of the Resistance, since it has been open for a full week now. Let’s check it out! Hundreds and hundreds of people were outside waiting to …
PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Entrance Enhancements Update 12/15/19
Staff Writer
Work on the Magic Kingdom’s new entrance enhancements was buzzing with activity today. We stopped by to check out the latest work on the various aspects of the project. The new boat dock, once the quietest area of the project, has suddenly come to life with activity. Large equipment has arrived on-site, and workers were …
PHOTOS: Corn Dog Nuggets Now Come With Cheese at Casey’s Corner
Staff Writer
Casey’s Corner, the quick-service restaurant honoring America’s national pastime of baseball, is a staple of Main Street in the Magic Kingdom. With such an iconic dining location, we’re often weary of menu changes. In October, an unimpressive plant-based slaw dog was added to the menu. Even earlier this year in May, the fan-favorite corn dog …
REVIEW: Sweaty Eggnog Elf Cupcake Sneaks into Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Staff Writer
Nothing says Christmas quite like elves, eggnog, and cupcakes. Or so someone at Disney thought when they dreamed up this… slightly terrifying elf cupcake. The cupcake is a small dome shape sitting flat on a disc and built to look like a little tiny elf head. Red and green frosting line the bottom to look …
“Frozen 2” Crosses The $1 Billion Mark At The Box Office But Falls To The #2 Spot
Joe Hogarty
After a fourth week at the box office, “Frozen 2” fell to second place and was beaten by “Jumanji: The Next Level.” The sequel to the hit movie “Jumanji” generated $60 million at the domestic box office to take the #1 spot. So far, “Jumanji: The Next Level” has made $113 million worldwide. “Frozen 2” …
PHOTOS: France Pavilion Cement Work Nears Completion in Ratatouille Area at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work on the France pavilion expansion at EPCOT continues to roll along. We stopped by today to get a better look at what’s been happening at the site. From the ground, we can see workers adding some details to the exterior of the buildings, as well as scaffolding that is now ready for painting. From …
PHOTOS: 2020 Merchandise Rings in the New Year at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
As the New Year approaches, Disneyland Resort is preparing for all 2020 has in store, starting with merchandise. Some 2020 apparel has been released at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District. Grey 2020 Icon V-Neck Shirt- $36.99 This is a grey v-neck tee featuring characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, …
PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Parking Lot Construction Expands
Staff Writer
Work is starting to pick up at the Magic Kingdom parking lot expansion. This week, we noticed some equipment had been removed. But today it looks as if more work has started. Where a large crane and some equipment once stood is now just dirt piles. The piles, however, have had some dirt added to …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/15/19 (Broken Escalators, Damaged Walkways, Starbucks Signage, Regal Eagle Construction, and More)
Staff Writer
Good day from EPCOT! We took a tour around the park this morning to see what was new. Guests walking in to EPCOT were once again greeted by yet another newly blocked off area caused by damaged and cracked blocks of illuminated walkways in Future World. This squirrel seemed quite interested to find what was …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 12/15/19 (Limited Edition Pins, The Mandalorian Hoodie, Slinky Dog PEZ Dispenser, Custom Latte Art, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another busy day here at Disney Springs. We’re in need of a coffee fix today, so let’s make our way over to Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea Company first. We decided to try out the new custom latte art at this location. You can choose from tons of images on the tablet or upload …
PHOTOS: Signage Added to New Transportation and Ticket Center Security Screening Area As It Prepares to Open
Staff Writer
Greetings from the Magic Kingdom! In April, it was announced that the Transportation and Ticket Center would be receiving an overhaul. The majority of work is for a new pick-up/drop-off area for the parking tram and new expanded security screening areas. In the past few days, work has progressed quickly at one of the new …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/15/19 (Big Top Still Closed, Displaced Characters, TRON Construction, New 2020 Merchandise)
Staff Writer
Good morning from the Magic Kingdom! On a drizzly December morning, we stopped by to check out what was new throughout the park. Overnight rains with a passing cold front made for a windy and dreary morning. But nothing can dampen the Christmas spirit in the parks! Over at Newsstand, we noticed some new 2020 …
