Cast Members File Class-Action Lawsuit Against Disneyland for Alleged Breach of $15 Living Wage Ballot Measure
According to the Los Angeles Times, a group of five Disneyland Resort employees is suing the resort for what they see as a violation of a 2018 ballot measure. Filed in Orange County Superior Court, the lawsuit claims Disneyland is not meeting the requirements of Measure L, which mandates any hospitality business benefiting from a …
New Permit Indicates Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs Will Be “Remodeled” Soon
Chicken Guy!, the recently opened Guy Fieri themed fast food restaurant, looks set for a large scale refurbishment. Opened in the Summer of 2018, Chicken Guy! boasts a menu full of fried chicken that can be paired with 22 different sauces. However, a “restaurant remodel” permit was filed today with Orange County, which doesn’t define …
Full Slate of Interactive Workshops Announced for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020
Jessica Figueroa
With the EPCOT 2020 International Festival of the Arts just over a month away, numerous exciting announcements have been made, from food booth menus to interactive workshops. This year’s schedule of workshops will be hosted at World Showplace, given that the old Festival Center is under construction and the Odyssey Pavilion is currently hosting the …
CONFIRMED: Indiana Jones Adventure Mara-glyphics Decoder Game Now Available on Play Disney Parks App
Jessica Figueroa
When Indiana Jones Adventure first opened back in 1995, guests would receive a decoder card that helped them translate and decipher the Mara-glyphics hidden throughout the queue as they waited to board their troop transports and head out on their adventure. Now, the fan-favorite decoder is back, and with more features and fun than ever …
PHOTOS: More Slats Added to TRON Lightcycle Run Building and Concrete Poured Around Launch at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Are you ready to be transported into “The Grid?” Cue that Daft Punk soundtrack! Let’s get our game on and take a look at what’s been happening at the TRON Lightcycle Run construction site in Magic Kingdom. The best view of the show building can be seen from The Barnstormer queue in Storybook Circus. Fewer …
Full Menus Revealed for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020
Jessica Figueroa
The annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort invites guests to immerse themselves in the visual, culinary and performing arts in ways that only Disney can offer, including live concerts and art performances, workshops, art signings and much more. The popular festival will return to the park January 17-February 24, …
Upcoming Cirque Du Soleil Show Officially Named “Drawn to Life”, Debuts at Disney Springs in Spring 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Parks and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group have just announced the name of Drawn to Life, the highly anticipated, new family friendly show coming to Disney Springs. Written and directed by Michel Laprise and Fabrice Becker, this collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering will open for previews March 20, 2020, …
PHOTOS: Both Sides of Innoventions West Now Blown-Out as Demolition Rages On at EPCOT
Tom Corless
Demolition on the former Innoventions West building at EPCOT appears to be progressing rapidly. Ever since the roof of Fountain View came down, demolition has focused on the building’s interior and exterior trim. Now, the backside of the Innoventions West building is being worked on, having its walls and trim removed mostly overnight. Guests …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 12/10/19 (Merry Menagerie Cupcake, Kevin Visits Dug, Harambe House Club 33, and More)
Staff Writer
Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Today we are ready to trek through the jungle to see animal friends and check out what’s new in this beautiful park! First thing this morning we stopped by Creature Comforts, Animal Kingdom’s Starbucks location, and picked up this adorable Merry Menagerie cupcake. You can read our full review of …
PHOTOS: EPCOT France Pavillion Expansion Construction Update 12/9/19 (New Restrooms, Pavement, and More)
Staff Writer
Work on the much anticipated expansion of EPCOT’s France pavilion is progressing rapidly ahead of its 2020 completion date. We took a trip to the area to see some of the progress that has been made this week. From across the water by the International Gateway entrance, we can see the work on the overlooks …
PHOTOS: EPCOT World Showcase Restrooms, Starbucks Construction Progressing Quickly
Staff Writer
Work on the new restrooms and temporary Starbucks location by the Refreshment Port in EPCOT’s World Showcase is progressing at a steady pace. We stopped by today for a closer look at the progress on these two locations. Temporary Starbucks Location As guests walk up to the area, they can see the large green construction …
PHOTOS: New “Remember The Magic” 25th Anniversary Castle Cake and Retro Logo Tees Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
If you’re looking for a great holiday gift or just need to update your Disney wardrobe, check out these adorable new vintage inspired shirts we spotted at the parks. Walt Disney World Retro Inspired Tee – $34.99 This powder blue shirt features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy in all of their 80’s throwback glory. The …
PHOTOS: New 2020 Logo Alex and Ani Bracelet Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Celebrate the New Year in style with Disney’s new 2020 Alex and Ani bracelet. Released just in time for the holidays, this latest addition will make a great gift or brighten up any festive outfit. The front of the charm features a black backdrop with Mickey and Minnie Mouse enjoying colorful New Years fireworks and …
REVIEW: Frosting Loaded Merry Menagerie Cupcake at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
As we started our day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we popped into the Creature Comforts Starbucks and picked up a new Merry Menagerie cupcake! The cupcake pairs with the new Merry Menagerie puppet entertainment and decorations in the park this Christmas season. Guests can find Cast Members with beautiful puppets of cold weather animals toward …
Kali River Rapids to Undergo Refurbishment in Early 2020 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing for refurbishment in early 2020. This typically occurs annually, as temperatures drop in Florida. Kali River Rapids is scheduled to be down from January 6, 2020 until March 20, 2020. It will reopen to guests on March 21, 2020, just in time for the busier …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/9/19 (2020 D-Tech on Demand Phone Cases, “Belle of the Ball” Bronze Arrives, A Squirrel Enjoys Some Popcorn, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from Magic Kingdom! We were pleasantly surprised this morning to see it was fairly calm crowd-wise at the park. (Our guess is that everyone was at Hollywood Studios, trying to get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance.) Let’s see what’s happening around the park! To ring in the new year, Disney has …
2021 Disney Vacation Club Points Charts Change “Seasons” to “Travel Periods” to Help Improve Availability at Walt Disney World Resorts
Disney Vacation Club has changed the wording on their 2021 Points Charts to “encourage travel throughout the year with the goal of improving availability”. The specific wording being altered is the changing of the term “seasons” to “travel periods”, but is only in effect at Walt Disney World resorts. Here’s the announcement from Disney Vacation …
Drury Hotels Opening Disney Springs Resort Spring 2021
Staff Writer
Drury Hotels is developing a property in the Disney Springs Resort Area. The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Lake Buena Vista will be the company’s largest to date and first Official Walt Disney World Hotel. The property will boast 604 rooms and a resort-style pool complete with splash pad and poolside bar. There will also be …
PHOTOS: Insulation Installed at Upcoming Security Screening Area Structure in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Greetings from Magic Kingdom! Whether you’re arriving to the most magical place on earth by ferry, monorail, or bus, you’re going to be impacted by some of the construction happening around the front entrance. These entrance enhancements, as coined by Disney, are happening at all of Walt Disney World’s four parks in preparation for the …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 12/9/19 (Marvel Avengers Campus Construction, Rainy Day Crowds, and More!)
Ali
Welcome to a rainy day at Disney California Adventure. We love rainy days as the crowds are usually manageable and ride wait times are short! The Disneyland Main Entrance Plaza was pretty empty, but at least the rain makes some great reflections. Crowds Umbrellas and ponchos were the theme of the morning here. Mid-day, Guardians …
PHOTOS: EPCOT’s New Regal Eagle Restaurant Construction Update 12/9/19
Staff Writer
Hello from The America Adventure in EPCOT! The Regal Eagle Smokehouse, a new barbecue restaurant is coming to the pavilion this winter, has seen quite a bit of progress since our last update on the building. The last time we checked in, we could just barely tell that a new structure was going up next …
PHOTOS: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight Bird Show Area Debuts New Permanent Stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
After months behind construction walls, the stage for the Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight bird show has finally debuted a new, permanent space. For months now during its refurbishment, the show has taken place over by the rocks surrounding the edge of the overlook for the Tree of Life, but now the stage is …
PHOTOS: Construction Work Continues on Another New EPCOT Tram Loop and Security Screening Area
Tom Corless
While the new tram loop leading up to the front of Walt Disney World’s EPCOT park has been completed, work continues beyond some green construction walls nearby. The work is visible from the monorail and the monorail platforms. At the moment, what can be seen is mostly just large patches of flattened dirt behind the …
PHOTOS: Cobblestone Streets Now Being Removed from EPCOT’s France Pavilion
Staff Writer
Bonjour from EPCOT’s France pavilion! There is so much work going on in this section of the park that it’s hard to keep up with sometimes. Between the new expansion with Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris and the removal of the trees that used to line the walkway, we keep expecting to …
Series Finale of The Imagineering Story – “To Infinity and Beyond” Premieres on Disney+ This Friday
Jessica Figueroa
Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ sixth and final episode, “To Infinity and Beyond,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, December 13th. Here’s how Disney+ describes the final installment in the series: Bob Iger personally shepherds his labor of love, the Shanghai Disney Resort. The Imagineers customize an ambitious new theme park …
“The Little Mermaid” Chef Louis Voice Actor, René Auberjonois, Passes Away at 79
Shannen Ace
Actor and singer René Auberjonois passed away on Sunday, December 8, at the age of 79. While he is perhaps best known for his on-screen roles in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Benson, and Boston Legal, Disney fans would recognize his voice more than his face. Auberjonois voiced Prince Eric’s French chef, Louis, in The Little Mermaid. …
REVIEW: Giant New Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Souvenir Glass Now Available with Specialty Cocktails from Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill
Annie Wilson
It’s five o’clock somewhere, and we’re here at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort today for a quick stop into Hurricane Hanna’s Waterside Bar and Grill. A brand new souvenir glass is now available with your choice of two specialty beverages and it’s massive. We can’t wait to try this one! The new souvenir cup is plastic …
PHOTOS: New “Stitch Extreme” Candy Line Debuts at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Move over, Goofy. Stitch now has his very own candy line at the Disney Parks, and it’s far from your basic gummies and lollies. Introducing the new “Stitch Extreme” candy line, featuring a variety of exotic (and not-so-exotic) candies ranging from sour to spicy. You can spot these against all of the usual Goofy’s Candy …
Disney Cruise Line’s Port Canaveral Terminal to Close for Extensive Refurbishment in June 2020 Ahead of Disney Wish Arrival
Matthew Soberman
Disney Cruise Line passengers should be aware of a change to cruises embarking and debarking from Port Canaveral. According to Disney Cruise Line Blog, documents revealed ahead of Wednesday’s Port Canaveral board of commission meeting show that the cruise line’s Cruise Terminal 8 (CT8) will be closed for a five-month refurbishment from June to October …
PHOTOS: New Rainbow, All-Black, and Character Spirit Jerseys Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Just in time for snuggle season, there is a new line of Spirit Jerseys available at Walt Disney World. They can be found at the World of Disney Store in Disney Springs. The new Spirit Jerseys feature the classic soft jersey fabric and a colorful array of Mickey and Minnie inspired designs. The new Spirit …
PHOTOS: New Open Edition “The Aristocats” Marie MagicBand Arrives at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Ev’rybody wants to be a cat with this new open-edition MagicBand featuring Marie from “The Aristocats.” The all-white MagicBand is full of feminine Parisian flair. Pink and teal flowers dot the band’s design. (It would’ve made more sense to put something more thematic here like musical notes, but I digress.) There’s also a pink tower …
PHOTOS: Exterior Logo and Windows Revealed for Club 33’s Harambe House Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Harambe House is being constructed to house the newest Club 33 location at Walt Disney World and is set to open later this year. It’s been just under a month since our last visit to the Harambe House construction site at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We went over today to check out the latest updates. Things …
WDWNT Weeky Recap: Runaway Railway Opening Date Revealed, DuckTales Attraction Announced, Rise of the Resistance Opens at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Guest Breaks Carousel of Progress Props
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 2-8! Walt Disney World Monorail Black is back and sporting a sleek new …
WDW News Tonight Weekly Recap – Episode 115 (12/5/19): Top 7 Achievements of Walt Disney, The NBA Experience, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance In-Depth Discussion and More!
Staff Writer
If you happened to miss this week’s episode of WDW News Tonight, we’ve got you covered! Below is a full recap of all the fun and madness that you missed, along with the full episode for you to watch: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn3g_8lW25A] Each week, we bring you a live audio and video program, combining the latest …
Pandora – The World of AVATAR to Close Early at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on January 14th
Matthew Soberman
Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, January 14th should “rise to the challenge” and visit Pandora – The World of AVATAR early, as the land will close two hours before the rest of the park. Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey, along with Satu’li Canteen, Pongu Pongu, and Windtraders, are currently scheduled to …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/8/19 (Citizens of Main Street Sing Us a Song, New Walkway from Contemporary Resort Now Open, and More)
Staff Writer
Good morning from The Magic Kingdom! It’s a Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Day and we are so glad to have you join us on our stroll through the park! Let’s see what’s going on in the Most Magical Place on Earth. It seems that everyone else ran to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the opening of Rise of the …
PHOTOS: Tables Installed at the Ticket and Transportation Center’s New Security Screening Area
Staff Writer
Magic Kingdom’s transportation hub, the Ticket and Transportation Center (TTC), is getting quite the makeover. The area’s overhaul began earlier this year. Once completed, the TTC will have new tram pick-up/drop-off areas and expanded security screening areas. While the work on the tram section has been slow, the security screening areas are progressing quickly, with …
Third Time’s A Charm For “Frozen 2” As It Remains At The #1 Spot At The Box Office
Joe Hogarty
“Frozen 2” was able to hold off the competition for a third weekend in a row as it came in #1 at the box. The film made $34.7 million domestically, along with $90.2 million internationally, bringing its worldwide box office total to $920 million. “Frozen 2” is well on its way to crossing the billion …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release 2020 Logo MagicBand Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
There are lots of changes happening in EPCOT nowadays, so what better way to ring in the New Year filled with Disney Park changes than with a brand new 2020 MagicBand? The new MagicBand, which will cost you $29.99, has a navy base and features everyone’s favorite mouse strutting towards the year 2020. On the …
PHOTOS: Construction Well Underway on Temporary Starbucks Near Refreshment Port at EPCOT
Spencer Lloyd
It’s been a rough few months at EPCOT since the beloved Fountain View Starbucks closed. And ever since demolition was completed, we’ve been left with siren and Frappuccino-shaped holes in our hearts. Fortunately, the temporary replacement is racing toward completion! As we announced last weekend, the temporary EPCOT Starbucks is located near Refreshment Port and …
