Guests Now Limited to One Boarding Group Per Day to Ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has been using a boarding group system to permit guest entry to the new ride since it opened on Thursday in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Some love the system for allowing them to go do other things instead of waiting in a long line, while …
VIDEO: Guests Climbs On Stage, Damaging Props on Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom
Spencer Lloyd
While there are certainly daily occurrences of Guest disruptiveness at Disney Parks, this one is a little more unusual. Today, a video surfaced showing two Guests in the 1900’s scene of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom. One Guest proceeded to “use” the butter churn on stage, while the other attempted to …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” Focuses on Girls Night and Homecoming Drama in Episode 5
Staff Writer
Homecoming is often the highlight of many high school students and we get to see all the drama that comes with it in this weeks episode of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”. If you need a quick recap, check out our reviews on Episode 1, “The Audition” , Episode 2, “The Read-Thru”, Episode 3, “The Wonderstudies”, Episode …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/7/19 (Festival of the Holidays Coins, “Frozen 2” Activity Book, and More)
Staff Writer
It’s another beautiful day in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT and we just can’t wait to see what is going on out there today! First as we came out of MouseGear toward Test Track, we noticed one of these plastic bridges between construction walls. As we stopped by to check on Space 220, we noticed that …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/7/19 (Baby Yoda Designs at D-Tech on Demand, New Princess Teacups, Heavy Crowds, and More)
Staff Writer
A big hello from Magic Kingdom! It’s a beautiful and busy December day, so let’s go explore the park. Snow White, in her winter attire, was greeting guests on the patio outside of Curtain Call. The galaxy rejoices! Baby Yoda merchandise has finally arrived at Walt Disney World, however small of an amount it may …
VIDEO: Friends Unite For The Last Time In This New Featurette For “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”
Joe Hogarty
Although the adventure has to end, the legacy will continue. Watch some behind the scenes footage, from the original trilogy to the newest trilogy, as friend say goodbye in this new featurette for “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”. See “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in theaters December 20. Source: Star Wars
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 12/7/19 (NBA Experience Minnie Ears, More 2020 Merchandise, Co-Op Stores Switch Places, Anna and Elsa LEGO Statues, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a busy day here at Disney Springs. It’s not as crowded as it has been lately, which is a good thing. We’ve got a busy day ahead of us, so let’s get going! Our first stop of the day was to check out the progress on City Works. We’re eagerly awaiting installation of …
PHOTOS: New NBA Experience Minnie Ear Headbands Bounce into Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
A brand new pair of Minnie ears have arrived at Walt Disney World. The latest Minnie headband to bounce into Disney Springs is designed for the NBA Experience. Take a look at these sporty new ears. They’re pretty unique and look like custom-made ears at first glance. These NBA Experience themed Minnie ears feature 2 …
Extra Magic Hours Altered for Tomorrow at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Rise of the Resistance Not Available
Guests looking to visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios tomorrow should be aware of changes to the park hours and Extra Magic Hours at the park. Extra Magic Hours are now 6 AM to 8 AM with the park opening at 8 AM to all guests not eligible for Extra Magic Hours. As you may be aware, …
PHOTOS: Even More New 2020 Logo Merchandise Spotted at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
With 2020 only being a few weeks away, World of Disney is starting to unveil all of the latest year merchandise. We spotted the first round of 2020 merchandise mixed in with the last of the 2019 items just last week, but now today we’ve found even more! There’s a variety of Disney Parks icons …
PHOTOS: New Baby Yoda and “The Mandalorian” MagicBands, Phone Cases Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
It’s no surprise that “Baby Yoda” has taken over the Internet since its debut in the premiere episode of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+. With fans eager for merchandise, we’ve already seen the first rollout of items that can be purchased online, such as the customizable items on shopDisney. It seems The Child has finally made …
PHOTOS: Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen Gets Enclosed Patio Seating at Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Florida is pretty warm most of the year, but for a few short weeks, we experience our version of “winter”. As the cold weather sets in, we notice portable heaters popping up around outdoor seating areas in various restaurants. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Florida Kitchen has transformed their patio seating area just in time for …
PHOTOS: New “Belle of the Ball” Bronze Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World as the New Disney Color Trend
Staff Writer
The time has come to hang up those Arendelle Aqua ears and make room for a whole new line of Disney Magic. Early this morning at World of Disney at Disney Springs, passholders were able to gain early access to the brand new Belle inspired collection. This collection aptly titled “Belle of the Ball” Bronze features …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 12/7/19 (Christmas Decor, Little Details, New Security Checkpoint, and More!)
Spencer Lloyd
Boys and girls, look! Out in the distance! Could it be Tokyo DisneySea? Why yes, yes it is. And they’ve even decorated for the holiday season! What say we drop anchor and share the holidays with everyone? Let’s go! Around the Park Because of the rather unpleasant weather, it was a fairly quiet day in …
LISTEN: Ride Rehab’s EPCOT Post Show – Episode 1
Staff Writer
On every episode of the Ride Rehab Podcast here on WDWNT, Tyler and Thomas attempt to re-skin rides at Walt Disney World. Sometimes they go off the rails when recording, and compile all the cut content into a mini episode up on their Soundcloud. On the EPCOT themed episode, they had so much cut content, …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update on TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom (12/6/19)
Staff Writer
On our trip to Magic Kingdom today, we stopped by TRON to check in on the construction progress and were greeted with several new updates since the last time we dropped by. While there are piles of dirt and building materials, as well as orange plastic construction barriers, and pits in the ground scattered throughout …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 12/6/19 (New Chip and Dale Holiday Phone Case, New 2020 Pins, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from a chilly and blustery EPCOT! This is the first full week of Festival of the Holidays and we can feel the Christmas spirit in the air. Tag along and come see what all is new. We noticed some of the mesh panels around Pin Central have been removed. Demolition on Fountain View continues …
PHOTOS: New Themed Coca-Cola and Diet Coke Droid Carts Debut at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re in need of some interplanetary refreshment, look no further than this new set of droid-powered Coca-Cola stands that have just landed at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. The eye-catching carts first made their debut during media previews in Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the summer, but now it seems they’re being made permanent additions …
Park Hours Officially Extended at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Through January 4th
Jessica Figueroa
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended hours at the park, allowing for an earlier official open time in anticipation of higher crowds for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. While the official opening time these past few days has been 9:00 AM, the park has been quietly opening Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land …
The Haunted Mansion Closing for Extensive Refurbishment at Disneyland in January 2020
Jessica Figueroa
It has been announced that The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park will be closing for a months-long refurbishment in 2020 after the classic attraction wraps up its season of the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay and a fabulous 50th Anniversary celebration. According to the OC Register, The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland will undergo a two-month refurbishment …
PHOTOS: Monorail Black Debuts New Red Deltas and Sleek Interior at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
The potential new monorail fleet may still be some time away, but for now, we have some newly refurbished monorails to tide us over. So far, we’ve seen Monorail Green and Monorail Silver get the refurb treatment, but now Monorail Black has debuted an all-new interior, plus some snazzy red deltas painted onto its exterior. …
PHOTOS: New Landscaping Work Begins Near the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT
Staff Writer
If you walk over by the Imagination! Pavilion and Journey Into Imagination with Figment, you might see something interesting going on. No, that’s not your imagination, there is actually something happening to the landscaping behind these construction walls that have been up for over a month. We first noticed the walls in mid October and …
Bill Nye’s $28 Million Lawsuit Against Disney May Now Proceed After Judge Ruling
Matthew Soberman
A judge has ruled that Bill Nye may proceed with his lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company, which seeks punitive damages reaching $28 million, according to AV Club. Nye’s complaint comes from the agreement he had with Disney-ABC Domestic Television, known as Buena Vista Television when the agreement was reached, when they produced his show, …
PHOTOS: New Commemorative Star Tours Merchandise Released for 30th Anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
For 30 years, Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been taking guests and rebel spies on turbulent trips through Star Wars locations both new and old, and with a new location inspired by The Rise of Skywalker debuting soon, there are many more years of adventure left aboard the StarSpeeder 1000. To celebrate the …
Lounge Menus Revealed for Bar Riva and Le Petit Café at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Menus have been released for Bar Riva and Le Petit Cafe, two new lounges coming to Disney’s Riviera Resort when it opens on December 16th, 2019. Bar Riva will be the resort’s poolside bar, specializing in frozen cocktails, Provence rosé, and refreshing spritzers. Named after the charming venue featured in the 1970 classic The Aristocats, Le Petit …
Disney Cruise Line Worker Arrested for Allegedly Raping and Molesting a 13 Year-Old Girl
Matthew Soberman
A Disney Cruise Line has been arrested for allegedly raping and molesting a girl “multiple times” between 2016 and October 2019, according to the Orlando Sentinel‘s Katie Rice. Keith Seitz, 53, who works on Disney Cruise Line on behalf of Disney Vacation Club, was arrested November 25th, after the girl, 13, told her mother about …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release Winnie the Pooh Classic Cozy Knits Plush Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
It seems Winnie the Pooh has left the Hundred Acre Woods, has made his way to Disneyland, and has now arrived at Walt Disney World with this adorable new Cozy Knit plush! This latest addition to the Cozy Knit limited release plush line is the silly old bear. The knitted details make up the overall …
PHOTOS: “Belle of the Ball” Bronze Named Next Disney Color Trend; Full Line of Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks on December 8th
Jessica Figueroa
You’ll definitely feel like the Belle of the Ball with this latest Disney color trend. Move over, Arendelle Aqua. It’s time for “Belle of the Ball” Bronze to shine. (Is it me, or are these names getting more ridiculous with every collection?) The collection includes a set of sparkly Minnie ears, and the usual apparel …
REVIEW: Perfectly Soft and Sweet Caramel Gingerbread Cookie Sandwich Arrives at Karamell Küche in EPCOT
Staff Writer
Guten Tag from EPCOT’s Germany pavilion! Today, we popped into Karamell Küche to try out the new gingerbread cookie sandwich. Spoiler alert: it did not disappoint. A Cast Member procured the treat from a cooler case, wrapped it in wax paper, placed it in a plastic to-go box and handed it over to us. It is …
PHOTOS: Innoventions West Demolition Expands Across Building Facade in Future World at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
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. Views on the ground of Future World reveal that even more of the building’s facade has been demolished, leaving a barren, dilapidated …
SHOP: TeePublic Cyber Monday Sale Extended; New Designs Featuring Baby Yoda, Space Mountain, Pirates Pup, and EPCOT
Staff Writer
If you missed out on buying Disney swag from TeePublic during their Cyber Monday sale, you are in luck. The $13 tee sale will continue through Friday, December 6th! The site will also continue to offer 35% off of all items, from stickers, to pillows, and more! Whether you are looking to treat yourself or …
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Experiencing Numerous Breakdowns; Boarding Groups Fully Distributed One Hour Prior to Park Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
It’s the second day of operation (third if you count Media Previews) for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and as we move towards day-to-day (read: not grand opening) operations, it seems that new issues are arising, with the attraction experiencing increased downtime, and Boarding Groups getting depleted hours before the …
VIDEO: The Resistance Rallies Their Forces In This New TV Spot For “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”; New Poster Released
Joe Hogarty
Watch this new TV spot for “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”, which shows a lot of new footage! See “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in theaters December 20. And check out this new poster for “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” by Tracy Ching! Source: Star Wars
PHOTOS: Mickey’s Gift Station at the Transportation and Ticket Center Closed for Possible Refurbishment
Staff Writer
Today on our way out of the Magic Kingdom through the Transportation and Ticket Center, we noticed that Mickey’s Gift Station is currently closed. The gift shop, which usually functions as a last stop for souvenirs, has black plastic lining its windows and doors. The plastic blocks every single window and does not allow anyone …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 12/5/19 (Opening Day for Rise of the Resistance, Walt Disney’s Birthday, Baby Yoda Makes a Brief Appearance, and More)
Staff Writer
Bright suns, galactic travelers! We were here extra early at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, because it’s December 5th and you know what that means… OPENING DAY OF STAR WARS: RISE OF THE RESISTANCE! It’s also another very important occasion. It’s Walt Disney’s birthday! When we first entered the park, we were handed a birthday button to …
New “Matcha White Chocolate” Popcorn Coming December 26th to Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
It’s been about a year since Tokyo Disney Resort introduced us to a new popcorn flavor. And if you ask me, we need it. So what have the fine folks at the Oriental Land Company concocted this time? Well… it’s a bit more strange than you might think. From December 26th, a new Matcha White …
Deep in the Plus – Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Jill Diffendal
Let’s go back to 1940 by way of 1971 as we talk Bedknobs and Broomsticks, a Disney live-action/animated feature set in England during World War II. This week on Deep in the Plus, Rob and Jill discuss this often-overlooked Disney classic that lives in the shadow of Mary Poppins. Walt actually had a hand in …
PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Globe Structure Fully Visible at Mickey & Friends Parking in Disneyland Resort
Ali
As we had previously reported, there was a giant Mickey Mouse Globe Structure added at the bottom of the escalators coming out of the Mickey & Friends Parking Structure. It had been partially covered by scrim and fencing, however on this rainy day, we found him out in all his beautiful glory. The new added …
Disney Offering Free 1-Day Park Hopper Tickets and Rise of the Resistance FastPasses to Guests Whose Boarding Groups Were Unable to be Accommodated
Jessica Figueroa
Today marked the highly-anticipated grand opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The attraction opened to rave reviews from even the toughest critics, and despite experiencing some brief downtime in the early morning hours, operation has run rather smoothly throughout the day, with most Boarding Groups accommodated. However, as we …
REVIEW: New Seasonal Minty Yule Log Shake at Smokejumpers Grill in Disney California Adventure
Ali
We were stoked to find a new seasonal holiday shake at Smokejumpers that was not listed in the original holiday guide. This fun twist on a minty vanilla shake won’t be the most impressive thing you try at the parks, but it would make a great addition to your meal at Smokejumpers. Minty Yule Log …
