PHOTOS: New Artist-Inspired Costumes Revealed for Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast and First Look Inside Lobby at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Disney’s Riviera Resort opens in just over a week and besides some design renderings, art samples, and DVC room mock-ups, (and of course, our very own construction updates), we actually haven’t seen much from inside the resort itself. Luckily, Good Morning America has shared an exclusive look inside the resort, with views of the resort’s …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (12/5/19): Rise of the Resistance Review, Walt Disney’s Biggest Accomplishments, The Dream Sequence, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight, now with a live audience from our new studio on I-Drive in Orlando (tickets available here)! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, a review of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, the Top 7 Walt Disney Accomplishments, WDWNT: The Dream Sequence, and more! The …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Walkway Connecting Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom Now Open
Jessica Figueroa
Guests looking to use the walkway leading from Disney’s Contemporary Resort to the Magic Kingdom will notice that a new sidewalk has just opened for guests to use. Construction on the new walkway began back in early November as part of an extension of the current arrival experience enhancements taking place at the entrance to …
VIDEO: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Full Ride and Preshow POV at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
If you’ve been following the saga of the official grand opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to the general public this morning, then you’re probably aware of the parking delays, boarding group activation, and of course, the lucky first ride evac. That’s right, we were among the very first guests to experience the …
PHOTOS: New Festival of the Holidays 2019 Collectible Coin Machine Now at Port of Entry in EPCOT
Staff Writer
Greetings, World Travelers! Today as we strolled through the World Showcase, we stopped in at Port of Entry and saw this new Festival of the Holidays collectible coin machine. Collectible coins for each festival can usually be found here. Check out our story on the Food and Wine festival coins from this year here. The …
REVIEW: Mele Kalikimaka to the New Chocolate and Peppermint Christmas Tree Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Annie Wilson
There is no shortage of Christmas goodies around Walt Disney World right now. We spotted another new seasonal offering today and it was too cute to pass by. This Christmas tree cupcake caught our attention from the display case at Kona Island at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but will this dessert make the naughty list …
PHOTOS: New Concept Art for Belle’s Village, Shops, and Merchandise Revealed for Tokyo Disneyland’s New Fantasyland
Spencer Lloyd
If there’s one thing Tokyo Disney Resort loves more than new food, it’s definitely new merchandise. And there’s a huge haul of merchandise coming this April to celebrate the New Fantasyland expansion! Plus, we’ve got more insights into the shops selling that merchandise, a look at Belle’s Village, and more! Belle’s Village Before we begin, …
VIDEO: Watch The All-New Trailer for Disney’s Live-Action “Mulan”; Official Movie Poster Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has released the official movie poster and a new trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of Mulan. She’ll bring honor to us all by disguising herself as a male warrior in order to save her father… and all of China. Mulan will star Liu Yifei as the eponymous warrior, with Donnie Yen as Commander Tung, Jason …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every Piece of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Opening Day Merchandise (with Prices) at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Today marks the official opening day of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and to commemorate the opening of the all-new, state-of-the-art attraction, Disney has released a full line of apparel, toys, MagicBands, and more to celebrate. Merchandise can be found both in the land and at Once Upon a Time …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: We Rode Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge and It Broke Down
Jessica Figueroa
“Attention. There has been a temporary disruption to transport power. Please stay seated. Operations will resume shortly.” If you’ve been following the saga of the official grand opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to the general public this morning, then you’re probably aware of the parking delays, boarding group activation, and of course, …
ParksCenter – Massive Updates On Upcoming Attractions! – Ep. 81
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: A LeFou twist coming to the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along DuckTales to replace Agent P in World Showcase Runaway Railway and Mickey Shorts Theater details released, both opening …
ParksCenter – Toys for Tots, Snow White Changes, and Rise of the Resistance Details – Ep. 80
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: Our show from our annual Toys for Tots marathon! Yet another overhaul of Snow White’s Adventures coming in 2020 We talk about Rise of the Resistance, both spoilers and …
PHOTOS: New Food, Restaurant Details Revealed for New Fantasyland at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Who doesn’t love new food items? We’re pretty fond of them here at Tokyo Disney Resort! Menu changes are fairly regular out here, but new restaurants certainly are not. So with the massive reveal of New Fantasyland material, our mouths were left watering at the new food options! Let’s take a deeper look into the …
BREAKING: Plots, More Details Revealed for “The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast” and Other Upcoming Attractions at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Today, the Oriental Land Company revealed a massive amount of information regarding the new Tokyo Disneyland expansion! And that includes the E-Ticket, The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast! Also revealed were details regarding The Happy Ride with Baymax and the Minnie’s Style Studio meet-and-greet. All of these open April 15th, 2020 at Tokyo …
BREAKING: Name and Details Revealed for All-New “Mickey’s Magical Music World” Show at Tokyo Disneyland’s Fantasyland Forest Theater
Spencer Lloyd
It’s been just over two months since the opening date of the upcoming Tokyo Disneyland expansion was revealed. But one thing the Oriental Land Company has been silent about is the show coming to the Fantasyland Forest Theater. Until now! So far, the only details we knew were a basic plot and the costumes. But …
Boarding Group Needed to Ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance on Opening Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
In anticipation of large crowds in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the Rise of the Resistance attraction, Disney has announced that Boarding Groups will be in effect throughout the day. This is different from the original Boarding Group concept in that the virtual queue will be specifically for the new attraction, and not the land as …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 12/4/19 (“One Day at Disney” Book, New Incredibles Phone Cases, New Custom T-Shirt Kiosk in Tomorrowland, and More)
Staff Writer
Greetings princes, princesses, and Fairy Godmothers! Welcome to the Magic Kingdom. It’s a chilly and blustery day and we can smell delicious treats from the bakery all the way down Main Street. Let’s take a spin around the park and see what’s going on today! The park is crazy busy right at opening with a …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 12/4/19 (Promotional Filming in Galaxy’s Edge, New Jango Fett Souvenir Mug, A Magic Trick Duel, Mandalorian Funkos, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! It’s a nice cool winter day and the sun is out, so let’s see what’s happening around the park. Immediately upon arriving at the park, we noticed that construction hedges have been positioned around the work site at the front entrance. Obviously, it’s an attempt to keep prying eyes out. …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Massive Updates On Upcoming Attractions! – Ep. 81
Ben
Tonight, December 4th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: A …
PHOTOS: New 1st Edition Jungle Cruise Skipper Holiday Tiki Mug Sails Into Trader Sam’s at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
You’ll be Jungle-ing all the way with this new Jungle Cruise Tiki Mug that’s just arrived at Disneyland. Trader Sam has imported an unusual tiki design from the islands to celebrate the holiday season. The decorative nutcracker got a new native look, complete with a holly-topped hat and a boat wheel. The mug also features a …
PHOTO: First Look at Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Attraction Preshow Where Guests Will Walk Through The Movie Screen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Leave it up to the attraction based on wild and wacky new cartoons to bring animation physics to the big screen. When Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opens on March 4th, 2020, guests will step through the movie screen and join Mickey, Minnie, and friends like never before––bursting into a world where mouse rules apply. And …
VIDEO: Take a Full POV Ride on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios doesn’t open to the general public until tomorrow, but media previews are well underway, and thanks to social media, those of us voracious for more details are getting our fill of spoilers, videos, and ride-throughs. (Those of you who aren’t… …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New 1st Edition Jingle Cruise Nutcracker Tiki Mug Sleighs Into Trader Sam’s at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
You’ll be Jungle-ing all the way with this new Jingle Cruise Tiki Mug that’s just arrived at Walt Disney World. Trader Sam has imported an unusual tiki design from the islands to celebrate the holiday season. The decorative nutcracker got a new native look, complete with a holly-topped hat and a boat wheel. We half expected …
Two New Rise of the Resistance Jobs Added to Star Wars: Datapad on Play Disney Parks App
Jessica Figueroa
If you’ve traveled to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you may be familiar with the Star Wars: Datapad, a land-wide interactive experience available through the Play Disney Parks mobile app. There are so many ways to explore with your Datapad – and today, we’re excited to share details on two new jobs at Star Wars: Rise …
PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Transitioning to Generic Compostable Plates at Quick Service Dining Locations
Jessica Figueroa
Back in July 2018, Disney announced that it would be moving away from all plastic single-use goods at its parks and resorts, which included the full transition to paper straws that took place throughout this past year. They’ve also removed lids from most counter service locations, a move that required a transition to a different …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 12/4/19 (Jock Lindsey’s Holiday Menu, New 2020 Merchandise, Disney Parks PEZ Dispensers, Holiday Funnel Cake, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a busy day here at Disney Springs. It honestly feels more crowded here than it did in the parks and it looks like everyone is out doing their holiday shopping. Inside Disney’s Days of Christmas, there were long lines of people buying ornaments and getting them personalized. If you’re planning on getting anything …
PHOTOS: Take a Look Inside The New “One Day at Disney” Book, Now Available at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
This morning at the Magic Kingdom, we spotted the One Day at Disney book, which is a companion book to the documentary of the same name on Disney+. The book and documentary detail the roles of Cast Members and just how much work it takes to run major theme parks, television networks, merchandise design, production, and …
VIDEO: The Final Battle Begins In This New TV Spot For “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”
Joe Hogarty
Things are starting to heat up! Especially since the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is quickly approaching! Watch the latest TV spot, with lots of new footage and very cool music, for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”! See “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in theaters December 20th. Source: Star Wars
PHOTOS: New Merchandise (Apparel, Toys, Pins, MagicBand) Revealed for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
With an official opening date now set, there’s a ton of hype behind Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this upcoming March. Of course, no attraction opening would be complete without merchandise, and thanks to various media previews at the park today, we have a sneak peek at some of the …
Disneyland Paris Pride Set to Return in June 2020
Staff Writer
“Discover the Enchantment of Disney with the Sparkle of Pride!” It has been confirmed that Magical Pride – now being referred to as Disneyland Paris Pride – will be returning to the Disneyland Paris in June 2020. Primarily attended by the LGBTQ community and their families, Magical Pride offers an accepting, welcoming, fun and colorful …
Chapter 7 of “The Mandalorian” Airing Two Days Early on Disney+, Will Include Exclusive Sneak Peek of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”
Jessica Figueroa
Christmas is coming early for Star Wars fans. If you’ve blocked off an hour of your life for the next few Fridays to watch newly released episodes of “The Mandalorian”, do keep in mind that there’s an upcoming schedule change for the release of Chapter 7, the penultimate episode in the 8-part series. To accommodate …
PHOTOS: New Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Attraction Merchandise (Apparel, Toys, Pins) Lands at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Starting December 5th
Jessica Figueroa
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be one of the most ambitious, advanced and immersive experiences ever undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering. The lines between fantasy and reality will be blurred and will put guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance. If you’re looking to commemorate …
PHOTOS: New Jango Fett Souvenir Cup Lands in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Between Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opening this week on December 5th and The Mandalorian premiering last month on Disney+, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been inundated with Star Wars happenings. While we’re still anxiously waiting for Baby Yoda merchandise to arrive, we unexpectedly found a new souvenir cup inspired by one of the galaxy’s best bounty …
PHOTOS: Kylo Ren Animatronic, Resistance Intersystem Transport Ship, X-Wings and More Revealed from Inside Rise of the Resistance Attraction at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Disney has just revealed a ton of shots from inside the Rise of the Resistance attraction, opening today to media and tomorrow to the general public. Take your first look at the Kylo Ren animatronic and more in the photos below! It is a dark time …
New Opening Date Poster Unveiled for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
In the midst of all the new announcements recently revealed tonight, Disney has shared yet another new poster for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March 2020.On Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, guests will step through the movie screen and join Mickey, Minnie, and friends like never before––bursting into a …
PHOTO: First Look Inside Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT, Opens Summer 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Chef Remy is cooking up something special at EPCOT, and Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a first look inside the bustling Parisian kitchen. Walt Disney Imagineering is hard at work developing a new attraction for the park’s France pavilion, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, planned to open in summer 2020. Based on Disney and Pixar’s hit film, …
CONFIRMED: Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, Canada Far and Wide, and Awesome Planet Debut at EPCOT on January 17, 2020, Celebrity Hosts Revealed for Canada Film
Tom Corless
As we stated a few months back, new film experiences coming to EPCOT will premiere on January 17, 2020, the same day the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins. “Awesome Planet” in The Land pavilion showcases the Earth’s beauty and diversity in a 10-minute film featuring spectacular imagery, in-theater effects and an original musical score …
New Concept Art Released for Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at The American Adventure in EPCOT; Set to Open December 2019
Jessica Figueroa
New concept art has just been released for the new fast-casual restaurant opening this winter at The American Adventure in EPCOT, which will serve classic barbecue and home-style craft brews. When you step into the pavilion, you’ll be greeted by the enticing aromas of barbecue coming from a large smoker located in the center of …
New Concept Art Revealed, 2020 Opening Date Announced for Toy Story Land’s Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant
Tom Corless
Now announced to be opening in 2020 in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the new Roundup Rodeo BBQ table-service restaurant. Guests will be immersed with toy pals in the western atmosphere of Woody’s Roundup, providing a fun, family-friendly dining experience for Toy Story Land. A new artist concept image released (shown above) emphasizes the …
CONFIRMED: Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure Replacing Agent P Game at Epcot
Tom Corless
As we told you many, many months ago, Disney’s famous web-footed family is heading to EPCOT! Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will invite guests to join Scrooge McDuck, Donald, Launchpad, Webby and the nephews in search of priceless treasure. Using the Play Disney Parks mobile app, guests take a trip around World Showcase discovering exotic …
