REVIEW: New Pilgrim Mickey Cupcake Serves Up All The Thanksgiving Pies at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Annie Wilson
Happy Thanksgiving from Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The Contempo Café is one of our favorite stops for a sweet treat that never disappoints. The desserts here are always beautiful and delicious. When we discovered Pilgrim Mickey’s “All of the Thanksgiving Pies” cupcake, we knew it was time for a Thanksgiving feast! We couldn’t resist Mickey in …
PHOTOS: New World Showcase Restrooms Showing First Themed Facade Accents at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Hello from the construction site that is EPCOT! It’s hard to go anywhere in the park these days without seeing massive construction projects underway. With all the construction walls and fences everywhere, it can be difficult to see what’s actually happening, but when it comes to the new restrooms next to the Refreshment Port, the progress …
Sign Up to Win Fabulous Disney Parks Prizes from Around the World on WDWNT: The Toys for Tots Marathon 2019, Orlando Studio Tickets Still Available
Tom Corless
Every year since 2008, WDW News Today has hosted a charity drive at the end of November to raise money for the Toys for Tots Foundation. To date, we have raised over $49,000 for this amazing organization with donations through our website and those made during our annual live program during the holiday season. This …
Rise of the Resistance to be Excluded From Extra Magic Hours Offerings in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Disney is preparing for a flood of travelers to Batuu in anticipation of the grand opening of the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction and while they have extended hours at various parks, the new attraction will be excluded from the roster of offerings during Extra Magic Hours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you were …
PHOTOS: Demolition Work Continues on Former Innoventions West Interior at Future World in EPCOT
Staff Writer
Rest in peace, old Fountain View. You had a good run. Demolition began at Fountain View, EPCOT’s Starbucks location, back in September as part of the drastic changes happening to the park. The park’s iconic Fountain of Nations, which stood outside of Fountain View’s main entrance, has already been removed as part of the project. …
PHOTOS: Newly Expanded Security Screening Area Now Open at Transportation and Ticket Center
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re parking at the Transportation and Ticket Center starting today, you’ll want to be aware of a new security screening area that has just opened to guests. We’ve been monitoring the changes at this park hub since initial changes started to take place back in April. Currently, the old security screening area is now roped …
VIDEO: Watch As Lucasfilm Details “The Evolution of The Stormtrooper”
Joe Hogarty
From Stormtrooper, to Clone Trooper, to the brand new Sith Trooper, Lucasfilm takes you through the history of developing the iconic Stormtroopers that have become a staple in all of the “Star Wars” films. “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” opens on December 20th. Source: Star Wars
PHOTOS: First Look at Figment Limited Edition Pins for 2020 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Tom Corless
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will return on January 17th, 2020, but today we’re sharing a first look at the limited edition pins that will be available to guests come that day. The entire collection has a theme: the Figment Color Company. Figment is now a painter, a pretty cute concept for this …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/27/19 (Chilly Weather, Holiday Crowds, Disney+ Subscription Cards, Hot Dogs Return to The Market, and More)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a very breezy morning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The sun is out, but it’s still a bit chilly, so everyone seems to be bundled up this morning. It’s just as cold on Batuu, too. Slinky Dog Dash was experiencing a delayed opening this morning, so most guests headed right to Smugglers Run at …
REVIEW: New Citrus-Cranberry Thanksgiving Cupcake is So Good, You’ll Want to Gobble It Up at Sunshine Seasons in EPCOT
Staff Writer
What better way to celebrate Turkey Day than with an adorable turkey cupcake? The Thanksgiving Cupcake has strut its way into Sunshine Seasons at EPCOT. This little guy receives five stars for cuteness. He’s all yours for $5.99. How can you resist that little beard and those goofy eyes? His eyes remind me of google …
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Closing Early Today and Tomorrow Due To Powerful Impending Storm
Jessica Figueroa
If you were planning on spending Turkey Day at Disneyland Resort, do keep in mind of adjusted park hours ahead of what has been dubbed a dangerous, “historic” storm that is going to hit California throughout the Thanksgiving holiday. A dangerous storm is heading towards southwest Oregon and northwest California Tuesday and Wednesday, in the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Living with the Land: Merry and Bright Nights” Holiday Overlay Brings Christmas Cheer to the Greenhouse at The Land Pavilion in EPCOT
Staff Writer
Everyone’s favorite educational attraction about vegetables (okay, it’s about more than that…) has received its annual holiday overlay. We visited earlier this week and checked out all the holiday additions in the daytime, but there’s a whole other side to this overlay… LIGHTS! We made our way back to The Land pavilion at EPCOT to see …
December 2019 Pin Releases for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Feature Star Tours 30th Anniversary, Princess and The Frog 10th Anniversary, Matterhorn, Disney’s Riviera Resort Pins, and More
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Pin Collectors and Traders, clutch your wallets tight. Disney has shared a look at this month’s pin releases and it’s an incredible lineup of must-have pins with new Pins of the Month, Commemorative pins, and the final round of Christmas pins for the season. While these are not out on the official Merchandise pages for …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Contained Liberty Square Market Seating Area Now Open at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Liberty Square Market in the Magic Kingdom closed its small seating area back in late July for refurbishment and since then, we’ve been tracking its progress, from demolition, to brickwork, to full-on furnishings. Today, the seating area reopened to guests, and we were there to check out all the changes. While the newly reopened …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Riviera Resort Receives Finishing Touches Ahead of December 16th Grand Opening at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
The newest DVC location, Disney’s Riviera Resort, is set to open December 16th. The resort is influenced by European and Mediterranean architecture styles, while its decor incorporates contemporary and classic design aesthetics. The Riviera Resort will offer rooftop dining at Topolino’s Terrace and is conveniently connected to the Disney Skyliner, complete with its very own …
PHOTOS: Disney Parks Reveals First Look at Mediterranean Inspired Cast Member Costumes for Disney’s Riviera Resort
Jessica Figueroa
With the grand opening of Disney’s Riviera Resort less than a month away, everyone is sharing in the excitement of the resort that celebrates European Riviera design and style. Today, Disney has shared a first look at some of the fashionable new Disney cast costumes created to complement the resort’s Riviera aesthetic. Walt Disney Imagineering …
PHOTOS: Construction at Tokyo Disneyland: Cinderella Castle Spire Removed, Scaffolds Coming Down Throughout Belle’s Village (11/27/19)
Spencer Lloyd
You know that urban legend that Cinderella Castle’s spires can be removed in the event of hurricanes? This of course is untrue. Mostly… It seems that there may be some truth to this after all! So, let’s dive in to the construction happenings at Tokyo Disneyland right now, including the Castle and the Beauty and …
PHOTOS: Special Food Menus Revealed for the Final PIXAR Playtime at Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
For the past couple of years, Tokyo DisneySea has been taken over by the Pixar pals for the winter season! And they’re coming back to play with us one last time from January 10th through March 19th, 2020! Pretty exciting, right? And with the return of beloved pals like Woody, Remy, and Lightning McQueen one …
Deep in the Plus – TRON: Legacy
Jill Diffendal
Join Rob and Jill this week as Deep in the Plus dives into the 2010 sci-fi adventure TRON: Legacy. It’s a sequel (or arguably a reboot) of the 1982 cult-classic TRON. Neither movie overwhelmed at the box office, but the TRON franchise remains popular among Disney and sci-fi fans to this day. Disney even built …
PHOTOS: Disney California Adventure 11/26/19 (Festival of Holidays Entertainment and Merchandise, Christmas Characters, Cars Land Holiday Overlay, and More)
Staff Writer
Hooray for the holidays! Over at Disney California Adventure, all types of festivities are occurring. From Buena Vista Street to Pixar Pier, there is something new for everyone. Take a look at all the park updates and holiday cheer! Esplanade From the Esplanade, we were greeted into the parks by the Festival of Holidays decor …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 11/26/19 (New Merry Menagerie Owl Lanterns, 2020 Ornaments, High Wait Times, Kevin Appreciation, and More)
Staff Writer
Jambo from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s a beautiful day and the crowds are out to enjoy it. Let’s take a look around and see what’s up. The first thing we spotted were these sweet, snuggling owl lanterns above the Riverside Depot. This 2020 ornament was in Riverside Depot along with all the others. It is …
REVIEW: New Pumpkin Pie CrazyShake and Thanksgiving Burger From Black Tap is a Fun Holiday Twist at Downtown Disney District; Available Now Through November 28th
Ali
We were invited by Black Tap to try out this limited-time CrazyShake below, free of charge. However, our thoughts and opinions are 100% our own. Black Tap in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort is celebrating Thanksgiving with a new limited-time Pumpkin Pie CrazyShake and a Thanksgiving Turkey Burger. From October 25th – November 28th, …
Snow White’s Scary Adventures Ride Adding New “Happily Ever After” Ending During 2020 Overhaul at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
As we told you a few weeks ago, changes are coming to Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland next year. Disney has announced some vague details as to what will be happening. This classic Fantasyland attraction, Disneyland park’s only ride-through princess attraction, will be updated inside and out in 2020. Walt Disney Imagineering is reimagining …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a Tour of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel’s 2019 Gingerbread House, Christmas Decorations, and More
Staff Writer
Joy to the world! Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is decked out for the holidays just like the Disneyland Hotel! Take a look at all the outdoor decorations, the holiday gingerbread house, and the beautiful Christmas tree on our photo and video tour. Outdoor Decorations Outside along the main entrance of the Grand Californian, …
Space 220 Restaurant in Future World to Serve Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at EPCOT; Early 2020 Opening Confirmed
Jessica Figueroa
Come February 2020, you can start your day off in space––Space 220, that is. The long-awaited Future World restaurant may have been pushed back to next year, but at least the wait will have been worth it, as it seems guests will have even more dining options to choose from. EPCOT debuted a new park …
PHOTOS: Give The Gift of a Year-Long Disney+ Subscription with New Gift Cards Now Available at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
It seems like everyone is currently talking about Disney+. After its launch on November 12, Disney+ has steadily been gaining more subscribers daily. If you happen to have any friends or family that don’t have a subscription to Disney+ yet, then Walt Disney World has come up with a fantastic new gift idea. You can …
Additional Details Revealed for “Frozen Celebration” and “Legends of the Force – A Celebration of Star Wars!” at Disneyland Paris Starting January 11th
Jessica Figueroa
In just a few weeks, guests at Disneyland Paris can experience big-screen adventure in real life with two unmissable celebrations: Frozen Celebration and Legends of the Force – A Celebration of Star Wars! The return of Legends of the Force from January 11 to March 15 is a chance for Star Wars fans of all ages to …
PHOTOS: More 1994 New Tomorrowland Themed Accents Removed from the PeopleMover Track at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Over at Magic Kingdom, Tomorrowland is slowly getting a makeover fit for the 21st century. The last time Tomorrowland received an update was for the 1994 New Tomorrowland project, which transformed Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland into a “Tomorrow That Never Was”. The first major change that has happened since the latest refurbishment was announced was the …
D23 Announces Full Slate of Events for 2020, “Destination D” Returns to Walt Disney World With New “Fantastic Worlds” Theme
Jessica Figueroa
In 2020, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is bringing back many of its most popular events, adding incredible new experiences, and putting new twists on fan favorites. D23 DESTINATION D: FANTASTIC WORLDS: Returning to Walt Disney World Resort next November 20–22, Destination D will honor Disney’s many magical places, from the extraordinary to the fantastical. In addition, theWalt Disney Archives, …
SHOP: New “Baby Yoda” Merchandise from “The Mandalorian” on Disney+ Now Available via shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
He’s tiny. He’s green. He’s cute. He may or may not need a nap after using The Force. (We aren’t even sure he’s a he.) But what we do know is that Baby Yoda merchandise based off the hit Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” has arrived on shopDisney, and it’s available for you to shop now. …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/26/19 (Holiday Crowds Hit, Coach Ears Are Sold Out, Seating Arrives at Liberty Square Market, Frontierland Chip ‘n’ Dale, and More)
Staff Writer
Greetings from Magic Kingdom! It’s Thanksgiving week, so lots of people are here for the holiday. Let’s see what’s happening at the most magical place on earth! The holiday crowds have officially arrived. Big Thunder Mountain’s queue was spilling outside. Traffic signs were being held up by cast members to direct crowd flow in …
Disney+ Averaging 1 Million Subscription Sign-Ups a Day According to App Data
According to research by Apptopia, Disney+ has been downloaded around 15.5 million times since its launch earlier this month. In the roughly two weeks since launch, Disney+ has made around $5 million on in-app purchases. Disney+ has also been ranking #1 overall on the United States iOS and Google Play app stores since its launch. …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Debuts All New Merchandise Line at Zawadi Marketplace
Staff Writer
A few new pieces of resort merchandise have stampeded onto the shelves at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. We went by Zawadi Marketplace in Jambo House today to check them out. If you’ve never been to Zawadi Marketplace, we highly recommended. Filled with drums, handcrafted sculptures and more, it’s a resort store that offers more than …
New Videopolis-Themed ’80s Nite, Sweethearts Nite, PIXAR Nite, and Villains Nite Disneyland After Dark Events Announced for 2020
Jessica Figueroa
Disneyland After Dark—the specially themed, after-hours park experience featuring unique entertainment, special food, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, collectible merchandise and more—kicks off 2020 with four distinct events at the Disneyland Resort!These separately ticketed evening events grant you special access to either Disneyland or Disney California Adventure park after closing. Select attractions will also remain open exclusively …
PHOTOS: New Awesome Planet “Coming Soon” Signage Installed Outside Harvest Theater in The Land Pavilion at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
New temporary signage for the film “Awesome Planet” has been installed outside the old Harvest Theater in The Land pavilion at EPCOT ahead of the show’s big debut this upcoming January. The upcoming film was recently featured in the new EPCOT park map, so it seems they’re looking to drive anticipation and excitement for the …
J.J. Abrams Reveals That Script For “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Was Being Sold On Ebay
Joe Hogarty
Yesterday morning, while being interviewed on Good Morning America, J.J. Abrams revealed that one of the lead stars of “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” lost their script and it was found being up for auction on eBay. Luckily, someone from Disney noticed the script on eBay and purchased it before it fell into the …
Disney New Year’s Eve Countdown Party! Canceled at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland has canceled the Disney New Year’s Eve Countdown Party! due to potential issues with late-night transportation. The Disney New Year’s Eve Countdown Party! was scheduled to take place on December 31, 2019. Hong Kong Disneyland’s website has the following message: After evaluating the possible late-night transportation situation, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort regrets …
REVIEW: New Caramel Apple Verrine Brings Holiday Cheer to Catalina Eddie’s at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Matthew Soberman
Caramel and apples: it’s a combination that goes as well together as the holidays and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This holiday season, Catalina Eddie’s pays tribute to this dynamic duo with a Caramel Apple Verrine. Let’s see how well they pair together here! Caramel Apple Verrine – $4.99 The dessert’s layers start with chocolate mousse on …
PHOTOS: New EPCOT Map Lists Canada Far and Wide, Awesome Planet, Beauty and The Beast Sing-Along, Regal Eagle Smokehouse, Space 220, and Art of Disney Opening Dates, Adds Play Pavilion
Jessica Figueroa
A new map has debuted for EPCOT, which is in the midst of a park-wide reimagining. In order to drive anticipation and excitement for many of the park’s upcoming additions, many of these projects are now listed on the new map. Let’s delve inside and check out all of the changes. You’ll notice that the …
PHOTOS: Umbrellas, Tables, and Seating Appear at Liberty Square Market in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Hold on to your mop hats and powdered wigs, because the colonial construction project in Liberty Square appears to be preparing to open. As we noted from the last time we stopped by Magic Kingdom, the cobblestones had been laid and workers were starting to clean up around the site. We now know why they …
