PHOTOS: Exterior Renovations Continue Across Jambo House and Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Staff Writer
Renovation work on various exteriors at the Animal Kingdom Lodge resort continues to progress. Today, we took a look at the latest construction updates. Jambo House Work has shifted from one side of the exterior balconies to the other since our last visit. While guests can still access the Savanna viewing areas, signs and fences …
PHOTOS: EPCOT’s International Gateway Entrance Changes Again as Construction Continues
Staff Writer
EPCOT’s International Gateway entrance and exit traffic patterns have changed, yet again, due to progress on the construction in the area. A new ticketing booth will open in this area soon, and the ground has received new concrete. In our last update, we noticed that the rolling hedges had moved further out into the walkway …
PHOTOS: Mysterious Construction Site Appears at Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Just when we thought all the construction around Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ front entrance was complete, we spotted some new construction fencing. The new expanded front entrance and security checkpoint area debuted in August for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Last week, we first took notice of something going on at the front entrance, around …
Matterhorn Bobsleds Returns to Full Operation After Months of Track Closures at Disneyland
After months of operating with just one side of the mountain open, Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park has returned to full operation. As of writing, both sides of the mountain are operational, meaning you can again view Fantasyland or Tomorrowland as you slide down the slopes. The reason for the closure was due to a …
Carriage Rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Unavailable Until Spring 2020
Jessica Figueroa
If you and your family are planning on visiting Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground today or in the coming months, do keep in mind that upcoming changes to the Tri-Circle-D Ranch have affected some of the recreation options. Due to the closure of Tri-Circle-D Ranch in its current iteration, carriage rides will no longer be offered …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (11/21/19): Club 33 Thanksgiving, The Map Game, IAAPA 2019 Report, 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 Club 33 Thanksgiving Report, The Map Game, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or …
Disney+ Launch Day Glitches Attributed to Coding Errors, Recoding Underway to Resolve Issues
Thanks to the Code Media 2019 Conference, we now know more about the issues that plagued Disney+ on launch day and still affect the app right now. According to Kevin Mayer, Disney’s Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer and International, the issues can be attributed to certain coding issues. Diving deeper into the coding issues, the issues with …
PHOTOS: Full Menus and Details Released for 2019 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Booths
Jessica Figueroa
The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth is back! Celebrating joyous holiday traditions from around the globe, this year’s festival is presented by AdventHealth and runs Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, 2019 and features a variety of yuletide decorations, flavors, family-friendly activities, and of course, the wondrous “Candlelight Processional.”The official Holiday Cookie …
PHOTOS: New 2020 Minnie Ear Headbands Ring in the New Year at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
New Year, new ears. The new 2020 Minnie Ear Headbands have arrived at Walt Disney World and we’re ready to bring on the shine with its colorful confetti design. The ears feature a satin and velvet-lined royal blue headband with a sequined bow, plus confetti-coated ears with tons of tiny glitter particles shining bright. The …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks 2020 Phone Flipper Arrives at Walt Disney World
It’s almost late November now, which means that 2020 merchandise is starting to arrive in the parks. The latest piece of merchandise is this Disney Parks themed Phone Flipper, allowing guests to better use their phone with one hand, with an added Disney theme. Let’s take a look! The Phone Flipper features a stylized castle design …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie 12 Days of Christmas Countdown Charm Bracelet Set Decks the Halls at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
‘Tis the Season to be “Charmy” indeed! This new festive Countdown to Christmas charm bracelet set would be a great pre-holiday gift. Countdown Charm Bracelet retails for $34.99 Inside, you find 12 little doors to get your daily Disney themed charm fix to add to the silver tone bracelet (included). The fun holiday hanging box …
PHOTOS: Credit Card Chip Readers Now Being Activated Throughout EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
In 2017, Walt Disney World started phasing out the old Mickey design on the MagicBand readers for merchandise, food and beverage, and front desk areas in favor of generic black RFID readers. Then in 2018, credit card chip readers were installed at resort front desks. However, for being the premier place for spending money, they’ve …
VIDEO: Disney Parks Reveals Behind The Scenes Look at New Cirque du Soleil Show Coming to Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Physical feats that amaze. Performances that require astounding athletic skill. A score that shakes the soul. A story that tugs deeply at the heart. Each of these are qualities of a Cirque du Soleil production that together leave spectators in awe. Today Disney has shared a first look inside the new, yet-to-be-named Cirque du Soleil …
BREAKING: Walt Disney Imagineering Management Shake-Up Creates New Roles, New Creative Leaders for Individual Parks and Resorts
Tom Corless
An organizational shake-up has taken place over at Walt Disney Imagineering, leading to the creation of new roles and a swapping of creative leaders for individual parks and resorts. Kareem Daniel, the previous Executive Vice President of Global Business Operations at Walt Disney Imagineering, has now been promoted to the new role of “President, WDI …
PHOTOS: New Grand Avenue “Public Water Works” Bathroom Signage Signals Near-Completion of Delayed Hollywood Studios Expansion Project
Staff Writer
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the new restrooms across from the BaseLine Tap House appear to be nearing completion. The structure that stands where the Star Wars Speeder Bike photo op used to be is receiving its final theming touches. While in our last update we thought that the restrooms’ opening was going to coincide with …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Christmas Starbucks Mugs Arrive at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
It isn’t the holidays until you can cuddle up with a warm beverage and your favorite Christmas mug, and now the newest holiday Disney Parks Starbucks mugs are finally in stores at Walt Disney World! The mugs feature a Christmas tree design, but if you look very closely, you can spot different park icons across …
PHOTOS: Liberty Square Market Seating Area Nears Completion with New Brickwork and Lighting at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Greetings from Liberty Square Market, right in the heart of the Magic Kingdom! In our last update on the new seating area, a tree sprang up, as well as some concrete paths. Today when we checked in on the project, even more work had been done to add to the colonial feel of this area. …
PHOTOS: “Jambo!” African-Inspired Christmas Decorations Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Staff Writer
Jambo! This morning, we decided to check out the Christmas decorations over at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Our first stop? Jambo House! Jambo House As you drive up to the main parking lot, the sign for Jambo House is decked out in colorful garland. At the valet and guest drop-off, garland accents dot the support beams …
PHOTOS: New “Frozen” Designer Collection Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
The Disneyland Paris Collection has released brand new Frozen merchandise featuring some wonderfully cool hues to celebrate Queen Elsa’s icy flair for fashion. Everything from clothes and capes to D-Tech cases and soft fuzzy purses and pouches are available. Elsa Makeup Pouch – €24,99 D-Tech iPhone Case – €25,99 Elsa “Fur” Zipper Close Shoulder Bag – …
ParksCenter – New Monorails On The Way? – Ep. 79
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: Bombardier reports a big monorail order by an undisclosed buyer in North America – could this be for Disney? A new model of gondola cab was announced at IAAPA …
Adam Lamberg To Reprise Role as Gordo in Upcoming “Lizzie Mcguire” Reboot on Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
Hey now, hey now! This is what dreams are made of. Adam Lamberg is set to reprise his fan-favorite role, David “Gordo” Gordon, a recurring character in the upcoming Disney+ series “Lizzie McGuire.” Lamberg originated the role of Gordo, Lizzie’s best friend, whose intelligence, creativity and wry observations about middle school life made him a bit of an outcast – except to his inner circle of friends. Production on …
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes at Downtown Disney District Reveals Chocolate Peppermint Crazy Shake and More Coming in December
Matthew Soberman
It’s a peppermint (and chocolate) world this holiday season at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes at the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District, with a new shake just for December, as well as three new menu items arriving next month. From Monday, December 9th through Tuesday, December 31st, guests can enjoy the Chocolate Peppermint Shake, …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Take a Tour of Disneyland Hotel’s 2019 Holiday Decorations (Trader Sam’s, Fantasy Tower Lobby, and More!)
Staff Writer
Disneyland Resort is radiating joy and cheer this holiday season! Some of this Christmas spirit can be found at the Disneyland Hotel. This year, Trader Sam’s, Tangaroa Terrace, and all the towers lobbies are decked out for the holiday season. Take a look at how everything is decorated this year! Trader Sam’s There were no …
PHOTOS: Changes Come to FastPass+ Selection Interface in Latest Update to My Disney Experience App
Jessica Figueroa
Today, My Disney Experience introduced a new interface to the FastPass+ selection process on your mobile device. Now, in addition to having expanded options to streamline your Disney Resort hotel check-in, you also have different options available for FastPasses. Let’s check out the new look for the in-app FastPass selection process. While the overall selection …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – New Monorails On The Way? – Ep. 79
Ben
Tonight, November 20th 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: Bombardier …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Decks the Halls with Silver Garland and Sketches for 2019 Holiday Season
Staff Writer
It’s beginning to look a lot like a silver Christmas over at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This week, holiday decorations went up at the property, so we stopped by to check them out. Guests who arrive at the valet and drop-off entrance are greeted by white and silver garland on the support poles outside. …
John Williams’ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite Nominated for 2020 Grammy Award
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier this year, we got our first listen at the music from Galaxy’s Edge. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite, composed by the legendary John Williams, was an instant hit with Star Wars and theme park fans alike, and now it’s even nominated for a 2020 Grammy Award. The track is in the running …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Pop Century Resort Celebrates Christmas Through the Decades
Staff Writer
Christmas decorations went up this week at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. The centerpiece Christmas tree was a popular photo spot for guests while others looked at the various other design aspects of the holidays. As guests arrive at the valet and guest drop-off area, bright garland greets new visitors. The Christmas tree is the centerpiece …
PHOTOS: New Character Posters Released For “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”
Joe Hogarty
Lucasfilm has released brand new character posters for “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”. Check them out below! “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” opens on December 20th! Source: Star Wars
New COACH Designer Collection Mickey Ear Headband Coming to Disney Parks November 22nd
Jessica Figueroa
If you liked the COACH x Star Wars collaboration and need even more premium ears to add to your headband collection, look no further than these new leather COACH ears coming to Disney Parks this Friday. These ears feature genuine leather construction with orange contrast stitching throughout and embossed cut-out floral accents with colored centers. …
Episode 3 of The Imagineering Story – “The Midas Touch” Premieres on Disney+ This Friday
Jessica Figueroa
Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ third episode, “The Midas Touch,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, November 22nd. This third episode covers how Michael Eisner and Frank Wells saved Imagineering and encouraged widespread growth. They made Disney cool and relevant with teenagers. Every design project the Imagineers touched turned to gold. …
PHOTOS: Water Slide Parts Staged at Blizzard Beach Parking Lot for Ongoing Refurbishment Project
Driving around Walt Disney World today, we noticed something unusual in the parking lot of Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. A bunch of slide pieces were staged for what seems like a large scale refurbishment of a slide in the park, possibly related to the ProSlide project we announced yesterday. From these long distance shots, …
Space 220 Restaurant Now Hiring for Key Front of House Positions at EPCOT
Jessica Figueroa
In space, no one can hear you cook. When we last checked in on the status of Space 220, which is arguably the most highly-anticipated restaurant (supposedly) opening this year, we found out that the planned Executive Chef, Theo Schoenegger, had abandoned ship. With just weeks before the restaurant’s expected Winter opening date, it appears …
PHOTOS: More Concrete Added to Possible Temporary Park Entrance Bypass in Future World at EPCOT, Future Site of Moana – Journey of Water
Staff Writer
Last week, we reported on a potential temporary pathway through EPCOT near the proposed site of the Moana – Journey of Water attraction. With construction constantly progressing in the park, we decided to see if there were any new updates to the area. A significant amount of concrete has been poured since our last visit, and …
PHOTOS: New Sleepy Eeyore and Winnie the Pooh Dream Friends Plush Now Available at Walt Disney World
New “sleepy” Eeyore and Winnie the Pooh Dream Friends plush have made their way into Disney Parks and they are simply adorable. The Eeyore plush is super soft and features the beloved donkey dozing away placidly. He also features a fuzzy crest of hair at the top and embroidered facial features and stitches. These plush …
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Hours Extended for December and January 2020
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has seen its park hours extended in anticipation of larger crowds at Walt Disney World for the holiday season. So far, we’ve seen changes in both December 2019 and January 2020, increasing the amount of time guests can spend exploring the park. Let’s take a look at the changes! November 2019 November …
VIDEO: First Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Commercial Debuts Featuring a Look Inside the Attraction at Galaxy’s Edge
The first Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance commercial has debuted for Disneyland, showcasing looks inside the groundbreaking attraction. This commercial reuses existing footage of the attraction, so there isn’t anything particularly new, but it does show the highlights that Disney expects will wow guests the most. Take a look! As you can see from …
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park Hours Extended for January 2020
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has seen its park hours extended in anticipation of larger crowds at Walt Disney World for the holiday season. So far, we’ve seen changes in January 2020, and we’ve already noted December park hour extensions, increasing the amount of time guests can spend exploring the park. Let’s take a look at the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Spice and Tea Exchange Takes Over Former Mickey’s Pantry at Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
If you plan on spending any time in the kitchen this holiday season, then Disney Springs has a new store perfect for you. The former Mickey’s Pantry location, next to Earl of Sandwich, has been transformed into The Spice and Tea Exchange. Mickey’s Pantry is gone, but you can still find plenty of spices to …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Baby Yoda” Makes an Appearance Hidden Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Spoiler Warning: If you haven’t seen “The Mandalorian” yet, a.) You’re missing out, and b.) You’re probably wondering why #BabyYoda has been trending all over social media these past few weeks. While this post may shed some light on that, it might also contain some inadvertent spoilers. I have spoken. With the launch of Disney+, …
