PHOTOS: New Concrete Forms Possible Temporary Park Entrance Bypass in Future World at EPCOT, Future Site of Moana – Journey of Water
Tom Corless
Among the plethora of construction projects underway at EPCOT currently, it’s often hard to make out what sort of progress they’re making given that it’s usually no more than a pipe and pile of dirt here or there. Luckily, over at the proposed site for the Moana Journey of Water walkthrough attraction, you could say …
New Disney Skyliner Mickey Mouse Funko Pop! Figure Arrives at Walt Disney World on November 16
Jessica Figueroa
In celebration of this new transportation system, a Funko Pop! figure inspired by Disney Skyliner will be available beginning November 16. This collectible Funko Pop! figure will be available across Walt Disney World Resort at these locations: World Traveler at Epcot Mickey’s of Hollywood at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Pop Century Resort Disney’s Art of …
PHOTOS: Emma Stone Shows Off A Brand New Look For Latest Live-Action “Cruella”
Joe Hogarty
They do say that blondes have more fun, and maybe that’s what Cruella De Vil is thinking in her latest incarnation. Recently, Emma Stone was spotted on the streets of London filming “Cruella” and sporting a new blonde hairdo for the character of Cruella de Vil. Disney fans are more accustomed to seeing the classic …
VIDEO: Cranium Command Actor Wants You to Help Him Find Buzzy!
Staff Writer
Like many fans of Epcot’s “Cranium Command,” Scott Curtis wants the stolen anamatronic of Buzzy, the attraction’s main character, to be found. Unlike the rest of us, he’s got a personal reason – he is Buzzy! As a child actor, Scott played both Cranium Command’s Bobby in the video portions of the show, and voiced our pilot …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour The New Ron Jon Surf Shop Location Now Open at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Ron Jon Surf Shop at Disney Springs has opened a day early! We made our way over to Disney Springs to check it out. The 10,000-square-foot store, which marks Ron Jon Surf Shop’s 12th location in the U.S., is located in Town Center. Ron Jon store employees were excited to welcome their very first guests …
Content Warnings Added to Movies and Shows With Outdated Cultural Depictions Across Disney+ Library
Jessica Figueroa
Before Disney+, there was the Walt Disney Treasures DVD Collection, which is where many of us first learned of the many issues behind outdated cultural depictions in many of the earliest Mickey Mouse shorts and even the infamous “On The Frontlines” wartime propaganda cartoons, which were all presented uncensored and uncut. Before each of these …
PHOTOS: Concrete Poured, Security Structure Takes Shape as Construction Progresses on Transportation and Ticket Center
Staff Writer
The ongoing construction to enhance Disney’s Transportation and Ticket Center has seen several notable changes this month. As the tram loop refurbishment continues, guests are still being dropped off before the tunnel under Seven Seas Drive. Several large sections of new concrete have been poured behind the construction walls. A new planter wall that encompasses …
PHOTOS: Navidad Arrives at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and Gran Destino Tower for the 2019 Holiday Season
Annie Wilson
It seems like just overnight, all the parks and resorts went from pumpkins to Christmas lights. We’ve been hopping around the resorts to check in on all the latest decorations, gingerbread displays, and such, and have stopped into Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort today. Coronado Springs and the Gran Destino Tower have decked their halls in …
PHOTOS: International Gateway Smoking Area Relocated Near Temporary Ticketing Booth at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Over the last month or so, the smoking area for EPCOT’s International Gateway has seen three separate locations. Smoking is not allowed within the park boundaries, so Disney World provides an area just outside the entrance of each park for guests to sit and smoke. There are two smoking areas at EPCOT, one at the …
Tips for Renting a Scooter at Walt Disney World
Jill Diffendal
Sponsored by Scootarama Walt Disney World is a big place – nearly 40 square miles! With so much space spread over four theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs, more than two dozen resort hotels, and much more, getting around can be exhausting. Mobility devices like scooters can ensure that every member of your party …
ParksCenter – New Holiday Offerings, and Trading Free Park Tickets for Disney+? – Ep. 78
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: The newest holiday offerings at the Magic Kingdom Adorable (and large) holiday puppets in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Cast members now being offered the choice between free park admission, or …
DISPATCH: Walt Disney and The Olympics Of Progress PLAY-CAST & Show Notes
TimPat McRaven
Dispatch from Radio Free Disneyland is a series of music playlists, pertaining mostly to the culture, stories, and environments presented in Disney Films and Theme Parks. It is not associated with The Walt Disney Company. And, while the podcasts, including the imbedded, watermarked music, are downloadable, their presence is intended to promote the included artists, …
REVIEW: Peppermint Churro with Chocolate and Vanilla Icing – Holidays 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Ali
Tis’ the season! So many new sweet treats have been welcomed at Disneyland resort this week, including new holiday churro flavors. An old favorite of ours has returned to the Churro Cart near Redwood Creek Trail with the Peppermint Churro. Come see what this treat entails! Peppermint Churro – $6.25 A peppermint churro sounds so boring compared to …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 11/13/19 (Tomorrowland Construction Walls, Sleeping Beauty Castle Lights, Holidays at Cars Land, and More)
Ali
In addition to a whole bunch of new food for the holidays, we are also fortunate to get all the holiday decor. Let’s take a walk around Disneyland and DCA to check out some new things. Disneyland Park Some of the construction walls have come down to widen the path in and out of Tomorrowland …
PHOTOS: France Pavilion Expansion Gets New Pavement, La Crêperie de Paris Roof Progress at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Bonjour from the France pavilion in Walt Disney World’s EPCOT! Today, we noticed that the new area for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris has progressed since our last update. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris are set to open Summer 2020. In Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, guests will shrink down to …
Deep in the Plus Dives into the Disney+ Back Catalog
Jill Diffendal
Welcome to the Deep! Deep in the Plus is a brand new YouTube show/podcast devoted to going deeper into the world of Disney+. Once you’ve watched all the original programming from Disney+, like The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and The World According to Jeff Goldblum, there’s still a lot more content …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/13/19 (Jim Shore Christmas Figures, Tostones at Tortuga Tavern, Purple Wall Damage, and More)
Staff Writer
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom. Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy. Let’s take a trip right down the middle of Main Street USA, and see what this magical world has for us today. Over at the Emporium, we spotted this beautiful nod to the Purple Wall. This Minnie Mouse …
Episode 2 of The Imagineering Story – “What Would Walt Do” Premieres on Disney+ This Friday
Matthew Soberman
Ready to head back into “The Imagineering Story”? The docu-series’ second episode, “What Would Walt Do,” premieres on Disney+ this Friday, November 15th. This second episode delves into the development of Florida’s Walt Disney World as Walt’s brother Roy attempts to fulfill his brother’s wishes, despite the risky endeavor. Watch as a second generation of …
REVIEW: Horchata Churro With Condensed Milk Dipping Sauce – Holidays 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Ali
Tis’ the season! So many new sweet treats have been welcomed at Disneyland resort this week, including new holiday churro flavors. At Churros near Goofy’s Sky School, you can find the new Horchata churro with Condensed Milk dipping sauce. Horchata Churro – $6.25 We probably would have enjoyed this if it hadn’t been the stalest churro yet of …
Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders To Receive After-Hours Access to “it’s a small world” Holiday Starting November 18th
Matthew Soberman
To make a little extra magic for Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders, “it’s a small world” Holiday will be open for Passholders after Disneyland closes from November 18th to November 22nd. In addition, Passholders can also enjoy a special photo opportunity during this after-hours event. Passholders must be inside Disneyland before park closing and have a …
REVIEW: Holiday Dinner Pizza and Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake at Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta – Holidays 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Ali
The holidays are in full swing at Disney California Adventure, and Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta is getting in the spirit with two returning items; the Holiday Dinner Pizza and Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake. These items are only available from November 8th, 2019 to January 6th, 2020. Holiday Dinner Pizza – Slice ($8.99), Whole Pizza ($43.99) Roasted …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – New Holiday Offerings, and Trading Free Park Tickets for Disney+? – Ep. 78
Ben
Tonight, November 13th 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: The …
SHOP: New Star Wars x Coach Collection Lands From A Galaxy Far, Far Away; Now Available Online
Staff Writer
Coach’s new collaboration with Disney takes us to a galaxy far, far away with the new Star Wars X Coach collection landing online today and in outlet stores tomorrow. Coach and Disney have collaborated on many occasions, featuring favorites such as Minnie Mouse and Dumbo and Thumper, and we’re excited to see this new collection. Star Wars X Coach …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 11/13/19 (Monorail Evacuation, New Spinner Pen, Christmas in World Showcase, and More)
Staff Writer
Like a grand and miraculous spaceship, our planet has sailed through the universe of time; and for a brief moment, we have been among its passengers. But where are we going? EPCOT. And what kind of future will we discover there? Let’s find out! Our morning started out a little rough, as we were evacuated …
PHOTOS: Santa Claus Returns to Sunset Boulevard for Meet and Greet Photo Op at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Attention, all guests! Santa Claus has been spotted on Sunset Boulevard! I repeat, Santa has been spotted on Sunset Boulevard! That’s right, the big guy himself is now meeting guests in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The back of the Once Upon A Time souvenir shop has been transformed into a Christmas haven with a big comfy …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 11/13/19 (New Christmas Alien Popcorn Bucket, Every Single New Holiday Treat, Holiday Festivities, and More)
Staff Writer
Greetings from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Hear that? That’s Christmas music ringing throughout the park. The holiday fun has officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and we have plenty to explore. When first arriving at Hollywood Studios, we noticed construction scrim up at the right side of the front entrance. We’re not sure what’s happening, but …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Debuts First Annual Christmas Gingerbread Cabin Display Featuring Humphrey the Bear
Jessica Figueroa
Sure, the Contemporary Cinderella Castle Gingerbread Display is cute, and the Gingerbread House at the Grand Floridian is practically tradition at this point, but over at the site of Old Faithful, we’re mesmerized by the grand opening of the all-new Gingerbread Cabin that has just debuted at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We’ve seen the whole thing …
New Ron Jon Surf Shop Opens This Friday at Disney Springs; Grand Opening Celebration and Giveaways Taking Place All Weekend Long
Staff Writer
Back in February, Ron Jon Surf Shop announced that they would be opening up a new location at Disney Springs in late 2019. As of today, we now have an opening date and a list of fun activities to kick off the grand opening celebration. Disney Springs has announced that Ron Jon Surf Shop will …
PHOTOS: Toy Story Land Characters Don Their Holiday Apparel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Last week, we took you on a little tour around Toy Story Land to check out all the new holiday decorations, however, today we noticed something else. It seems on top of decking out his backyard, Andy also got new Christmas outfits for all his toys! The first toy we noticed was Buzz Lightyear himself. …
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Gingerbread House Celebrates 21st Anniversary with Grand Opening Featuring Princesses and Pastry Chefs
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve been anxiously watching the construction of this year’s Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. A tradition that began back in 1999, the life-sized gingerbread display celebrated its 21st season with an extravagant grand opening ceremony featuring none other than the resort’s incredible pastry team and even a royal visit from Aurora. …
Disney Announces 10 Million People Signed Up for Disney+ Since Official Launch Yesterday; 1.3 Million Hours of Collective Streaming Tracked in First 24 Hours
According to Disney, they have already surpassed 10 million subscribers to their Disney+ streaming platform. 10 million subscribers was a milestone Wall Street analysts saw as important for Disney+ to reach… by the end of the year. From the press release: Disney+, the highly anticipated streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, has already reached a …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 11/13/19 (Holiday Snacks, Disney+ Kiosk, Peppermint Mickey Bottle Topper, Fit2Run Closed, and More)
Annie Wilson
It’s a beautiful day to be at Disney Springs. The sun is shining, the fake snow is blowing, and there are snacks everywhere. Let’s take a little look around and see what’s new today. Pluto in his Christmas sweater and Mickey elf popcorn buckets can be found at various popcorn carts around Disney Springs. These …
PHOTOS: New Kingdoms and Castles Jewelry Sparkles and Shines in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
The glint and glimmer of some beautiful new costume jewelry caught our eye in the Magic Kingdom’s Uptown Jewelers today. These new baubles are part of the Kingdoms and Castles collection, and reflect the style of everyone’s favorite Disney princesses and characters. We have also spotted several other pieces from this collection with an icy …
PHOTOS: Construction Work Pops Up at Former Walt Disney World Speedway Site Near the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
UPDATE: The work you see below is part of a project to expand parking at the Magic Kingdom. You can see the plans in South Florida Water Management permit 190429-9. As we told you back in 2015, Walt Disney World Speedway was closed and demolished for parking improvements to the Magic Kingdom parking lot. This week, …
Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland to Undergo Major Refurbishment in 2020 in Preparation for 25th Anniversary
Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland Park looks set to undergo a major overhaul in 2020 ahead of the attraction’s 25th anniversary. According to a permit filed with the City of Anaheim, work is set to begin soon on some significant improvements to the 24-year-old attraction. The permit describes the scope of work as “Remove and …
PHOTOS: New Cinderella Castle Alex and Ani Bracelet Glimmers in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
This morning as we were strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., we spotted a beautiful new Alex and Ani bracelet! This silver toned bracelet features a charm with Cinderella Castle in the center of a rhinestone circle. The new bracelet is priced at $44.99. We love the details of the castle spires, windows, and doors on …
PHOTOS: International Gateway Entrance Path Changes as Construction Continues at EPCOT
Staff Writer
Hello from EPCOT, which seems to have construction going on everywhere you look. This time, we focus our attention over on the entrance and exit to the International Gateway. Our last update in September was even back before the Skyliner opened! Lots of progress has been made in this area in a short amount of …
PHOTOS: Construction on Regal Eagle Smokehouse Reveals Additional Structure at The American Adventure in EPCOT
Staff Writer
It’s been a minute since Disney revealed they were closing down the Liberty Inn located at The American Adventure to make way for the new Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue. Since the construction walls went up in July, not much in terms of the exterior had changed, that is, until recently. Let’s take …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: “The Mandalorian” Delivers Action and Comedy Worthy of Star Wars
Ron D’Anna
Since his first appearance in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back, or for the five people who remember it the animated segment of 1979’s Star Wars Holiday Special, the Mandalorian bounty hunter Boba Fett has been an instant fan favorite. His signature armor and mysterious past infatuated Star Wars fans until his origins were revealed in …
DISNEY+ REVIEW: “Forky Asks A Question” and “Pixar In Real Life” Episode 1
Staff Writer
Pixar fans, buckle up! We’re going on an emotional voyage to asks some of the most important existential questions on Earth. The first episodes of both “Pixar In Real Life” and “Forky Asks A Question” debuted yesterday with the launch of Disney+. The addition of Forky to the Toy Story universe was arguably the best …
