Holiday Entertainment Returns to the Magic Kingdom Starting November 3rd
Jessica Figueroa
While this year’s first Christmas Parties aren’t until November 8th, it appears that the Magic Kingdom will be getting a head start to the holiday festivities, with many fan-favorite holiday show offerings returning on November 3rd. Starting November 3rd, the first Frozen Holiday Wish show of the season will illuminate Cinderella Castle at 6:15 PM …
PHOTOS: New Concrete Frames Installed at Moana Journey of Water Walkthrough Site in EPCOT
Staff Writer
Work is underway on yet another new attraction at EPCOT. Initial progress on the Journey of Water walkthrough maze, which was announced earlier this year at the D23 Expo caught our eye today. The upcoming attraction will be based off Disney’s 2016 film, Moana, and will feature interactive water elements. We first noticed construction walls go up …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 10/27/19 (Fantasyland Expansion Construction Updates, Long Wait Times, Castle Walls, Amazing Guest Costumes, and More)
Spencer Lloyd
While walking from JR Maihama Station to Tokyo Disneyland, we pass right by Bon Voyage! As I’ve introduced in the past, this shop sells in-park merchandise for a last minute gift. It’s even themed like a little suitcase or hatbox! Imagination and magic… You can tell it’s a crazy day at Tokyo Disneyland when even …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: R.I.P. FuelRod, Sleigh-Loads of Christmas Merchandise, Changes to the “Disney Look”, and Still Some Skyliner Issues
Staff Writer
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from October 21-27! Walt Disney World Segments for the festive Disney Parks Holiday televised specials …
WDW News Tonight Weekly Recap – Episode 109 (10/24/19): Top 7 Scariest Attractions, The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments, Details On Our Fairly Scary Halloween Party, and More!
Staff Writer
If you happened to miss this week’s episode of WDW News Tonight, we’ve got you covered! Below is a full recap of all the fun and madness that you missed, along with the full episode for you to watch: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrD8SvgcUhc] Each week, we bring you a live audio and video program, combing the latest …
PHOTOS: New Norway Pavilion Helly Hansen Jackets Heat Up The Fjording at EPCOT
Matthew Soberman
Hei alle sammen! We may still be in autumn, but you can prepare yourselves for the colder months and show off your love for trolls and school bread with new Helly Hansen jackets themed to EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion! Naturally, we found these in The Fjording, conveniently located in… EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion. (I know, what a …
PHOTOS: Cast Member Pumpkin Decorating Contest Displays from Disney’s All-Star Resorts
Annie Wilson
With Halloween just days away, we want to stay in the spirit of things and share with you some of the fun activities and displays around the resorts. All-Star Music, Movies, and Sports Resorts have all participated in pumpkin decorating competitions, so we decided to stop by and check out some of the creative displays these …
PHOTOS: Even More “Fröhliche Weihnachten” Christmas Merchandise Arrives at the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT
Staff Writer
“Fröhliche Weihnachten!” That’s German for “Merry Christmas”, and the Germany Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase keeps coming out with even more holiday merchandise! We spotted the first installment of this line of merchandise last week, and today we spotted even more in Der Teddybär. Let’s take a look! Porcelain Fröhliche Weihnachten Ornament – $19.99 This …
PHOTOS: Construction Begins on Room Refurbishments at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Room refurbishments have been underway at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort for just over a year now, but with improvements finalized over on that side of the resort, work has begun on the guest rooms at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. We were out there today to check in on the latest construction progress. Work is starting …
PHOTOS: Ring In the New Year Early with These New 2020 Ornaments at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Disney seems to always be moving onto the next holiday as soon as possible, as we’ve seen with the influx of Christmas merchandise before Halloween. We’ve already spotted the new 2020 Disney Parks calendar arrive in the parks as part of the first 2020 merchandise. Now, at Der Teddybär in the Germany pavilion at EPCOT’s …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 10/27/19 (Roberto Coin Jewelry Collection, Retro Tops at World of Disney, New Christmas Homeware Collection, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from Disney Springs! We spent this sunny afternoon strolling around and checking out what’s new in our favorite Disney shops. We made our way to Disney Springs’ West Side to see if any construction progress had been made at Cirque du Soleil. Renovations are taking place to prepare for the new show that will …
PHOTOS: New Retro Color Block Mickey and Minnie Spirit Jerseys Arrive at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Now you can channel the ’80s and ’90s with two new colorful Spirit Jerseys featuring the classic Mouse couple, Mickey and Minnie! Mickey Mouse Retro Spirit Jersey – $54.99 The Mickey Spirit Jersey features bright highlighter yellow on one sleeve and bright pink on the other sleeve. On the main part of the jersey, you …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release Mickey and Minnie Christmas MagicBand Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
We know that the holidays have been taking over the theme parks at Walt Disney World, but we were surprised to find a little Christmas cheer tucked away inside a resort gift shop. Spotted in Sport Goofy at Disney’s All Star Sports Resort, we saw a little bit of Christmas hidden away amongst the gifts …
PHOTOS: Animation Courtyard Arch Receives New Paint In Preparation for New Park Logo Sign at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Today, the Studio Arch that leads into the Animation Courtyard of Disney’s Hollywood Studios received an all-new paint job. The iconic arch now sports dark blue and cream-colored accents over what used to be tan and beige coloring. The new paint job comes ahead of the arch’s upcoming redesign. Concept art for the new archway …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Update for Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris at EPCOT 10/27/19
Staff Writer
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie construction in EPCOT’s France pavilion is moving along steadily with a new bit of structure appearing every few days. Several things have changed since our last update. This time, the structure for La Crêperie has added another layer on the right side of the structure. Underneath, there is a second layer, …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/27/19 ( “The Incredibles” Edna Mode and Jack-Jack MagicBand, New Pirates Mug, Construction Updates, and More)
Staff Writer
Hello from Magic Kingdom! It’s a hazy, humid morning, but we didn’t let that stop us from having a good time. The castle was a bit spooky looking with the haze this morning. Just in time for Halloween! The Main Street Trolley Show greeted us with all smiles as we entered the park. They definitely …
REVIEW: Disney Tests New Flatbread Pizza at Electric Umbrella, Oh My God It’s Slightly Better
Tom Corless
For years, the Electric Umbrella has been a go-to for guests looking for straightforward menu items in a park otherwise known for its wide variety of food options. For that same reason, however, it’s also been dragged for offering less-than-stellar renditions of classic theme park foods, like burgers and pizza. Basically, the only reason most …
PHOTOS: New Classic Minnie Mouse Flower Hat Ear Headband Arrives at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
If you’re getting overwhelmed with all the new Minnie ear headbands arriving at the parks lately and would like to opt for something a little bit more traditional, you’ll want to head to MouseGear for the latest ones to hit the shelves. The latest ears mirror the newest hat that Minnie has been wearing in …
PHOTOS: New “Lady and the Tramp” Fuzzy Boa Tail Plush Saunters into the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
You’ll have a hard time looking as fabulous as Lady does in this new “Lady and the Tramp” plush. It seems the beloved Cocker Spaniel has grown out her long, luscious tail just in time for all of the holiday festivities. The plush is covered in ultra-soft fur, with velvety inner ears and a collar …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the McDonald’s in Walt Disney World, Set to Close for Refurbishment on October 30th
Jessica Figueroa
For many Walt Disney World fans, their nostalgia of the parks goes hand-in-hand with memories of the numerous McDonald’s kiosks that served food from the Golden Arches. Due to a strategic partnership that went into effect in 1997, a total of six co-branded kiosks and quick service restaurants sold McDonald’s French Fries, McNuggets, and even …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 10/27/19 (Fantasy Springs Construction, A Reverse Tour, Giant Chandu Pin, and More)
Spencer Lloyd
The weather is on the fritz here in Tokyo. It keeps going between sunny, cloudy, and pouring buckets of rain. Reminds me of Florida, a bit! So while the weather is rather neutral and cloudy, let’s set sail around Tokyo DisneySea and check out what’s new this week! Disney Resort Line & Fantasy Springs Left …
Gondola Stuck at ADA Load Station Led to Disney Skyliner Downtime Today
Tom Corless
It’s been three weeks since the Disney Skyliner accident took place at Walt Disney World. As you probably are aware, multiple gondolas were seen crashed into each other and numerous guests were stranded in the air for over two hours, stuck inside of the gondolas. The fledgling transportation system has seen adjusted hours and a fair amount …
PHOTOS: New Holiday Spirit Jerseys, Christmas Crocs, Toy Trains, and More Bring Holiday Cheer to Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
The festive season is slowly but surely arriving at the Disney Parks with new holiday merchandise appearing almost daily and the Candlelight Processional narrators being announced. The Disneyland Resort brought a huge helping of holiday cheer to one of our reporters today when they spotted the new merchandise that appeared this morning. Check it out …
PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/26/19 (Construction Updates, Large Food & Wine Crowds, and a New Smoking Area)
Staff Writer
Hello from a super crowded festival season EPCOT! Let’s fight the masses and see what all we can find today. Over in Gateway Gifts we found this new “This Kid Loves Walt Disney World” youth t-shirt with a cute little Mickey jumping for joy! This tee is priced at $19.99 The adorable t-shirt was next …
Exclusive Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2019 Limited Edition Pins Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
Limited Edition and Limited Release pins for this year’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party have been revealed, and featuring an array of fun holiday vignettes, and of course, cookies. While these are not out on the official Merchandise page, we got a special sneak peek thanks to our friends over at Disney Pins Blog. Check …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 10/26/19 (Club 33 Construction Updates, Frozen 2 Merchandise, New Everest Ornament, and Kevin Crosses a Bridge)
Staff Writer
Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s a bright sunny day, and we’re ready to see what’s going on around the park. As Russell says, “The wilderness must be explored!” Let’s get going! Construction walls are still up to the left of the Tree of Life. The walls are concealing the ongoing refurbishment work on …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Erected, Exterior Painting Begins on Club 33’s Harambe House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
As we were making our way around Disney’s Animal Kingdom today, we stopped by the Harambe House construction site to see what’s been going on. While Club 33 locations at other Walt Disney World parks have used existing structures, Harambe House is being constructed solely to house Animal Kingdom’s Club 33. One of the biggest …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/26/19 (FuelRod Swapping Fees, New iPhone 11 D-Tech On Demand Designs, New Betsey Johnson Jewelry Collection, Construction Updates, and More)
Staff Writer
Lights, camera, action! We’re spending the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s see what’s going on around the park. Even early this morning, Sunset Boulevard was already bustling with people heading to Tower of Terror and Rock ‘N’ Rollercoaster. The Citizens of Hollywood were out and about promoting their latest movie projects. At Legends of …
REVIEW: New Pumpkin Spice Caramel Cupcake Brings Fall Flavor to Karamell-Kuche in EPCOT
Annie Wilson
Halloween is right around the corner, which means pumpkin spice season is reaching its end. It’s not over yet, and you can find even more pumpkin spice goodies over at the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT. We stopped into Karamell-Kuche and discovered a pumpkin spice caramel cupcake in the case and had to give it a …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 10/26/19 (Halloween Food Truck Offerings, CityWorks Progress, Floral Dooney and Bourke, Ample Hills Construction Walls, and More)
Annie Wilson
We’ve been seeing a lot of new Christmas merchandise lately, but Halloween is still days away. Luckily, Disney Springs has created some new Halloween food truck items, available now through October 31. We decided to head to Disney Springs early and do a little shopping before the food trucks open, so let’s see what’s happening. …
PHOTOS: New “Frozen 2” Funko Pop! Vinyls Flurry Into Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Do you wanna see some new Funko Pop! Vinyls? Come on, let’s have a look… Yes, Frozen 2 season is well and truly upon us. We’ve already had themed Alex and Ani bangles, Pandora charms, an Olaf Loungefly backpack, and a whole Frozen Fan Fest merchandise event, and now we’ve found a whole collection of …
REVIEW: Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Offers Ferociously Bad Breakfast Menu, Perhaps Disney World’s Worst
Tom Corless
If you couldn’t tell from all of our baby giraffe photos on Twitter this morning, we’re at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and working up a ferocious appetite. With just two quick service options available during the early morning hours in the Africa area of the park, and the line at Creature Comforts (Starbucks) stretching far out …
PHOTOS: Mickey and Minnie’s Houses From Mickey’s Toontown and Disneyland Fire Department Featured in New Ornaments at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
If you grew up as a fan of Mickey’s Toontown at Walt Disney World like I did when I was younger, and stopping by was a highlight of your vacation, you’ll want to check out these latest ornaments! At Disney’s Days of Christmas store at Disney Springs, the iconic buildings of Toontown have been turned …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/26/19 (FuelRod Kiosk Swapping Fees, Mickey Gingerbread and Peppermint Scented Pillows, Tomorrowland Speedway Driver’s License Booths, and More)
Annie Wilson
It’s a cool morning here at the Magic Kingdom, with a chance of rain, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad day. Every day here at Walt Disney World is exciting, and we have a busy day ahead of us. Let’s get going. Let’s make our way down Main Street, U.S.A. and see what’s happening. …
PHOTOS: New Disney Princess Storybook Playsets Arrive at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Here at WDWNT, you can always catch us casually browsing the toy sections of any Disney store, and I’ll tell you right now, there’s no shame in owning multiple Animators Collection Littles playsets as a grown adult. [Awkward silence] Okay, now with that out of the way, we’re here to bring you the latest new …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie Ear Holiday Snack Onesies Arrive at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
‘Tis the season to be snacking. You’ll want to settle in for an evening of Disney+ and Mickey Ice Cream Bars with these comfy new onesies, just in at Walt Disney World! Each onesie features an allover Disney holiday snack pattern, built-in side pockets, and a sherpa-lined hood topped with Mickey or Minnie ears. Let’s …
Disney Vacation Club Potentially Raising Prices on Thirteen “Sold Out” Properties
According to DVCNews, Disney Vacation Club is planning on raising prices thirteen of its sold-out properties. Despite limited advertising of these “sold-out” resorts, buyers can occasionally find points to buy at these resorts. Prices will rise between $5 and $20 per point at the sold-out resorts, based on the resort. For example, Saratoga Springs would …
SHOP: Celebrate The Holidays With New Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars Themed Christmas Sweaters
Joe Hogarty
The Holliday Season will be with us before you know it and you and your family will want to be ready to celebrate it in fashion with these new Christmas sweaters based on Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars from Merchoid! Nightmare Before Christmas: ‘What’s This?’ Knitted Christmas Sweater Preorder – $54.99 Beauty and the Beast: …
PHOTOS: Special Star Tours Merchandise Coming to Tokyo Disney Resort December 2nd
Spencer Lloyd
Bright suns from Tokyo Disneyland! Recently, we confirmed the news that a new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker-inspired scene is coming to Disneyland, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris on December 20th. And with big news like this, there’s always merchandise to accompany here at Tokyo Disney Resort! So, let’s explore the special …
Disney’s Aladdin and The Lion King 16-Bit Games for Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis to be Re-Released in Limited Edition Clamshell Cartridge Boxes
Jessica Figueroa
It’s a good thing I kept that folded-up piece of paper from 1993 with all the cheat codes on it, because today, Nighthawk Interactive and iam8bit announced special editions for Disney’s classic 16-bit Aladdin and The Lion King video games. Following the announcement of Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King for Nintendo Switch, …
