Pirate Mickey and Donald Meet and Greet, Trick-or-Treating, Orange Dole Whip, and More Announced for Halloween at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has announced a slew of new activities for Halloween at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park. Here’s a list of all the exclusive offerings coming to Typhoon Lagoon only on Oct. 31, 2019: 1. Trick or Treating For the first time, guests of all ages can grab some goodies at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Candy stops …
PHOTOS: New Flannel Christmas Spirit Jersey and Santa Mickey Ear Hat Arrive at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Christmas time means it’s the perfect time to snuggle up in a cozy sweater, or in this case, new Spirit Jerseys! It seems that there’s three new holiday patterns for this year. Check them out! Christmas Flannel Pattern Spirit Jersey – $64.95 The black Spirit Jersey’s back features Walt Disney World in bold lettering, stretching …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Animal Villain Drawing Classes Descend Upon The Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
We’re back at the relatively new Animation Experience at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a whole new wicked twist to the hands-on guided drawing experience. Regardless of my own personal affliction towards the recent changes in this space (RIP Song of the Rainforest), the Animation Experience is quickly becoming a fan-favorite activity at …
PHOTOS: New Digital Tip Boards Receive Themed Cases to Match Guest Experience Team Stations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Annie Wilson
Over the summer, we noticed many changes around Disney’s Hollywood Studios to prepare for the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Among those changes were the addition of digital tip boards around the park. Temporary signs went up all over the park to help guests figure out the wait times of attractions and the …
SHOP: Citizen Watch Releases New Mickey Mouse and First-Ever Minnie Mouse Timepieces; Now Available Online
Staff Writer
Citizen, the official timepiece for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, has unveiled and released seven new watches––including an introduction of Minnie Mouse to the iconic Citizen brand. Take a look at the new designs below. Vintage-Inspired Mickey Mouse Watch – $350 This vintage-inspired Mickey watch features a bright yellow Mickey icon against a complementary …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Designer Collection Hipster Mickey Ear Hat by Jerrod Maruyama Now Available at Disney Parks and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Originally released (accidentally) early at the Magic Kingdom shortly after the D23 Expo in Anaheim, the Hipster Mickey Ear Hat is back and now available at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and shopDisney! If you’re looking to shop for these online, just click here. We found the ears on display over at MouseGear in EPCOT. Designed …
New Walt Disney World “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package” Vacation Offer Extended Through November 23rd; Additional Packages Now Available
Jessica Figueroa
Due to overwhelming popularity, Disney has increased the number of 2019 Ultimate Disney Christmas Packages available and extended the booking window for this special offer.The package is a great way to experience all the holiday fun of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, with an itinerary full of Yuletide offerings – including a five-night stay …
PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” MagicBand Released at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
She’s bad, she’s back, and she’s better than ever! The new Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Limited Edition MagicBand has made its grand, evil entrance at Walt Disney World. The band, like all Limited Edition releases, comes in a specially-designed box, with Maleficent’s new look on the front. On the side, the logo for the new …
Magic Kingdom to Close Early for Private Event on October 22nd
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re planning on visiting the Magic Kingdom next week, do be aware that the park will be closing early on Tuesday, October 22nd for a private event. The private event is set to take place from 7 to 11 PM, meaning the park will officially close to all other guests at 6:00 PM. Tomorrowland …
911 Emergency Call Recordings From Night of Disney Skyliner Accident Released
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been over a week now since the Disney Skyliner accident at Walt Disney World. Multiple gondolas were reportedly seen crashed into each other and numerous guests had to be evacuated after over two hours stuck inside of the gondolas. Out of a lack of ways to otherwise communicate with Skyliner ground ops, guests that …
REVIEW: “Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil”; Missing The Magic Of The Original
Joe Hogarty
To start off, I am a big fan of the first movie, “Maleficent”. There are times I am afraid to even mention that to anyone, because so many people really have such disdain for that movie. But for me, I always thought that “Maleficent” was a retelling of the “Sleeping Beauty” tale. If you want …
Man Arrested After Allegedly Touching Child Inappropriately at the Magic Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
A man has been arrested after deputies claimed that he inappropriately touched a child at the Magic Kingdom, according to WFTV. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says that 50 year-old James Jones was arrested after an incident at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square was reported. It was there where Jones allegedly touched a …
Chita Rivera, Warwick Davis Join Lineup of Narrators for Candlelight Processional at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
Matthew Soberman
A Tony Award winner and one of the most prolific actors in the Star Wars franchise are joining the lineup of narrators for the Candlelight Processional at this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Chita Rivera will narrate December 11th and 12th, while Warwick Davis will narrate December 19th, 20th, and 21st. Chita Rivera …
PHOTOS: New “Frozen” Character Bus Wrap Featuring Olaf and Elsa Spotted at Walt Disney World Resort
“Some people are worth melting for.” Olaf may be finding himself in some warmer temperatures now, good thing Elsa is there to keep him cool! We spotted this new bus wrap featuring characters from Frozen around Walt Disney World Resort property and I don’t think we’re going to let this one go. This wrap is …
REVIEW: New Galactic Green Popcorn Lands at Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
New food items have landed at both Black Spire Outposts on the West and East Coast, with a slew of new items at Disneyland and a new Chicken Ronto Wrap and Ronto Chips here at Ronto Roasters. Over at Kat Saka’s Kettle, there’s a new popcorn flavor on offer. (Unfortunately no, it isn’t the delicious Chocolate …
PHOTOS: Sleeping Beauty Castle Gets First Snow-Capped Turrets Ahead of Holiday Season at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
We may be a few weeks from Halloween, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Disneyland Park. Sleeping Beauty Castle has received its first layers of snow ahead of the arrival of the holiday celebrations to the park on November 8th. This marks the newly-refurbished castle’s first winter overlay since construction walls came …
PHOTOS: New Disney Park Pals Collection Featuring Figment, Stitch, Brer Rabbit, and More Now Available at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier today, we bumped into an adorable Little Orange Bird, the first of the Disney Park Pals line. Now it seems the full collection has been released across property, with various more figures like Stitch, Figment, Simba, and more making their big debut. The line features a series of figures that can hold on to …
REVIEW: New Vegan Plant-Based “Meat” Marinara + Pasta Youngling Meal at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
New food items have landed at both Black Spire Outposts on the West and East Coast, with a slew of new items at Disneyland and a new Chicken Ronto Wrap and Ronto Chips here at Ronto Roasters. We’re back at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo, and this time it isn’t to mourn the loss …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (10/17/19): Bad Orlando Billboards, Tony’s Town Squares, Weird World Showcase Food, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! It’s another episode of 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, Tony’s Town Squares, Bad Orlando Billboards, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer …
New Play Disney Parks App Digital Achievements and Commemorative Trading Pins Now Available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Fans of the Play Disney Parks mobile app love to earn and collect uniquely themed digital achievements after enjoying select attractions throughout the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Disney has shared that many new digital achievements have been added to the Play Disney Parks app on both coasts! Here’s the lineup of …
PHOTOS: Construction on TRON Lightcycle Run Expands to Attraction Exterior at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
Welcome back to the Magic Kingdom, and future home of TRON Lightcycle Run. As soon as we arrived at the park this morning, we were greeted by a brand new sign on the construction walls at the entrance. This is probably a sign that we should stop in a check in on the latest progress. …
PHOTOS: New Pun-tastic Mickey and Minnie Mouse Christmas Nutcrackers Flurry into Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
It may be mid-October, but you’d be forgiven if you started hearing a certain Tchaikovsky tune in your head, especially with these new Mickey and Minnie Mouse nutcrackers at Disneyland! We spotted these at the Castle Holiday Shoppe. These nutcrackers retail for $54.99 each. Each of these characters is decked out in their holiday finery, …
REVIEW: New Chicken Ronto Wrap and Ronto Chips Debut as New Menu Items at Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
And here we thought Disneyland was getting all the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge food. Ronto Roasters, a staff favorite here at WDWNT for its amazingly tasty Ronto Wraps, has introduced a new chicken wrap as well as Ronto Chips at the location, so we decided to board the nearest sandcrawler and make our way …
Sneak Peek of “Frozen 2” Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney California Adventure on November 3rd
Jessica Figueroa
For a limited time this fall, guests visiting Disney Parks and sailing with Disney Cruise Line will get an early glimpse of scenes from “Frozen 2.” Beginning Nov. 3, a special look at moments from the film will be presented in the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure park, for guests gathered to experience the “Frozen …
Walt Disney World Railroad to Remain Closed Until 2021 Due to TRON Lightcycle Run Construction at the Magic Kingdom
The Walt Disney World Railroad has been closed since the beginning of 2019 for track work in relation to TRON Lightcycle Run construction. Images have circulated of missing track near Tomorrowland as work is done to reroute the railroad through the TRON attraction. It has been speculated that the railroad would remain closed until TRON …
New Video for “The Imagineering Story” Docuseries Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Looks at Rise of the Resistance Attraction, Beast Animatronic for Tokyo Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
A new video released by Disney+ on the “The Imagineering Story” docuseries has given viewers a new, behind-the-scenes look at numerous attractions, including the upcoming Rise of the Resistance attraction at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the Enchanted Tale of “Beauty and the Beast” attraction coming to the New Fantasyland expansion at Tokyo Disneyland. This six-episode …
REVIEW: New Avocado Toast with Egg is the Perfect Meal Any Time of Day at Capt. Cook’s in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Annie Wilson
Aloha from Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! We stopped into the resort’s quick service location and noticed a new addition to their menu which sparked our interest. The new Avocado Toast with Egg is advertised by small signs near each of the registers, and is served all day, not just breakfast. This already …
Splash Mountain to Close for Annual Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom in January 2020
Jessica Figueroa
2020 may just be the year of refurbishments, especially as we gear up for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. At the Magic Kingdom, Splash Mountain is scheduled to undergo its yearly refurbishment in January 2020. The refurbishment is expected to begin on January 6th and will last through February 27th, with the attraction …
PHOTOS: The Grand Floridian Society Orchestra Debuts New Performance Stage and Location at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Staff Writer
Lots of changes have been happening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort with the addition of the new Enchanted Rose “Beauty and The Beast”-inspired lounge. Though most importantly, guests from all over have been mostly concerned with the location of the Grand Floridian Society Orchestra and where they would be preforming, as the area on the …
PHOTOS: Star Wars Themed Names Removed From Menu Items at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney has changed the names of the menu items at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo to remove the Star Wars-themed names in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Previously, names like Smoked Kaadu Ribs and Fried Endorian Tip-Yip graced the menu, adding to the theme of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. All of the main entrees, including kids …
PHOTOS: New Disney Park Pals Collection Debuts with Little Orange Bird at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Orange Bird fans rejoice! Our favorite little orange canary has flown over to his home in Adventureland in the form of the new Disney Parks Pals line. The line features a series of figures that can hold on to you or any of your favorite accessories! Clip Orange Bird onto your bag strap or belt …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 10/17/19 (Halloween Snacks, Vegan Menus, “Frozen 2” Alex and Ani, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another beautiful day here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s going to be a day full of eating, drinking, and shopping (my three favorite things!) There’s plenty of great Disney Skyliner merchandise still available inside Mickey’s of Hollywood. Inside the park, we stopped by Animation Courtyard. Most of the buildings in this area have …
PHOTOS: New Kids Tie-Dye Apparel and Backpack Now Available at World of Disney at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
A collection of kids tie-dye apparel have arrived into World of Disney at Disney Springs, making up the rest of the collection that includes the fuzzy kids spirit jersey that we reported on previously. Check out the collection with prices below and pick out your favorite. Minnie Mouse Tie-Dye T-Shirt – $29.99 This short-sleeved t-shirt …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 10/16/19 (Fantasyland Construction Updates, Silly Characters, Amazing Guest Costumes, and More!)
Spencer Lloyd
We’re back! The constant barrage of news in the past few weeks has made our photo reports take a bit of a back seat. But now, we can take you on a journey around Tokyo Disneyland again! Let’s check in on Tokyo Disneyland, for the first time in a few weeks! Main Entrance The entrance …
ParksCenter – Stolen Attraction Parts, WDW’s 50th, and Sweeping Price Increases – Ep. 74
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top 7 (yeah, 7) stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: Over $20,000 of attraction parts go missing from Peter Pan’s Flight and Space Mountain Walt Disney World shows off their 50th anniversary logo, and shares …
REVIEW: New Plant-Based Garden Patty Bao Bun Kid’s Meal from Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
In order to better appeal to the various dietary needs and changing tastes of travelers to Batuu, there are five new food items located throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park. These are exciting additions, as Galaxy’s Edge is still a relatively new land, but it seems they’ve been tailoring menus and adding to them in …
Merchandise Location Pages on Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Websites Now Showing Eligible Discounts
Matthew Soberman
Let’s be honest: with all the awesome collectibles that Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort have to offer, it helps to have a discount. Now, it’s easier than ever to figure out if you can save some money on your purchase with eligible discounts now being shown on webpages for each merchandise location. For …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie Holiday Treat Christmas Ornaments Arrive at Disneyland
Staff Writer
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Although Halloween is only a few weeks away, we’re already feeling the Christmas spirit with all these new ornaments! Just earlier today, we saw the new holiday Minnie Ear ornament at Disney’s Days of Christmas store, but now we have a new line of sweet treat ornaments! We found …
REVIEW: New Happabore Sampler Charcuterie Tray Expands Bar Snack Options at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
In order to better appeal to the various dietary needs and changing tastes of travelers to Batuu, there are five new food items located throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park. These are exciting additions, as Galaxy’s Edge is still a relatively new land, but it seems they’ve been tailoring menus and adding to them in …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Stolen Attraction Parts, WDW’s 50th, and Sweeping Price Increases – Ep. 74
Ben
Tonight, October 16th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking …
