PHOTOS: Amazing Pictures at Disney Springs Closes its Doors to Make Way for New Ample Hills Location
Staff Writer
We recently stopped by Disney Springs, and when we arrived over on the West Side we quickly noticed that the location for the Amazing Pictures Photography Studio had recently closed its doors permanently. Back in August it was announced that this area of Disney Springs would become the home of various new food & beverage …
Next in Series of Annual Passholder Exclusive MagicBands to be Released October 1st at Walt Disney World
Tom Corless
New MagicBand designs available only to Walt Disney World Passholders will continue be released throughout the year, so guests can accessorize for every season. You may recall that the 2019 Mickey Mouse and Cinderella Castle design was released back in June. Starting October 1, Passholders can find the Goofy and Tree of Life design “wherever …
PHOTOS: New Construction Walls Go Up for Mickey and Minnie Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, More Great Movie Ride Relics Removed
Tom Corless
We are still a few months away from the heavily delayed opening of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but work has resumed on the facade of the Chinese Theater in preparation for the new attraction. Construction walls are once again up on the facade, this time on the two sets of …
REVIEW: Joffrey’s Frozen Matcha Green Tea at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The Joffrey’s Coffee Kiosk (Royal Anandapur Tea Company) in the Asia section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently introduced a Frozen Matcha Green Tea beverage. This limited-time offering costs $5.69 plus tax and can only be found at the Asia Joffrey’s Coffee location (not the kiosk in front of the park). Without further ado, let’s try …
Magic Kingdom Operating Hours Extended on Select Dates in October and November
Park hours at Magic Kingdom have been extended on certain dates in October and November. Guests planning on visiting the park on the affected dates should make note of the later closing time for the Magic Kingdom. October 2019 2, 5, 9, 16, 23, 28 – Park hours extended to 10 PM (Original park closing was …
PHOTOS: Signage Installed at the New Joffrey’s Location at the Caribbean Beach Resort Skyliner Station
Staff Writer
Today we stopped by Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, specifically to check out what was new with the Disney Skyliner hub station and the new Joffrey’s location. Let’s see if there have been any major changes! “What’s the small building” you say?…let’s get a closer look from another angle… Last time we checked in, this building was …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 9/19/19 (Arendelle Aqua Drinks, Orange Bird Mural Completed, Cotton Candy Flavors Removed, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Disney Springs is one of my favorite places to visit. We took a little stroll around to check out all the latest snacks and merchandise to arrive since our last visit. If you haven’t had enough Arendelle Aqua, stop by The Daily Poutine, located by the LEGO Store, and check out their shimmering new drink. …
ParksCenter – Tomorrow’s Tomorrowland, and Are The Muppets History? – Ep. 71
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: More entertainment cutbacks – this time, it’s Great Moments in History with the Muppets, and Animal Kingdom’s Burudika Band A new sign was installed for …
BREAKING: Tokyo Disneyland Expansion featuring Beauty and the Beast E-Ticket Opening Date Announced
Spencer Lloyd
There’s a whole mass of news coming from Tokyo Disney Resort this week! First the new Christmas food items were revealed for both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. Now, the Oriental Land Company has officially announced that the Tokyo Disneyland expansion featuring The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast, The Happy Ride with Baymax, Minnie’s …
PHOTOS: Christmas Food Items Revealed for Disney Christmas 2019 at Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
Ho ho ho! It’s almost the holiday season here at Tokyo Disney Resort! Just under two months left! And just like every other seasonal event here, there’s a whole slate of food items that are coming to the resort for the holiday season! So, let’s take a look at some of the delicious items that …
PHOTOS: Christmas Food Revealed for Disney Christmas 2019 at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, almost! We’re just under two months from the start of Disney Christmas here at Tokyo Disneyland, and that means it’s time to take a look at some of the delicious treats that have been revealed for the holiday season this year! So, let’s break down some of the …
PHOTOS: Christmas Gift Popcorn Bucket Revealed for Tokyo Disney Resort
Spencer Lloyd
The news never ends here at Tokyo Disney Resort! There’s always something new coming, whether it be merchandise or new seasonal events! Today, however, we got word of another popcorn bucket headed to Tokyo Disney Resort. It may not be as flashy and fancy as the Rapunzel bucket we saw earlier this month, but it’s …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 9/17/19 (Bon Voyage, Halloween Decor, Guest Costumes, and More!)
Spencer Lloyd
It’s a wonderful (rainy) day here at Tokyo Disney Resort! While I’m not a huge rain person, rainy days bring lower crowds and some unique sights. So, let’s explore Tokyo Disneyland on this rainy afternoon! Bon Voyage & Outside the Park The rain was already starting to slow down on the walk to Tokyo Disneyland. …
PHOTOS: New Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween Merchandise Arrive in Cars Land
Staff Writer
“Hey, see! You need a new paint job, man!” Looks like someone took Ramone’s offer and got ready for Cars Land Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween with his brand new sugar skull paint job! 9 Inch Sugar Skull Car Plush – $17.99 This new 9 inch plush of the sugar skull car matches perfectly with the larger than …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Tomorrow’s Tomorrowland, and Are The Muppets History? – Ep. 71
Ben
Tonight, September 18th 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 …
Marvel News Mash-Up (Robert Downey Jr., Silver Surfer, SideShow Collectibles)
Joe Hogarty
Marvel News Mash-Up Rumor: Robert Downey Jr To Return As Tony Stark In “Black Widow” Boy, for a character who just died on the bog screen, he seems to be getting a lot of job offers! According to Deadline, Robert Downey Jr, will return as Tony Stark in the upcoming “Black Widow” movie. Since “Black …
SHOP: Disney Parks Dia de los Muertos Celebración Collection Arrives on shopDisney
Matthew Soberman
¡Hola! A new Disney Parks apparel collection themed to Dia de los Muertos has arrived on shopDisney. Previously, we spotted the Mickey Ears and Minnie Ear Headband at Epcot, but now there are t-shirts to match! Let’s take a look (and remember, playing “Remember Me” while reading this is not mandatory, but highly encouraged.) Dia …
Creator of 4 Rivers Smokehouse Hints at Walt Disney World Expansion
Matthew Soberman
Since opening the 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck last year at Disney Springs, 4 Rivers Smokehouse has expanded to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and according to the restaurant’s creator, they may not be done expanding on WDW property just yet. In an interview for the Orlando Sentinel, 4 Rivers creator John …
New Entertainment Coming to Disneyland’s Frontierland and The Golden Horseshoe
Matthew Soberman
New entertainment, including a magician and dueling piano players, are coming to The Golden Horseshoe and roaming Frontierland at Disneyland starting next week. From Disney Parks Blog: Since opening in 1955, Frontierland has played host to a wide range of variety acts, from heroes on horseback to comedians and can-can dancers. This fall, Disneyland park guests can look forward …
PHOTOS: New Ombre Disney Vacation Club Member Spirit Jersey Arrives at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
We’ve seen a lot of great new merchandise for Disney Vacation Club members recently. While visiting BouTiki at the Polynesian Resort, a beautiful ombre-colored Spirit Jersey caught our attention and we couldn’t stop staring. The color is beautiful. The gradiant pink to white coloring is so pretty, we wish there was a non-DVC version. A …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Villains Grove Walk-Through at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Well, well, well, what have we here? Welcome to the first ever Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure! We’re lurking through a night of spine-tingling treats, bone-chilling merchandise, and thrilling entertainment! We’re taking a stroll through Villains Grove, a new walk-through experience taking over Redwood Creek Challenge Trail for the event! Posters of Disney …
REVIEW: Arendelle Aqua Inspired Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake from Kona Island
Annie Wilson
Are you ready for more Arendelle Aqua treats? We are! We decided to head over to the Polynesian Resort and check out the newest offering from Kona Island, located next to Kona Cafe. They’re now offering a Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake to go along with the other aqua desserts around the resort. We love the snacks …
VIDEO: Frightfully Fun Parade at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Well, well, well, what have we here? Welcome to the first ever Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure! We’re lurking through a night of spine-tingling treats, bone-chilling merchandise, and thrilling entertainment! This year, the Frightfully Fun Parade moves over to Disney California Adventure after being featured at the former Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland. …
Menu for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs 2019 Announced
Disney has announced the food and beverage offerings available for WonderFall Flavors at Disney Springs this year. Starting September 20th, the event runs until November 4th and features many establishments at Disney Springs. 4R Barbacoa Cantina Food Truck Squash Blossom Quesadilla – fresh squash blossom, zucchini, tomato, onion, refried beans, Chihuahua cheese, and queso fresco with …
Water Collected from Epcot’s Fountain of Nations Ahead of Demolition, to be Used in Future Epcot Water Features
Matthew Soberman
With the demolition of the Fountain of Nations being imminent, water has been collected from the fountain to be used in Epcot’s future water features coming with the re-imagination of the park. Epcot Vice President Melissa Valiquette and Walt Disney Imagineering Portfolio Executive Zach Riddley joined two current Epcot cast members for the collection. On …
PHOTOS: The Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission – Breakout! FastPass Distribution Open Again After Construction
Staff Writer
Get hooked on a feeling with the Guardians of the Galaxy now that the FastPass distribution area is now open again for Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission – Breakout at Disney California Adventure. As the Avengers Campus construction continued to creep further and further into the parks, we saw the entire queue area for Guardians of …
Primeval Whirl Ride Vehicles Being Tested as Attraction is Readied for Seasonal Operation
In what could be considered BREAKING NEWS for fans of the long-beleaguered Primeval Whirl attraction, today the ride vehicles have started cycling the track once again. This news comes hot on the heels of the info that we shared with you yesterday that the attraction would cease normal operation and become seasonal. However, current refurbishment …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: All-New “Villainous!” World of Color Show Debuts at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Well, well, well, what have we here? Welcome to the first ever Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure! We’re lurking through a night of spine-tingling treats, bone-chilling merchandise, and thrilling entertainment! And now to a look at the new World of Color show exclusive to Oogie Boogie Bash, “Villainous!” In “Villainous!,” Oogie Boogie weaves …
PHOTOS: Automated PhotoPass Cameras Installed in Royal Sommerhus at Norway in Epcot
Jason Diffendal
The bane of photographers everywhere, the automated PhotoPass cameras have now invaded Royal Sommerhus, the home of the Anna and Elsa meet and greet in the Norway pavilion at Epcot. These boxes are at least somewhat well-themed, but do stick out from the wall. Unlike the cameras installed in Town Square Theater for the Mickey and Minnie meet …
Disney Publicly Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Look at Epcot Forever Nighttime Spectacular
Matthew Soberman
Disney has publicly revealed a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Epcot Forever, the new nighttime spectacular debuting on October 1st. From Disney Parks Blog: Making its debut in just two weeks, “Epcot Forever” will be an all-new, limited-time spectacle of fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and choreographed special effects kites. The show takes us on …
PHOTOS: New Alex and Ani Bracelets Arrive at Disney Parks featuring Villains and Beauty and the Beast
Annie Wilson
If you’re a fan of Alex and Ani bracelets, you may want to look away. We were browsing through the Emporium today at Magic Kingdom when we spotted not 1, but 4 new Alex and Ani bangles. Now we have to decide which one to get first! Belle Double Sided Charm – $49.99 This …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Five – Episode 8 Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
On this week’s episode: The “Joker” movie is getting rave reviews. Should we be worried about the impact this movie may have on more than just comic book movies? Some people are calling to have the origin of “She-Hulk” changed for her Disney+ series. We discuss the direction that we would like to see the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Kingdom Hearts Character Meet at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
Very rarely do we get to actually meet characters from one of our favorite video game series, Kingdom Hearts. It seems Disney realized that and decided to bring out some characters for the first ever Oogie Boogie Bash and we had so much fun meeting them! (Despite lines being super long, even at the start …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of Merchandise from Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
We won’t be filling any dreams with fright today, instead, you’ll be frighted by the amount of merchandise you want to buy. We found every piece of merchandise available during the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure, and it’s safe to say, some of these pieces came home with us. We got a preview …
PHOTOS: New Oogie Boogie Light-Up Sipper from Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Alicia
You’re joking, you’re joking, I can’t believe my eyes! Well, believe them, because this sipper is real and we are loving it. This sipper was created specially for the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure for their 2019 Halloween Party. We got a preview of the sipper back in July and we’ve seriously been …
PHOTOS: New Oogie Boogie Bash Ear Headband – A Disney Halloween Party 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Are you ready for Halloween? Regardless, Disney has you covered with these Oogie Boogie Bash themed ear headbands! These ear headbands give off some serious Haunted Mansion vibes with the black and purple colors used for this merchandise item. Let’s take a closer look at these spooky ears! Oogie Boogie is prominently featured on the …
PHOTOS: Map Revealed for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Welcome to the first-ever Oogie Boogie Bash in Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort! Ahead of the festivities, we were able to snag a map to see what the brand new Halloween party has in store for guests. You can read the full description of the party and everything to look out for here. Let’s …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Five – Episode 7 Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
On this week’s episode: We talk about the latest news regarding Spider-Man no longer being in the MCU. Join hosts Joe Hogarty and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Five – Episode 7 is now available for download through WDW News Today: Original Programming and iTunes!
Operating Hours for Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World Released
The operating hours for the Disney Skyliner have been revealed ahead of the September 29th opening. Disney Skyliner has three distinct lines, with all three originating from Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The Epcot Line which originates at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort with a stop at Disney’s Riviera Resort (opening December 2019), has the following hours: …
RUMOR: Burudika Band at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Set to End on October 13th
The ever popular Burudika Band that performs in Harambe Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is set to end onf October 13, 2019. Accoridng to Safari Mike on Twitter, Burudika Band will be ending after the 6:30pm show on October 13. Here’s how Disney describes the show: Clap to the beat when you hear the joyous …
