REVIEW: Popcorn Soda with Donut for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
It’s time for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort! And one of my favorite parts of any Tokyo Disney Resort event is the array of snacks and food items available! In this series of reviews, I’ll be detailing every single new snack and counter-service item. I’ve seen many strange food and drink items offered at Tokyo …
PHOTOS: New Arendelle Aqua Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
The cold heat wave never bothered me anyway. If there’s one reason to head over to Disneyland now (actually, please go to Disneyland, there are no crowds) it’s for this amazing new Arendelle Aqua popcorn bucket. Just released as part of the full Arendelle Aqua collection, you can now pick up your very own Mickey …
PHOTOS: Automated PhotoPass Cameras Installed at Mickey and Minnie Meet and Greet in Town Square Theater at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to Town Square Theater, Presented by Nikon, and now almost entirely run by automated PhotoPass cameras. Much like the popular Darth Vader meet and greet in Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which recently implemented automated cameras, a new automated PhotoPass “photographer” has been installed at the Mickey and Minnie meet and …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Gives First Official, Inside Look at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Ride Vehicles at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Last month at the D23 Expo 2019, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled new details around Epcot’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, a family-friendly “storytelling coaster” that will feature a groundbreaking ride system with vehicles that rotate 360 degrees and can even do a reverse launch. Today, Disney has shared a …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Poe Dameron’s X-Wing and BB-8 Figure from Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Queue in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been a good week for sneak peeks. Just this week, we’ve been able to snag a peek at the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride vehicles, an adorable new Pascal animatronic for the upcoming “Tangled” boat ride in Tokyo DisneySea, and now… a look at Poe Dameron’s X-wing, straight from the Rise …
Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza to Receive Variable Message Sign to Aid Guests
A permit filed with Orange County has indicated Disney has plans to install a variable message sign at the Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza. Signs like this are used to aid drivers when driving on portions of road that have constantly changing road patterns. Where the sign may be installed is still not certain, but could …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (9/12/19): Nick and The Boy Take Over, Parks Pursuit, Weird World Showcase Item of the Week, and More!
Staff Writer
Tonight! It’s the return 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, Parks Pursuit, the Weird World Showcase Item of the Week, and more! The show can be watched live at …
PHOTOS: Latest Update on Magic Kingdom Entrance Construction (Pathway Restructuring, Boat Dock Relocation, New Temporary Lanterns)
We come to you today with a bunch of photos from the entrance area of the Magic Kingdom! As you may remember, Disney is reimagining the entire entrance area of the Magic Kingdom in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. We will start by looking at the former boat dock for the …
Prices Set to Increase for Fireworks Dessert Parties at the Magic Kingdom in February 2020
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re a fan of Fireworks Dessert Parties at the Magic Kingdom, you may have to start leaving some more room in your budget for next year, as prices are increasing starting February 2020 for all three versions of the dessert party: Pricing – Tomorrowland Terrace Seating Now through January 31, 2020: $84 per adult …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/12/19 (Arendelle Aqua Arrives, Castle Pathway Landscaping, Roaming Pirates, and More!)
Annie Wilson
We’re back out bright and early at the Magic Kingdom! Let’s see what we can find today. Arendelle Aqua has arrived! There is plenty of new merchandise, and it’s been released even sooner than expected. We were surprised that there was a full display of merchandise in the Emporium. We’re excited to see the beautiful …
New Year’s Eve Celebration Featuring Pin Trading and Tree of Life Countdown Announced for Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season will “roar in” the New Year. That’s because Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park will be open until midnight to celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31, 2019. Throughout the night, you’ll find special New Year’s Eve-themed food and drinks, while DJs in Asia, Discovery Island and …
PHOTOS: New Sleeping Sulley “Disney Dream Friends” Plush Dozes into Walt Disney World
Spencer Lloyd
It seems like Disney Parks are going through a trend of sleeping characters. The insanely adorable sleeping Figment plush sold out in record time, and there’s even news of sleeping Duffy & Friends coming to Tokyo DisneySea! I’m not complaining at all, of course. These things are all so gosh darn cute! Well today, we …
PHOTOS: Moat Refilled, Landscaping Added to Pathway at Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With work on the Cinderella Castle pathway linking Fantasyland and Sleepy Hollow finally completed, it’s time to return this area to its former glory, as guests are clamoring for the return of their romantic castleside views. Thankfully, it appears that with recent work on landscaping and construction fully finalized, they were able to refill the …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Updates on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been an exciting week for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, with a special sneak peek at the ride vehicle testing leaked recently, not to mention the fact that we now know the attraction’s official name, which is exciting in an of itself for people like me. Sadly, on the ground, there isn’t much …
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Dessert Party Relocated to Echo Lake at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Reservations Now Open
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has released additional information as well as opened reservations for Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Dessert Party. Delight in holiday-inspired snacks, delicious desserts, wine, beer, and specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in this specially ticketed add-on event. The event will also be sporting a new location along Echo Lake, offering a beautiful view of …
REVIEW: Pink Grapefruit & Grape Drink for Disney Halloween at Tokyo DisneySea’s Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen
Spencer Lloyd
It’s time for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort! And one of my favorite parts of any Tokyo Disney Resort event is the array of snacks and food items available! In this series of reviews, I’ll be detailing every single new snack and counter-service item. It’s very hot and humid still at Tokyo Disney Resort, and …
REVIEW: Jack Skellington Sandwich for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disneyland’s Sweetheart Cafe
Spencer Lloyd
It’s time for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort! And one of my favorite parts of any Tokyo Disney Resort event is the array of snacks and food items available! In this series of reviews, I’ll be detailing every single new snack and counter-service item. You may not know that Disneyland isn’t the only park with …
PHOTOS: New “Duffy’s Sweet Dreams” Merchandise Coming to Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
Duffy the Disney Bear and his adorable friends are perennially popular at Tokyo Disney Resort. The fans here go crazy for merchandise, and that means there’s always new lines being released. Just last month, for example, we saw the new Duffy’s Delightful Autumn Woods line! And today, the Oriental Land Company revealed a new adorable …
REVIEW: Special Set for Disney Halloween at Tokyo DisneySea’s Cafe Portofino
Spencer Lloyd
It’s time for Disney Halloween at Tokyo Disney Resort! And one of my favorite parts of any Tokyo Disney Resort event is the array of snacks and food items available! In this series of reviews, I’ll be detailing every single new snack and counter-service item. Cafe Portofino is one of the best counter-service restaurants at Tokyo …
Pixar Pals Parking Structure Pedestrian Bridge at Disneyland Resort to Open September 13th
Jessica Figueroa
When it comes to construction at the Disneyland Resort, things can move pretty quickly. Something you see one day might be totally different the next. Take the Pixar Pals Parking Structure, for example. It opened after a few months of brisk construction back in late June, and now its pedestrian bridge, which will link the parking …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Project Gamma Progress, Declining Crowds, and Skyliner Cast Previews – Ep. 70
Ben
Tonight, September 11th 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 EDT on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: …
BREAKING: “Beauty and The Beast” Inspired Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to be Named “Enchanted Rose” Opening This Fall; Menu Details Released
Jessica Figueroa
With the recently announced new “Beauty and the Beast”-inspired lounge coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney has released more exciting news about the reimagined space – including an official name as well as menu details. Located on the second floor of the lobby, this re-imagined lounge will be called Enchanted Rose and will celebrate …
REVIEW: New Arendelle Aqua Cupcake and Lemonade Arrive at Sunshine Seasons in Epcot
Annie Wilson
As part of the new Arendelle Aqua color launch, several locations around Walt Disney World are celebrating with specialty food and beverage. We can never resist a new color trend (especially when there are sparkly Crocs involved) so you know we’re going for all the snacks. Sunshine Seasons at Epcot has two new Arendelle Aqua …
PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Giant Sequoia Carved Sculptures Materialize at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Here lie the dearly departed… the trees, that is. The Giant Sequoia is the world’s most massive tree species and the largest living organism on the planet. And now, you can purchase a sliver of these fallen (salvaged) behemoths in the form of carved Haunted Mansion decor. New to Disney Springs’ Art of Disney store …
PHOTOS: New “The Little Mermaid” Dooney & Bourke Purse Collection Debuting at Disney Springs This Friday
Jessica Figueroa
Attention all Ariel fans! If you liked the “Under the Sea” Dooney & Bourke collection filled with assorted sea critters, you’re going to love this “The Little Mermaid” collection starring the main mermaid herself, Ariel! As with most themed collections, it will feature a large tote with amazing artwork of Ariel front and center, plus …
PHOTOS: Funko to Release Exclusive Mickey Mouse Matterhorn Bobsleds POP! Ride Vinyl at New York Comic Con
Matthew Soberman
Guten tag, Big Apple! Funko is bringing a bit of Disneyland to New York Comic Con this year. As part of their convention exclusives for this year, Funko will be selling an exclusive Mickey Mouse Matterhorn Bobsleds POP! Ride Vinyl. The figurine features Mickey, dressed in Alpine gear, in one of the ride’s famed bobsleds …
FuelRod Kiosks at Disney Parks Being Changed to Remove “Free Unlimited Swapping” Graphic; Future Charge for Swapping Possible
Since their arrival at Disney Parks, park guests have turned to countless trusted FuelRod kiosks for their first $30 FuelRod starter kit and enjoyed years of unlimited, free swapping once the battery ran out. However, FuelRod kiosks at Disney Parks have started to see the “Free Unlimited Swapping” graphic be removed. You may remember that …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney Skyliner Welcomes Very First Passengers as Cast Member Previews Begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been an anxious wait for the Disney Skyliner, from seeing beams go up, to watching stations be established at various parks and resorts, to the exciting arrival of the surprise character gondolas. While the Skyliner seemed just about ready to go by the end of August for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, …
Celebrate 50 Years of The Walt Disney Archives in 2020 with Traveling Museum Exhibit
Staff Writer
In 2020, The Walt Disney Archives will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. To commemorate this momentous occasion, the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, CA will be hosting a new exhibit filled with relics of the company’s rich history. The exhibit, titled “Inside The Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic,” will span 10,000 …
REVIEW: New Arendelle Aqua Victoria Sponge Cake from Yorkshire County Fish Shop is Dainty and Delicious at Epcot
Annie Wilson
Arendelle Aqua is the new color trend right now and we’re loving it! After getting all the new merchandise at the V.I.Passholder Event at Epcot, we decided to make our way around to World Showcase and try some of the delicious new offerings! We stopped into the United Kingdom to check on the new Arendelle …
PHOTOS: New Arendelle Aqua Merchandise Collection Now Available at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Make it pink! Make it blue! Make it aqua… Arendelle Aqua! Walt Disney World Passholders were invited to a pop-up event at Epcot yesterday celebrating the release of the new Arendelle Aqua merchandise collection inspired by the film “Frozen”. While we were under the impression that the global release of the collection was scheduled for September 13th, it …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 9/11/19 (Fall Decor, Orange Bird Chalk Mural, Princess Pet Collar Accessories, Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pops, and More!)
Annie Wilson
We recently decided to take a little break from the parks and head over to Disney Springs for some much needed shopping. Fall is in the air! Cute and colorful “Fall into Magic at Disney Springs” signs can be found all over. These Mickey pumpkins are so cute! Made in the 80’s and 90’s shirts …
PHOTOS: New “Moana” and “Frozen” Character Bus Wraps To Join Disney Transportation Fleet at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Early this summer we got to see a new look for some of the Walt Disney World buses, as the sensational six: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto hit the roadways. As we roll on into September, even more buses featuring characters from some of the most beloved Disney films are joining the fleet. Now …
PHOTOS: Adorable Pascal Animatronic Under Development for Upcoming Tokyo DisneySea “Tangled” Boat Ride Attraction Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
Oriental Land Co., Ltd. announced back in June of 2018 that an agreement has been reached with The Walt Disney Company on plans for developing a new themed port, named Fantasy Springs, at Tokyo DisneySea. The Fantasy Springs expansion at Tokyo DisneySea will create an eighth themed port that is inspired by a magical spring …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Every Piece of “Frozen” Inspired Arendelle Aqua Merchandise (with Prices) at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Make it pink! Make it blue! Make it aqua… Arendelle Aqua! Walt Disney World Passholders were invited to a pop-up event at Epcot this evening celebrating the release of the new Arendelle Aqua merchandise collection from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Future World West. Attendees are among the first to purchase this new color collection that …
REVIEW: Imagineer Kevin Rafferty Wows with Autobiography “Magic Journey”
Staff Writer
You probably don’t know the name Kevin Rafferty, but you’ve experienced his work. An Imagineer with forty years at Disney, Rafferty has conceived of or worked on such theme park favorites as the Tower of Terror, Cars Land, Typhoon Lagoon, MuppetVison 3D, and Mickey’s Philharmagic, but now he’s produced something a little different – an …
PHOTOS: Seven New Recipes From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook, Including a Take on Ronto Wraps and Tip-Yip!
Jessica Figueroa
Inspired by the cuisine from the exciting new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed lands at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: The Official Black Spire Outpost Cookbook is the ultimate source for creating out-of-this-world meals and treats from Black Spire Outpost and beyond. This amazing new cookbook is inspired by the stories …
Disney’s Days of Christmas Now Offering Hand Painted Customization on Select Halloween Merchandise at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re a Halloween fan, you might just find a new Disney Springs spot for the Fall in the most unexpected of places: Disney’s Days of Christmas. In addition to year-round Christmas finds, this store also has many of seasonal merchandise collections, and now has brand-new offerings in the form of Halloween themed customization! For …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 9/10/19 (“The Mandalorian” Posters, Low Crowds, Skyliner Delay Spiel Testing, Cast Member Stitch, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Bright suns! We decided we had enough time this afternoon to make a quick trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and check out all the action. It’s a little busy, but not too bad. It looks like a show had just ended, because there was a sudden rush of traffic. Where is everyone? It’s the middle …
