Orlando International Airport to Cease Operations Tomorrow, September 3rd Due to Hurricane Dorian
Jessica Figueroa
Orlando International Airport opened today after rescinding its original order to cancel commercial flights on September 2nd due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Dorian. However, it appears that the latest forecasts on Hurricane Dorian have led the airport to cease operations tomorrow, Tuesday, September 3, starting at 2:00 am. Hurricane #Dorian Statement – 9/2/19 Afternoon Dorian's …
PHOTOS: New Commemorative Disney Skyliner Phone Case Zooms Into D-Tech on Demand Kiosks at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
We’re eagerly awaiting our first ride on the new Disney Skyliner, opening at the end of this month. After finding new Skyliner ornaments at Disney Springs and new fan-inspired Skyliner buttons at Pop Century, we are on the look out for even more new merchandise. While browsing the phone cases on the D-Tech on Demand …
PHOTOS: New Open Edition Figment MagicBand Appears at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
We were browsing through the MagicBands today at the Magic Kingdom when one of a royal purple pigment caught our attention. No, it’s not your imagination… there’s a brand new Figment band! Fans of Epcot’s beloved Figment will be excited to see his smiling face on this new MagicBand for $24.99. Thankfully, it’s an open …
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Orlando, Other Areas of Florida in Cone as Hurricane Dorian Nears; Walt Disney World Still Operating Under Normal Conditions
Jessica Figueroa
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas yesterday as a Category 5 major hurricane, with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts over 220 mph, making it a “catastrophic” storm with “devastating winds,” according to the National Hurricane Center. It’s since stalled in the Atlantic Ocean, hovering over The Bahamas at a mere 1 mph while edging closer …
Annual Passholder Simba Magnet Now Available By Mail at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Between the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the start of the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and the arrival of Extra, Extra Magic Hours at various parks, August 29th was a big day for many park fans, but there was a small subset of people who were there for mainly one …
PHOTOS: New “Made In The ’80s” and “Made In The ’90s” Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
Were you made in the ’80s or in the ’90s? (Sorry for those of you born before or after, this merchandise collection is not for you.) If you fall under either of those categories, you’re in luck, because there’s a new collection of merch to rep the ’80s and ’90s that’s just arrived at Disney …
PHOTOS: New DuckTales Merchandise Collection Arrives at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
We can’t get enough of all this throwback merchandise featuring some of our favorite characters. Today, we happened to spot some brand new merchandise for DuckTales (woo-oo!) at Fortuosity Shop on Main Street in Disneyland Park. Let’s take a closer look at all the new items that are leaving us in a duck-blur! DuckTales V-Neck …
REVIEW: New Gelato Floats Added to D-Luxe Burger’s Menu at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Move over Vivoli il Gelato, gelato floats have officially arrived on the menu at D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs! Now, I say they are new to the menu, because D-Luxe Burger has had gelato milkshakes for a while, and apparently had been offering just the simple floats as well since they already had the gelato …
PHOTOS: Mission: Space Race Reopens With Fewer Computer Bays After Refurbishment at Mission: Space in Epcot
Staff Writer
Back in August, we discovered that Mission: Space Race was under a mysterious refurbishment. At the time, we blamed the Martians, and I think it’s safe to say they were interested in how the game stations worked, because when it reopened recently, there are fewer ways to play. The interactive play area down below used …
Disney Claims Castaway Cay Crew Safe After Hurricane Dorian; Cast Members Did Not Evacuate From Island
Jessica Figueroa
UPDATE: According to the Orlando Sentinel, Disney has reached out to correct that shelter was in fact designed to withstand Category 5 speeds. Disney has also stated that the employees were able to leave the shelter late Sunday night and return to their housing area, which saw no damage. Today’s winds remain around 40 mph …
Hurricane Dorian Stalls Over The Bahamas Sustaining Category 5 Hurricane Winds; Tropical Storm Watch Issued For Orlando
Jessica Figueroa
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas yesterday as a Category 5 major hurricane, with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts over 220 mph, making it a “catastrophic” storm with “devastating winds,” according to the National Hurricane Center. It’s since stalled in the Atlantic Ocean, hovering over The Bahamas at a mere 1 mph while edging closer …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 9/1/19 (Pirates Summer Battle, Cute Merch, Duffy’s Delightful Autumn Woods, and More!)
Spencer Lloyd
The heat is finally breaking here in Japan! As we start to see less humidity and the days cool, I think it’s a fantastic time to visit Tokyo DisneySea and check in on all of the new developments! Well, what are you waiting for? Let’s get going! Ikspiari As I mentioned in my review of …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Finally Opens, The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Begins, and Preparations Underway for Hurricane Dorian
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 August 26 – September 1! Walt Disney World We’ve been closely following the unpredictable …
PHOTOS: New Disney Skyliner Fan-Inspired Buttons Now Being Sold at Pop Century Resort
Staff Writer
It’s officially September which means we’re getting closer to the opening day of the Disney Skyliner across the Walt Disney World Resort on September 29. While making our way through Pop Century Resort, one of the resorts that will have a Skyliner Station, we happened to stop in at the Everything Pop gift shop to …
Additional Storm Surge, Hurricane Warnings and Watches Issued for Florida Coast as Category 5 Hurricane Dorian Traverses The Bahamas
Jessica Figueroa
Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas earlier today as a Category 5 major hurricane, with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts over 220 mph, making it a “catastrophic” storm with “devastating winds,” according to the National Hurricane Center. As the current forecast stands, Central Florida will feel impacts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Additional Hurricane Warnings …
PHOTOS: Four New Disney Skyliner Ornaments Fly into Disney Springs
Staff Writer
We’re officially less than a month away from the grand opening of the Disney Skyliner on September 29th, and we’re started to see merchandise popping up in celebration. A new set of blown glass ornaments themed around the several of the gondola designs have appeared at Disney’s Days of Christmas at Disney Springs. The first design …
Hurricane Dorian Makes Landfall in the Bahamas, Select Road Tolls Suspended Across Florida Highways
Jessica Figueroa
Hurricane Dorian has made landfall in the Bahamas as a Category 5 major hurricane with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts over 220 mph, making it a “catastrophic” storm with “devastating winds,” according to the National Hurricane Center. As the current forecast stands, Central Florida will feel impacts on Tuesday and Wednesday. Per the Orlando Sentinel, …
Romantic Disney: When Your Window Opens, Take A Chance On Those Disney World Reservations
Staff Writer
We’ve often joked that our annual Walt Disney World vacation is our Olympic event, and we train like athletes going for the gold! Only, truth be told, it’s no joke. Just getting there requires strategy, endurance, solid preparation, and the right gear. It’s as much a mental game as it is physical, and just the …
REVIEW: New Pumpkin Creme Brulee is Basically Perfect at Amorette’s Patisserie
Annie Wilson
We stopped by Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs to check in on the latest goodies for Fall. We spotted some new snacks in the display case, and among them was a Pumpkin Creme Brulee. It is calling to us! The pumpkin brulee looks so good, we had to give it a try. We loved the …
REVIEW: Limited Time Red Velvet Dark Side Dessert from Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Annie Wilson
It’s been a crazy week of food. We’ve eaten our way around every Star Wars themed dessert we could find. We’ve had everything from savory Bantha Skewers to sweet Galactic Funnel Cakes, so we’d like to think we’ve become masters of the Star Wars food around Walt Disney World. We paid a visit to the …
REVIEW: New Halloween Petit Cake Creeps into Amorette’s Patisserie
Annie Wilson
A scary new petit cake has arrived at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney’s Springs. We spotted this frightening little Halloween Petit Cake in the display case and knew there was no way we were leaving without it. It looks amazing. It’s beautifully decorated with a dead tree of chocolate. A sliver of a white chocolate moon …
Hurricane Dorian Update: Dorian Becomes the “Strongest Hurricane in Modern Record” To Hit The Bahamas, Florida Still in Cone of Uncertainty
The 11:00 AM update from the National Hurricane Center is here and the NHC has stated that Hurricane Dorian is now the strongest hurricane in modern record to hit the northwestern Bahamas, making it stronger than Hurricane Michael in 2018 and Hurricane Andrew in 1992. JUST IN: Hurricane Dorian has become the "strongest hurricane in …
Tables in Wonderland Members Can Experience Special Whisky Pairing at Takumi-Tei in Epcot’s Japan Pavilion
Staff Writer
Tables in Wonderland members have another exclusive event to try out, and for the first time ever, it’s taking place at Takumi-Tei, Epcot’s newly opened restaurant in the Japan Pavilion. Taking place on Friday, October 18 and Friday, November 15, members can experience a robust whisky pairing event with Kaiyo Whisky’s Master Blender, Jeffrey Karlovitch. …
90s Aladdin and The Lion King Video Games Coming to Modern Gaming Hardware in Disney Classic Games Collection
Staff Writer
The classic Aladdin and The Lion King 16-bit Sega Genesis games are being re-released in a collection for PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch called Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King. Well, actually, the Sega Genesis versions, while generally regarded as the superior versions of these games, are just one way players will …
Warnings Issued as Hurricane Dorian Now A Category 5 Storm, Central Florida Back In Cone of Uncertainty
Jessica Figueroa
And here I thought I was indecisive. In the latest updates for Hurricane Dorian, it appears the storm has now strengthened––as forecast–– to a major Category 5 hurricane. Hurricane Watches and Warnings are now in effect for parts of South Florida (Greetings from South Florida!) and it appears that Central Florida (including Orlando and Walt …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/1/19 (More Hurricane Preparations, New Designer Ears, and More!)
Staff Writer
Alright Central Florida, while Hurricane Dorian’s path might have shifted away from us for right now, the potential can still be felt in the parks, between the lower crowd levels and the hurricane preparations we’re still seeing around the park. If you’re a local, this is always an interesting time to make a visit to …
PHOTOS: Slinky Dog Dash Receives New Shade Structure In Response to Guest Feedback at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Spencer Lloyd
Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is famous for lots of things, like having almost no shade outside in the blazing Florida sun. We’re notable critics of the corners cut in Toy Story Land, but it seems Disney has been listening to Guests! This morning, our reporters went to Slinky Dog Dash and discovered …
Hurricane Dorian Update: Orlando International Airport Lifts September 2nd Planned Closure
Spencer Lloyd
As Hurricane Dorian continues its unpredictable approach to the US mainland, Florida is breathing a collective sigh of relief. Recently it turned away from Florida (although remaining within the cone of uncertainty). And Orlando International Airport, having previously announced their closure on Monday, September 2nd, for the storm, has cancelled their closure. In a statement …
Hurricane Dorian Update: Florida Still in Cone of Uncertainty as the Hurricane Tracks East of the Sunshine State
Hurricane Dorian continues to track east of Florida, meaning the eye of the storm is not expected to make landfall on the state. However, parts of Florida are still in the cone of uncertainty, as the storm could possibly end up hitting Florida. Florida is now in a tropical storm watch which is an improvement …
PHOTOS: Dumbo, Groot, and Rocket Join the Disney Transportation Fleet as New Bus Wraps at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Back in July, we got the addition of all-new “Sensational Six” buses at Walt Disney World, with bus wraps featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy, Donald, and Pluto. Now, there are new characters zooming by on all-new bus wraps featuring Dumbo, plus Rocket and Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy! Dumbo Why ride when you can …
VIDEO: “The Parkhopper Diaries” Reviews All of Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2019!
Staff Writer
Reporting on an Epcot festival can be challenging (yet tasty) work! Join Kristyne along with her fellow WDWNT friends Henry, Pete, Annie, Cameron, and Tom as they tackle day one of the Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2019 and try all the new food and drink available. Follow the drama of Pete and his fork of …
CONFIRMED: The Pixarmonic Orchestra, Laughing Stock Company Performances Cancelled Due to Entertainment Cutbacks at Disneyland Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Yesterday, we reported on a rumor that Pixar Pier’s Pixarmonic Orchestra in Disney California Adventure and the Laughing Stock Co., which performs daily at the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Disneyland, were ending performances on September 14th. This has since been confirmed by Disney officials in a piece by the Orange County Register and by social …
Walt Disney World Adjusts Hurricane Dorian Statement, Hurricane Watch To Be Issued For Parts of Florida Later Today
Jessica Figueroa
Latest updates on Hurricane Dorian indicate that it is moving further east and off the Florida coast. In light of this, it appears Walt Disney World has since adjusted their statement on the upcoming storm: This statement is much more concise than their earlier one where they mentioned contacting guests staying at specific resorts, like Fort …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Hitchhiking Ghost Doom Buggy Figure by Jim Shore Materializes at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome, Foolish Mortals! To the Main Street Cinema in the Magic Kingdom. Today we have a brand-new, open-edition Jim Shore figure featuring none other than the Hitchhiking Ghosts from the Haunted Mansion, sitting (albeit questionably) aboard a Doom Buggy. This piece was originally released exclusively at D23 Expo, and it sold out very quickly, so …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Exclusive Rebecca Hook Jewelry Now Available at Mouse Gear in Epcot
Staff Writer
Today in Mouse Gear in Epcot, there’s a magical treasure trove of stunning jewelry items by Orlando designer Rebecca Hook. While browsing the stunning selection of beautiful pieces, we couldn’t help but notice some of the new designs featuring iconic Disney motifs, with lots and lots of sparkle… Evil Queen Necklace – $125 | Maleficent …
PHOTOS: Latest Construction Progress on Space 220 Restaurant at Epcot
Today we come to you with a construction update from Space 220 in Epcot’s Future World. This restaurant was recently named at the D23 Expo and will open this winter. Let’s take a look! Approaching from the loop on Test Track, we see that the outside of the building is getting primed for themed siding. …
REVIEW: New Limited Time Yoda Dole Whip Lime Cone Doesn’t Even Try at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Annie Wilson
Do, or do not… there is no try. Well, this new Yoda Cone isn’t even even trying. Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Resort has joined in on the Star Wars themed food offerings by adding a new Yoda Cone to their menu. This is basically a combination of the Heart of Te Fiti Cone (lime …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/30/19 (Food & Wine Begins, Construction Updates, and a Touching Tribute to Buzzy!)
Staff Writer
It’s finally that special time of year at Epcot: that’s right, it’s the Food and Wine Festival! Let’s see what they have in store for us. Food and Wine If you’re an Annual Passholder, make sure you go and grab your AP magnet! It’s Minnie Mouse until the 15th of October, when they switch it …
PHOTOS: New Mike and Sulley Loungefly Backpacks Now Scaring at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Matthew Soberman
We have a look at what’s currently packing huge crowds at Disney Hollywood Studios… Mike and Sulley Loungefly backpacks! (We’ve never heard of this Space Fights thing.) We spotted these new bags at Sunset Club Couture. They sell for $80.00 each. I particularly like that the horns stick out, giving it an extra-special touch. These …
Hurricane Dorian Shifts Further East from Florida, Nearing Category 5 Strength
Jessica Figueroa
Latest updates on Hurricane Dorian indicate that it is moving further east and off the Florida coast. The forecasted track for Hurricane Dorian has been updated to miss Florida, with Dorian now expected to make landfall between Georgia and the Carolinas. Florida is not entirely safe however, as the state remains in the “Cone of …
