PHOTOS: Resort Airline Check-In Area Currently Under Refurbishment at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Staff Writer
If you’re staying as a resort guest at Disney’s Pop Century in the near future, and you plan on using Disney’s Resort Airline Check-in service, you may want to be aware of some ongoing refurbishments. On the right-hand side of the lobby, you’ll see that the hallway that is normally home to the Resort Airline …
New Food Photos, Marketplace Booth Locations, and Additional Details Revealed for 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Jessica Figueroa
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival starts Thursday, August 29, and we could not be more excited to cover it once again. We got an early look at the full Marketplace Booth menus back in June, but Disney has released even more food photos, including some for the newly-announced The Donut Box and Cool …
Full List of Quick Service Locations Opening Early for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Extra, Extra Magic Hours Starting August 29th at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re looking to face the crowds descending upon Black Spire Outpost with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on August 29th, rest assured that at least you’ll be able to do so with something in your belly. Disney’s Hollywood Studios opens at 6:00 AM for all guests on that day, with Extra, Extra …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 8/26/19 (Legends of Hollywood, “The Eternals” Exhibit, SHAG Phone Case, Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another glamorous day here at Hollywood Studios. We’re here bright and early to do a little shopping! Legends of Hollywood is now open after the remodel. The new store offers Pandora jewelry and Disney dresses and accessories. It’s a cute store with an old Hollywood feel, so be sure to check out all …
PHOTOS: New Halloween Themed Resort Refillable Mugs Now Available at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Boo to you! We all lost it last year when Walt Disney World released its first holiday-specific resort refillable mug during Halloween. (I know because I spent two days running all over property looking for them.) It appears the tradition continues as a Christmas mug was also released in 2018, and now, there’s a brand-new …
Disney Movie Rewards to Become Disney Movie Insiders, New App Launching on September 26th
Matthew Soberman
Disney fans will have more ways than ever to be rewarded when Disney Movie Rewards becomes Disney Movie Insiders on September 26th. The transition was announced at the Disney Movie Rewards’ member celebration at Disney California Adventure. Members will continue to receive points for Disney films, either by seeing them in theaters or by purchasing …
SHOP: To A New Day, We Go On With the New IllumiNations Pocket Tee by The Lost Bros, Now Available for Pre-Order!
Jessica Figueroa
IllumiNations may come to an end this September 30th, but the memories will live on forever. It’s Monday… which also means it’s Lost Bros Monday! Get ready for this week’s epic tee drop, now available for pre-order in their online shop! Click here to check out their full lineup of creative, custom-designed tees… but don’t …
PHOTOS: Construction Continues on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in the France Pavilion at Epcot
Staff Writer
Come with me to the France pavilion at Epcot and we’ll take a look at how construction is going on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure. There are a few notable changes since the last time we were here. Most notably is the work happening on and around the facade for the attraction. The scaffolding has been up …
BREAKING: Several Entertainment Offerings Ending March 31, 2020 at Tokyo Disney Resort
Spencer Lloyd
D23 has just come to an end and the dust is settling at the domestic parks. Out here in Tokyo, however, we were absolutely shocked when it was silently revealed that Fantasmic! will be ending March 25, 2020 with no replacement currently. In addition to this shocking news, several other entertainment cuts were also announced, …
REVIEW: Four New Fall Desserts Arrive at Disney’s All-Star Resorts, Including Jack Hallow-Lime Cupcake, Queen’s Poison Apple Tart, a Chai Tea Cupcake, and More!
Annie Wilson
Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, brand new desserts for Halloween. We stopped into Disney’s All-Star Resorts to grab a snack and ended up with four. During our trip to the World Premiere Food Court at All-Star Movies, we found a …
PHOTOS: Disney du Jour Dance Party Moves to New Stage for 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival
Staff Writer
The Disney du Jour Dance Party, a kid-friendly music experience, premiered at Epcot last year during the 2018 Food and Wine Festival. The event took place on the stage attached to the Fountain of Nations, just behind Spaceship Earth. When it was announced that the dance party was returning this year, we weren’t quite sure …
BREAKING: Fantasmic! at Tokyo DisneySea Ending March 25, 2020
Spencer Lloyd
In the whirlwind of D23 news, some very sad news came from Tokyo today, as it was silently revealed that Fantasmic! will come to an end after nearly nine years of performance on March 25, 2020. There is no replacement yet announced for this beloved show. More details are likely to come, as I wouldn’t …
Natasha Romanoff Is Back In This First Poster For Marvel Studios “Black Widow”
Joe Hogarty
In the poster below, we get our first look at Natasha Romanoff (Scarlet Johansson) in a new costume from her upcoming solo film, “Black Widow”. We also get a look at The Red Guardian (David Harbour), who is the Russian version of Captain America. Also pictured is Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), who also shares the …
SHOP: “One Day at Disney” Hardcover Book Now Available for Pre-Order on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Previously only available for pre-order at the D23 Expo, you can now own a part of the much-hyped “One Day at Disney” project in the form of a hardcover coffee book by author Bruce C. Steele. It’s currently available on shopDisney, with the book officially available on December 3rd, 2019. One Day at Disney Book …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/26/19 (Fall Main Street Windows, TRON Show Elements, a Treeless Pathway, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s time for another summer day spent in a Magic Kingdom that’s dressed for the fall season! It’s still hard to believe that its August and we’ve already seen the Magic Kingdom without a holiday overlay for the last time in 2019, but here we are. Let’s get this WDWNT photo report started! One of …
VIDEO: Check Out This Amazing New Teaser Trailer For “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”
Joe Hogarty
Good Morning America just aired a brand new teaser clip from “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker”. Has Rey gone to the Dark Side? Find out when “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” opens on December 20th! Source: Star Wars
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 8/26/19 (Bicycling Pianist, Unique Merch, Scaffolding Down, and More!)
Spencer Lloyd
We all love Tokyo Disney Resort, yes? I mean you probably wouldn’t be reading this photo report if you weren’t marginally interested. So, how about we go explore Tokyo Disneyland on this fine summer day together? There’s always something happening at the Kingdom of Dreams and Magic! Let’s go! Outside the Park On my way …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Huge Announcements from the D23 Expo 2019 – New Movies, Attractions, Concept Art and More!
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 19-25! Walt Disney World We learned that there’s big plans underway for the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour The Beaches & Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Closing Tomorrow for 3-Month Refurbishment
Annie Wilson
Today is the last day before Beaches and Cream Soda Shop at the Beach Club Resort closes for a 3-month long refurbishment. The location is getting a much-needed refurb, but we really hope it doesn’t lose all of the vintage ’50s soda shop charm we’ve grown to love. We decided to stop by this morning …
PHOTOS: New Purple Cauldron Popcorn Bucket, Poison Apple Steins, and Cars Land Pumpkin Glow Straws Now Haunting Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
It seems like we’re going to have quite a collection of Halloween souvenirs this year. Yet another new popcorn bucket has arrived, and this time, it’s brought friends. While visiting Animal Kingdom today, we discovered several new items available at the popcorn carts. Purple Light-Up Popcorn Bucket -$16 Last year, there was a green cauldron …
PHOTOS: Six New Shorts Screened at “Short Circuit” Experimental Films Panel at D23 Expo 2019
Spencer Lloyd
So much is happening at D23 this week! There were an insane amount of Parks announcements today, including Epcot’s reimagined “neighborhoods” and the confirmation of the new “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland. Fortunately, there’s still a bit of D23 left! And with that, we’re seeing six brand-new shorts at the “Short Circuit” panel! These were …
Tickets for Newly-Announced “Cirque du Soleil” Show Now on Sale Online
Spencer Lloyd
Just a little bit ago, we brought you the confirmed news of a new “Cirque du Soleil” show coming to Disney Springs in 2020, a story confirmed nearly three years ago. Now, it has been announced that tickets are also on sale for this new show! Cirque du Soleil’s highly-anticipated and unnamed new show will …
BREAKING: Concept Art, More Details Announced for New Epcot Festival Pavilion at D23 Expo 2019
Jill Diffendal
As part of the reimagining of Epcot, a new pavilion to be constructed on the current location of World Showcase Plaza will serve as the perfect place for live events, and the home base for Epcot’s signature festivals. It will provide a stunning elevated view of the entire park and an ideal spot to witness …
BREAKING: “Disney Wish” Announced As New Ship for Disney Cruise Line, Setting Sail in January 2022
Matthew Soberman
Today, Disney Parks, Resorts, and Consumer Products announced the name of the Disney Wish, one of the three new Disney Cruise Line ships launching in the coming years.From Disney Parks Blog:At the D23 Expo 2019 today, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek announced the highly anticipated name of the fifth Disney Cruise Line ship, gave …
CONFIRMED: Disney Cruise Line Announces Second Port in the Bahamas, Lighthouse Point; To Be Completed 2022/23
Matthew Soberman
Disney Cruise Line will be getting a second port in the Bahamas.We first told you about the new port last year. Last November, the Bahamian government approved the purchase of Lighthouse Point, a peninsula on the island of Eleuthera.Now, officially announced at the D23 Expo, Disney Cruise Line guests can look forward to a signature …
BREAKING: Disney Reveals More Details, Concept Art About Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Experience Coming to Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
As part of Disney Parks’ presentation at the 2019 D23 Expo, we’ve learned more about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the new themed hotel coming to Walt Disney World.From Disney Parks Blog:A Star Wars vacation experience unlike anything Disney has ever created before will fully immerse guests in a galaxy far, far away when Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser debuts …
BREAKING: Epcot Will Be Divided into Four “Neighborhoods” Through Reimagining; World Discovery, World Showcase, World Celebration, and World Nature
Jill Diffendal
Epcot will be unified with four neighborhoods that each speak to important aspects of the world and its people: World Showcase, World Celebration, World Nature and World Discovery. These neighborhoods will be filled with new experiences rooted in authenticity and innovation that take you to new destinations, where the real is made fantastic in a …
BREAKING: Disney Announces Disney Genie, A New Walt Disney World Trip-Planning Digital Offering
Matthew Soberman
Disney has announced, Disney Genie, a new digital offering that will help you plan your day at Walt Disney World. From Disney Parks Blog: You ain’t never had a friend like this! Moments ago, at D23 Expo 2019, details were unveiled by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek for “Disney Genie,” a revolutionary …
BREAKING: Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge to Feature “Princess and the Frog” Lakeside Restaurant
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re a fan of Three Bridges Bar and Grill (located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort), or even the neighboring Geyser Point Bar and Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, you’ll be happy to know that once Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge opens, you’ll have a similar waterfront dining location to enjoy. Just announced at D23 Expo …
CONFIRMED: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Creperie to Open in France in Summer 2020
Jill Diffendal
As we reported earlier, the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction in Epcot’s France pavilion will open in Summer 2020. In this attraction, you’ll shrink to the size of Chef Remy and race through Gusteau’s restaurant on a wild adventure. Also announced at D23, as we previously reported, is a new restaurant coming to the France pavilion, …
CONFIRMED: Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along and Awesome Planet Scheduled to Debut at Epcot January 2020, Wondrous China Name Announced
Matthew Soberman
Disney confirmed at the 2019 D23 Expo that the Canada Far and Wide in Circle-Vision 360, Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along, and Awesome Planet films will all premiere at Epcot in January 2020. Meanwhile, Wonderous China will be the name of the seamless Circle-Vision 360 attraction at the China Pavilion. The France pavilion will offer …
BREAKING: Disney Releases New Concept Art of Play Pavilion at Epcot
Staff Writer
Back in February, Disney announced their plans to turn the former Wonders of Life/Festival center in Future World into the “Play Pavilion”. At the D23 Expo 2019, new concept art was released for the pavilion: Set to open in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, guests will be able to immerse themselves in an …
BREAKING: New Epcot Nighttime Spectacular “HarmonioUS” to Debut Following “Epcot Forever” in 2020
Jessica Figueroa
In 2020, following the limited-time run of “Epcot Forever,” the new “HarmonioUS” will debut as the largest nighttime spectacular ever created for a Disney park. It will celebrate how the music of Disney inspires people the world over, carrying you away harmoniously on a stream of familiar Disney tunes reinterpreted by a diverse group of …
BREAKING: Mary Poppins “Cherry Tree Lane” Neighborhood Coming to United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Just announced at today’s D23 Expo’s “Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products” panel, a long-rumored, yet surprise Mary Poppins neighborhood is coming to Epcot. Originally thought to become a flat spinner ride, it appears the project was expanded into its very own neighborhood in the form of “Cherry Tree Lane.” As part of this new experience, guests …
CONFIRMED: Epcot Space Restaurant to be Called “Space 220 Restaurant”, Opening Winter 2019
Staff Writer
During the Parks panel at the D23 Expo 2019, it was confirmed that the upcoming space restaurant in Epcot will be named “Space 220 Restaurant”. The logo for the restaurant was also released, sporting a bold and futuristic font in front of a dreamy, starry sky. Newly-released artwork also hints at the out-of-this-world experience …
CONFIRMED: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot to Be Disney’s First Reverse-Launch Roller Coaster
Matthew Soberman
Disney has revealed the name of the new Guardians of the Galaxy’s roller coaster in Epcot will be called Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot will feature the first reverse launch into space! This thrilling, family-friendly attraction will feature a never-before-seen storytelling coaster that rotates to focus …
CONFIRMED: New Scenes and Narration Coming to Spaceship Earth, Including New “Dreamers Point” Walt Disney Statue at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
As times have changed, the Spaceship Earth attraction at Epcot has changed with them. Opening in 1982, the ride received massive overhauls in 1986, 1994, and 2007, usually with the departure/addition of a corporate sponsor. With over a decade since the last reimagining and coupled with the 2017 departure of Siemens, Walt Disney Imagineering is …
CONFIRMED: More Concept Art Revealed for “Avengers Campus”; E-Ticket Avengers Attraction Opening During Phase Two at Disney California Adventure
Matthew Soberman
Moments ago during the D23 Expo 2019, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Bob Chapek revealed more details about the growing presence of Super Heroes at Disney Parks around the world. Here’s what was shared… and check out that handy Photoshop work. Avengers Campus Coming to California and Paris Guests can soon suit up alongside …
BREAKING: New Disney Store Shops Coming to Target Locations Nationwide; Target Store Coming to Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Just announced at this year’s D23 Expo, an exclusive partnership has been wrought between Target and Disney, and the two companies are coming together for a project that includes the launch of 25 Disney stores within select Target stores nationwide on October 4, with 40 additional locations opening by October 2020.The Disney store at Target …
BREAKING: Disney Joins Forces with Cirque du Soleil for Brand-New Show, Debuting in 2020 at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
At today’s Parks Panel at the D23 Expo, a very exciting announcement was made for the future of entertainment at Disney Springs. Because, for the first time ever, Walt Disney Imagineering and Cirque du Soleil have teamed up to create a brand-new show, set to make its debut in 2020. From the Disney Parks Blog: …
