CONFIRMED: All New Daytime Parade Officially Named “Magic Happens” Coming Spring 2020 to Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
Just announced at today’s D23 Expo’s “Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products” panel, “Magic Happens is the official title of the upcoming new parade at Disneyland Park. We announced the arrival of the new parade back in June, and we’re thrilled that it is finally happening! Debuting in spring 2020, the all-new, extraordinary “Magic Happens” parade will …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/25/19 (Construction Walls Go Up, Food and Wine Walls Come Down, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Walls go up, walls come down. Such is the new circle of life for Epcot. With a whole host of changes on the horizon for the park, it’s something we’re going to have to get used to. Let’s see what’s happening today. They’re doing some concrete work right behind Spaceship Earth. Probably just minor utility …
PHOTOS: International Gateway and Skyliner Station Construction Update 8/25/19 (New Security Area Foundation, Skyliner Archway) at Epcot
Staff Writer
Construction has been underway at Epcot’s International Gateway for some time now, as part of a larger project across property to improve all the park entrances. Along with the Epcot Disney Skyliner station right next door, this area feels like it’s been behind walls forever. Luckily, it looks like they’re making good progress since our …
PHOTOS: Gallery of Arts and History Closed for Refurbishment at the Morocco Pavilion in Epcot
Staff Writer
The “Gallery of Arts and History” in the Morocco pavilion at Epcot is currently closed for refurbishment. The gallery houses artifacts and motifs of Moroccan culture. The exhibit is scheduled to be closed from August 19th through September 29th. Until recently, the gallery housed an exhibit titled “Moroccan Style: The Art of Personal Adornment”. That …
PHOTOS: Hong Kong Disneyland Castle Transformation Display at D23 Expo 2019
Matthew Soberman
Perhaps the most iconic symbol of the Disney parks is the castle, and Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a re-imagined castle to beckon fans into the park. The transformed castle features towers and spires that pay tribute to thirteen different stories of princesses and heroines. Princesses such as Tiana, Aurora, Ariel, Mulan, Jasmine, Snow White, …
VIDEO: Tour The D23 Expo 2019 Disney Parks “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” Pavilion with Tom & Cameron
Staff Writer
Welcome to WDWNT’s coverage of D23 Expo 2019! Join Tom and Cameron as they take us around the show floor to show us all of the details, concept art, and more that’s on display at the Disney Parks “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” pavilion. Keep your web browser right here as we bring you all the theme …
New Tomorrowland, Toontown Refurbishment, New Parade and More Coming to Disneyland Resort
Tom Corless
With D23 Expo well underway, it’s been a big weekend for news so far, and there’s much more on the horizon, especially at Disneyland Resort, the place where it all began. We’ll start out in Disneyland Park, where Toontown will be getting a total refresh in preparations for Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opening in …
“Tangled Round Ride”, Expanded Disney Village, Reimagined Walt Disney Studios Park and All the Pieces of “Project Firefly” for Disneyland Paris
Tom Corless
We’re in the midst of this year’s D23 Expo, so there’s tons of news circulating and still to be announced. So far, we’ve heard mostly about developments across domestic parks, but there is still plenty in the works for international Disney parks, and in this piece, we’ll be hashing out some of the additions and …
PHOTOS: “I’m Such A” Disney Princess T-Shirts Debut in World of Disney at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Earlier this year, Disney debuted a set of t-shirts and buttons that allowed guests to show off the real reason they visit Disney Parks (we’re here for the Ears, by the way). If none of those options resonated with you, then perhaps you will like this new collection. “I’m Such A” Disney Princess T-Shirts have …
Disney Channel and Marvel Team Up for “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” A New Animated Series
Matthew Soberman
Look out, evildoers! Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur are here! Disney Channel has greenlit “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” an animated series from Disney Television Animation based on the Marvel Comics characters. The announcement was made at Disney Television Animation’s panel at the 2019 D23 Expo. “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” follows the adventures of …
PHOTOS: New Refillable Specialty Drink Tumbler and Light-Up Shot Glasses Now Available at Jellyrolls in Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Staff Writer
Your favorite Walt Disney World dueling piano bar just got a little more fun. Jellyrolls at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn just released two new souvenir cups, and one of them is REFILLABLE (insert shocked emoji here). The new Jellyrolls tumbler is available for purchase at the bar. It’s $22 and comes with one of your choice …
Tom Holland & Kevin Feige Comment About Marvel Studios & Sony’s Rift on Spider-Man
Matthew Soberman
As Marvel Studios took to Hall D23 at the D23 Expo on Saturday to reveal more about its upcoming slate of projects, it seems like a lot of attention was put on what wasn’t being discussed. As it becomes increasingly likely that Spider-Man may have to leave the Marvel Cinematic Universe due to Marvel Studios …
PHOTOS: Stunning Artwork and Logo Released for “Raya and The Last Dragon”, Set to Debut November 2020
Staff Writer
Shortly after announcing their newest animated feature, Raya and the Last Dragon, Disney has teased us with some stunning new concept artwork! This beautiful new logo features a dragon-flame font in a gorgeous, fantastical green. But the real showstopper has to be this stunning artwork… These beautiful colors and magical fantasy elements are giving us all …
PHOTOS: New Light-Up Themed Show Elements Installed Along Track of TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
We were at the Magic Kingdom early this morning and noticed some big things happening on the site of TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom. First, we noticed crew installing something covered in a tarp. We weren’t too sure what was going on at first, but when we checked back later, we saw an …
Evan Rachel Wood, Sterling K. Brown to Star in “Frozen 2”; New Poster, Plot Details, and Song Revealed at D23 Expo 2019
Alicia
During the 2019 D23 Expo’s Walt Disney Studios panel today, we received some new details on Frozen 2, including this stunning new poster: So far, we know that the movie will be released on November 22nd, 2019, but what is Frozen 2 about? We believe the story is going to be centered around why Elsa …
New Details Released for Disney’s Live-Action “Mulan” at D23 Expo 2019
Staff Writer
Alongside the lineup of movies being announced at the Walt Disney Studios panel at D23, more details have emerged for the upcoming release of Disney’s live-action Mulan. Earlier this summer, we got our first glimpse of the movie in this teaser trailer, however with the release date of March 27, 2020 fast approaching we’re ready …
PHOTOS: New Poster, Character Art, and Details Revealed for Disney Pixar’s “Onward” at 2019 D23 Expo
Matthew Soberman
The world’s going to get a little more magical in Disney/Pixar’s new film, Onward. Disney released a new poster as part of Walt Disney Studios’ presentation at the 2019 D23 Expo. The film stars Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss and Octavia Spencer in a world where magical creatures have been around a long time… …
Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey to Star in Disney Pixar’s “Soul”, Score by Trent Reznor; Character Art and Even More Details Released
Alicia
Last year we told you about “Soul,” and now we have new details emerging from the Walt Disney Studios panel at D23 2019. Be prepared to discover what makes you, you with “Soul” opening on June 19th, 2020. The star-studded main cast is to feature Questlove, Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Phylicia Rashad and Daveed Diggs. …
New Poster for “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” Revealed at D23 Expo 2019
Matthew Soberman
Well, well… what do we have here? Disney has released a new poster for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The release came as part of the Walt Disney Studios’ panel at the 2019 D23 Expo. The sequel to the 2014 film Maleficent sees Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning return as Maleficent and Aurora, while Michelle Pfeiffer …
First Look At Emma Stone As “Cruella De Vil” in Upcoming Film Revealed at D23 Expo 2019
Joe Hogarty
Get your first look at Emma Stone as the evil Cruella De Vil, along with her henchmen and some poor unfortunate dalmatians! The film also stars Paul Walter Hauser, and Joel Fry, and will be coming to theaters May 28, 2021.
Full Cast and New Costumes Revealed for Upcoming Marvel Studios “The Eternals” Film
Alicia
Yesterday at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, an exhibit opened up for Disney Legend Jack Kirby and his comic book series, “The Eternals”. We took this as a hint that something was going to be announced today during the Walt Disney Studios Panel at D23 Expo 2019, and we were correct. We started …
New Franchise Logo Revealed for “Avatar” Sequels Coming in 2021 and 2023
Matthew Soberman
Get ready to “rise to the challenge” again as moviegoers return to Pandora. Disney has revealed a new franchise logo for Avatar ahead of the planned sequel releases in 2021 and 2023. Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana are expected to return as Jake Sully and Neytiri, respectively, while new cast members include Kate Winslet, Edie …
Disney Announces “Black Panther II”, To Be Released In 2022
Staff Writer
In the midst of all the exciting news from the Walt Disney Studios panel at the D23 Expo, we are thrilled to hear Disney’s announcement of Black Panther II, the sequel to the 2018 Marvel Studios hit. It has been confirmed that Ryan Coogler will be returning to direct the movie, which will be hitting …
New Poster Revealed For “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” at D23 Expo 2019
Joe Hogarty
A new poster for “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” was just released at the Walt Disney Studios panel at the D23 Expo. Check it out! Source: Star Wars
Disney Announces Upcoming New Animated Movie, “Raya And The Last Dragon” at D23 Expo 2019
Joe Hogarty
At the Walt Disney Studios panel at D23, Disney announced their newest animated feature called “Raya And The Last Dragon”. It is rumored that this is based on the “Dragon Empire” film that was in production previously. With a script written by Crazy Rich Asian‘s Adele Lim, “Raya and The Last Dragon” will follow Raya on her …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Look Into the Future and the Past With A Stylized Epcot Model and Retro Memorabilia at D23 Expo 2019
Matthew Soberman
♫ Have you ever looked beyond today into the future? Picturing a world we’ve yet to see? ♫ It seems those lyrics from Horizons have a new meaning with Epcot’s display at Disney Parks’ “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” pavilion at the 2019 D23 Expo. One of the centerpieces of the exhibit is this stylized model of …
Marvel Animation Announces New Preschool Series “Spidey and His Amazing Friends” For Disney Junior
Joe Hogarty
MARVEL ANIMATION ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST FULL-LENGTH PRESCHOOL SERIES ‘MARVEL’S SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS’ SET TO DEBUT 2021 ON DISNEY JUNIOR Spidey, Miles Morales and Ghost-Spider Team Up With Hulk, Black Panther and Others to Protect Their Neighborhood Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment announced today during their panel at Disney’s D23 Expo, a new original …
REVIEW: New Mini Cinnamon Buns with Coffee-Caramel Dipping Sauce Roll Into Isle of Java at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We stopped in for breakfast this morning (it’s the most important meal of the day, after all) to try the new Mini Cinnamon Buns that have rolled into the Isle of Java! For $4.29, you get two pretty good-sized “mini” cinnamon buns with a side of coffee-caramel dipping sauce. …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Newly Expanded Cinderella Castle Pathway Now Open at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Citizens of the Magic Kingdom! It is time. The beloved and much-missed Cinderella Castle pathway linking Fantasyland and Liberty Square has officially opened today and guests are traversing the newly-expanded, freshly-cemented walkway today at the Magic Kingdom. We’ve been monitoring the status of this pathway since the expansion was announced, and since then, we’ve seen …
PHOTOS: New Monorail Security Screening Areas Now Open at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Jessica Figueroa
For a few weeks now, construction walls have been up around the fourth floor at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, wrapping around to where the resort’s arcade was. Construction walls came down earlier this month, revealing a crisp, clean new monorail security screening area, but the area hadn’t been in use until now. Today, the monorail security …
PHOTOS: New Epcot Pavilion Logos Revealed as Part of Exclusive Merchandise Line at D23 Expo 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to WDWNT’s coverage of D23 Expo 2019! We are on the show floor and here to show you all of the details, concept art, and more that’s on display. Besides revealing Epcot’s new logo, there are also new logos to accompany each of the new experiences and attractions. A full line of merchandise is …
PHOTOS: “City of Zootopia” Land Display for Shanghai Disneyland Shown at D23 Expo 2019
Matthew Soberman
Hello… there… Check… out…. this…. photo opportunity at Disney Parks’ “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” pavilion at the 2019 D23 Expo. I write sloth-like because it’s all about Shanghai Disneyland’s upcoming Zootopia expansion, and this display features everyone’s favorite sloth, Flash! That is one nice-looking city seal. (An emblem, not an actual seal.) The photo op mimics …
VIDEO: Get a First Look at “Noelle,” Coming to Disney+ November 12th
Matthew Soberman
It may be the end of August, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Disney has released the trailer for “Noelle,” an original film premiering on Disney+ on launch day, November 12th. The film stars Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader. In Disney+’s holiday comedy “Noelle,” Kris Kringle’s daughter is full of Christmas spirit …
PHOTOS: New Model of Tokyo Disneyland Expansion On Display at D23 Expo 2019
Spencer Lloyd
There’s so many models on display at D23, from Tron Lightcycle Run vehicles and Cast costumes, to models of the Star Wars Hotel’s starship! And luckily for us Tokyo fans, our reporters on-site also spotted a model of the new Fantasyland/Tomorrowland/Toontown expansion coming next spring to Tokyo Disneyland! I honestly love how the model also …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: A Closer Look at “Avengers Campus” Projects Coming to Disney Parks at D23 Expo 2019
Matthew Soberman
We’re about to become part of a bigger universe. Avengers Campus is coming to Disney parks around the world, and we have a look at the models and concept art that Walt Disney Imagineering is presenting at the 2019 D23 Expo. With locations at Disney California Adventure and Walt Disney Studios Park, and the Stark …
PHOTOS: New “Nightmare Before Christmas” Oogie Boogie Popcorn Bucket Arrives at the Magic Kingdom for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Well, well, well, what have we here? It’s none other than Mr. Oogie Boogie himself, ready to meet trick-or-treaters at this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. We’ve covered the party for a few nights now, thanks to the unlimited Not-So-Scary Party Pass, and we’re back tonight to scope out the latest popcorn bucket to arrive …
Ewan McGregor To Make His Return As “Obi-Wan Kenobi” With His Own Series On Disney+
Joe Hogarty
Ewan McGregor is officially back on board in the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi and will reprise the title role in an upcoming series for Disney+. McGregor made an official appearance at the Disney+ panel at the D23 Expo to announce the series. The series will occur after the events of “Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith” …
“Muppets Now” Unscripted Variety Shorts Coming to Disney+ in 2020
Matthew Soberman
Disney+? Fifteen seconds to curtain, Disney+! That’s right, the music will be played and the lights will be lit when “Muppets Now,” a series of unscripted shorts starring Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, The Great Gonzo, and the rest of the Muppets, premieres on Disney+ in 2020. And in a nod to their …
VIDEO: Check Out The First Trailer For “The Mandalorian”, Debuting on Disney+
Joe Hogarty
Check out the very first trailer for “The Mandalorian”. “The Mandalorian” debuts on Disney+ on November 12th. After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. “The Mandalorian” is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order. We follow the travails …
“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Series to Return in February 2020 on Disney+
Jessica Figueroa
Clone Wars fans unite! The fan-favorite Star Wars series will be returning to your screens for its final series. Just announced at D23 Expo’s Disney+ panel, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” will be returning in February 2020, to air exclusively on the Disney+ streaming service. As part of the reveal, we caught this shot of …
