Last-Ever “Disneyland Forever” Fireworks Scheduled for September 2nd at Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has announced that “Disneyland Forever” Fireworks spectacular will be ending on September 2nd, 2019. The street-to-sky celebration features sparkling pyrotechnics, immersive projections and other effects that transform the park into a magical canvas. “Disneyland Forever” immerses you in an enthralling, breathtaking journey of Disney storytelling. One moment you’ll soar over London with Peter Pan, …
PHOTOS: Tomorrowland “French Fry” Entrance Rocks Currently Undergoing Removal at Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
It’s the end of an era at Disneyland Park’s Tomorrowland as the fan-dubbed “french fry” rocks that flanked the entrance are currently being removed. At first, we believed this to be simple pathway work, but behind those walls are excavators hard at work removing the rock work that’s been there since the late ’90s remodel …
PHOTOS: Halloween 2019 Pins and Accesories Have Arrived at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
Along with all of the Halloween merchandise that was recently released, we spotted some new open edition pins and accessories at Disney Pin Traders at Disney Springs and they’re all pretty perfect for the Halloween season. Happy Halloween 2019 Mickey Pumpkin Pin – $9.99 The 2019 Happy Halloween pin has our favorite Mickey pumpkin in …
PHOTOS: Mission: Space Race Under Construction at Mission: Space at Epcot
Staff Writer
After making our way back to Earth from our mission to Mars, we noticed something odd about our re-entry. While leaving Mission: Space at Epcot, you’re normally greeted with the interactive Advanced Training Lab at the exit, where those who wish not to partake or just guests looking for some air conditioning are normally hanging …
REVIEW: Lucky Fortune Cookery Tosses Trademark Take-Out Boxes and Debuts Entirely New Menu at Disney California Adventure
Tom Corless
We’re back at the Lucky Fortune Cookery in Disney California Adventure! Actually, we don’t come here often. For years, this has been one of the worst eateries at the park, and we tended to avoid it often. However, the Pacific Rim foods restaurant has officially junked their trademark take-out boxes and debuted an entire new …
New Specialty Beverages, Treats, Popcorn Buckets, and Sippers Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With an all-new fireworks show called Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular, special character greetings, Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, and more, this year’s frightfully festive Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is the place to be this Halloween season!Some of these items are part of our regular Halloween collection (available throughout our parks and resorts), …
Astro Orbiter Unplanned Refurbishment Extended Through September 19 at the Magic Kingdom
The unplanned refurbishment of Magic Kingdom’s Astro Orbiter has been extended through September 19, 2019. Originally closed in mid July, the issues plaguing the attraction seem to be more serious than previously thought. Astro Orbiter was originally scheduled to reopen today, but that obviously did not happen. Much like Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, …
Special PhotoPass Opportunities Revealed for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Disney PhotoPass Service is brewing up more than 30 frightful and delightful photo opportunities for you to enjoy during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park, including returning favorites and a few new offerings. But finding all of these opportunities doesn’t have to be tricky! Because the party is filled with so many spirited …
PHOTOS: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Map for 2019 Unveiled for the Magic Kingdom, Full Event Offerings Listed
Jessica Figueroa
It’s really not so scary! Especially when you know where to go in the midst of the spooky haze. The spirits have received our sympathetic vibrations and bestowed upon us the upcoming party map for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 Guide Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2019 Map Here you can spot …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Partially Down at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Skyliner Station, Revealing New Signage
Jessica Figueroa
Progress is moving quickly at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with the official grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming up in just two weeks’ time. Many of the stores along Hollywood and Sunset Boulevard are now scheduled to reopen in time for the land (or just about), the new security screening area and entrance was …
PHOTOS: New Concept Art Released for “Alice In Wonderland” Immersive Treat Trails and Villains Grove at Oogie Boogie Bash in Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
If you are planning on attending the all-new, separate ticket event, Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure park, you’re in for some fun. Whether you’re tall or small, dressed as a princess or Super Hero, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this new party, starting Sept. 17 …
PHOTOS: “Fantastico!” New Goofy and Donald Kitchen Collection Debuts at Italy Pavilion in Epcot
Staff Writer
On my most recent stroll through the Italy pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase, I stumbled upon an adorable new line of kitchenwares. Reminiscent of last year’s “Topolino” line, this new line features Goofy (or “Pippo”, as the Italians know him) in chef attire, and Donald Duck (aka “Paperino”) sipping espresso. Let’s take a look! We …
Red Car Trolley Refurbishment Extended Through 2020 at Disney California Adventure
The beloved Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure has extended its refurbishment by almost a full year. Originally slated to open at the beginning of 2020, the refurbishment calendar states the trolley will not reopen in 2020. On Disneyland.com, the website states the following: Beginning April 1, 2019, Red Car Trolley will be closed …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/15/19 (Rainbow Popcorn, Construction Updates, and Forky is Back!)
Staff Writer
We’re back at Epcot on a rainy summer day for another WDWNT Photo Report! Let’s get this park walk started and see what’s happening! With the construction walls up around the old entrance planter and the remaining Leave A Legacy monuments, there’s not much space left at the moment at the entrance of Epcot. It …
VIDEO: Disney Reveals First Look at Disney Skyliner Cast Member Costumes
Jessica Figueroa
The Disney Skyliner, which is just about a month away from opening, will transport guests high above the Walt Disney World Resort from Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, and Disney’s Riviera Resort. Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) has …
PHOTOS: Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight Bird Show Area Currently Under Refurbishment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re planning on taking some prime photos of the Tree of Life, or looking to catch the fan-favorite Winged Encounters – The Kingdom Takes Flight bird show in its usual spot, it appears your photos, and your experience, will be temporarily marred by the appearance of construction walls. Construction walls are now up, wrapping …
PHOTOS: New Security Screening Area In Place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Monorail Station
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. Today, walls are down at the resort, revealing a crisp new security screening area. If you’re unfamiliar with the process, guests looking to board the monorail at Disney’s Contemporary …
New “Mid-Day Magic Ticket” Offers Discounted Admission to Walt Disney World Theme Parks After Noon
Jessica Figueroa
Beginning today, Aug. 15, 2019, guests can “fall into fun” like never before at Walt Disney World® Resort with a new ticket offer. With the “Mid-Day Magic Ticket,” Guests can enjoy admission after 12 p.m. to one theme park per day. 2-, 3- and 4-day Mid-Day Magic tickets are available for start dates on or …
PHOTOS: Final Leave A Legacy Monoliths, Entrance Fountain Stones Fully Removed at Epcot
Staff Writer
Work is quickly moving along behind the walls at Epcot’s main entrance, and today on a monorail ride around the Park, we checked in on the latest updates to the remaining Leave A Legacy monoliths. Or, should we say, the missing Leave A Legacy Monoliths. That’s right, they’re all officially gone. There’s still a lot …
ParksCenter – More Marvel Land Details, Living With The Land Update, and Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary – Ep. 66
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: The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland celebrates its 50th anniversary, with live actors, merch, and more In a surprise move, Living with the Land gets new …
PHOTOS: “Colors of Christmas” Finale Year, Holiday Eats, and Merry Merch Revealed for “Disney Christmas” 2019 at Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
We recently brought you the news of the Christmas events over at Tokyo Disneyland. Now, let’s sail over to Tokyo DisneySea, where the festive “Disney Christmas” 2019 event will also be taking place! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, they say, so let’s dive in! Entertainment This year, the lovely “It’s Christmas Time” …
New Disney and Charter Communications Distribution Agreement to Bring Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu to Spectrum TV
Jessica Figueroa
In an attempt to get traditional TV networks and providers onboard with the upcoming debut of Disney+ on November 12th, Disney has announced a new deal with Charter Communications to bring a whole roster of Disney networks, and potentially Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ to Spectrum customers. Spectrum TV will also offer customers access to ESPN’s …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – More Marvel Land Details, Living With The Land Update, and Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary – Ep. 66
Ben
Tonight, August 14th 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: …
PHOTOS: New Halloween Merchandise Haunting Stores Throughout the Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Halloween season begins when Disney says it does, right? Well, it looks like Halloween season has begun, because the Disneyland Resort is being haunted by a rather large collection of spooky, Halloween merchandise. This collection is quite large, but don’t let it scare you. There’s something for everyone, including apparel, accessories, home decor, and pins. …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Daisy Duck Dressed as Marvel’s Black Widow Now Meeting at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has announced a slew of offerings just in time for Marvel’s 80th anniversary celebration. Among the offerings are an extra hour at Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! after park closing, and new cosplaying Mickey, Minnie, and other characters, sporting outfits that harken back to their favorite Marvel characters or superheroes. Today over in Hollywood …
PHOTOS: The Odyssey Receives Neutral Color Scheme with New Paint Job at Epcot
Staff Writer
The Odyssey building has been experiencing updates since early last year, but they have all been more interior updates. When it reopened on New Year’s Eve in 2018, we saw a clean and crisp modern look, but it had ultimately lost the touch of eighties nostalgia. As of today, it seems like the exterior of …
PHOTOS: New Fall Treats Coming Soon to the Magic Kingdom and Several Walt Disney World Resorts
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has announced some new August treats hitting the bakery shelves at the parks and resorts very soon. This month’s Sweet Treats features a few more sweet offerings at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. Read on to find out more!Rainbow Unicorn Cupcake – Available August 15-18 at Magic …
PHOTOS: New “Toy Story 4” Forky Plush Released at Disney Parks Following Recall of Unsafe Original Version
Annie Wilson
If you’ve been wanting a Toy Story 4 Forky plush, there is no need to start looking in the trash just yet. We were more than delighted to find the brand new, redesigned Forky plushes have hit shelves at World of Disney in Disney Springs! We spotted the happy face all the way across the …
CONCEPT ART: First Look at Quick Service Restaurant, Grab & Go Market at Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge
Jessica Figueroa
During our concept art reveal and tour of the upcoming Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge resort lobby yesterday, we hinted at a common theme of all things “organic.” There’s organically-designed seating spaces, with rigid postmodernist construction contrasting against free-form furnishings and decor, with hubs or nests for guests to relax in. It’d only make …
VIDEO: Disney Releases Exclusive Aerial Views of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
The historic August 29 grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is right around the corner and while many Travelers have already experienced the land through a series of ongoing previews, Disney has just released amazing new aerial images of the brand-new land.The video, which includes new music from Oscar-winning composer John Williams, features a …
REVIEW: New Rainbow Popcorn at the Imagination Pavilion Gourmet Popcorn Cart in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Next time you’re journeying over to the Imagination! Pavilion to see Figment (because we know how much everyone loves that ride), make sure you stop by the gourmet popcorn cart that’s stationed nearby. You’ll never know what you’re going to find at this gourmet flavored popcorn stand, and this time around, we were in for …
PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster Storage and Maintenance Structure Now Being Erected at Epcot
One of our reporters made a trip to Epcot to take some photos of latest progress on Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster construction today. While not too much has changed, there was some increased work on the side of the building for what we assume will be for train and track storage, as well …
PHOTOS: “We’re All Mad Here” Cheshire Cat Disney Parks Exclusive Pandora Charm Magically Appears at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
There’s a new Pandora charm in town, and we’re simply mad about it. Fans of the Cheshire Cat will be excited to find a brand new double sided charms has debuted at the Magic Kingdom. The Cheshire Cat isn’t the only one grinning today. This charm is so cute, we had to stop and take …
REVIEW: New “Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet” Food Truck Rolls Into Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Something sweet has just rolled into the West Side of Disney Springs! We reported recently on the addition of new snack options coming to Disney Springs later this month, but it seems like the wait is already over. The new “Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet” Food Truck has arrived and we’re ready for it! Springs …
ESPN’s College GameDay Broadcasting Live From the Magic Kingdom on August 24
Ahead of the clash between the University of Miami and the University of Florida, College GameDay will broadcast live from the Magic Kingdom. Typically broadcast from a college campus, College GameDay is a pre-game show broadcast by ESPN, broadcast on Saturday mornings during the college football season. The game between Florida and Miami, however, is …
PHOTOS: “Sold-Out” Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Event Exclusive Merchandise Materializes at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
Welcome, Foolish Mortals, to the Co-Op at Disney Springs. Our tour begins here in this Wonderground Gallery. Here, where you see some of the sold-out 50th Anniversary Haunted Mansion event exclusive merchandise in its corruptible, and very much available, state. Is this haunted merchandise actually sold out? Or is it your imagination? Much to our …
Overnight Closures Scheduled for Osceola Parkway Intersection Through October 2019
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve been keeping tabs on the roadway construction near Hollywood Studios for some time now. The new entrance to Hollywood Studios off Osceola Parkway opened late last year. Since then, the overpass over Victory Way opened in July 2019. However, it seems that work on the updated Osceola Parkway/Victory Way intersection is scheduled to continue …
Magic Kingdom Park Hours Extended For Select Dates in September
Jessica Figueroa
If you need a bit of more time to soak in the Mickey Pumpkin lantern decor, or want to get some extra Halloween shopping done at the end of your Magic Kingdom day, we have some great news for you. Hours have been extended for select dates in September at the Magic Kingdom. September 21, …
SHOP: New Disney Parks Halloween 2019 Merchandise Now Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
If you’ve been living vicariously through our Halloween 2019 merchandise posts (I know I have!), but don’t have a trip to the parks planned for a while, fear not. All of the spooky merchandise goodness has officially arrived on shopDisney, so we can shop from the comfort of home, mug of pumpkin spice latte in …
“Cookie Dough and Everything Sweet” Food Truck Scheduled to Open Today at Noon at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
On our tour through Disney Springs yesterday, we got to chat with some sweet Cast Members who had already gotten to try out the all-new cookie dough food truck that was recently announced for Disney Springs. We figured to ask after seeing that cookie dough had since been removed from the menu at AristoCrepes. Turns …
