Frozen Float Disappears from Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
At the beginning of this week, the daily parade at Disneyland Paris called Disney Stars on Parade missed the last float. Discover Wonder, the name of it, features Anna and Elsa from Frozen on the balcony of the ice palace. There is also a large wooden carving of Sven with Olaf on it, and Kristoff …
BREAKING: New Port Featuring Peter Pan, Frozen, and Tangled Attractions Announced for Tokyo DisneySea, New In-Park Hotel
Tom Corless
URAYASU, CHIBA—Oriental Land Co., Ltd. announced that an agreement has been reached with The Walt Disney Company on plans for developing a new themed port at Tokyo DisneySea®, which will also include a new Disney hotel. With this agreement and upon the completion of the Tokyo DisneySea and Tokyo Disneyland® expansions, the licenses for the …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Episode 11, LIVE at 9PM EDT
Ben
Tonight, June 13th, at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s newest weekly show, ParksCenter – Episode 11! 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! …
BREAKING: Comcast Makes a $65 Billion All-Cash Bid to “Steal” 21st Century Fox from Disney
As the bell was ringing to mark the end of the trading day today, Comcast unveiled a massive $65 billion all-cash bid to purchase much of 21st Century Fox. This offer comes hot on the heels of the federal approval of AT&T – Time Warner merger, which would make a Comcast acquisition of 21st Century …
Disneyland Annual Passholders Receive New Ticket Discounts for Friends
Staff Writer
You read that correctly: now through September 3, Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders can get up to 40% single day parkhopper tickets for their friends. Two tickets can be purchased with the discount per day and the Passholder must be present with a valid pass. Depending on the specific prices that day, the price of the newly-discounted …
VIDEO: The Main Street Omnibus Now Making Nightly Trips Through The Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
With the busy summer months upon us, The Magic Kingdom will be offering an added attraction in the evenings: a trip up and down Main Street U.S.A. on the Omnibus! Starting after crowds have dissipated from the park’s nighttime spectaculars, guests will find a friendly cast member making the rounds in the Main Street Omnibus. …
Disney Teases Shows ‘The Rocketeer’ and ‘The Owl House’ Coming in 2019
Staff Writer
Disney shared an early look at their upcoming TV shows The Rocketeer and The Owl House during a presentation at the Annecy Festival. The Rocketeer is a 3D animated show for Disney Junior that is a reimagining of the original comics for the two to five year-old demographic. The series is about a six-year-old girl …
Enjoy This Special Deal on Rose and Oysters All Month Long at Paddlefish
Staff Writer
Paddlefish at Disney Springs has another great offer this month that is sure to satisfy rose and oyster lovers. For the rest of the month of June, Paddlefish is offering an exclusive deal that gets you a bottle of rose and half a dozen oysters for $40. This offer is only available for those dining …
Splashing Summer Coming to Shanghai Disney Resort with Special Entertainment, Food, and Merchandise
Staff Writer
Summer days can be very hot in Shanghai, so the Shanghai Disney Resort recently announced plans for their Splashing Summer season, that runs from June 16th until September 2nd. During the second anniversary of the newest Disney Resort they will create a brand-new summer atmosphere for guests to enjoy all the cool new summer entertainment, …
REVIEW: Restaurantosaurus New Menu Items & Dino-Bash Cupcake are Worth Roaring About at Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Restaurantosaurus is a quick service restaurant located in Dinoland U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. This location is known for being a safer choice for picky eaters, offering classic American cuisine such as burgers and chicken nuggets. It’s been quite some time since we reviewed this location, and with Donald’s Dino-Bash recently starting we …
PHOTOS: A Look Backstage at the Ongoing Ratatouille Construction at Epcot
Tom Corless
While traveling behind Epcot on a bus for a private event, a guest took some photos of the ongoing construction of the Ratatouille ride in the back of the France pavilion. Lucky for us, they sent those photos for us to share with you today. The attraction is mostly structural steel at this point. The …
VIDEO: Disney Releases Teaser Trailer for Tim Burton’s “Dumbo”
Matthew Soberman
Disney and director Tim Burton is taking audiences back to the circus and the world of “Dumbo.” The studio revealed the teaser trailer for its live-action/CGI hybrid remake of the beloved 1941 animated film, in a surprising 3 AM EDT release. Set to a haunting rendition of “Baby Mine,” we get our first look at …
Sign Up Now for Yoga Event with Tara Stiles and Goofy at Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
Do you like yoga? To celebrate International Yoga Day 2018, Disneyland Paris is opening their gates to the general public for a special yoga event on Thursday June 21, 2018. The event is announced as a ‘100% zen gathering’ at the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle. At 8 AM, guests enter a special class by …
“Avengers: Infinity War” Has Officially Made Over $2 Billion At The Worldwide Box Office
Joe Hogarty
“Avengers: Infinity War” has finally broken the $2 billion barrier and is now sitting with a worldwide box office total of $2,001,398, according to estimates provided by Box Office Mojo. Currently, Infinity War is ranked as the 4th highest grossing movie of all time. Do they have enough steam to take on Star Wars: The …
VIDEO: Pirates of the Caribbean Returns in Kingdom Hearts III
Staff Writer
Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be another Kingdom Hearts III trailer this E3, Square Enix dropped yet another one during Sony’s press conference. In Kingdom Hearts III players will return to the world of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean, as shown extensively in the trailer below. If worlds like Toy Story, Frozen, and …
PHOTOS, REVIEW: Art of Animation Adds Alcoholic Frozen Coke Machine at The Drop Off Pool Bar
Staff Writer
The Art of Animation Resort is classified as a value resort, but with suites that can accommodate up to six adults comfortably. With this additional capacity and comes a higher cost of a standard room and thus, more amenities at the resort. One of these luxuries is a well-stocked pool bar, named The Drop Off. …
“Marc Davis Goes to WED” Talk with Pete Docter and Chris Merritt at ILM
TimPat McRaven
“Marc can do story, he can do character, he can animate, he can design shows for me. All I have to do is tell him what I want and it’s there! He’s my Renaissance man.” – Walt Disney On Saturday, June 30, as part of the overall celebration of Walt Disney’s Directing Animators: The Nine …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 6/12/18 (Pirates Reopens with New Scenes, New Lamplight Lounge Details, PIXAR Pier, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Welcome to another WDWNT Photo Report from the Disneyland Resort. We do our best to keep you up-to-date with all the happenings each week, so you can have a bit of magic with you wherever you are reading from. This week over in Disneyland Park, Pirates of the Caribbean reopened after its refurbishment with some …
Flamingo Crossings To Add Four New Hotels; Construction Set To Begin Soon
Jason Diffendal
Yesterday, Orlando Hotel Group LLC filed an application with the South Florida Water Management District to build four new hotels on parcels it owns at Flamingo Crossings, the development west of Walt Disney World at the end of Western Way where it crosses State Route 429 (Western Beltway). The location of these four hotels can be …
REVIEW: Gigantic Meatball, Grilled Chicken Parmesan, and More Larger-Than-Life Entrees at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Staff Writer
Landscape of Flavors is a quick service restaurant located at the Art of Animation Resort. This location was one of the first at Walt Disney World to show renewed interest in using real utensils and plates instead of everything disposable. Real plates and silverware allowed the chefs to create unique and amazing entrees. Recently Landscape …
VIDEO: Remy From Ratatouille Makes an Appearance in Alternate Kingdom Hearts III Trailer
Staff Writer
Square Enix shared a Kingdom Hearts III trailer during their E3 press conference that closely resembled the one shown during Microsoft’s media briefing. However, each trailer is actually subtly different, with the newer one confirming the presence of everyone’s favorite Disney rat (not to be confused with everyone’s favorite Disney mouse). After a very familiar …
PHOTOS: The “IncrediRail” – Incredibles 2, Incredible Summer Monorail Wrap Debuts at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
It’s been quite some time since the last monorail wrap. February 2016, to be exact, and that was the Zootopia wrap on Monorail Orange to help promote the new movie. Ironically enough, Monorail Orange is wrapped once again but this time for the upcoming movie Incredibles 2 and the Incredible Summer promotion at Walt Disney …
New Grevy’s Zebra Foals Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Matthew Soberman
Guests can now see Youka and Zalika, the female Grevy’s zebra foals born in April and May at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, at the park’s Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail. Youka, Laylee’s foal, was born April 26th, and Zalika, Zuri’s foal, was born May 1st. The foals carry the same stripe pattern as their respective mothers; zebra …
D23 Celebrates the Opening of Pixar Pier with More Affordable Gold Member Event
Staff Writer
On Sunday, June 24, The Official Disney Fan Club will host a tour of Pixar Pier led by a Walt Disney Imagineer before the park opens! D23 Gold Members and their guests will have the chance to experience Incredicoaster, Pixar Pal-A-Round, and a revamped Toy Story Midway Mania. The Imagineer will share fun facts, details, and behind-the-scenes stories from the …
Tokyo Disney Resort Launches Official App with Digital Planning Options
Staff Writer
Tokyo Disney Resort launched its official app this week. It’s the perfect time to go digital. The app has multiple functions to make planning the visit to the Tokyo Disney Resort easier for guests. If you buy tickets with your smartphone, the app allows you to enter the park with a ticket on the app. …
2019 Disneyland Resort Grad Nite Dates Announced
Staff Writer
Today, the Disneyland Resort announced that Grad Nite will return to Disney California Adventure park in 2019. On select nights in May and June, Disney California Adventure park will turn into an end of year party on each night of the event. Grads will be able to groove along Route 66 with a dance party …
Disney Visa Cardmembers Have Access to Purchase Mickey’s Halloween Party Tickets at Disneyland Before Released To General Public June 12th
Staff Writer
Every so often, a new cardmember perk comes out for holders of the Chase Disney Visa and this one is for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park. Before the general public can purchase tickets to Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Park on June 12th, Disney Visa Cardmembers can have early access to purchase tickets for …
“Solo” Still Sinking At The Box Office; “Infinity War” Closes In On $2 Billion
Joe Hogarty
You win some, you lose some. Although “Solo: A Star Wars Story” may be a box office failure for Disney, “Avengers: Infinity War” is the complete opposite. This week at the box office, both movies met with some competition with new movies like “Oceans 8” and “Hereditary” capturing audiences interests and wallets. Here are the …
PHOTOS: Contemporary Resort Adds Mary Blair Mural Inspired Merchandise
Staff Writer
Walt Disney World is taking the time to bring in new merchandise lines for each of the resorts on property. We visited Wilderness Lodge recently and saw their great new collection, you can see those pictures here. Not to be outdone, Grand Floridian Resort has released a line of brand new line as well, you …
Space Mountain’s Speed Ramp Exit Walled Off, Temporary Pathway Built Behind the Attraction
This morning we made our way over to Magic Kingdom and we decided to ride Space Mountain. Upon exiting Space Mountain, we noticed that the speed ramp finale was closed off. Even more odd, is the fact that there was drywall put up and a construction door as if this refurbishment is planned to take …
REVIEW: ABC Commissary Renews Dinner for Another Season, Crazy New Burger at Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
ABC Commissary is a quick service restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s a unique location, sandwiched between Sci-Fi Dine-In and (soon to be) Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens next year, the entire street they’re on is sure to be queue space. Anyway, ABC Commissary offers a wide variety …
Disney is Offering the Opportunity to “Glamp” in Pandora – The World of Avatar
Have you ever wanted to spend the night inside of a theme park? Well, Disney is giving two lucky winners the chance to glamp in Pandora – The World of Avatar. Here’s how Disney describes this unique experience: One night. One winner. A once-in-a-lifetime adventure. One lucky winner and their guest will glamp under the …
VIDEO: World of Arendelle From Frozen Coming to Kingdom Hearts III
Staff Writer
The world of Arendelle is coming to Kingdom Hearts III, as Square Enix revealed in a new trailer during Microsoft’s E3 media briefing. The trailer shows Sora, Donald, and Goofy as they run into Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven. Aside from funny interactions between the characters, the trailer shows a brief look behind the …
VIDEO: “Frozen” Iced Out at Tony Awards, Show Goes 0-3
Matthew Soberman
For the first time in a decade, a Disney on Broadway show has failed to win a single Tony Award. “Frozen,” based on the wildly popular 2013 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, lost all three of the awards it was nominated for at the 72nd Tony Awards on Sunday night; all three awards ultimately went …
PHOTO REPORT: The Magic Kingdom 6/11/18 (Incredible Tomorrowland Expo, Space Mountain Lights-On, Peter Pan, Club 33, ETC.)
Tom Corless
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom to see what’s new and exciting around the park. Welcome to the Magic Kingdom The Incredible Tomorrowland Expo has taken over the maps and times guides. Incredibles baseball cap for sale in the Emporium, $24.99 Some new Disney Vacation Club pins and pin sets for …
PHOTOS: Polynesian Resort Says Aloha to New 70’s-Style Merchandise Logo and Dress
Staff Writer
Walt Disney World is taking the time to bring in new merchandise lines for each of the resorts on property. We visited Wilderness Lodge last week and saw their great new collection, you can see those pictures here. Not to be outdone, Grand Floridian Resort has released a line of brand new line as well, …
Summer Offer for Disneyland Paris: Adult Tickets for a Child Ticket Price
Staff Writer
Do you plan on visiting Disneyland Paris this summer? There is now a special offer that allows adult guests to enter the parks for the price of a child ticket (between 3 and 11 years old). The offer lasts until the October 10, 2018. This discount is only available on the official website of the …
UPDATE: Multiple Windows Removed From Disabled Monorail With Passengers Onboard; Towed To Magic Kingdom Station
UPDATE: Apparently the monorail became disabled and the air conditioning units lost power, so the windows were removed from the inside to allow for air flow inside the cars. The monorail was not moving and the windows did not fall out, as the Instagram user claimed. This evening at around 8 pm EDT, a …
Disney Conservation Fund Releases New Ocean-Themed Button
Matthew Soberman
In celebration of World Oceans Day, the Disney Conservation Fund has released a new “Conservation Hero” button featuring artwork of a sea turtle by Imagineer Morgan Richardson. The button can be obtained by donating to the fund at The Seas with Nemo and Friends in Epcot, onboard Disney Cruise Line, and select other locations around …
“Star Wars” Actress Kelly Marie Tran (“Rose”) Has Deleted All Of Her Instagram Posts After Being Harassed
Joe Hogarty
Actress Kelly Marie Tran, who portrayed Rose in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, has deleted all of her Instagram posts following months of harassment from some angry Star Wars fans. The Last Jedi was very divisive among Star Wars fans and the one character that received much of the criticism was Rose. Rose Tico was …