PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/4/19 (New Construction Walls Near Innoventions, Other Project Updates, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Good morning from Epcot! We’re less than a month away from the 2019 Food and Wine Festival, and not much further from the beginnings of some major changes to the park. Let’s see what’s happening today while the park is still slow and things are still open! The Camera Center will be closing on September …
PHOTOS: New Signage Installed for Skyliner Station at Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts
Staff Writer
The Disney Skyliner is set to officially open on September 29th, which means we are officially less than 2 months away from taking flight in these gondolas around the Walt Disney World Resort. We are still anticipating a potential soft opening of several of the Skyliner stations later this month, so we’ve been keeping an …
PHOTOS: New Nightmare Before Christmas Themed Ear Headbands Available at Disneyland Park
Ali
In preparation for all things Haunted Mansion coming up we now have two new ear headbands available. With the Halloween celebration also just around the corner you will definitely want to be adding these “Nightmare Before Christmas” ears to your collection. Swing by the Port Royal Curios and Curiosities in New Orleans Square at Disneyland …
Top 5 Attractions to Ride During Magic Kingdom Fireworks
Staff Writer
Top 5 Attractions to Ride During Magic Kingdom Fireworks Watching the Happily Ever After fireworks show at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has always been amongst my favorite “must-dos”. And whether I’m located somewhere near Main Street, U.S.A, back behind Cinderella’s Castle in Fantasyland, or on a pirate-filled boat cruising around the Seven Seas Lagoon, the …
PHOTOS: New “Walk on the Wild Side” Lion King Canteen Roars into Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Annie Wilson
It looks like the Lion King merchandise just keeps coming! First we had the adorable Lion King popcorn bucket and sipper cup. Now, we’ve spotted another cute new souvenir drink conveyance to commemorate the Lion King! The new Lion King canteen is perfect for a long day exploring the parks. The plastic canteen has a …
PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Security and Entrance Enhancement Construction Update 8/4/19
Annie Wilson
The entrance of the Magic Kingdom is starting to become a labyrinth of construction walls. Work has started to take place around the bus loop and security area just outside of the gates. We’ve updated you on the demolition of one of the old bag check stations recently, but now it seems the other side …
VIDEO: Watch the Now-Extinct O’ Canada! with Martin Short in Full 360° 4K & Flat-O-Vision!
Staff Writer
CANADA! Big! Wide! And very very closed! Well, maybe not the country, but, at the beginning of the month, Epcot’s “O’ Canada!” starring Celine Dion Martin Short closed after a 12 year run. It was the central feature of the Canada Pavilion in World Showcase and utilized one of the park’s two Circle-Vision 360° theaters. …
REVIEW: New Mango Pineapple Dole Whip at Tropical Hideaway in Disneyland Park
Ali
Earlier this month we tried the chili-mango loaded whip, which we enjoyed, but couldn’t find the mango flavor in. You can now simplify your order and get a mango/pineapple whip. Mango Pineapple Dole Whip – $5.69 We already had raspberry and orange flavor options along with traditional pineapple upon opening of the Tropical Hideaway, but …
PHOTOS: New Candy Corn Halloween Minnie Ear Headbands Sweeten Up the Shelves at Disney Parks
Annie Wilson
Trick or treat! It’s official: Halloween has arrived at Walt Disney World. On our most recent visit to Disney Springs, we were only slightly surprised to see a brand new pair of Halloween Minnie ears! These Halloween ears are so cute! They’re very similar to last year’s style, but still unique and different. The bow …
PHOTOS: New Merchandise and Mariachi-Inspired Apparel Arrive at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Ole! Ole! It’s ‘cho time… oh, wait. Wrong park. It’s just that all this new merchandise at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot is making me un poquito loco… Pavilions across World Showcase have been getting new merchandise lately, with an adorable new collection at Norway, and even some Chef Remy finds in France. Over at …
Removal of Epcot’s Remaining Leave a Legacy Monoliths to Begin August 6th
Matthew Soberman
The end of an era has arrived at Epcot. The final group of Leave a Legacy monoliths will be removed from the park starting on Tuesday, August 6th, when construction walls will go up in the area. The final group is located on the eastern side of Spaceship Earth. (Or on the left side, as …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/3/19 (Fried Pickle Hot Dogs, New Haunted Mansion Merchandise, Souvenir Tiki Bowls, Construction Updates, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another busy day here at the Magic Kingdom! It’s August, which means it’s basically Halloween time here at Walt Disney World. Preparations for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party seem to be underway. The bench has moved to the other side of the street near City Hall. The Haunted Mansion awning has returned! …
PHOTOS: New “Aladdin” Inspired Charm Bracelet and Lamp Necklace Fly Into Walt Disney World
Two new pieces of jewelry, both inspired by the movie “Aladdin”, have shown up at Walt Disney World. Found at the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom, both pieces retail for a relatively reasonable $19.99. “Aladdin Charm Bracelet” – $19.99 The charm bracelet features the Genie’s lamp, a tassel from the Magic Carpet, a charm that …
REVIEW: Limited Time Lady Bug Macaron at Jolly Holiday Bakery at Disneyland Park
Ali
In honor of the return of the Electrical Street Parade, Disneyland Park is offering a variety of new foods to celebrate. The Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe is offering three options: Lady Bug Macaron, Pineapple Coconut Parfait, and the Cheshire Cat Linzer Cookie. We opted for the macaron. Lady Bug Macaron – $5.99 She’s perfect. She’s …
REVIEW: Limited Time Main Street Electrical Parade Cake at Plaza Inn in Disneyland Park
Ali
In honor of the Main Street Electrical Parade returning to Disneyland Park, there were a variety of new foods offered to celebrate. Plaza Inn has the “Main Street Electrical Parade” cake which is a colorful vanilla sponge cake with mixed berry marmalade, cream cheese frosting, sprinkles, and a chocolate decoration. “Main Street Electrical Parade” Cake …
REVIEW: Savory Main Street Electrical Parade Offerings at Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park
Ali
The Main Street Electrical Parade is back in Disneyland Park is celebrating with a variety of new food offerings. The Refreshment Corner on Main Street has three food options: the Firefly Hot Dog, Firefly Chips, and the Chili Mac Bread Bowl. Chili Mac Bread Bowl – $11.49 This is your standard Disneyland sourdough bread bowl …
PHOTOS: New Commemorative Merchandise Revealed for Tokyo DisneySea’s 18th Anniversary
Spencer Lloyd
Last week, we talked about the brand-new plans for Halloween at Tokyo DisneySea. This event will feature some spooky merchandise choices and releases on September 2nd. The other day, the Oriental Land Company also revealed the new merchandise line for the Tokyo DisneySea 18th anniversary! That’s right, Tokyo DisneySea turns 18 on September 4th, 2019, …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New World Showcase Passport Design Debuts at Epcot
Staff Writer
On my travels through the nations of World Showcase at Epcot today, I discovered that they had updated the World Showcase passport! The passport has been a favorite of guests for many years, giving them the opportunity to get their “credentials” stamped at each of the 11 countries throughout World Showcase. The passport comes in …
PHOTOS: Dole Whip Souvenir Tiki Bowls Arrive at Aloha Isle Refreshments in the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
We were making our way through Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom earlier today, when we noticed something new at Aloha Isle Refreshments. Dole Whip is now available in souvenir tiki bowls! Uh oa, we’re in trouble. If you thought we were gonna cruise by without getting one, then you’d be in denial. Aloha Isle serves …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 8/3/19 (New Cast Costumes, Construction Updates, and Galaxy’s Edge Previews)
Staff Writer
Good morning, Hollywood! It seems like just a normal day in Hollywood Studios, but something big is happening at the moment… but more on that later. Let’s see what’s happening in the rest of the park. The KPUT “Good Morning Hollywood” radio show is one of my favorite bits that the Citizens of Hollywood perform. …
Weekend Bayou Brunch Starts Today at House of Blues in Disney Springs
House of Blues at Disney Springs has a whole new brunch offering. Bayou Brunch will be held every Saturday and Sunday starting today, August 3, 2019. Located in the bar and restaurant area of House of Blues, Bayou Brunch costs $33 per person, and $15 for children aged 3 to 9. The popular Gospel Brunch …
PHOTOS: New Sleeping Beauty Castle Loungefly Backpack Now Available at Disneyland Park
Ali
For those of us on the West Coast, we can now grab the new Loungefly Sleeping Beauty Castle backpack. Earlier today, Walt Disney World was treated to the Cinderella Castle backpack. The bag retails for $80 plus tax and can be found at Main Street Clothiers in Disneyland Park. The interior features classic Disneyland Park …
PHOTOS: New Entrance Area Revealed as Work Wraps Up on Disney’s Hollywood Studios Security Checkpoint Expansion
Tom Corless
As we get closer to the official opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (although we have already been inside), we notice many of the current construction projects at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are moving along quickly in an effort to be ready in time. The new security checkpoint expansion is showing a lot of progress, in …
PHOTOS: Main Street Electrical Parade Merchandise Lights Up Disneyana & Disney Showcase at Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, WDWNT and Disneyland News Today proudly present our spectacular festival pageant of event-themed merchandise, with a dozen sparkling items, enough for two different shops: The Main Street Electrical Parade merchandise article! But seriously, The Main Street Electrical Parade is back at Disneyland, and in true Disney fashion, there’s plenty …
Disneyland Unveils New Food Options on Main Street U.S.A. to Celebrate the Return of the Main Street Electrical Parade
To help celebrate the return of the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade to Disneyland, Disney has rolled out the metaphorical food red carpet. A total of SIXTEEN unique options have been created to help you get in the mood for the return of the parade. These limited-time food offerings will be available through September 30, …
PHOTOS: New Cinderella Castle Loungefly Backpack Magically Appears at Walt Disney World
Another new Loungefly backpack has made its way to Walt Disney World, this time featuring Cinderella Castle. If you are familiar with the Loungefly collection, their small backpacks are themed to different locations and items at Disney Parks. The outside of the bag features a stylized version of Cinderella Castle, with the inside featuring the …
REVIEW: New Casey’s Corner Fried Pickle Hot Diggity Dog of the Month at Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
It’s the start of a new month, which means it’s time to check in on the new hot dog at Casey’s Corner on Main Street USA. We’re in luck, because we’ve got a brand new creation to drool over! The Fried Pickle Hot Diggity Dog looks like something we can really sink our teeth into! …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 8/2/19 (Construction Updates, Beverly is Back, and So Many Sleepy Figments)
Staff Writer
It’s August now, which means the summer season is winding down around the Walt Disney World Resort, and that means that the countdown is officially on for the best festival season at Epcot, Food & Wine! But before we get there, let’s take a walk around and enjoy the relative calmness before the storm. Starting …
PHOTOS: New Alien Pizza Planet Souvenir Little Green Men Sipper Now Available at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Ooooohh! There’s a new Alien Pizza Planet Souvenir Sipper available in Disneyland and we are eternally grateful. Alien Pizza Planet Souvenir Sipper Now that Alien Pizza Planet has been fully renovated with a new sign and interior layout, it was only a matter of time that a new Souvenir Sipper debuted. This sipper is perfect …
Guest Drop-Off Areas at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to be Temporarily Affected by Entrance Enhancement Construction
Construction for the entrance enhancements at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will start impacting guests starting today. Temporarily, guests being picked off or dropped off will see the dedicated area for this moved to Row 1 of the Peacock Lot through September. To get to this area as well as Ride Share and Charter Bus stops, guests …
PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie Rose Floral Dress Arrives at The Dress Shop in Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
There’s a brand new dress in bloom at The Dress Shop on Cherry Tree Lane in the Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs, and it’s the perfect outfit to wear during these balmy summer days. The fabric features a micro polka-dotted robin’s egg blue backdrop with large red and pink roses and blue blossoms, and vintage-style …
REVIEW: New Simba and Nala Cake Pops Debut at Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
We never pass up a new cake pop! So when we spotted new Simba and Nala Cake Pops at Trolley Treats in Disney California Adventure, we just couldn’t wait to give them a try. Did we feel the love with this pair of treats? Keep reading to find out. Simba and Nala Cake Pops – …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Haunted Mansion Merchandise Materializes at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom
A whole Doom Buggy full of new Haunted Mansion merchandise has made its way into Memento Mori. Located in the Magic Kingdom, Memento Mori is your one-stop shop for Haunted Mansion merchandise at the park. The new merchandise ranges from clothing to mugs, and even a door knocker, and it’s in just in time for …
Annual Passholder Simba Magnet, Character Greetings, Secret Menus, and Photo Ops Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Starting August 29th
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced a slew of special character meet and greets and special offers just for Annual Passholders this Fall at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Mark your calendars, because August 29th is going to be a very busy day. Special meet and greets and PhotoPass opportunities will also be available at Epcot. Passholder Opportunities at …
PHOTOS: Chef Minnie and Chef Remy Annual Passholder Magnets, Passholder Gift, Festival Gift Card, and Dooney & Bourke Bag Revealed for Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just revealed a slew of Passholder presents coming up just for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Passholders can collect a Chef Minnie magnet during the first half of the festival and a Chef Remy magnet during the second half. Visit four times and you get a wooden Chef Minnie coaster …
Primeval Whirl Closure Extended Significantly, Now Closed Through September 28th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The extended closure of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom just got even longer. Dinoland U.S.A. will now be without Primeval Whirl through September 28, 2019. First reported closed on June 17, 2019, the reason for the closure has yet to be announced by Disney. Primeval Whirl was previously expected to reopen on August 4, …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release Perdita Classic Cozy Knits Plush Arrives at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
The newest addition to the Classic Cozy Knits collection is here and she’s as prim and posh as they come. That’s right, Perdita has arrived! We found her at the Emporium on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom. The plush features a blue velvet collar, gold felt nametag, embroidered accents, and cute knitted Dalmatian spots …
PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Celebrates The Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary with Commemorative Merchandise, Specialty Cupcake, and Early Attraction Access on August 9th
Jessica Figueroa
As you may have read yesterday, Disneyland is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the beloved Haunted Mansion with commemorative special anniversary merchandise! This collection will also be available at Walt Disney World where guests can also be celebrate the attraction’s anniversary on August 9th at the Magic Kingdom! Celebratory merchandise and a themed treat will be …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Our First Look Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Today, we were lucky enough to be among the chosen few Travelers allowed onto Batuu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Having already experienced the land during its opening at Disneyland, despite knowing that the two parks would share various commonalities, we knew there’d be some differences building upon lessons learned and adapted to accommodate a slightly …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 8/1/19 (Country Bears Merchandise, Critter Country Construction, New Parking Garage, and More!)
Spencer Lloyd
With the turning of the months comes blue skies, Floridian humidity, and the Japanese holiday of Obon! And all of those and more (except maybe the humidity) are an excellent excuse to head out to Tokyo Disney Resort. So, let’s check in and see what’s happening this week at Tokyo Disneyland! JR Maihama Station and …
