PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 8/1/19 (Character Sightings, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Crowds, and More!)
Staff Writer
Now that we’re entering August, summer as we know it at Disneyland Resort is going to change. All of the blocked out Annual Passholders will be returning towards the end of the month, so the Parks are sure to feel busier than they have been in June and July. So today we took a trip …
Walt Disney Imagineering and Khan Academy Introduce “Imagineering in a Box” Video Activity Series
Matthew Soberman
For over six decades, visitors to Disney parks have been enthralled by the work of Imagineers. Now, a new video and activity series from Walt Disney Imagineering and Khan Academy offer you the chance to learn about the Imagineering process and try your hand at designing your own theme park with “Imagineering in a Box.” …
Transformation of the Castle at Hong Kong Disneyland Reaches New Heights Today With Installation of Princess Towers and Spires
The transformation of the iconic castle at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is set to enter its most important stage yet. Starting today, towers and spires representing 13 stories of beloved Disney Princesses and heroines will be lifted onto the castle base. Guests will witness the ongoing castle transformation progress on their coming visits to the …
PHOTOS: Disney Previews New Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Merchandise, Including Mysterious Host A Ghost Jars
Jessica Figueroa
One of the Disneyland Resort’s most beloved attractions, Haunted Mansion, is celebrating its 50th anniversary next week. To commemorate this ghastly milestone, spirits of all ages can get their mortal hands on special anniversary merchandise starting Aug. 9, including apparel, accessories, collectibles and more. First, if you’ve ever wanted to become a caretaker to one …
REVIEW: New Gyro Fries Make a Great Addition to Paradise Garden Grill in Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Secret menu items have been quite trendy at the Disneyland Resort this summer. Some have been better than others, but overall we’ve been loving the chance to try new dishes during our Park visits. And it looks like Paradise Garden Grill is getting in on the fun too, with new Gyro Fries. Gyro Fries – …
New 2020 Free Dining Bounce Back Offer for Walt Disney World Guests Now Available
Disney’s latest bounce back offer is now available for guests staying at Walt Disney World. This bounce back offer is for Free Dining on select stays in 2020 for guests staying at least four nights with a four-day Park Hopper ticket. Requirements: Stay must be for a minimum of four nights Must have at least …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 8/1/19 (New Merchandise, Leather Accessories Cart, Cirque du Soleil Construction, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another day of shopping and snacking here at Disney Springs! We started our morning at Disney Pin Traders and found the new Disney Rewards Mickey limited release pin for $12.99. Also at Disney Pin Traders, we spotted the Toy Story PatcheD set for $19.99. The set has four patches with Hamm, the Pizza …
PHOTOS: Entrance Cast Members Debut New Costumes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Today, we have some of the most wholesome news coming out of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as Cast Members at the entrance are now sporting some brand-new duds! That’s right, Cast Members at the park’s entrance have received new uniforms sporting a new, sleek design to match the new entrance facade and surroundings. You’ll notice two …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/1/19 (New Security Screening Tent, Arrival Construction, TRON Updates, and More!)
Staff Writer
It’s another day at the Magic Kingdom, and we’re back again to check out what’s happening at the Most Magical Place on Earth! First thing’s first. Out front by the security and bag check area near the bus loop, a new, more permanent security tent has been erected. If you saw our posts about the …
SHOP: New “Beauty and the Beast” Purse Collection by Dooney & Bourke Now Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Tale as old as time, true as it can be! (Oh, wait. That’s the tale of me spending all my money on Disney Dooney & Bourke purses.) If none of the recent Dooney releases have spoken to you, surely this one will break the spell. An all-new “Beauty and the Beast” Dooney & Bourke Collection …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 7/30/19 (Ikspiari, Duffy’s Summer Fun, Roaming Pirates, and More!)
Spencer Lloyd
It’s been just over one week since Soaring: Fantastic Flight took Tokyo DisneySea by storm! We’re starting to settle in to a normal life with Soaring in the park, and the brutal heat wave that came with it. With all these things happening, I figured it was time we checked in on the world’s greatest …
ParksCenter – The NBA Experience, and New Annual Pass Perks – Ep. 64
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: We take a ParksCenter Double Shot of The NBA Experience in Disney Springs, going in depth with everything it has to offer We go over …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – The NBA Experience, and New Annual Pass Perks – Ep. 64
Ben
Tonight, July 31st 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: …
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo and Ronto Roasters to Feature Alcoholic Drinks at Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
After much speculation, Disney has confirmed the presence of alcoholic beverages at both food locations that did not have alcohol at Disneyland. Both Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo and Ronto Roasters will each feature two alcoholic beverages. Each location will feature one beer and one unique mixed drink. Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo …
Alcoholic Blue and Green Milk To Be Offered at Milk Stand at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Whether you love or hate blue or green milk (or love to hate it), Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is offering Travelers to Batuu an all-new way to enjoy the divisive dairy-free beverage. It will offer an alcoholic version of the two frozen drinks in the form of “coolers”. Currently, the online menus list the usual …
PHOTOS: Beverly Soft Drink Makes Triumphant Return to Club Cool at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
As you may know, Club Cool, Epcot’s longstanding international soda sampling station, is closing on September 8th, 2019 to make way for the ongoing transformation of Epcot, as detailed in Project Gamma. Since the official announcement of its closure, we’ve kept a close eye on it to monitor any changes or cutbacks leading up to …
PHOTOS: Security Checkpoint Expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Construction Update 7/31/19
Annie Wilson
As we get closer to the official opening of Galaxy’s Edge, we notice many of the current construction projects at Hollywood Studios are moving along quickly in an effort to take on the crowds. The new security checkpoint expansion is showing a lot of progress from our last update. Having more security screening lanes will …
PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 7/31/19 (Summer Crowds, Primeval Whirl Still Closed, and Lots of Animals!)
Staff Writer
The Summer heat is in full effect today. Regardless of the heat, let’s go on an adventure; Animal Kingdom, here we come! If you take the busses, or the tram in from the parking lot, you bypass much of the construction going on just outside the park. It’s nothing drastic at this point, like in …
PHOTOS: New Halloween Time Treats Coming to Disneyland Resort This September
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier today, Disney released a slew of specialty foods just for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure, and while you’ll be seriously missing out if you don’t go, there are some resort-wide treats that will be available for all ghouls and goblins to enjoy throughout Halloween time at Disneyland. These Halloween Time treats will …
PHOTOS: New and Returning “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
We sense excitement in the wind! Halloweentime at Disneyland Resort is a little over a month away now. And the spooktacular festivities are being kicked up a notch this year with the new Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. But you won’t have to wait until September to pay a visit to Halloweentown. New …
PHOTOS: Seating Area Demolished at Liberty Square Market in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
If you were planning to grab a turkey leg or a pickle from the Liberty Square Market anytime soon, you’re going to have to find somewhere else to eat it, for now. While walking through Liberty Square last week, we noticed the entire seating area of Liberty Square Market had been closed off and was behind …
Artisan-Sculpted Puppets, Sparkling Decor, Entertainment and More Announced for All-New Holiday Experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
This holiday season, guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom will find festive new entertainment and holiday décor in every land of the park, from DinoLand, U.S.A. to Pandora – The World of Avatar. On Discovery Island at the heart of the park, the magic of the holidays will truly come to life, with incredible experiences both …
PHOTOS: New Images Released of World of Color “Villainous!” and “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” Show for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Along with the specialty food and merchandise that was recently revealed for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, at Disney California Adventure, this unforgettable night of Halloween fun is also packed with exclusive new entertainment, from the new “World of Color” spectacular – “Villainous!,” to an interactive “Descendants”-inspired dance party, a stage show with …
Specialty Food and Merchandise Revealed for Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
This Halloween season, head on over to Disney California Adventure for a frightfully delightful time during Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. This separately ticketed party is packed with exclusive new entertainment and experiences, including the new “World of Color” spectacular – “Villainous!,” the interactive DescenDANCE Party, fully immersive treat trails, Mickey’s Trick & …
REVIEW: New Seasonal Pineapple Coconut Chocolate-Covered Bacon Arrives at Kona Island in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Annie Wilson
We’ve recently discovered that Kona Island has upgraded their snack display case big time. From a variety of chocolate-covered strawberries to Stitch dome cakes, there is something for everybody. We fell in love with the other varieties of chocolate covered bacon offered at the Polynesian, and now a new seasonal bacon has been added to …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/31/19 (Pathway Brick Work, Sleepy Dumbo Dream Friend, Disappearing Water Stations, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Things never stop moving forward in the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy, so we are here at Magic Kingdom again for another park walk and photo report! Let’s get started! One of my first stops in the Magic Kingdom is always walking through the Emporium to see what’s new. Usually in the flood of …
PHOTOS: Construction Progress on Walkway from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
On a ride around Seven Seas Lagoon on the monorail Resort line, we spotted some progress on the construction of the new walkway that will connect Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Magic Kingdom. It looks like a bridge will be going into this area, and as this is where the Electrical Water Pageant enters and …
PHOTOS: New Temporary Security Screening Area Erected at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Things are changing around the Magic Kingdom. Just earlier this month, we noticed construction had begun on what Disney has dubbed as “Arrival Experience Enhancements” across the park’s bus loop and boat docks. As the project’s progressed, we’ve noticed a number of other changes, including the removal of Walk Around the World bricks, albeit in …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 7/31/19 (Galaxy’s Edge Entrance Unveiled, Instagram Walls, Forky PhotoPass Fun, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Hooray for Hollywood! And welcome to another day here at Hollywood Studios. It feels a lot more crowded today than usual. The bag check lines were long. Even without a bag, the lines took a bit of time. Down Sunset Boulevard, we found many disappointed guests waiting for Tower of Terror to open for the …
Cape Cod Cook-Off Restaurant Now Requires Full Meal Purchase for Access to “My Friend Duffy” Stage Show at Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
For the past nine years, the “My Friend Duffy” stage show has been a staple of Tokyo DisneySea’s Cape Cod Cook-Off restaurant (and honestly it’s the redeeming factor for its sub-par burgers.) Until very recently, you could grab a drink, side dish, or other solo item, and get your 45-minute time slot to watch the …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Five – Episode 5 Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
On this week’s episode: Before we get to our “Spider-Man: Far From Home” Roundtable, we sat down and ranked all of the Spider-Man movies, from worst to first! Join hosts Joe Hogarty and Jack McCarthy! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Five – Episode 5 is now available for download through WDW News Today: Original Programming and …
PHOTOS: New D-Tech On Demand Magnets Debut at Star Wars Launch Bay in Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has caught on to what fans really want in terms of everyday merchandise, and that’s buttons and magnets. Back in June, D-Tech On Demand rolled out a full collection of park and character-inspired magnets over at Walt Disney World. Now, the magnets have arrived at Disneyland! They’re available at the D-Tech On Demand kiosk located …
PHOTOS: New Women’s Mickey Mouse Loungewear Collection Spotted at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Mickey Mouse has been quite the prominent figure on merchandise and apparel this year. Of course, being the mouse that started it all, it makes sense. And we spotted a new collection at the Disneyland Resort that guests, especially the ladies, are sure to love. New pink-toned women’s Mickey Mouse apparel is now available in …
PHOTOS: Price Increases on Select Legacy Lightsabers at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
If you figured you’d wait it out until Legacy Lightsabers at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities went down in price, you still have much to learn, young padawan. Despite constant merchandise supply shortages plaguing the specialty shop in Galaxy’s Edge, it appears that with waves of re-stocking come price increases, as well. A variety of Legacy …
Disney Files Patent To Potentially Bring Augmented Reality to ESPN Wide World of Sports, Live Events, and More
Enhancing live performances is always the goal of Disney as they try to improve the guest experience. Often the spectacle ongoing is enjoyable for some, but confusing to others who do not understand the content as well. Luckily, a new patent filed by Disney could change all that. The technology described in the patent would …
PHOTOS: Even More Pavement on Cinderella Castle Pathway Expansion in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
The construction on the new pathway from Liberty Square to Cinderella Castle is moving along pretty quickly right now! Our last update was only a couple of days ago, but today on our park walk around Magic Kingdom, we noticed even more progress! The scaffolding by the brick wall has gotten a lot higher, going …
Disney’s Pin Traders at Disneyland’s Downtown Disney District to Sell Limited Edition Pins Once Again Starting August 1st
On August 1, 2019, limited edition pins will once again be available at Disney’s Pin Traders at Downtown Disney. This location previously stopped selling limited-edition pins earlier this month. The reasoning for Disney to stop selling limited-edition pins at this location is not clear, but this change is a welcome one. Since Disney’s Pin Traders …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/30/19 (Pathway Widening Pavement, Some Haunted Mansion Awnings, New Merchandise, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Welcome to another WDWNT walk around the Most Magical Place on Earth, the Magic Kingdom! Let’s get this photo report started and see what’s new! In the Emporium, a couple new Mickey and Walt Disney World branded shirts popped up. The tie-dye raglan tee above is priced at $39.99, and the sweatshirt below is $59.99. …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Down at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
With Cast Member previews for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially starting on August 1st (and running through August 16th), Disney’s Hollywood Studios is gearing up for the influx of travelers to Black Spire Outpost. The construction walls we saw go up last week have now been replaced by a series of planters and umbrellas, blocking …
PHOTOS: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot – Construction Update 7/30/19 (Facade Takes Shape, Impressions de France Work, New Brick Wall)
Staff Writer
Let’s scurry on over to the France pavilion at Epcot and see how construction is coming on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the new attraction slated to open next year. There are some definite changes since our last update. The roof on (what we believe to be) the new restroom building is coming along nicely. It’s been …
