SHOP: The Lost Bros Monday Brings New Disney Treat Pattern Tee, Steamboat Willie Jersey, and Mushu’s Chinese Takeout Tee!
Staff Writer
It’s Monday, which also means it’s Lost Bros Monday! Get ready for this week’s tee drop, now live in their online shop! Click here to check out their full lineup of creative, custom-designed tees… but don’t delay, because these tend to go fast! This week, they’ve got some amazing new shirts including the Treat Pattern …
Full Schedule of MLS All-Star Week Events Announced for ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Disney is joining in on the fun as players head to ESPN Wide World of Sports for the All-Star Skills Challenge. A full overview of MLS All-Star Week Events taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports was announced earlier today. Check out the full slate of events below! Overview of MLS All-Star Week Events …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 7/28/19 (Hollywood Land Refurbishments, Morning Crowds, and More!)
Staff Writer
We’re now over a month into summer and it’s really heating up in Southern California. One of the best ways to enjoy the Disneyland Resort during these hot days is to get an early start before it heats up too much. We decided to spend the morning rope dropping Disney California Adventure, so we could …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Riviera Resort 7/29/19 Construction Update (Skyliner Sign, New Support Beams, Pool Slide Progress, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Disney’s newest DVC hotel, Riviera Resort, continues moving full speed ahead with construction. We’ve seen many new advancements in the hotel’s construction and today, we spotted even more! Let’s take a look. Earlier last week, we brought you a first look at the new Skyliner sign for Disney’s Riviera station. The station is expected to open …
Splash Mountain Funko POP! Set Coming to Disneyland Resort on August 3rd, shopDisney on August 14th
Matthew Soberman
Here’s some “satisfactual” news out of the Disneyland Resort: the stars of Splash Mountain will be featured in a Funko POP! 3-Pack! Br’er Bear, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Rabbit will be featured in the 3-Pack, available at three locations around the resort on August 3rd. Right now, the list of locations that will have the …
PHOTOS: Foundation In Place for New Tram Station at Ticket and Transportation Center – Construction Update 7/29/19
Annie Wilson
A few months back, we told you about the changes coming to the Ticket and Transportation Center (TTC). Guests parking at the Ticket and Transportation Center will be picked up and dropped off at a new, temporary tram stop while this work takes place. Construction will be happening around the area to improve guest flow …
Signature Celebration Package at Cinderella’s Royal Table Starting August 3 at Magic Kingdom
The Signature Celebration Package we previously announced in May is finally starting on August 3, 2019. Reservations can be made on DisneyWorld.com or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Signature Celebration Package Details Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom park Starting daily August 3, 2019 $199 per adult—plus tax and gratuities $169 per child (ages 3 and …
SHOP: New and Returning Halloween Merchandise Arrives at shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween, awaken the spirits with your tambourine! Halloween has arrived at shopDisney, with some all-new costumes in stock (with some outlandish designs) and a slew of new and returning plush, decor, and apparel. This year’s Disney Store plush include Werewolf Mickey and Minnie dressed as a cat! A variety of …
PHOTOS: Construction Walls Down at Sir Mickey’s, Revealing New Princess Portrait Studio at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Hear ye, hear ye, citizens of Fantasyland! There’s a new spot for you to get your picture taken at the Magic Kingdom, and it’s located at Sir Mickey’s. That’s right, the new Sir Mickey’s Portrait Studio is now open. The space had preciously been under construction, with walls covering the Princess Minnie nook: Princess Minnie …
PHOTOS: New Sleepy Dumbo Dream Friend Plush Spotted at Big Top Souvenirs in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Well I been done seen about everything, ’till I see an elephant nap! That’s right, the latest sleepy Dream Friend plush to hit Walt Disney World is this adorable Dumbo version! We spotted him at Big Top Souvenirs, dozing away. All that flying can make you tired, after all. As with all Dream Friends plush, …
REVIEW: New Limited-Time “Annual Passholder Secret Treat” Ice Cream Sandwich at Sunshine Seasons
Jessica Figueroa
In an effort to keep Epcot populated (and profitable) in the days leading up to the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Disney has released a number of promotions just for Annual Passholders to enjoy, including reserved seating at the America Gardens Theatre, special PhotoPass photo ops, and more! One such promoton was the …
SHOP: Numerous Halloween Costumes Hit the Virtual Shelves of shopDisney, Featuring Some Outlandish Designs
With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party only weeks away, now is the time to start looking at Halloween costumes! Luckily, shopDisney just released a ton of new costumes, many relating to Disney’s recent movie releases. So, let’s take a look at some of the more… interesting costumes shopDisney has to offer this year. If you see …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 7/29/19 (Guardians of the Galaxy Construction, Canada Gets Some Love, and Beverly’s Still Gone)
Staff Writer
Another day, another brief moment sailing through the universe as passengers on Spaceship Earth. We’re at Epcot today for a park walk, and another WDWNT photo report! Epcot felt especially empty this morning. Usually at park open, Guests are still flooding into this area, but it seemed quiet and peaceful today. Checking in on the …
CONCEPT ART: First Look at Ant-Man Microbrewery & Restaurant Coming to Marvel Land at Disney California Adventure
Tom Corless
You’ve seen the Spider-Man ride vehicles. You’ve seen the W.E.B. Suppliers Spider-Man shop. Now it’s time to shrink down and head on over to the Ant-Man Microbrewery at Disney California Adventure’s Marvel-themed land. That’s right, the bugs are back in town. As you explore The Avengers’ California Campus, there’ll be but one area to find …
PHOTOS: Iconic Walt Disney World Photo Op Covered as Construction Walls Surround Disney’s EarPort Store at Orlando International Airport
Jessica Figueroa
It’s the end of an era as we know it. With Disney’s EarPort store officially closed for refurbishment until November, we weren’t quite sure whether construction inside the retail location would affect the various photo ops that made up the store’s facade. Overnight, it appears construction walls went up surrounding the entire location. The once-beloved …
PHOTOS: Spooky “Boo!” Parade, Merchandise, and Specialty Foods Revealed for “Disney Halloween” 2019 at Tokyo Disneyland
Spencer Lloyd
It’s summertime, and that means Halloween is on the horizon at Tokyo Disneyland! A couple of weeks ago, we brought you the news of this year’s plans for the Magic Kingdom’s Halloween festivities (which you can read more about here), and now we’ve received more details about this year’s plans for Tokyo Disneyland’s spooky “Disney …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Spider-Man Attraction Concept Art, Star Wars Hotel Construction, and Magic Kingdom Entrance Enhancements
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from July 22-28! Walt Disney World A lawsuit was filed that claims that a monorail …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of Disney’s EarPort Store Prior to Refurbishment at Orlando International Airport
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re a fan of the traditional, over-the-top designs of Disney Stores of old, then you’re probably aware of how limited they are in number, with the ones remaining getting sleek and streamlined makeovers to mimic the warehouse trend taking over most retail and dining spaces across Disney property. Just yesterday, we brought you news …
REVIEW: “Evil Comes Prepared” Expansion Adds Yzma, Scar, and Ratigan to Disney Villainous Board Game
Alicia
Disclaimer: I was gifted this expansion through Ravensburger North America and did not pay for this product. Ravensburger has done it again and created another brilliant expansion in the Villainous board game series. The latest expansion, Evil Comes Prepared, will be available for purchase on August 1st, 2019 and will be retailing for $24.99. This …
“The Lion King” Rules The Box Office For A Second Weekend; “Aladdin” Crosses The $1 Billion Mark
Joe Hogarty
“The Lion King” was #1 at the box office for a second weekend in a row and beat out Quentin Tarantino’s latest film debut, “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood”. “The Lion King” brought in $75.5 million at the domestic box office and $143 million internationally, bringing its worldwide box office total to $963 million. …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 7/28/19 (Pepperoni Pizza Burger, DescenDance Party, Yellow Corksicles, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another fun-filled day here at Disney Springs. The sky is blue, and we’re hoping the rain holds off for today. It looks like the perfect time to wander around the stores at Disney Springs. The new DescenDance Party has started on the Marketplace Stage. It’s offered nightly from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM. …
PHOTOS: Sleepy Stitch and Angel Dream Friends Plush Arrive at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Experiment 626 and 624, reunited after a long few lightyears of space travel, can now be found napping at Disney Traders in Epcot. That’s right, we were wondering what the next additions to the Disney Parks Dream Friends collection would be, and it’s Stitch and Angel! Don’t trust these peaceful, sleeping faces. These two are …
PHOTOS: Sleepy Pluto Dream Friend Plush Now Napping at MouseGear in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Sleeping on the job, eh, Pluto? Well, it’s alright. These are the dog days of summer, after all. If you were a fan of the Figment Dream Friend plush that released earlier this month, but were looking for a more terrestrial companion, look no further than this new sleepy Pluto plush, the newest addition to …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/28/19 (Castle Walkway Construction, Steamboat Willie Ear Hats, Disney Ducks, and More!)
Staff Writer
Welcome! The Magic Kingdom is an ever-changing park with new things happening each and every day. Today, we spotted new Disney Parks Designer Collection ear hats on Main Street, Cinderella Castle walkway expansion over in Fantasyland, and TRON construction in Tomorrowland! We start in the hub where our favorite group of ducks is sunbathing during …
REVIEW: The All-New NBA Experience Misses Every Shot We Gave It at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
It was announced in June of 2015 that the nostalgic Disney Quest would close for good as a new experience would take its place in 2019. That experience would come to be the NBA Experience. We recently brought you a first look of the all-new NBA Store, which opened to the public earlier this month. …
Radio Free Disneyland Returns in Shorter Form as “Dispatch from Radio Free Disneyland” Premieres on WDWNT
TimPat McRaven
Ultimately, this is a whole new class of Disney podcast. It moves beyond the “two or three people with mics” formula, to a work of art, that can be listened to again and again.” – Cmfolsom Legions of recording workers, at an undisclosed location, are hard at work miniaturizing Radio Free Disneyland podcasts into DISPATCH …
PHOTOS: Power Outage Causes Blackout at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
If you were planning on getting lit at Disney Springs this evening, I’ve got bad news for you. It appears a power outage, which took place approximately at 9:30 PM, has affected the entire area of Disney Springs’ West Side, Town Center, and The Landing. We’ve only gotten reports from those areas, so it’s still …
Disney’s EarPort Store at Orlando International Airport Closing for Refurbishment on July 29th
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re a fan of the traditional, over-the-top designs of Disney Stores of old, then you’re probably aware of how limited they are in number, with the ones remaining getting sleek and streamlined makeovers to mimic the warehouse trend taking over most retail and dining spaces across Disney property. One such classic Disney Store is …
Voice of Minnie Mouse and Disney Legend Russi Taylor Dies at 75
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Legend and voice of Minnie Mouse (among others), Russi Taylor, has passed at the age of 75 in Glendale, California, on July 26, 2019. Through countless effervescent performances, Russi always showed an incredible talent for entertaining and improvisation. While she brought to life an illustrious cast of beloved characters during a career that spanned …
PHOTOS: Vertical Construction Progressing Rapidly for Club 33 Location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Guests traversing the pathways at the Animal Kingdom today were treated with some nice views of the vertical construction for Club 33. This location as you might remember will be the last to open at Walt Disney World as the other three park locations are already operational. Let’s take a look at construction! I hope …
PHOTOS: King and Queen of the Castle Matching Shirts Debut at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Your Disney Parks outfit isn’t complete without an awesome graphic tee. And Disneyland Resort has released a lot this year, like the “I’m Here For The” series of shirts. If you’re into matching couples shirts, then you’ll love these matching King and Queen of the Castle tees now available throughout the Disneyland Resort. King of …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/27/19 (New Pet Spirit Jersey, Lots of Rain, Character Sightings, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another rainy day here at the Magic Kingdom. The sky is gray, the rain is drizzling, and we’ve got our rain gear on. Grab your ponchos, and let’s make a splash! The first thing we see is the construction work at the entrance. The old bag check has been demolished. When we enter …
PHOTOS: Work Continues on Epcot Tram Loop Arrival Experience Enhancements – Construction Update 7/27/19
Annie Wilson
The old tram drop-off at the entrance of Epcot has been getting a makeover, and we decided to check in on the progress since our last visit. This is part of the new entrance enhancements currently taking place at several of the parks. During the construction, the trams from the parking lot do not bring …
runDisney to Offer Exclusive Black Panther Medal for August’s Virtual 5K at 2019 D23 Expo
Matthew Soberman
Visitors to next month’s D23 Expo can earn a special medal for signing up for the runDisney 2019 Virtual 5K… no heart-shaped herb required! D23 showed off the medal in a recent article, featuring the emblem of the Black Panther. This year’s Virtual 5K is themed to Marvel’s 80th anniversary. D23 Expo attendees can obtain …
PHOTOS: New Pathway Carved Out as Rose Walk Construction Continues at Epcot
Staff Writer
Workers are pushing ahead full-steam at Epcot to get the Rose Walk pathway between Future World and World Showcase back up and running in time for the 2019 International Food and Wine Festival next month. Just a week ago, we noticed that they had finally started pouring concrete for the newly-expanded pathway. Well, it looks …
Marvel Celebrates 80th Birthday With a Week of Events and Giveaways on August 31st
Joe Hogarty
MARVEL CELEBRATES ITS BIRTHDAY ON AUGUST 31! August 31 marks the anniversary debut of Marvel Comics #1 – and the extraordinary beginning of the Marvel Universe. On August 31, 1939, Marvel Comics #1 opened the doors to the Marvel Universe for the first time ever, creating a tapestry of Super Heroes and stories that have …
REVIEW: New Seasonal Orange Cream Lemonade at Schmoozies! in Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
If you’re looking to try seasonal items when visiting Disney California Adventure, Schmoozies! is always a great option. It’s rare that they come out with a seasonal item we don’t like. One of our recent favorites was the Donald Duck Butt Donut, which is still available. And now Schmoozies! has a new seasonal drink on …
REVIEW: New Pepperoni Pizza Burger Arrives at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
A new seasonal burger has popped up on the menu over at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs. The Pepperoni Pizza Burger sounds like it could be the perfect meal for when you can’t decide what you’re craving. Will this be the perfect marriage of two classic foods? Let’s find out! The Pepperoni Pizza Burger is …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 7/27/19 (Changes in Germany, Designer Ears, and Various Construction Updates)
Staff Writer
Let’s see what’s happening in Epcot on a fine day like today, shall we? Future World Near the entrance to the park, you can see that they’ve decided to paint the back side of the former Universe of Energy building a dark grey color. This must be part of the new color scheme for when …
REVIEW: Lunch at Horizon Bay Restaurant “Buffeteria” in Tokyo DisneySea
Spencer Lloyd
Tokyo DisneySea is known for its vast array of dining options, which range from the normal to the downright bizarre. Fortunately, for those with less adventurous palates, there are several options for familiar Western cuisine at a reasonable price. So as Tom Corless and I sailed across the seven ports of Tokyo DisneySea for the …
