TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Tower of Terror upgrades, Soaring: Fantastic Flight, and Spider-Man Ride Vehicles – Ep. 63
Ben
Tonight, July 17th 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: …
60-Day Advance Reservations Now Available for Savi’s Workshop at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier today, we reported on Oga’s Cantina and expanded abilities on the calendar to potentially make advance reservations for the bar and lounge. Now Disney has officially confirmed that Savi’s Workshop will also follow the 60-day reservation process currently offered for restaurants and experiences requiring reservations. Previously, guests could only book a reservation for Oga’s Cantina …
SHOP: Prepare for the New School Year with the Star Wars Back-to-School Collection
Staff Writer
For many summer has begun to wind down and soon school will commence once more for younglings. While this time of year can be a bummer, the upside is that a new school year is a great opportunity to hit the reset button on your wardrobe. To help students ensure their wardrobes are as out …
PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Balloons and Chip and Dale Patches Added to “PatcheD” Collection at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Get those jeans jackets ready! We’ve spotted two new patches added to the “PatcheD” Collection at Disneyland Park and these are sure to be a hit among guests. Mickey Mouse Balloons Patch – $9.99 Everyone loves Mickey Mouse balloons. They’re one of the most iconic souvenirs at Disney Parks, so it seems fitting that they’re …
Save Up to 15% on Select Disneyland Resort Hotel Stays Through September 26th
Matthew Soberman
With the end of summer quickly approaching, guests can take advantage of rooms discounted up to 15% off for Sunday through Thursday nights at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort now through September 26th. Guests can save up to 10% on standard rooms and up to 15% on premium rooms at the Disneyland Hotel and …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/24/19 (TRON Updates, Walk Around The World Bricks, and Still No Haunted Mansion Cover)
Staff Writer
We’re back with another park walk and photo report from the Most Magical Place on Earth, Magic Kingdom! It never gets old spending time in this park, so lets get this day started! Tomorrowland is always my first stop of the day after I finish perusing Main Street, USA. It just feels like Tomorrowland is …
Standard Reservations Now Available for Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Guests looking to visit Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland can now book their visit more easily. To make a reservation at the Cantina, guests simply need to visit Disneyland.com or use the Disneyland app to select the day and time of their reservation, subject to availability. Previously, guests could only book …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 7/24/19 (Vegan Burger from D-Luxe Burger, NBA Experience, Cupcakes, and More!)
Annie Wilson
It’s a beautiful day here at Disney Springs. Let’s see what we new stuff we can find today! Inside World of Disney, the new windbreakers are displayed nicely. Sprinkles has their S’mores Cupcake back for a limited time. This is one of the best cupcakes they have, so don’t miss out! If you’re craving a …
REVIEW: New Vegan Burger and Iced Slush are Fresh Summer Additions at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Disney Springs is known for having a wide variety of sit down and quick service restaurants. If you’re looking for a hearty burger, D-Luxe Burger has got you covered. Vegans and vegetarians, or those looking for more plant-based alternatives, may just find themselves stopping in to D-Luxe Burger more often now. We gave the new …
Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge to Feature Table Service Restaurant on Bay Lake
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re a fan of Three Bridges Bar and Grill (located at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort), or even the neighboring Geyser Point Bar and Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, you’ll be happy to know that once Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge opens, you’ll have a similar waterfront dining location to enjoy. The Lakeside Lodge, announced during …
PHOTOS: New Skyliner Station Signage Unveiled at Disney’s Riviera Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Work on Disney’s Riviera Resort is progressing rather quickly, with colorful awnings now lining the resort’s exterior and even the pool slide finally taking shape. While the resort won’t be welcoming guests until December, it appears there’s another deadline that is encouraging work along the resort’s edge to hurry along, and it’s the opening of …
CONCEPT ART: Ride Vehicle Revealed for Disney’s Spider-Man Ride at Disneyland Resort & Disneyland Paris
Tom Corless
While Disney has said they will reveal a lot more about the Marvel themed-lands coming to Disney California Adventure park at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney Studios park at Disneyland Paris at the D23 Expo, we won’t have to wait until then to see the grand reveal of the ride vehicle for the much-anticipated Spider-Man …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 7/23/19 (Park Crowds, New Mini Buttons, and More!)
Staff Writer
It’s been quite a busy week at the Disneyland Resort! First, Disneyland Park celebrated its 64th birthday on July 17. The occasion was marked with a Birthday Celebration march and cavalcade on Main Street, U.S.A. And this celebration was soon followed by the last two performances of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. With so much going on, …
Sangria Festival Happy Hour Coming to Jaleo in Disney Springs
Happy Hour fans can rejoice because Sangria Hour is coming July 29, 2019, to Jaleo in Disney Springs. Sangria Hour will occur 7 days a week at Jaleo’s Matador Bar and will feature drink and tapas specials. Sangria Hour Beverage Specials ($6): Draught Beer Draft Wine (White and Red) Sangria Roja Sangria Hour Tapas Specials: …
R-Series and BB-Series Droid Parts Now Being Sold Separately at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Staff Writer
In June, we reported that Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park had developed a new policy for guests looking to further customize their lightsaber. For $19.99 each, guests could purchase “scrap metal” pieces, AKA lightsaber hilt pieces. Now, we’re seeing the same policy regarding “scrap metal” (or scrap parts) pieces extended …
Operating Hours Reduced for Disneyland Monorail Until September 2019 at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
It’s been an interesting summer at the Disneyland Resort. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened to the public, Disneyland celebrated its 64th birthday, and both Mickey’s Soundsational Parade and Red Car Trolley News Boys came to an end. While crowds have been relatively low for peak season, we’re seeing them start to pick up. And we …
Annual Passholder Preview Dates Revealed for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just released the official dates for Annual Passholder previews for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders will soon have an opportunity to register for an out-of-this-world adventure at the all-new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Explore the land, shops and more during …
PHOTOS: Lobby Reflooring and Refurbishment Making Quick Progress at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Annie Wilson
Guests visiting Art of Animation lately have probably noticed that the lobby has been under a bit of a refurbishment. We’ve been watching the reflooring taking place over the last couple months, and it seems to be moving along quickly. Things are looking much different from our last visit. The new flooring appears to be …
PHOTOS: Walkway from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to Magic Kingdom Now Under Construction at Walt Disney World
The walkway from the Grand Floridan Resort to the Magic Kingdom that we reported on earlier is now under construction. Crews can be seen assembling materials near the Electrical Water Pageant canal for a bridge that would span that gap. This bridge would allow for the long-awaited walkway to allow guests to cross the canal …
REVIEW: Time Stone Churro Belongs in the Past at Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Another week, another Infinity Stone churro in Disney California Adventure. We were disappointed in the Power Stone Churro, Reality Stone Churro, and Soul Stone Churro. Unfortunately, the Time Stone Churro isn’t much of an improvement. Time Stone Churro – $5.75 The Time Stone Churro is green apple-flavored and covered in icing and rock candy, like …
PHOTOS: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Entrance Photo Walls Removed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Located on the old Streets of America of famed Studio Backlot Tour lore, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will soon be opening for Cast Member previews and eventually, its grand opening to all guests on August 29, 2019. Up until now, large photo walls at its main Grand Avenue entrance have kept curious masses out from …
Lawsuit Filed Over Claims That Shattered Monorail Window Caused Facial Injuries to Five Year Old at Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
A guest has filed a lawsuit over an incident that took place when a Walt Disney World monorail stalled while having the windows open, claiming that her daughter was injured due to shattering glass. WESH‘s Greg Fox reported that the mother of Lilly Riley filed the suit in Orange County, seeking over $15,000 in damages. …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 7/23/19 (New Hats, Construction Updates, Crowds, and Chinese Theatre Handprint Trivia)
Staff Writer
Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s see what’s going on in the park today. As you enter the park, you might notice a slight change at the security checkpoints. The “guests without bags” line has moved to the corner of the new bag check structure. It’s a little awkward at the moment,as it’s on …
Magic Kingdom Arrival Experience Enhancement Plans Revealed, Security Checkpoint and Select Boat Docks Being Moved
The entrance procedure to Magic Kingdom is about to change starting the week of July 29 to accommodate enhancements to the park entrance. Starting the week of July 29, security for guests arriving via Walt Disney World bus will be moved to a temporary tent. Disney has also announced that the Gold Launch boats (Grand …
New Tomorrowland Unit and Haunted Mansion “Spectral Bride” Enhancement Announced For “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade” at Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced some new (returning?) floats and enhancements for this year’s Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween parade, presented nightly as part of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is already a must-do experience every fall at Magic Kingdom Park, and it’s even more so this year with the debut of the …
DISPATCH: Cars 33 1/3 PLAY-CAST & Show Notes
TimPat McRaven
Cars 33 1/3 PLAY-CAST Cars 33 1/3 v1.0 [powerpress] Dispatch from Radio Free Disneyland is a series of curated music playlists, pertaining mostly to the culture, stories, and environments presented in Disney Films and Theme Parks. It is not associated with The Walt Disney Company. And while the Playcasts, including the imbedded, watermarked music, are …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Queue Walkthrough and POV Ride on Soaring Fantastic Flight at Tokyo DisneySea
Tom Corless
Tokyo DisneySea’s very own version of Soarin’ opened today (well, technically last night), located in the Mediterranean Harbor section of the park. The 4th version of Soarin’ to open worldwide, “Soaring Fantastic Flight” is based on the popular attraction “Soarin’ Around the World”, except after having ridden it, it’s safe to say that you can …
Road to the Ride: How The Tower of Terror Was Almost A Comedic Castle
Staff Writer
Editor’s Note: “Road to the Ride” was a column that focused on the background and development of Disney attractions, including all the twists and turns a project takes as it goes from original concept to theme park attraction. This article was originally published on June 16th, 2018, but we figured we’d bring back this lively tale …
Guest Removed from Walt Disney World After Punching Cast Member at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Matthew Soberman
It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Disney’s Hollywood Studios or the fifth dimension… violence is never an acceptable solution to a FastPass+ issue. A guest was recently removed from Walt Disney World after punching a cast member in the face at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, according to an incident report from the Orange …
PHOTOS: Star Wars Hotel Guest Rooms Take Shape at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been a while since we checked in on the upcoming new Star Wars immersive resort, “Galactic Journeys: A Star Wars Adventure.” (That’s its proposed name, anyway.) But we’re back today with what seems to be a full wing of guest rooms that’s finally taking shape. If you’re new to the Star Wars hotel, we brought …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 7/22/19 (Guardians of the Galaxy Queue Change, Summer Crowds, Construction, ETC.)
Ali
Summer crowds have officially arrived at DCA. Banners from the 4th of July are still up, as are endless construction walls. So many people! You can still use MaxPass to grab FastPasses for most of the rides if you get there early enough. Guardians of the Galaxy As the Marvel Land construction continues it creeps …
Work to Begin Soon on Awesome Planet, “Beauty and the Beast” Sing-Along, and O Canada! at Epcot
According to a permit filed with Orange County, work on multiple shows at Epcot is starting soon. The permit indicates the work is related to “AV and Control installation and termination”. Addresses on the permit show that the said work is being done on theaters in the Canada, France, and Land pavilions. These addresses coincide …
PHOTOS: First “Walk Around the World” Commemorative Bricks Removed at the Entrance to the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
The Walt Disney World Resort is currently enhancing the overall guest arrival experience at all its theme parks, and Magic Kingdom is no exception. While we knew that most “Disney’s Walk Around the World” commemorative bricks lining the entrance were set to be removed in the coming months, it’s definitely been jarring to see construction walls go up …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/22/2019 (Pathway Painting, TRON Updates, Still No Awnings at Haunted Mansion, New Ornaments, ETC.)
Staff Writer
We’re back for another day at the most magical place on earth, the Magic Kingdom. Let’s get this photo report started! I think I’m either getting used to not seeing the Tomorrowland entrance sign there, or I might have just gotten over my shock of it missing, and I think I might actually kind of …
PHOTOS: New “Toy Story 4” Ducky and Bunny Straw Drops Into Backlot Express at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
To infinity and your straw! “Toy Story 4” may have released a while back, but Ducky and Bunny have just made their way over from the carnival to the Backlot Express and are ready to make some mischief. Watch out for the old plush rush. The straw costs $4.00 and you can get it separately …
PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Pathway Extension Walls Receive Painted Brick Accents at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Another day, another Cinderella Castle Pathway update. Except this time, it’s a rather exciting one. Last we checked in on the pathway, some brick work had gone up, but most of it was grey and lacked any color. Today, we spotted the first of the final touches being made on the pathway. The brick wall …
Free Dining and More to Indulge Your Inner Foodie at Walt Disney World This Fall and Winter
Staff Writer
You love Disney, you love food and you love a great deal. Now you can have all three with Walt Disney World’s latest offers. You can take advantage of FREE dining plans for select dates this fall and winter. Plus, rooms at select Walt Disney World resorts are up to 20% off! At Never Grow …
PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Chronos Club at Gran Destino Tower in Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Offers Affordable Club Level Luxury
Jessica Figueroa
Last week, we brought you our thoughts and first impressions of the newly-opened Gran Destino Tower. Our experience was unique in that we opted to plus our stay with Club Level access, and Gran Destino is unique in that it is the first and only Moderate resort on property to offer Club Level amenities. If …
PHOTOS: Construction on New Security Checkpoint Continues at Entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Construction has been going full swing at Hollywood Studios lately, preparing for the brand new entrance, security checkpoint and Skyliner Station to all be ready by time Galaxy’s Edge opens up later this year. We’ve already seen phase one of this completed back in May, and we’ve been continuing to monitor all of the construction …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 7/22/19 (Shoulder Porgs, NBA Experience, and Beverly Isn’t Gone Yet)
Staff Writer
Welcome to another day at Disney Springs! I particularly love summer days spent at Disney Springs, because it means the majority of my time is inside shops and restaurants, which means air conditioning. Let’s get this photo report started! The Lion King promo is heavy on the West Side of Springs with it being the …
