Random Drop Sequences, New Stories, Sound, and Visual Effects Coming to Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Walt Disney Studios Park
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re into the chills and thrills of Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, look no further than the version at Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris. New for the Halloween season are randomized drop sequences, plus new storylines, sound, and visual effects, dropping in on September 28th. It is already one of the favorite …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Five – The “Spider-Man: Far From Home” Roundtable Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
We have all seen “Spider-Man: Far From Home″ and we have a lot to say! We give our thoughts, our ratings and go deep into spoilers. We also discus where we feel “Spider-Man: Far From Home” ranks within the movies of the MCU. Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Victoria and Albert’s Bistro, Disney Skyliner Dates, Unplanned Maintenance, and Fall Resort Offers
Staff Writer
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 15-21! Walt Disney World It was officially announced that the Disney Skyliner will …
Highlights From The Lucasfilm Publishing Panel At San Diego Comic-Con 2019
Joe Hogarty
At this year’s SDCC, there were a ton of titles revealed at the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel. Whether you are a fan of the original trilogy, the prequels, or the sequels, they have you covered! Star Wars fans will have a lot to be happy about this year! From StarWars.com: Lucasfilm’s creative director of publishing, …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/21/19 (Castle Pathway Refurbishment, Haunted Mansion Queue Update, New Merchandise, ETC.)
Staff Writer
To all who come to this happy place, welcome! During this week’s Magic Kingdom photo report, we take a look at some ongoing construction around the park, some new merchandise, and more! Crowd levels have been pretty low recently, so we figured this would be the perfect day to take a stroll around the park. …
REVIEW: New Seasonal Sour Cherry Beignets at Mint Julep Bar in Disneyland Park
Ali
More seasonal food has dropped at Disneyland Resort. This time, we are at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square for some beignets. These sugary beauties are topped with “sour cherry flavored sugar” and available in orders of 3 or 6. We’ve had quite a few beignets offered this year and these hit the …
“The Lion King” Rules The Box Office This Weekend; “Avengers: Endgame” Officially Breaks The All Time Box Office Record
Joe Hogarty
Despite the unflattering reviews out there, “The Lion King” managed to conquer the box office with a record-breaking opening weekend. “The Lion King” made $185 million at the domestic box, along with an additional $346 million overseas, bringing its worldwide box office total to $531 million. The film broke the record for the best domestic …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 7/21/19 (Minnie Ear Headband Ornaments, New Spirit Jerseys, Bubble Waffle Sundaes, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to the latest photo report direct from Disney Springs! It’s a busy day here, but we’re ready to hit the shops. We found the tiniest little Minnie Mouse ear headbands at Disney’s Days of Christmas. There are four adorable styles of Minnie ear ornaments, and we need them all. They’re $16.99 each and available …
PHOTOS: Yub Nub and Cliff Dweller Specialty Drinks Can Now Be Ordered Without Souvenir Mugs at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
When you’re at Oga’s Cantina, you live, breathe, and imbibe by Oga’s rules. Back when the cantina opened, it offered three highly-popular souvenir mugs and vessels: a Porg mug, a tiki-inspired Battle of Endor mug, and the oft-sold out Rancor Tooth Beer Flight board. Despite incredibly high demand for these mugs, people were often burdened …
REVIEW: Salted Caramel Bubble Waffle Trophy Sundaes Pop Up at AristoCrepes in Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Happy National Ice Cream Day! AristoCrepes has found a new challenge for us to take on at Disney Springs. A giant Bubble Waffle Trophy Sundae sounds like the perfect way to beat the heat, right? We have our choice of either Strawberry or Salted Caramel, served in a giant “Ralph’s Family Challenge” trophy. We’re craving …
PHOTOS: Structural Framework Installation Underway for TRON Roller Coaster at the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Welcome! During our last Tron Roller Coaster construction update, the track that is now in place was still being installed. Other supports and framework had just started getting staged. Now we’ve spotted huge advancements in the framework, stretching past even the tallest point of track! Let’s take a look at all the latest changes to …
PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Pathway Widening Project Update 7/21/19 (Walkway Leveling, Wall Painting, and Return of the Bench Alcove)
Staff Writer
Another day in Magic Kingdom, another day closer to the pathway widening construction by Cinderella Castle being completed. We stopped by on our walk around the Magic Kingdom to check in on the progress. We first caught a view of some construction workers painting the top edge of the wall along the previously existing edge …
“Avengers: Endgame” Has Now Passed “Avatar” To Become The Highest Grossing Movie Of All Time
Joe Hogarty
It was a close race to the finish, but it looks like “Avengers: Endgame” has finally dethroned the king of the box office, “Avatar”, to become the highest grossing movie of all time. As of Friday, “Endgame” had accumulated $2.7892 billion at the worldwide box office. “Avatar” had previously held the record with $2.7897 billion. …
Marvel Studios Announces Phase Four Movies and New Disney+ Shows
Joe Hogarty
During the Marvel Studios Panel at the San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios was super busy announcing all of the title and dates for their upcoming movie slate and Disney+ shows! Check out all of the titles, logos and dates below! And although no logos and dates were revealed, both “Black Panther 2” and “Guardians Of …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Alien Swirling Saucers Interactive Queue Finally Activated in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
While Alien Swirling Saucers in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios just celebrated its 1st anniversary on June 30th, the interactive queue elements had remained mostly dormant until now. We assumed this was to promote use of the Play Disney Parks app over moving elements in the queue. We happened to take a walk …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 7/20/19 (Maintenance Updates, Even More Food and Wine Booths and a Few Surprises!)
Staff Writer
Even when there’s no festival going on, Epcot still has plenty in store for even the most seasoned park-goer. Let’s check it out, shall we? Construction / Maintenance The entrance to the park is under a major refurbishment at the moment. You can read more about it right here. It looks like they’ve laid the …
SHOP: Head Back to School with WDWNT with Up to 35% Off Select Items on TeePublic!
Matthew Soberman
Sure, it’s summer right now, but soon enough, the weather will get cooler and the kids will be heading back to school. But while you gather the school supplies, be sure to treat yourself and show your support for the Worldwide Leader in Disney Parks News with up to 35% off on select items on …
PHOTOS: New Teal and Purple Ombre Spirit Jerseys Arrive at DisneyStyle
Annie Wilson
Now that we’re in the peak of summer, it’s time to start thinking about our fall wardrobe, right? New Spirit Jerseys in bright teal and royal purple have arrived at Disney Springs and we’re ready to check them out! Everyone knows you can never have too many Spirit Jerseys. Especially when they’re all so unique …
PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Merchandise from Funko Includes More Pop Vinyls, Mystery Minis, and Tees
Matthew Soberman
Soon, unearthly figures will rise from Funko’s vaults, and grim grinning ghosts will come out to merchandise. Funko revealed this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con that they will be releasing a line of merchandise themed to The Haunted Mansion, including Pop! Vinyls, Mystery Minis, and T-Shirts. The news comes just a few weeks before the …
PHOTOS: New Concrete Poured as Rose Walk Pathway Widening at Epcot Continues
Staff Writer
If you, like many of us, have ever gotten stuck in the bottleneck that was the pathway between Future World and World Showcase (near Imagination) at Epcot, then you’ll be glad to know that a project is currently underway to widen and expand that walkway. The area closed back in June to begin preparations for …
PHOTOS: New Disney Minnie Ear Headband Ornaments Arrive at Disney Parks
Annie Wilson
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… in July. While visiting Disney’s Days of Christmas at Disney Springs, we found ourselves considering decorating early this year. New Minnie Mouse ear headband ornaments have arrived, and we’re so excited! You currently have the choice of 4 different styles of ear headbands. These are just like …
REVIEW: New “The Lion King” Eclair and Cookie Sandwich Debut at the Mara in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Annie Wilson
If you’re looking for the perfect snack to celebrate the new Lion King movie, then you may want to make a stop at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The Mara, located at Jambo House, has an amazing variety of sweet treats in their bakery case. Just in time for the new film, two new treats have debuted, …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Newly Remodeled Rooms Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House
Annie Wilson
There’s no denying that Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has always been beautiful. The stunning lobby and picturesque savannas are just the start. The rooms have always been nice, but thanks to the recent refurbishments, they’re looking even better than before. We took a tour of one of the newly remodeled rooms at Jambo House and …
REVIEW: Fresh Croissant Doughnuts Now Available at the Electric Umbrella in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Epcot is no stranger to cronuts. In fact, it’s one of the few places on property you can find them. But their availability has shifted from location to location over the past few years. The cronut (or croissant doughnut, as Disney is legally required to call them) first made its mark on the Epcot food …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea Summer 2019 (Robot Hotel, BellaVista Lounge, Soaring: Fantastic Flight, FastPass Scanners, New Character Greetings)
Staff Writer
We’re only days away from the grand opening of Soaring: Fantastic Flight at Tokyo DisneySea. Tokyo has had a long rainy season this year. Today, I saw something I hadn’t seen for weeks: the sun. My day at DisneySea started out with rain, but by the end of it, I would have a sunburn. This …
PHOTOS: New Donald and Chip ‘n’ Dale Dino-Bash Plush Now Available at Chester & Hester’s Dinosaur Treasures in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Donald’s Dino-Bash opened over a year ago at DinoLand U.S.A. in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and while it was meant to be a temporary offering, it appears the wacky overlay is here to stay. In fact, Disney Parks Merchandise is still making new items for the land-wide celebration, including two adorable new plush versions of Donald …
PHOTOS: New “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Snow Globe Ornaments Debut at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Life’s no fun without a good scare––and a good Christmas ornament. We were filled with ghoulish delight upon spotting these new “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Ornaments in Port Royal Curios and Curiosities in Disneyland. And what’s this? Why, these ornaments aren’t just regular Christmas ornaments. They’re mini snow globes, too! “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Snow …
SHOP: July Disney Wisdom Collectable Series Featuring Jiminy Cricket Releases Tomorrow on shopDisney
Staff Writer
Heads up, Disney collectors! The July Disney Wisdom Collectable series will be debuting tomorrow, so here’s a sneak peak at what you can expect from the latest release of this popular shopDisney merchandise line. Beginning tomorrow morning, shoppers can pick up Series 7 of the Disney Wisdom Collectables, featuring Jiminy Cricket from the animated classic, …
REVIEW: “The Lion King”; It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again!
Joe Hogarty
To make a long review short, literally, this movie stinks. Just watch the original animated movie, which is perfect in every way. Rule #1 when doing a remake of a movie. It sure as hell should be better than the original, and if not, don’t waste your time, and don’t waste our time. And with …
PHOTOS: Select Kyber Crystals and Droid Personality Chips Back in Stock at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
Just one day after the official (non-preview) opening day of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, packaged kyber crystals had just about sold out at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. Due to the shortage, kyber crystals were only obtainable at Dok-Ondar’s exclusively with the purchase of a Jedi or Sith holocron, by which guests received a blue …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/19/19 (Entrance Construction, Haunted Mansion Queue Refurbishment, Disney Parks Play App Pins, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom. It looks like the first phase of the entrance enhancement is underway. We’re greeted by construction scrims and fake bushes once we arrive at the park. It’s only a matter of time before the Walk Around the World bricks are removed. Be sure to check …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New “The Lion King” Scavenger Hunt Walkthrough at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Today, a new scavenger hunt themed to “The Lion King” debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with favorite characters from the beloved movie hidden all around Harambe Village. We headed over there to test our luck and try to spot them all. All participating stores have some kind of signage outside. (This was outside Mombasa Marketplace!) The maps …
Debut Month Revealed for “HarmonioUS” Nighttime Spectacular at Epcot, Permanent Illuminations Replacement Show
Tom Corless
After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, Disney recently announced that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will have its final showing on September 30th, 2019. We now know that “Epcot Forever”, its limited run replacement, will debut right after on October 1st, 2019… but what of the often-forgotten permanent …
“Black Box” Interchangeable “Flex Ride” in Development for 2022 Opening at Disney California Adventure, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
We are in an age of abundant projection-heavy, screen-based attractions at the Disney Parks and there’s no sign of turning back anytime soon with Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the new Spider-Man attraction coming to Disneyland Resort. Well, beyond these announced attractions, Disney has plans to build a ride in what they call a …
Primeval Whirl Closure Extended Through July 27 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 its signature coaster through July 27, 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 July …
PHOTOS: Sleepy Figment Dream Friend Plush Dozes Into ImageWorks at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Back when the Sleepy Figment Dream Friend Plush debuted earlier this month on shopDisney, the Disney community went wild… and the plush sold out in record time. Well, today we spotted the royal purple plush dozing away on a MouseGear shelf. You can also find him at the ImageWorks shop. That’s right, sleeping Figment has arrived …
PHOTOS: New “The Lion King” 2019 Limited Edition MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Walt Disney World is celebrating the premiere of “The Lion King” in a very big way, with themed overlays across the AMC at Disney Springs and park shops filled to the brim with Lion King merchandise. Just arrived at the Magic Kingdom and on shopDisney is this new, limited edition MagicBand themed to the new …
Limited Time Disney DescenDANCE Party Coming to Disney Springs and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re a fan of Disney Channel’s Descendants, you’ll now have two ways to celebrate them across Walt Disney World. Over at Disney Springs, the Disney DescenDANCE Party will be rocking the Marketplace Stage for a limited time from July 26 – August 11, 2019. Over at the Magic Kingdom, the DescenDANCE Party fun will be taking …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 7/19/19 (The Lion King, Preparations for Galaxy’s Edge, and More!)
Staff Writer
Good morning, Hollywood! It’s pretty hot today, but we’ll do our best and take in all the sights and sounds of Hollywood Studios. Hollywood You’ve probably noticed this nice little logo on many of the trash cans throughout Hollywood Studios. If you look hard, you can actually still find some examples of the older version …
SHOP: New “The Lion King” Purse Collection by Dooney & Bourke Now Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
It means no worries, until you check your credit card balance. The new Lion King collection by Dooney & Bourke has officially arrived on shopDisney and we just can’t wait to snag one of these bags. The bags feature character designs from the original 1994 “The Lion King”, with Simba, Nala, Timon, and Pumbaa against …
