Several Attractions Temporarily Closed at Disneyland Resort After 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern California
Jessica Figueroa
Today, one of the largest earthquakes to hit Southern California since the early ’90s struck the area surrounding Searles Valley to Ridgecrest around 10:33 AM (PDT). The 6.4-magnitude quake impacted areas far from the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles and Anaheim, thankfully, but precautions were still taken across the state. The largest earthquake to precede …
PHOTOS: New Souvenir Popcorn Bucket Featuring Disney Parks Snacks Debuts at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Another day, another popcorn bucket at the Disneyland Resort. With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge came the arrival of the MSE-6 Series Repair Droid Souvenir Popcorn Bucket at Kat Saka’s Kettle. And the launch of The Lion King Celebration at Disney California Adventure came with a new Lion King Souvenir Popcorn Bucket. In …
REVIEW: Fresh Bites and Colorful Cocktails at the New GCH Craftsman Bar at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Staff Writer
The new GCH Craftsman Bar & Grill has soft opened at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, adding another dining option for guests of the Disneyland Resort, although it didn’t arrive without inciting some change. White Water Snacks is now known as GCH Craftsman Grill and will continue serving its current menu, but there are …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 7/4/19 (Construction Round-Up, MagicBands, Pins, and More!)
Staff Writer
Hollywood Studios has been under major construction and refurbishment for the better part of three years now, and it seems we’re almost at a stopping point. Let’s see how the final few projects are coming, and take a look around the park. Construction Round-Up They’re making really good progress on phase two of the new …
REVIEW: Firecracker Beef Nachos Bring the Heat at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Yeehaw! Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe recently introduced an all-new Mickey Mini Dome Cake, but they didn’t stop there. In addition to the dome cake, they also debuted a Firecracker Beef Nachos offering for lunch featuring a speck of “fiery cheese dust”. Firecracker Beef Nachos – $12.49 The beef nachos include white corn …
REVIEW: Redd’s Revenge Float Sets Sail with Strawberry Dole Whip at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
What a time to be alive! Disney has been bestowing us with new flavors of Dole Whip soft serve left and right. While at the Magic Kingdom today, we followed a treasure map and found something new and exciting awaiting us in Adventureland. Sunshine Tree Terrace is now serving new Strawberry Dole Whip, and they’ve …
Score 50% Off at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Pinocchio Village Haus, $2 Snacks Throughout Magic Kingdom Tonight for Fourth of July
To celebrate the Fourth of July, Magic Kingdom is offering deep discounts at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe and Pinocchio Village Haus. From 9:00 PM to midnight tonight (7/4/19), guests will receive 50% off their orders at these two locations. Guests cannot use mobile order to receive this discount. Also from 9:00 PM …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 7/4/19 (A Look at Upcoming Closures, IllumiNations Farewell Ears, and Construction Updates!)
Staff Writer
Welcome to Epcot! Big changes are afoot in the near future. I figured I’d take a lap around the park, see what’s new, and point out what areas are going to be changing or going away later in the year. Let’s go! Future World Changes One of the many locations scheduled to close on September …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Aulani Plumeria Minnie Ear Headbands Arrive at Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
Aloha! If you’re a fan of new and exclusive Minnie ears, then we’ve got a treat for you! While browsing the Agrabah Bazaar in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom, we spotted a very exotic looking pair of ears on the shelves. All the way from Aulani, these new Plumeria ears are sure to get you …
Celebrate 4th of July With An All-Day Salute To America on WDWNTunes!
Staff Writer
Welcome to WDWNTunes’ salute to all holidays but mostly the 4th of July! O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of… well, you know the lyrics! And that’s just one of the many songs you’ll be able to listen this 4th of July as WDWNTunes gets all dressed in red, white and blue to celebrate America’s birthday! The Disney Parks …
PHOTOS: New Walt Disney World Buses Feature USB Charging Ports, Now Testing with Guests
Jessica Figueroa
It seems those cute character-wrapped buses we spotted just yesterday are far more than meets the eye. In an effort to update resort transportation across property, Disney is rolling out brand-new buses with refreshed interiors, and they now include a vital amenity in this day and age: USB charging ports. Who is she?!!? pic.twitter.com/112YbtXEqM — …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: 2019 Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
A salute to all nations, but especially America! Disney always puts on a star-spangled spectacular every year for the red, white, and blue, and this year, it went all out with a slew of patriotic treats (some available all month!), and an amazing fireworks display. We braved the early Fourth of July crowds at the …
New Road Connecting Floridian Way and Reams Road Opens July 10th at Walt Disney World
The long-awaited extension to Floridian Way north of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is set to open next week. On July 10th, guests looking to traverse past the northern edge of Walt Disney World will no longer have to pass through backstage roadways. Currently, guests have to drive through two lane backstage roads that are often …
Disney Casts Halle Bailey as Ariel in Live Action “The Little Mermaid”
Joe Hogarty
Disney has cast Halle Bailey to play Ariel in the upcoming live action remake of the Disney animated classic, “The Little Mermaid”. From Variety: Chloe x Halle member Halle Bailey is ready to become part of Disney’s world. The R&B singer has been tapped to play Ariel in Disney’s next live-action adaptation of “The Little …
March of the First Order Concludes July 6th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Preparation for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re a fan of the popular March of the First Order with Captain Phasma that takes place multiple times a day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it’s imperative that you know of some upcoming changes ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening at the park. Per Disney’s March of the First Order entertainment page, the …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/3/19 (Pathway Widening and TRON Construction Updates, New Plaza Ice Cream Sundae, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Another day in the Magic Kingdom, and she’s getting ready for one of the biggest shows of the year, the 4th of July. But before the crowds start piling in, let’s get this photo report started! My lap usually starts in Tomorrowland, where I kick of the day with a ride on the PeopleMover to …
Special “Summer Fun” Rates Now Available at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels
Staff Writer
The seven Disney Springs Resort Area hotels are offering special “Summer Fun” rates, making now a great time to visit Walt Disney World, while the hotel deals are right and the crowds are about as low as they’ll ever be again (see Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for further details). The “Summer Fun” rates are available …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 7/3/19 (Low Summer Crowds, Pixar Pals Parking, Lunch at Plaza Inn, and More!)
Ali
June Gloom has finally ended in Southern California, and you would think crowds would be out en masse to enjoy the sun at Disneyland on a Saturday. However, as we have been noting since Galaxy’s Edge opening… where are the crowds? Pixar Pal’s parking structure has officially opened and guests continue to be impressed with …
Disneyland Resort Entertainment and Activities for Fourth of July 2019
Staff Writer
Walt Disney was a patriotic man, so it’s no wonder that the Disneyland Resort celebrates Independence Day every year. And the Disneyland Resort has finally announced the entertainment lineup for this year’s Fourth of July holiday! Disneyland Park Be sure to stop by Town Square from 8 AM to 3:30 PM for a chance to …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (7/3/19): The Top 7 Premieres, America Sings, and an Unscrupulous 4th of July Celebration
Tom Corless
Tonight! Get ready for an unscrupulous celebration of all nations, but mostly America! Even Mayor Beaverfield will be there! (talent subject to change) The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube). You can also use WDWNT: The App to …
REVIEW: New Main “Street Dog” at the Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park
Ali
Last month, we had the Elote Dog. This month, the Refreshment Corner is offering the Main “Street Dog”. This giant hot dog is topped with bacon, avocado mayo, and sauteed peppers and onions. Main “Street Dog” – $11.49 As with last month, this seems to be the normal Refreshment Corner hot dog topped with whatever flavor …
REVIEW: New Red, White, and Blue Cake Shake at Black Tap in Downtown Disney District, Available Through July 7
Staff Writer
Disclosure: We were invited by Black Tap to try out this limited-time CrazyShake below, free of charge. However, our thoughts and opinions are 100% our own. Black Tap in Downtown Disney is celebrating the Fourth of July with a new limited-time CrazyShake. From July 3 to July 7, 2019, stop by Black Tap and try …
REVIEW: New Mickey Mini Dome Cake Brings Spicy Chocolate to Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve come a long way from cupcakes. Dome cakes and mousse desserts now dominate the Disney dessertscape, and while these gelatinous sweets may seem like a dime a dozen, we spotted one at Pecos Bills that really spiced things up for us. Mickey Mini Dome Cake – $6.99 By name, it just goes as the …
PHOTOS: New Character Buses Spotted Backstage at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
The Monorails aren’t the only ones getting a new look this summer. The classic Walt Disney World transportation buses are also getting the Fab 5 treatment! We spotted this adorable Pluto character wrap on one of the buses. Right next to it are two other character designs, possibly Mickey and maybe Minnie so far, with another …
PHOTOS: Changes Made to Existing France Pavilion Facades Ahead of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Epcot
Staff Writer
With the facade of the upcoming attraction, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, starting to come together, it looks like work is beginning on fixing up some of the old facades in France to match the new additions. For years, this area of the France pavilion at Epcot has been visible from International Gateway, but not really anywhere …
PHOTOS: Former Great Movie Ride Show Building Being Painted Grey Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening
Staff Writer
With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening in Hollywood Studios at the end of the Summer, work is proceeding to make sure that guests don’t see any part of the outside world while visiting the faraway planet of Batuu. To those ends, workers recently started the process of painting the back side of the show building …
PHOTOS: IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth Farewell Light-Up Mouse Ear Headband Now On Sale at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
The full collection of Illuminations: Reflections of Earth Farewell merchandise was released earlier in June, featuring a MagicBand, a cute light-up tumbler, some tees, and ornaments, but it seemed there was another piece of light-up merchandise missing from the collection… arguably the best piece from the collection: IllumiNations – Reflections of Earth Farewell Light-Up Mouse …
PHOTOS: New Splash Mountain Wishables Plush Collection Now Available at Disney Parks and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
The Splash Mountain plush just keep on comin’ this week! To celebrate Wishables Wednesday, Disney has just announced the Splash Mountain Wishables collection, inspired by the classic Splash Mountain attraction, which just so happens to be celebrating its 30th anniversary at Disneyland park this month! The collection is available starting today at Disneyland Resort and Walt …
PHOTOS: Craftsman Bar Set to Open Tomorrow at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, First Look at Full Menu
Staff Writer
Back in September 2018, we announced that a new poolside bar was in development at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. And after 10 months of anticipation, the new Craftsman Bar is set to soft open tomorrow! Here’s a tour of the new poolside bar, as well as a look at the full food and …
Pin Central and Fountain of Nations Closing, MouseGear Being Remodeled, Club Cool Eventually Will Return at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Along with everything else we’ve come to know and love from Epcot’s Future World, it appears that the classic Fountain of Nations will be closing permanently on September 8th, along with Pin Central. The final date of operation for Pin Central will be September 7th. This is all part of the ongoing overhaul of Epcot …
Art of Disney Moving to The American Adventure, Disney Alludes to New Starbucks Location at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Seeing as though Fountain View, Epcot’s Starbucks location, and the Art of Disney store are closing to make way for Project Gamma demolition, it appears Disney is offering temporary solutions to the loss of such popular food and beverage and merchandise locations. Disney has alluded that Starbucks will be moved to a “temporary location” later …
Electric Umbrella at Epcot Set to Close This Winter for Extensive Remodeling
Jessica Figueroa
Project Gamma strikes again, and this time, it’s taking down the fan-favorite Electric Umbrella over at Innoventions East in Epcot. I can’t say I won’t miss those bathrooms. The venue is set to be extensively remodeled, but nothing has been officially announced as of yet. It could return as Electric Umbrella or something new, but it …
Epcot Character Spot Officially Closing September 8th, New Character Meet and Greet Locations Announced
Character Spot in Epcot will close on September 8, 2019, to accommodate the improvements underway at Epcot. So if you want to meet your favorite characters at Epcot, check out the list below for the new locations and changes in offerings: Minnie Mouse will move into the World Showcase Gazebo. Daisy Duck will move to …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Images From “The Lion King” Reveal The Cast With Their Characters; New Behind The Scenes Featurette
Joe Hogarty
Check out the new images for Disney’s “The Lion King” featuring voice talent with their characters—available for the first time today. Images include Donald Glover with Simba; Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with Nala; John Oliver, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner with Zazu, Pumbaa and Timon; Chiwetel Ejiofor with Scar; Alfre Woodard with Sarabi; Eric André, Florence Kasumba and …
REVIEW: New “The Lion King – Circle of Life” Menu and Live Entertainment at Jiko in Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Tom Corless
Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko transports you to the heart of Africa with its vibrant spices, crackling wood-burning ovens, and a delicious blend of traditional African wines and cuisine, making it the perfect place for an intimate night out with friends or family. In an effort to bring life to this sometimes-overlooked signature …
BREAKING: Character Spot, Club Cool, Starbucks and More Closing in September for Project Gamma Area Overhaul at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
As we’ve alluded to in past posts, Innoventions West at Epcot is set to be bulldozed per Project Gamma plans, and it appears the project is moving along rather quickly. Cast Members were told today that the Epcot Character Spot, Club Cool, Art of Disney, Colortopia, and Nanooze Break in Innoventions will be closing on …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/2/19 (New 2319 Cone, Tortuga Tavern Menu Changes, New Splash Mountain Plush, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Summer is in full swing here in Florida. The temperatures are rising steadily, and we’re ready for another hot day here at the Magic Kingdom. We decided to take a quick trip through the Emporium and found a lot of new merchandise. This adorable new “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” pin is now available …
PHOTOS: New “The Lion King” Inspired Apparel Spotted at MouseGear and the Outpost at Epcot
Staff Writer
With the new Lion King film releasing later this month, Lion King fever has hit the Disney parks. As we mentioned in a previous article, a whole new line of Lion King goodies is making its way to the parks, and we have the first look at some of those items in the wild. We …
REVIEW: New Limited-Time “It’s a Party” Sundae at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
As part of a full slate of Fourth of July specialty foods and beverages announced today, the limited-time “It’s a Party” Sundae debuted today at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor in the Magic Kingdom, and we… we just can’t resist a good party. Limited-Time “It’s a Party” Sundae – $7.99 Disney describes the sundae as …
UPDATE: Aunt Polly’s to Remain Closed Through November Due to Maintenance, Will Not Open for Fourth of July Holiday at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Despite our usual excitement for Aunt Polly’s seasonal openings, it appears that while the establishment did open for a brief spell over the weekend in anticipation of higher Fourth of July holiday crowds, it has closed back down due to unforeseen maintenance. The quiet riverside sandwich shack is expected to open in November or December …
