REVIEW: New Jerk-Smoked Brisket Sandwich and Ropa Vieja Sail into Tortuga Tavern at the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
If you happen to be traveling through Adventureland any time soon, you’ll find that Tortuga Tavern has updated their menu recently. Just in time for summer, this often-missed location has received some tasty new choices for the brave traveler. Jerk-Smoked Brisket Sandwich and Ropa Vieja now top the menu of this quiet little quick service …
PHOTOS: Release Dates Announced for Even More Disney Parks Designer Collection Mouse Ear Headbands and Hats
Staff Writer
It’s no surprise that our collection of Mickey ears hats and headbands is continuing to grow, when Disney keeps releasing amazing new designs. Back in May, we announced when some of the brand new, limited-release designer ears would be debuting, and yesterday we got a sneak peek at what the Alex and Ani designer ears …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 7/1/19 (Canada Day, Pavilion Refurbishments, and a Farewell to the Liberty Inn)
Staff Writer
Good morning from Epcot! Let’s see what’s going on today, shall we? The water play area near Test Track which had been under refurbishment is back up and running. Looking fresh, I might add! I stumbled upon this crowd of people waiting for… something, near the fountain stage. Turns out there was a big dance …
PHOTOS: New “Spider-Man: Far From Home” Limited Edition MagicBand Swings into Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re excited to watch Spider-Man: Far From Home today, check out this new Limited Edition MagicBand that just hit stores in the parks! Sport your love for all things Spider-Man (and possibly Tom Holland) while checking in for FastPasses and touring the parks. We found a couple of the new bands on display at …
PHOTOS: Specialty Food and Beverages Announced for Fourth of July Festivities at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
A salute to all foods, but mostly American ones. Disney has just announced a slew of patriotic goodies coming to the parks just for the Fourth of July holiday. Check out all the offerings available at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort below!Disneyland Park Plaza Inn Dining Package Adult Meal – Available July 4 …
DREAMFINDERS: Tom Corless on the Origins of WDWNT
Staff Writer
Today’s guest isn’t a mystery to those who have followed WDW News Today over the years. The sites founder and CEO Tom Corless has been on the Disney parks beat for over a decade and he’s seen both the parks and how people cover it change dramatically in that time. Tom sat down to talk …
PHOTOS: New Gold Alex and Ani Disney Parks Designer Collection Ears To Debut July 5th
Jessica Figueroa
If you thought the first of the Disney Parks Designer Collection, a pair of $78 Harveys Minnie ears were expensive, hang on tight. The next installment in designer duds is commissioned by the Disney Parks Collection jewelry powerhouse Alex and Ani, and the ears are a cool $178, or a whopping $39 more than a …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 7/1/19 (“Toy Story 4” Takes Over the Park, New Black Panther Meet and Greet, and More!)
Staff Writer
June has come to an end, which means Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been open a month now. We expected crowds to be unbearable at the Disneyland Resort, but thankfully that hasn’t been the case thus far. Mornings have been especially enjoyable. Here are the latest happenings at Disney California Adventure, including new merchandise and …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 7/1/19 (Alex and Ani Designer Ears Release Date, Goofy’s Glaciers with Alcohol, New Pins, Dug Loungefly Bag, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Disney Springs is the place to be right now if you want to avoid the crowds in the parks. Plenty of air conditioning, merchandise, and even some new drinks! What a day to be alive! Goofy’s Candy Co. has added new alcoholic Frozen Glaciers to the menu. You can add vodka, rum, whiskey, or tequila …
PHOTOS: Latest Progress on Pedestrian Bridge at Newly Opened Pixar Pals Parking Structure in Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
After months of anticipation, the Pixar Pals parking structure is finally open at the Disneyland Resort. Additional parking has been needed for quite some time, so the addition of 5000 more parking spaces is certainly welcome. But one of the greatest features of the new structure isn’t expected to open until mid-September. Here’s a look …
Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Sinise Added to Narrators for 2019 Candlelight Processional at Epcot
Matthew Soberman
Two more mainstays of the Candlelight Processional, Neil Patrick Harris and Gary Sinise, are returning for the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, with dining packages for the event becoming available on Wednesday. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year and with it comes the return of Epcot International Festival of …
PHOTOS: New Brer Fox and Brer Bear Splash Mountain Plush Make Long-Awaited Plunge into the Briar Patch at Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Br’er Fox and Br’er Bear are on a mission to “knock Br’er Rabbit’s head clean off”, and now that they’ve arrived at the Briar Patch in the Magic Kingdom, I wouldn’t be smilin’ if I were that bunny. We first saw the arrival of the adorable plush Br’er Rabbit to the Briar Patch back in …
“Toy Story 4” Still #1 At The Box Office This Weekend; “Avengers: Endgame” Moving Closer To Record
Joe Hogarty
“Toy Story 4” battled the competition this weekend and emerged victorious at the box office for a second weekend in a row. “Toy Story 4” brought in $58 million domestically and $139 million bringing its worldwide box office total to $497 million. “Toy Story 4” beat newcomers “Annabelle Comes Home”, which earned $31.2 million for …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 7/1/19 (New Lion King Sipper Cup, 4th of July Cupcake, Construction Updates, and More!)
Staff Writer
Jambo friends, and welcome to a walk around Disney’s Animal Kingdom! This park always makes me feel like I’m ready for adventure, so let’s go ahead and get one started! Kicking things off with a couple new pieces of merch today. In Discovery Trading Company, a couple new plushes showed up this morning. It’s a …
Disney Looking at Melissa McCarthy to Play Ursula in Live Action Version of “The Little Mermaid”
Joe Hogarty
It looks like Disney is interested in casting Melissa McCarthy (“Bridemaids”) to play the evil sea witch Ursula in the upcoming live action version of the Disney animated classic “The Little Mermaid”. From Variety: Melissa McCarthy may be ready to help some poor unfortunate souls in Disney’s live-action version of “The Little Mermaid.” Sources tell …
REVIEW: Prepare for Decontamination with Cone 2319 at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies in the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! That’s right, a new cone just arrived in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom and it’s scary cute. The new Cone 2319 is available at Auntie Gravities Galactic Goodies, and we aren’t the only ones screaming! If you were a fan of the one-day only 2319 …
REVIEW: Apple Pie Fourth of July Cupcake Arrives at Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and you know Disney, they’re always ready to celebrate and they love a good theme, and this holiday is going to be no exception. So while they’re going to be putting on arguably the best fireworks show of the year, the Disney Parks are also going …
PHOTOS: New Lion King Stacking Sipper Cup Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Everywhere you look, The Lion King is standing in the spotlight lately! The original animated feature just celebrated its 25th anniversary, and the new live-action film is stampeding into theaters on July 19th, so naturally we are seeing Lion King treats and merch pop up all across property. We recently found the new Lion King popcorn bucket at …
PHOTOS: New Open-Edition Simba and Rafiki MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
It’s the circle of life… and it helps you tap into your resort room, too. Just this morning, even more “The Lion King” merchandise was announced for Disney Parks, but exclusive to Walt Disney World is this adorable new open-edition Simba and Rafiki MagicBand. We spotted it at MouseGear at the Camera Center at Epcot, …
FIRST LOOK: New Concept Art Reveals Layout, Benches, and Fountain Details for Epcot’s Remodeled Entrance
Tom Corless
In case you missed it over the weekend, we released new concept art for some Spaceship Earth manhole covers that will grace the re-imagined entrance area of Epcot when it is completed, also confirming the return to a classic style logo for the park: Today, we’ll take a look at some more previously unreleased art …
PHOTOS: Even More New “The Lion King” Merchandise Stampeding Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Month
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced the release of even more new merchandise inspired by Disney’s all-new movie “The Lion King”, now available (or coming soon, in the case of the MagicBand) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Take a look at what’s to come below! “The Lion King”-inspired items include several vibrant T-shirts in a variety of colors as …
Celebrate the Future Today with All-Day Innoventions Music on WDWNTunes!
Staff Writer
It’s a great big beautiful world of Innoventions as we celebrate this beloved attraction at WDWNTunes! With the recent announcement of the Play Pavilion and the upcoming demolitions for the much talked about Project Gamma, it seems as if we’re getting closer and closer to the end of Innoventions, the once-beloved showcase of innovative inventions at EPCOT (and for a while, at Disneyland …
PHOTOS: Monorail Silver Returns with A New Look as Walt Disney World Repairs Existing Fleet
Tom Corless
With no replacement in sight, Walt Disney World has been quietly spending a lot of money to repair the existing monorail fleet. Monorail Silver has just emerged from its makeover with a sparkling exterior and an interior that matches the color stripe on the outside. Monorail Silver recently received a makeover! Swipe to see photos …
REVIEW: Poke Bowl Available for a Limited Time at Bengal Barbecue in Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Seasonal items frequently come and go at the Disneyland Resort, and not all of them are winners. But when they are, it hurts to remember that they’re just seasonal. So when we find a winner, we highly encourage guests to try them while they can. At Disneyland Park, Bengal Barbecue has a seasonal Poke Bowl …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Bears, Birds, Old Parades, and Galaxy’s Edge Is Low on Guests and Merchandise
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 June 24-30! Walt Disney World We spotted that cast members in yellow costumes have …
PHOTOS: Goofy’s Candy Co. at Disney Springs Now Serving Alcoholic Frozen Glaciers
Annie Wilson
Well, Disney Springs just got a lot more lit. If you’re traveling down by Goofy’s Candy Co. anytime soon, we suggest you make a stop in for more than just the unique flavored cotton candy. Goofy’s Glaciers are now available with a little extra zip to them. You can now add Vodka, Tequila, Rum or …
PHOTO TOUR: New Pixar Pals Parking Structure Now Open at the Disneyland Resort
Tom Corless
Today marked the long-awaited opening of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure at the Disneyland Resort. While the crowds didn’t materialize for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the 5000 added spaces will undoubtedly be needed at some point in the future. With additional entry lanes and a new electronic inventory system, the new parking structure …
Production Has Begun On “Flora And Ulysses” Movie Which Will Debut On Disney+
Joe Hogarty
PRODUCTION BEGINS ON THE DISNEY+ ORIGINAL MOVIE “FLORA & ULYSSES” FROM WALT DISNEY PICTURES Lena Khan Directs Adaptation of Award-Winning Children’s Book Production started this week in Vancouver on Walt Disney Pictures’ “Flora & Ulysses,” directed by Lena Khan and based on the Newberry Award–winning children’s book, “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” by …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/30/19 (Ice Cream, Orange Bird, Pressed Pennies and More!)
Staff Writer
Summer in the Magic Kingdom can be a mixed bag. Let’s see what fun we can find while dodging the crowds and sporadic summer rain storms. Main Street I ducked into the Main Street Railroad Station today just to look around, and I noticed that they had upgraded their pressed penny machines. These machines let …
PHOTOS: New Wreck it Ralph “You’re My Hero” Medal Friendship Necklace Set
Annie Wilson
It’s always nice to find merchandise dedicated to some of the more unique characters. Everyone loves the princesses and Mickey and friends, but sometimes we just want to see other characters get a little love. Wreck it Ralph and Vanellope don’t seem to get the attention they deserve, so when we spotted this brand new …
Disney on Broadway 25th Anniversary Concert Being Held at the 2019 D23 Expo, New VR Experience to Debut
Staff Writer
Disney on Broadway is returning to D23 Expo next month for its 25th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, some of Broadway’s biggest stars will be presenting an exclusive concert during the expo. Not only that, but fans will be able to transport themselves directly to some of Disney’s greatest Broadway shows through a new …
PHOTOS: Latest Progress on the Pathway Widening Project by Cinderella Castle – 6/29/19
Staff Writer
The pathway that connects Liberty Square to Cinderella Castle has been closed for several weeks now, and we’ve been keeping an eye on the construction progress. If you walked this pathway before the closure, I’m sure you saw how narrow and congested this pathway can get, so the widening is going to be a welcome …
PHOTOS: New Little Mermaid Ear Headband Swims Into Disney Parks
Staff Writer
The parade of new merchandise continues unabated within Disney Parks, as we discover yet another delightful ear headband offering. Brand new Little Mermaid themed ears have arrived in Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and World of Disney, just in time for summer. Little Mermaid Ear Headband – $27.99 The latest addition is a charming, if subtle, …
Classic Epcot Logo to Return with Park’s Overhaul, Spaceship Earth Manhole Covers Coming as Part of New Park Entrance
Tom Corless
A little birdie told us about some new details of Epcot’s ongoing overhaul, including the return of the park’s classic logo font and more. The above concept art was created for use on the manhole covers located near the front of the park. The entrance area is currently being remodeled, in a project that should …
Disneyland, Walt Disney World July Pin Releases Include “The Lion King”, Happy Birthday Disneyland, a Galaxy’s Edge Countdown, and More
Staff Writer
Disney Pin Collectors and Traders, clutch your wallets tight. Disney has shared a look at this month’s pin releases and it’s an incredible lineup of must-have pins with new Pins of the Month, Disney Renaissance character pins, and a celebration of the release of the live-action The Lion King. Disneyland Pin Releases – July 2019 …
PHOTOS: “Happy Haunts Materialize – The Art of Haunted Mansion” Exhibit Opens at Disney Gallery in Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Attraction at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Welcome Foolish Mortals to the Disney Gallery at Disneyland Park. Today, the gallery is presenting a new exhibit filled with spooks, creepies, and crawlies. The “Happy Haunts Materialize – The Art of Haunted Mansion” exhibit is open in celebration of the attractions 50th anniversary this August 9. “Happy Haunts Materialize – The Art of Haunted …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/29/19 (TRON Construction, New Magnets, Castle Couture Updates, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s a good day to be walking right down the middle of Main Street USA in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom park, but then again, when is it not? We’re back for another photo report around the Most Magical Place on Earth, so let’s get started! Let’s start the day off by checking in on …
PHOTOS: New Covered, Extended Ferry Boat Queue Opens at Magic Kingdom’s Transportation and Ticket Center
Staff Writer
The Transportation and Ticket Center is the gateway to the Magic Kingdom for a majority of park guests. As such, it’s important for guest flow in the area to be a smooth and quick as possible. Disney has realized recently that things can be done better at the TTC, and so projects have been underway …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 6/29/19 (Construction Updates, New Toy Story Pins, PizzeRizzo Appreciation, and More!)
Staff Writer
Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s see what’s happening on this fine summer day. Construction / Maintenance The last of the parking lot and entrance construction is happening as we speak just outside the turnstiles. This area between security and the Skyliner station / bus loop is being repaved and landscaped. Just across from …
Final Mickey’s Soundsational Parade Showing Taking Place on July 17th at Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
Now would be a good time to get in your last views of Disneyland’s long-running Soundsational Parade Disney has just announced the end of the beloved afternoon parade. The music-inspired procession has been running on-and-off there since the Summer of 2011. Come 2020, a new completely new daytime parade (working title: “Magic Happens”) will grace Main …
