WDWNT Weekly Recap: Resort-wide Price Increases, Main Street Cinema Restored, and the Uncertain Future of the Country Bear Jamboree
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 17-23! Walt Disney World A whole load of price increases were announced this …
PHOTOS: First Edition Plastic Trader Sam’s Dole Whip Tiki Mugs Arrive at Enchanted Tiki Bar and Tangaroa Terrace in Disneyland
Jessica Figueroa
It’s officially summer which means it’s time to start tossing back Dole Whip floats like it’s our only life force. New Dole Whip Float collectible souvenir cups are now available at the Tiki Juice Bar in Disneyland Park, plus Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill, and resort pool decks. We …
PHOTOS: “The Lion King” Souvenir Popcorn Bucket Stampedes into Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Everybody look left! Everybody look right! Everywhere you look there are new Lion King buckets! The Lion King souvenir popcorn bucket has finally arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we just can’t wait to share it with you. We found this specific one at the cart across from Tamu Tamu refreshments, but they’re available at …
PHOTOS: New Annual Passholder Exclusive Limited Release Mickey MagicBand Arrives at Walt Disney World
Annie Wilson
If you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder who happens to be shopping for a new MagicBand, you’ve got a brand new option to choose from. While visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we spotted a brand new band just for Passholders! Sometimes it can be overwhelming to look over a wall full of MagicBands. So many …
PHOTOS: Take Home A New Working Pizza Planet Alien Claw Machine from Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
The claaaaw! If you’ve ever wanted to live out your dreams of playing the epic Space Crane claw machine from Pizza Planet in Toy Story, now you can, with this miniature copy of it. And yes, it actually works. Pizza Planet Alien “Space Crane” Claw Machine – $49.99 That’s right, this fully functional claw machine …
PHOTOS: Walls Down at Skyliner Turn Station Near Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been a minute since we checked in on the Disney Skyliner turn point station by Disney’s Boardwalk Resort, but we’re glad to report that walls are officially down, giving us a close-up look at the grand and miraculous structure. All of the siding has been completed, along with staircases installed for emergency evacuations and …
PHOTOS: Steamboat Willie Souvenir Popcorn Bucket Sails Into the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
If you were a fan of the Steamboat Willie balloon popcorn buckets that debuted as Annual Passholder exclusives in Disneyland back in February, today’s your lucky day. The popcorn buckets are now available at the snack cart stand (by where our beloved spring rolls are sold) near the Jungle Cruise in Adventureland. The popcorn buckets …
PHOTOS: Bo Peep “Toy Story 4” Inspired Apparel Collection Debuts at Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
With Toy Story 4 opening in theaters this weekend, there’s a whole flock of new apparel themed to Bo Peep and the rest of the Toy Story gang. We found these roaming the shelves of Le Bat en Rouge at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. And with items from The Dress Shop, Loungefly, and more, we …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 6/22/18 (Maharajah Jungle Trek, New Mo’ara Margarita, Birds of the Royal Rainforest, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s another beautiful, hot, humid day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and we’re out here in it for another park walk, so let’s hop to it! (That was an animal pun. Because Animal Kingdom.) Stopping into DinoLand USA, I checked in on Primeval Whirl. We reported earlier this week that it had closed unexpectedly for unscheduled …
REVIEW: Mo’ara Margarita Gets a New Recipe at Pongu Pongu Refreshments in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Same name, new drink, who dis? While traveling to the moon of Pandora today, I headed to Pongu Pongu Refreshments with the intention of picking up a Pongu Lumpia (one of my favorite guilty pleasure Disney Park treats), and I noticed that the Mo’ara Margarita had gotten a makeover. Since the opening of the land, …
PHOTOS: New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Phone Cases Arrive at The Star Trader in Disneyland
Matthew Soberman
Just ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to guests without advanced reservations at Disneyland on June 24th, a new line of phone cases has landed at The Star Trader in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland. Guests can pick up a phone case themed to Black Spire Outpost featuring such Star Wars icons as the Millennium …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Exclusive “Happily Ever After” Charm by Pandora Arrives at Ever After Jewelry Co. in Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Reach out and find your Happily Ever After with this adorable new double-sided charm by Pandora Jewelry. We spotted it at Ever After Jewelry Co. in Disney Springs and just had to share it with you! The enamel-enlaid double-sided charm features the words “Happily Ever After” on one side, with splotches of blue, purple, pink, …
PHOTOS: Popular “Toy Story 4” Forky Plush Pulled From Store Shelves Due To Potential Choking Hazard
Jessica Figueroa
Forky’s just a piece of trash with an identity crisis, but we love him all the same. Now, if you or your little ones happened to fall in love with the recent Forky plush doll that was recently released in Disney Parks and on shopDisney, we’d like to help you avoid a crisis on your …
PHOTOS: New Enchanted Tiki Room and Mickey Mouse Club Printed Backpacks Arrive at Disney Parks
Staff Writer
If you saw our post about the printed backpacks that arrived at Disneyland earlier this week, but none of the prints filled you with pleasure and glee, well it’s showtime, you lucky people, you! Today at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom, we spotted the line of printed backpacks on the east coast that we’d already …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/22/19 (Pathway Widening Update, New Tiki Room Backpack, Toy Story Treats, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s another beautiful day in Central Florida (re: it didn’t rain, the sun is shining, the tank is clean––THE TANK IS CLEAN) and we are here for another day in the Magic Kingdom! I have a pretty set routine in my loop around Magic Kingdom at this point. I always come in through the touch …
REVIEW: “Toy Story 4”; The Toys Are Back In Town!
Joe Hogarty
Let’s get right to it. Is Toy Story 4 the best film in the franchise? Nope. Is it the worst? Well, kind of, but that’s because the other movies in the series were just so good. But being the worst one of the franchise doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad movie. In fact, it is …
PHOTO: Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! Rocket Raccoon Funko Pop! Vinyl Releases June 29th at Disney Parks
Matthew Soberman
The next Disney Parks Funko Pop! Vinyl is here, and it looks like Rocket Raccoon is breaking out as a new exclusive! Funko announced today that the new vinyl, themed to Disney California Adventure’s Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!, will release across Disney Parks on Saturday, June 29th. The figure features Rocket holding …
Soarin’ Over California Extended Through August 31 Due To Guest Popularity at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Originally only slated to last through June 30th, Disney has just announced that due to guest popularity, the epic, aerial adventure Soarin’ Over California has been extended through August 31! The epic, aerial adventure Soarin’ Over California returned to Disney California Adventure park in an attempt to distract the masses from Galaxy’s Edge. As an …
REVIEW: New Limited Time “Toy Story 4” Carnival Funnel Cake at Stage Door Cafe in Disneyland
Tom Corless
Stage Door Cafe is the classic place to drop in for some funnel cake, and in celebration of all things Toy Story 4 at Disneyland, they’ve rolled out an amazing new funnel cake treat vaguely themed to… a Toy Story carnival? In any case, we moseyed on over to try it. Carnival Cake – $7.99 …
REVIEW: New Limited Time Bonnie’s Boot Float and Loop-de-Loop Sundae at The Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland
Tom Corless
There’s a snack in my boot! (Yes, that’s the second time we’ve used that today. It’s too good not to.) In celebration of all things Toy Story 4 at Disneyland, they’ve rolled out some amazing new treats at The Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland and we moseyed on over to try them. Toy Story 4 Treats …
PHOTOS: New Open Edition “Toy Story 4” MagicBand Gallops Onto Shelves at Walt Disney World
Hot on the heels of the “Forky” Limited Edition Toy Story 4 MagicBand, the open edition version has hit shelves. This MagicBand features your favorite characters, like Buzz Lightyear, Jesse, Rex, and Bo Peep on an all-black band. Open Edition Toy Story 4 MagicBand – $24.99 The stylized version of the Toy Story characters is …
PHOTOS: Merchandise Removed and Benches Installed at Main Street Cinema in Disneyland Park
In one of the quickest turnarounds in recent memory, Disney has removed the merchandise from the Main Street Cinema. In place of merchandise displays, they have installed numerous benches for guests to cool down and take in the vintage cartoons. Disney has stated that the merchandise was a “test” and that they were not caving …
REVIEW: The Pineapple Dole Whip Donut Returns to Disneyland, Now Available at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
Jessica Figueroa
It’s baaaack… That’s right, the return of the fan-favorite Pineapple “Dole Whip” Donut has finally come. The donut is available at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe for $6. Yes, you read that right. So, what makes this fancy fried ring of dough warrant the hefty price tag? Read on to find out. https://twitter.com/DisneylandToday/status/1142099905873420288 We’ve basically reviewed …
REVIEW: New Nigerian Meat Pie and No Worries Panna Cotta at Refreshment Outpost in Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
We’re back at the Refreshment Outpost in Epcot to check out the new menu here, now that the beloved hot dogs are gone. Many of you seemed curious about the new additions, like the Nigerian Meat Pie, so we decided to review them for you! You’ll be pleasantly surprised that this new menu is a …
PHOTOS: New “Toy Story 4” Woody Boot Dole Whip Souvenir Cup Moseys Over to Marketplace Snacks at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
There’s a snack in my boot! Okay, Disney Springs. Very clever. With the premier of Toy Story 4, there’s been a slew of new merchandise released in stores and online, like a Forky MagicBand and an entire collection by Dooney & Bourke. But no designer bag is as important as a souvenir Disney cup. "There's …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 6/21/19 (Construction Scrims in Canada, Changes in France, and a Trip to The Seas)
Staff Writer
Spaceship Earth is already looking better with the partial removal of the Leave a Legacy monuments. Let’s see what else is changing around the park! Future World Artist David Doss was in person at the Art of Disney shop just underneath Spaceship Earth. I always love it when the artists come out in person and …
SHOP: New “Toy Story 4” Accessories and Apparel by Loungefly, Cakeworthy, and The Dress Shop Now Available on shopDisney
To celebrate the release of Toy Story 4, Disney has released a collection of Cakeworthy and Loungefly merchandise, as well as Disney Parks exclusive dresses from The Dress Shop. The numerous items in the collection feature a mix of Toy Story 4 characters as well as original characters. Check out the collections below and click …
SHOP: New “Toy Story 4” Collection by Dooney & Bourke Now Available on shopDisney
Just in time for the release of Toy Story 4 comes some fun Toy Story themed Dooney & Bourke bags. The Toy Story 4 themed collection features a wallet, crossbody bag, and tote bag, all decked out with a pattern that stars all of your favorite Toy Story friends new and old. Check out all …
PHOTOS: Menu Board Installed at Takumi-Tei Signature Restaurant in the Japan Pavilion at Epcot
Staff Writer
We’ve been chronicling the progress on the upcoming third sit-down restaurant, Takumi-Tei, at the Japan pavilion in Epcot for the last several months. The final details seem to be coming together as we get closer to the (as of yet, unspecified) Summer 2019 opening date. Let’s take a look at what’s changed recently. The restaurant’s …
PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Forky MagicBand Stumbles Into Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
HE IS NOT A TOY. He’s a spork! He was meant for the trash. Well, now he’s a MagicBand, meant for resort stays, FastPasses, in-park purchases, and then maybe your dresser. Presenting the adorable Limited Edition Forky MagicBand, the original handmade friend. Limited Edition Forky MagicBand (LE 3500) – $34.99 The box is designed like …
PHOTOS: New Roofing and Facade Details Installed at Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in Epcot
Staff Writer
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, the new attraction coming to the France pavilion at Epcot, is due to open sometime this next spring. The attraction, as well as the new area surrounding it, has been under construction for some time. Only recently did it really start to look like Paris! Let’s see what’s changed since our last …
Pixar Pals Parking Structure Will Not Be Open for the June 24 Opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
The Pixar Pals parking structure at Disneyland will not be open for the June 24th full opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This is according to the Orange Country Register which states the parking structure will open “by the end of June”. Previously it was reported that the parking structure would open on or around …
PHOTOS: Character Designs Debut on All Ride Vehicle Baskets at Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind in Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
With Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind officially opening this month, it’s time to start picking out a favorite ride vehicle basket from the attraction. They’re all themed to various characters and emotions from Inside Out, with matching swirly orbs up top. We’ve covered all the latest additions to the attraction, including character props, signage, decals (because …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (6/20/19): #SaveTheJamboree, The Credits Are Right, and A Special Announcement
Tom Corless
Tonight! We try to save the Country Bears from an evil robot, we play a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge edition of The Price is Right, and Nick probably gets excited about playing with his Creature Stall toys during the show… The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but …
PHOTOS: Oasis Canteen Renamed to Epic Eats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Annie Wilson
It’s no surprise that there’s been a lot of change happening around Hollywood Studios lately. We know the park is going to take on a whole new feel later this summer with the opening of Galaxy’s Edge, but we’re starting to pick up on small changes here and there. Today, we noticed our beloved funnel …
PHOTOS: Disney Releases First Images of Fully Lit Memory Orb Wall at Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind, Opening This Month at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just released some beautiful photos of the Memory Orb wall and announced that Emotional Whirlwind will indeed be opening later this month! Check out their full announcement below. Inspired by the hit Disney and Pixar film “Inside Out,” Emotional Whirlwind opens later this month in the Inside Out Headquarters neighborhood of Pixar Pier. …
PHOTO: Bubo Wamba Family Farms Souvenir Milk Jug Sipper Arrives at Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
Bubo Wamba Family Farms is the farming business located on Batuu that provides the local Milk Stand with its endless supply of delicious (well, depending on who you ask) blue and green milk. Up until now, you could only get the milks decanted into a plain, clear plastic cup, but now you can have them …
Award Wieners at Disney California Adventure to Get Expanded Seating Area in PhilharMagic Queue
Part of the queue for PhilharMagic (formerly Muppet*Vision 3D) will be taken over by additional seating for Award Wieners. According to a permit filed with the City of Anaheim, around 600 square feet of queue space will be converted to seating. As part of the seating area, a 20 square foot ticket booth will be …
Disney Music Emporium To Feature Exclusive Vinyl Record Releases and Signings by Composers Randy Newman, Tyler Bates, and More at D23 Expo 2019
Joe Hogarty
OSCAR®-WINNING COMPOSER AND DISNEY LEGEND RANDY NEWMAN, COMPOSER TYLER BATES, MATTHEW MORRISON, AND ANTHONY GONZALEZ TO MEET FANS AT THE DISNEY MUSIC EMPORIUM PAVILION DURING D23 EXPO 2019, AUGUST 23–25 MUSIC EMPORIUM WILL OFFER FIRST-TO-MARKET PRODUCTS INCLUDING AVENGERS: ENDGAME 12” VINYL PICTURE DISC Disney Music Emporium, the online destination for collectible Disney music products, returns …
PHOTOS: Benches Added to Newly-Reopened Miner’s Cove in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Let there be benches! Earlier today, we reported on the new pavement that had recently been laid over at Miner’s Cove, the former smoking section just outside of the exit to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. At the end of the post, we hoped for there to be benches added to this serene and scenic space …
