Disney Introduces Summer Splash Pass Offering Annual Passholders Unlimited Water Park Access All Summer
Staff Writer
Disney has just announced the Summer Splash Pass water park ticket that offers Annual Passholders an affordable way to enjoy Disney water parks all summer long. Beginning July 5, Passholders will be able to purchase this new pass that includes unlimited visits to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park from …
Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Closed Due to Unexpected Maintenance
Staff Writer
Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has closed unexpectedly for an unscheduled maintenance. The reason for the closure has not been announced, and at the moment there is no sign as to when the ride will be operational again. The ride’s closure has not affected any of the other attractions or offerings in DinoLand U.S.A., …
Disney Announces Passholder Previews for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Disney has just announced that Passholder Previews will be available for select Annual Pass tiers to experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios before its grand opening on August 29. Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Annual Passholders will have the opportunity to register for a special preview opportunity. Although specific dates have yet …
Limited Time “Bring-a-Friend” Promotion Available for Disney World Passholders
Select Walt Disney World Annual Passholders may now purchase a 1-day Park Hopper ticket for $89 plus tax. The ticket must be used on the day of purchase and there is a limit of six tickets that can be purchased during the promotion. This offer, which starts June 18th, is available for Gold, Platinum, Platinum …
PHOTOS: New Pocahontas MagicBand Leaps Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Annie Wilson
There have been so many new MagicBands released lately, it’s almost like a hunt to find a new one on each visit to the parks. Today we spotted a truly beautiful new MagicBand that might just help you paint with all the colors of the wind. The new open edition MagicBand features Pocahontas on a …
Plan Your 2020 Walt Disney World Vacation with Never Grow Up Vacations, Booking Opens Tomorrow!
Staff Writer
Mark your calendars, Disney fans! Bookings for 2020 Walt Disney World Resort packages go on sale on Tuesday, June 18th! The best way to book is through WDWNT’s exclusive travel partner, Never Grow Up Vacations! We specialize in all Disney destinations and love making magic for our valued guests. Our agency was founded on the …
Disney Announces Global “Protect the Pride” Conservation Campaign in Celebration of “The Lion King”
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In celebration of the release of The Lion King, The Walt Disney Company has announced The Lion King: Protect the Pride: a global conservation initiative dedicated to supporting and protecting the endangered lion population across Africa. Since the release of the original The Lion King 25 years ago, over half of Africa’s lions have disappeared …
PHOTOS: Coronado Springs Resort Construction Update 6/17/19 (Gran Destino Tower, Lake Bridge Demolition, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Welcome back! During our last visit to Disney’s Coronado Springs resort, Three Bridges Bar and Grill hadn’t even opened yet, and we spotted even more progress on Gran Destino Tower. This week, even further progress has been made on the tower, the old walkway bridge has been demolished, and we finally got to try Three …
PHOTOS: Every Piece of “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” Farewell Merchandise (with Prices) at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
This summer, we’re bidding farewell to the iconic IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth nighttime spectacular at Epcot. It’s bound to be an emotional night for most of us, but thankfully there’s some neat commemorative merchandise just released for us to sport our undying love for IllumiNations for many years to come. Fans were out in hordes …
RUMOR: Disney World to Replace Country Bear Jamboree with Toy Story Marionette Show for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary
Tom Corless
I honestly wish I was making this up or was publishing this article about a far-off, distant rumor, but the Bob Chapek mandate that the Disney Parks be used to “leverage intellectual properties” will likely claim the existence of a beloved, original attraction that is the definition of a Magic Kingdom classic—and do it just before …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Five – Episode 4 Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
On this week’s episode: The latest rumors and potential leaks regarding Phases 4 and 5 for the MCU. Eric has seen “Avengers: Endgame” 6 times and he isn’t done yet. We discus the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy Eric Lancy and Jay Hart! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season …
WDWNT Weekly Recap: Forky in Toy Story Land, Skyliner Evacuation Boat, and Main Street Cinema Turned Into a Store
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 10-16! Walt Disney World We spotted a Disney Skyliner water evacuation boat this …
PHOTOS: Gurgling Suitcase Bar Logo Items Among New Merchandise at Disney’s Old Key West Resort
Matthew Soberman
Greetings from the Conch Republic! (Well, actually the Conch Flats General Store.) There’s a whole new line of merchandise at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, and we have photos of it all. Fans of the Gurgling Suitcase can show off their love for their favorite hole-in-the-wall bar with a new t-shirt and glass. Meanwhile, those …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disney Trip Report (Splitting My Day Between Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea) Pt. 5
Alicia
When we were planning our nearly three-week trip to Japan, we had scheduled one full day in Tokyo Disneyland, and that was it. Towards the end of the trip, after traveling all around Osaka and Tokyo’s major cities I snuck away and decided to visit Tokyo Disney again. Tokyo Disneyland Since we already covered the …
PHOTOS: Imagination Pink Collection Now Available at Disneyland Resort and shopDisney
Staff Writer
Another day, another color trend at Disney Parks and Resorts. Today, the newest color collection launched at the Disneyland Resort: Imagination Pink. We’re not sure why Disney went with yet another pink-based collection, but this color is really making its presence known in stores throughout the Resort. It’s bright, colorful, and ready to fuel the …
REVIEW: Imagination Pink Bubblegum-Flavored Cake Pop Bursts into Confectioneries at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
With a new trendy color collection comes a new treat. A few months back when the Briar Rose Gold Collection was released at the Disneyland Resort, we found a matching Cake Pop available at Candy Palace. The same happened when Potion Purple was released. And the tradition continues with the Imagination Pink Collection. We spotted …
PHOTOS: TRON Roller Coaster Construction Continues with Additional Track Installed
Annie Wilson
It might be a a while before we’ll get to take a ride on the TRON roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom, but we’re still in awe of watching it rise up. Even from the Contemporary Resort, we could spot new track that had been installed since our last update. That’s certainly an impressive sight …
PHOTOS: New Toy Story Harveys Bags Spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Harveys seems to have an increased presence around the Disney Parks as of late. Along with the recent release of the Harveys premium Americana Minnie Ears, we’ve now spotted a new line of bags celebrating Toy Story! The new bags were found at both Beverly Sunset Boutique and the new Toy Story shop that recently opened …
Our Five Favorite Dads at Disney World
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Our Five Favorite Dads at Disney World In celebration of Father’s Day this year, we thought it would be fun to highlight some of our favorite dads found around the parks at Walt Disney World. Though there are many lovable Disney dads, here are our top 5: 1. Mr. Incredible/Bob Parr Okay, we admit that giving …
PHOTOS: Magic Mirror Metallic Collection Debuts at Disneyland Resort and shopDisney
Staff Writer
Magic Mirror on the wall, who’s the sparkliest trend of all? Two new color collections just debuted at the Disneyland Resort. The more the merrier, right? First, yet another pink-based collection debuted called Imagination Pink. And the second collection available at the Disneyland Resort is called Magic Mirror Metallic, revolving around all things silver and …
REVIEW: Steamboat Willie Cupcake Adds a Fresh Twist to a Classic Dessert at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
We love dessert, especially those served at Disneyland Park. And you can never go wrong with a cupcake when you’re in the mood for a sweet treat. We recently stopped by Jolly Holiday Bakery to indulge in our sweet tooth and we spotted this new Steamboat Willie Cupcake on display. Never one to turn down …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/15/19 (Cinderella Castle Pathway Update, Crowds, Mermaid Compact Mirror, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to the latest update from the Magic Kingdom! Everyone seems to be in good spirits this morning, and ready for a beautiful day. Seriously, the sky is perfect for castle photos. We started our morning with a sample of the Mickey cinnamon roll from the Main Street Bakery. This was a nice little surprise …
REVIEW: S’mores Brownie Seasonal Offering Debuts at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Jolly Holiday Bakery has always been our go-to restaurant for a sweet treat when we’re at Disneyland Park. So today we stopped by to see if they had anything new on display and we were pleasantly surprised to see they do! Our chocolate cravings can be intense, so this new S’mores Brownie seemed like a …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 6/15/19 (Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix Live Returns, New Merchandise and More!)
Staff Writer
Let’s take a lap around Epcot today and see what’s in store for us, shall we? Future World There’s something special about Epcot first thing in the morning. It’s very calming. Basically the entire southwest side of Future World is behind scrims right now. Most of the space is used for various booths during festivals. …
PHOTOS: Pixar Pals Pedestrian Bridge Installed, Expected to be Accessible September 2019 at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
When it comes to construction at the Disneyland Resort, things can move pretty quickly. Something you see one day might be totally different the next. Take Pixar Pals Parking Structure for example. Just yesterday we reported that the pedestrian bridge had been delivered overnight, ready for installation. And just like that, the pedestrian bridge has …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 6/14/19 (Toy Story Drop Demo, Treats at the Ganachery, B.B. Wolf’s Menu Changes, Flavors of Florida, ETC.)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a beautiful, overcast day here at Disney Springs. It looks like everyone else is out here shopping and avoiding potential rain with us. Let’s see what’s new around here! Over at the kiosk across from Paddlefish, guests can stop by and try the new Toy Story Drop game. The game station is set …
WATCH: Disneyland Paris Releases Detailed Documentary of the History, Design and Legend of the Phantom Manor
Staff Writer
Disneyland Paris has released an amazingly detailed documentary exploring the recent reopening of the Phantom Manor: A Spirited Attraction. Featuring interviews from the Imagineers behind the ride, this 17-minute insight is a definite must-watch for any fan of the ride. Of course, the Phantom Manor recently reopened after a year-long period of closure for renovation. …
Disney Infinity 5.0 Would Have had a Main Street Cinema Playset Based on Classic Disney Animation Shorts
Staff Writer
Even though we never even got a Disney Infinity 4.0 the team at Avalanche Software had big plans for future installments of the toys-to-life franchise. In a recent Reddit post, ex-Disney Infinity animator, Thomas Estrada shared a look at a Main Street Cinema Playset that was under development for Disney Infinity 5.0. While specifics are …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Alaska Airlines Gets Animated With Themed Aircraft Featuring Artwork From Disney And Pixar’s “Toy Story 4”
Joe Hogarty
Ahead of the highly anticipated release of Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” on June 21, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition aircraft today. The “Toy Story 4”-themed aircraft, Alaska’s second livery to feature Pixar’s characters, is decked out with toys from the “Toy Story 4” world. The aircraft was revealed to a crowd of surprised …
ROMANTIC DISNEY: Quality Time and Mindful Conversation in Attraction Queues
Staff Writer
Mindful Conversation a Better Queue Makes When you know you’re going to be spending the day at a Disney park, do you think about what you’re going to talk about while standing in line? Do you have potential conversation topics stored in a small recess of your brain like a squirrel’s stash of nuts? Does …
PHOTOS: Forky Character Prop Added to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
While Disneyland is removing sporks from Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Woody’s Lunchbox just added a BIG one… A large Forky prop now stands just outside of Woody’s Lunchbox in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. If you don’t know who he is, don’t worry. There’s a sign. If the inclusion of Bonnie’s …
REVIEW: Goofy-Inspired Cookies ‘N Milk Macaron Available at Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
It’s been a couple of months since Jolly Holiday Bakery rolled out some new desserts. The last two we reviewed were the Mini Lemon Blueberry Donald Bundt Cake and Minnie Mouse Inspired Brownie. We loved both those options, but we can’t help but crave more character-themed treats. Today, we spotted a new addition to the …
PHOTOS: Installation of Pedestrian Bridge Begins, Greenery Planted at Pixar Pals Parking Structure at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
With June 23 just around the corner, things are moving fast at Pixar Pals Parking Structure. We’re bringing you major updates today, including the beginning stages of the installation of the pedestrian bridge and the planting of greenery around the structure. Pixar Pals Parking Structure First, it looks like there will be an entrance and …
Save Big on Joffrey’s Coffee Online and at Disney Springs During Summer Sale
Staff Writer
Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company has become a staple of the Disney experience for many guests over the year as this Tampa, Florida-based company continues to grow prominently throughout domestic Disney property. Now fans of the official coffee of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort can save big when shopping online and at the …
SHOP: June Disney Wisdom Collectable Series Featuring Lumiere Releases Tomorrow on shopDisney
Staff Writer
Get your wallets ready, folks! The June 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 6 of the Disney Wisdom Collectables, featuring Beauty and the Beast favorite, …
REVIEW: New Tinker Bell Coconut Cheesecake Adds Some Sparkle to Jolly Holiday Bakery in Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
If you find yourself in Disneyland Park looking for a dessert that’s themed after a Disney character, Jolly Holiday Bakery has proved to be the place for that. Earlier this year we fell in love with the adorable Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake inspired by Donald Duck. But the newest dessert offering at Jolly Holiday might …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/14/19 (Construction in the Park, New Imagination Pink MagicBand, ETC.)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to a beautiful morning at the Magic Kingdom! The sun is out, the sky is blue, and we’re ready to see what the day has in store for us! While on the PeopleMover, we can’t help but stare at that beautiful Tron track. There was a lot of movement happening on the site this …
PHOTOS: The Main Street Cinema at Disneyland Park Has Been Turned Into A Store
Tom Corless
They seemingly held out as long as they could. While Walt Disney World’s Main Street Cinema was converted into a store all the way back in 1998, it seemed like Disneyland would never pull the trigger on the conversion of their 1955 staple. Well, under the Bob Chapek administration, you never say never. That’s right, …
REVIEW: New Destroyer Punch, Galaxy Juice, I Am Root Float, and More Celebrate Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live at Fife & Drum Tavern in Epcot
Tom Corless
It’s time to rock to the cosmic groove while stirring up an appetite because “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” is back at Epcot! This out-of-this-world musical event features your favorite Guardians and their alien band jamming out to timeless classics from the ’70s and ’80s. And in addition to singing and dancing, Disney …
REVIEW: New Space Sandwich, Awesome Mix Plate, Cosmic Cake, and Rocket Fuel Celebrate Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live at Liberty Inn in Epcot
Tom Corless
It’s time to rock to the cosmic groove while stirring up an appetite because “Guardians of the Galaxy – Awesome Mix Live!” is back at Epcot! This out-of-this-world musical event features your favorite Guardians and their alien band jamming out to timeless classics from the ’70s and ’80s. And in addition to singing and dancing, Disney …
