Walt Disney Animation Studios “Short Circuit” Experimental Films Premiering on Disney+ in Spring of 2020
Staff Writer
Disney+ news seems to be coming in droves recently, with our last piece of news being that Disney gained full control of Hulu after the deal with Comcast. We still don’t know how this will affect the Disney+ Streaming Service. We do know for sure that Disney+ will have tons of new content, including some …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 5/17/19 (Muppet*Vision 3D Celebrates 28 Years, New Merchandise, Rizzo at PizzeRizzo, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Lights, camera, action! It’s time for another Hollywood Studios photo report! It’s a beautiful morning and the crowds are out and ready. You can definitely feel the effect from the Mickey’s of Hollywood refurbishment. Without a large store to roam around before rope drop, most guests are crammed into Celebrity 5 & 10 or out …
REVIEW: New Bird Cupcake Flutters into Restaurantosaurus at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Do you like cupcakes? Do you like birds? Well, have I got the thing for you! The aptly named “Bird Cupcake” just landed in Restaurantosaurus at Animal Kingdom, and it’s actually pretty good. Restaurantosaurus, if you couldn’t tell by the name, is in Dinoland, U.S.A. Bird Cupcake Lemon and blueberry? Just what I need on …
PHOTOS: First Section of Track Staged for TRON Lightcycle Power Run at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Greetings, Programs! We’ve got big news from the ground at the site of the upcoming TRON coaster in the Magic Kingdom. A piece of ride track has finally arrived on the scene and is set for staging. While it has yet to be placed or installed onto the steel support columns surrounding it, this is …
PHOTOS: New “Under the Sea” Dooney & Bourke Collection Now Available at Ever After Jewelry Co. in Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
The new “Under the Sea” Dooney & Bourke collection we told you all about has finally swam up to shore and arrived at Ever After Jewelry Co. in Disney Springs! The store opened today with short lines, but they have since dissipated. As with most Disney Dooneys, quantities are still limited, and these have yet …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Inside Look at Interior, First Look at Merchandise, Specialty Food for Soaring Fantastic Flight Attraction at Tokyo DisneySea
Jessica Figueroa
Tokyo Disney Resort has just released stunning footage of the attraction queue and ride vehicle for Soaring: Fantastic Flight, which opens on July 23rd this year at Tokyo DisneySea. Based on the popular Soarin’ Around the World attraction, the attraction at Tokyo DisneySea will feature new scenes and visuals for an experience exclusive to the …
RUMOR: Every Guest Will Have a Game Controller in NEW Wreck-It Ralph Attraction at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
We told you last year that Walt Disney Imagineering was once again developing a Wreck-It Ralph-based attraction to replace the “seasonal” (I think we can now all agree that it’s gone and that we were right… I would hope) Stitch’s Great Escape in Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Well, now we have some …
SHOP: May Disney Wisdom Collectable Series Featuring Meeko Releases Tomorrow on shopDisney
Staff Writer
It’s that time of the month again! The May 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 5 of the Disney Wisdom Collectables, featuring Pocahontas’ friends, Meeko …
REVIEW: Menu Changes at Skipper Canteen Brings Spicy New Sustainable Fish Dish and Creative Sangrias to the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
We’re back at Skipper Canteen, which by now has become a part of our usual rotation of restaurants (besides maybe Sanaa and Ale & Compass.) While the menu hasn’t fully changed, recent alterations led us to head in for… further investigation. Read on for our full experience at one of Magic Kingdom’s most unique eateries: …
PHOTOS: Exclusive New IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth Farewell Merchandise Coming to Epcot on June 17th
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 being released for us to sport our undying love for IllumiNations for many years to come. The full line is previewed …
PHOTOS: Star Wars Hotel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Construction Update 5/16/19
Jessica Figueroa
Work has been progressing on the upcoming new Star Wars immersive resort, “Galactic Journeys: A Star Wars Adventure.” (That’s its proposed name, anyway.) It’s being built on the south side of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, east of World Drive. The resort will also be seamlessly connected to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, allowing guests to fully immerse …
PHOTOS: New Beast Baseball Hat Spotted at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Disney Parks have certainly stepped up their hat game recently and we are here for it. Earlier this year, a new Lotso Bear Baseball Hat was released, along with a Genie Baseball Hat. And now you can channel your wild side with this new Beast Baseball Hat. Beast Baseball Hat – $29.99 This new baseball …
PHOTOS: New Third Edition HippopottoMai-Tai Tiki Mug at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Move over, ’cause there’s a new HippopottoMai-Tai mug at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto! This is the third edition of this mug, with clear and turquoise editions preceding it. Personally, we’re fans of the semi-matte ceramic glaze with etchings around the eyes. The back proudly displays the logo. (Do note that there’s no edition size or …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 5/16/19 (Concha Minnie Ears Arrive, New Disney Attraction Buttons, Alien Pizza Planet Refurbishment, ETC.)
Staff Writer
We love spending gloomy mornings at Disneyland Park, especially when there are a lot of new things to check out throughout the Park. Here’s an update on what’s going on, including the arrival of the new Concha Minnie Ears, Disney Attraction Buttons, and more! Disneyland Park Not to start the day off on a negative …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (5/16/19): Nick and The Boy Take Over, Parks Pursuit, Cooking With Nick, and More!
Staff Writer
Tonight! Nick and The Boy take over, Parks Pursuit returns, we discuss “The Disney Vlogger”, and Cooking With Nick makes its official debut! 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 …
PHOTOS: New Magic Mirror, “Imagination Pink” Minnie Ears and Spirit Jersey Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World on June 15th
Jessica Figueroa
It’s been a big day for merch! Just announced by Disney Style on Instagram are these new Magic Mirror and Imagination Pink Minnie Ears (plus a matching Imagination Pink Spirit Jersey.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiD5wMg89-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link I guess this answers the question of what the next trendy color is at the Disney Parks. It seems like they ran out …
PHOTOS: Work Commences on Entrance Area, Tram Loop Revamp at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
These days around Walt Disney World, when one tram loop or entrance finally opens, another goes down for construction. Thanks to some permit sleuthing, we knew back in February that a new tram shade structure was in the works for the park, but up until today, no real signs of construction had come to the …
REVIEW: New Elote Hot Dog at the Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park
Ali
Now available at the Coca-Cola Refreshment Corner at Disneyland Park is the “Elote Dog” combo. This monstrosity of a hot dog will run you $11.49, however AP discounts can be used. If you normally grab the elote corn on the cob in DCA, do yourself a favor and give this a try. Elote Hot Dog …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 5/16/19 (Harveys Americana Ears, Construction Updates, Game of Thrones Cupcakes, and More!)
Annie Wilson
What an exciting day to be at Disney Springs! We heard about the new MAC Cosmetics Aladdin collection debuting at Disney Springs, so we had to stop by and see what it was all about. We got a chance to check out the new makeup and take fun photos with Aladdin inspired sets and props. …
PHOTOS: “Under The Sea” Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming to Disney Springs on May 17th
Jessica Figueroa
Sure, we’ve had lots of love for dogs, cats, and Disney mammals of all kinds. But what about the sea life? After all, life is better down where it’s wetter. If crabs, fish, and octopi are what floats your boat, look no further than this latest Dooney & Bourke collection hitting Disney Springs on May …
Park Hours for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Extended For Select Dates in June and July
Jessica Figueroa
There’s even more time to experience the fun and excitement of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort this June and July. Take advantage of cooler mornings and mellow evening temperatures with extended park hours on the following dates: Morning Extended Hours for June: June 2-3, 7-11, 21-25: Park opens at 8:00 AM …
Guest Relations Making Big Changes Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening at Disneyland
Tom Corless
The most anticipated theme park addition of all time is opening in just a few days at Disneyland Park, and Guest Relations is getting ready to handle the mobs of guests who are coming for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Guest Relations Tip Board will be moving across Main Street, U.S.A. and the Hub to …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/16/19 (Main Street Vehicles, Retro Junk Food Apparel, Tomorrowland Speedway Final Touches, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s a beautiful morning at Magic Kingdom! Let’s see what’s going on in the most magical place on earth today. Merchandise As I was strolling down Main Street U.S.A, I noticed that the recently-released line of Toy Story 4 merchandise has made it to the Emporium. It’s not quite as big of a display as …
Eleven New Disney Legends To Be Honored During D23 Expo 2019
Jessica Figueroa
With this year’s D23 Expo coming up, the newest class of Disney Legends have officially been announced. The 2019 Disney Legends Award honorees (listed alphabetically) are: WING CHAO For 37 years at Disney, Wing T. Chao played a vital role in designing and developing exceptional and inspirational projects, worth more than $12 billion, at Disney …
VIDEO: Disney Shares Construction Milestone for TRON Roller Coaster at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve been following TRON coaster construction in the Magic Kingdom very closely here at WDWNT, and with the first steel track support columns having gone up within the last few weeks, the excitement for this new and upcoming attraction is very real. Disney has just released a special look at the columns and the progress Walt …
“Cars Precision Series” Radiator Springs Toy Series May Not Be Completed Due to Poor Sales, Mattel Sets Sales Goal for Ornament Valley Mechanical Clinic Playset
Matthew Soberman
For collectors of the Cars Precision Series, life could be a nightmare if the newest entry in the series doesn’t sell 3,000 units before May 21st. Mattel has moved the series to a backer-based system with its newest model, Doc Hudson’s Ornament Valley Mechanical Clinic Playset. The series consists of detailed, 1:55 scale models of …
ParksCenter – Skyliner Gondolas Unwrapped, Rafiki’s Planet Watch Delays, and Eat to the Beat 2019! – Ep. 54
Ben
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top 7 (yeah, 7) stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: We get a first look at the themed Skyliner gondolas! Rafiki’s Planet Watch delays its reopening, but will be getting a new exhibit to replace …
Lamplight Lounge at Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier to Begin Brunch Service on May 25th
Matthew Soberman
Guests at Disney California Adventure’s Pixar Pier can start their day with brunch at Lamplight Lounge starting May 25th. Reservations are now available on the Disneyland website, though the menu has yet to be revealed. As of the writing of this article, brunch will only be served on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:15 AM to …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Skyliner Gondolas Unwrapped, Rafiki’s Planet Watch Delays, and Eat to the Beat 2019! – Ep. 54
Ben
Tonight, March 15th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm EDT on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: …
PHOTOS: New Toy Story 4 Merchandise Arrives in World of Disney at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
World of Disney at the Disneyland Resort just went to infinity and beyond with the arrival of new Toy Story 4 merchandise. And judging by the selection on display, your toy box is about to get a lot more fun. Just in time for the movie’s release in theaters this June! Toy Story 4 Merchandise …
BREAKING: Takumi-Tei Signature Restaurant Set To Open This Summer at Epcot’s Japan Pavilion
Jessica Figueroa
Calling all world travelers! Disney has just announced the name and opening date of the upcoming Signature Restaurant at Epcot’s Japan Pavilion. Takumi-Tei, set to open this Summer, will provide guests a signature dining experience inspired by the natural beauty of Japan.Guests can enjoy a special Chef’s Table dining experience in the Water Room.The restaurant …
PHOTOS: New Aladdin Collection by MAC Cosmetics Soars into Disney Springs
Staff Writer
In celebration of the new live-action Aladdin movie coming to theatres May 24th, MAC cosmetics has brought Agrabah to Disney Springs for one day only! I hitched a magic carpet ride over to the courtyard by the Boathouse to get a first look at the new MAC collection, inspired by all of the bright jewel …
PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Gondola Testing Passive Ventilation System for High Temps on Hollywood Studios Line
Jessica Figueroa
Now that the Disney Skyliner gondolas are all finally unwrapped, they’re finally getting a breather in the heat. Rising temperatures in Orlando means it’s time to test just how well this passive ventilation technology really works. Today on the Disney’s Hollywood Studios line, all gondolas had their vents fully opened during testing: You can see …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 5/15/19 (New Merchandise, Stromboli at Pinocchio Village Haus, Construction Updates, and More!)
Staff Writer
Welcome back! We’re officially transitioning to summer here in Central Florida. We’ve been getting daily rain showers for the past week or so now, and the lovebugs are taking over the entire state. But fret not, we continue on our regular Disney trips to ensure you get the latest news possible! During our trip to …
PHOTOS: New Cinderella Carriage Alex and Ani Bangle Bracelet Arrives at Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
A dream is a wish your heart makes, when you see the latest Alex and Ani bracelet to arrive at the Disney Parks. The new Cinderella Carriage bangle bracelet is another great addition to the Disney Parks Collection, and you can rest assured that it won’t turn into a pumpkin at the stroke of midnight. …
Magic Kingdom Park Hours Extended For Select Dates in June and July
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re still feeling nostalgic for those good old days where you could hang out in the Magic Kingdom until 1:00 am in the morning, you’re in luck this summer. Hours have been extended for select June and July dates in the Magic Kingdom, including some early morning openings and late, late night closures for …
Members of The New Mickey Mouse Club Reuniting For A Special Pre-Parade This Friday at The Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
With MegaCon taking place in Orlando this weekend, there are lots of special, extracurricular events taking place throughout the parks and beyond. Among them is this really neat New Mickey Mouse Club (MMC) reunion taking place. If you’re like me and need a refresher on who exactly comprised The New Mickey Mouse Club, here’s an …
PHOTOS: Merchant of Venus, Stitch Attraction Facade Painted All-White as Part of Tomorrowland Overhaul at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
As you may or may not know by now, Tomorrowland’s been undergoing a bit of a transformation as of late, with new swatches of paint popping up all over walls in the land and the Tomorrowland Speedway getting a bit of a lift in preparation for its grand, smelly reopening. Over at Merchant of Venus, …
PHOTOS: New Retro Magic Kingdom Collection by Junk Food Arrives at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
We’ve been seeing Junk Food apparel trickle slowly into Walt Disney World shops over the past few weeks, but it seems they’ve just unleashed a massive collection of Retro Magic Kingdom duds, and we’re obsessed with each and every piece. Scroll through to view the full collection, which is currently available at the Emporium on Main …
PHOTOS: New Chef Minnie MagicBand and Spirit Jersey Revealed for 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Jessica Figueroa
This year’s Epcot International Food & Wine Festival merchandise is starting to look really, really cute and Disney isn’t going to make it easy for guests to choose between waiting in line for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge or waiting in line for Food & Wine merch. (I know that after seeing all this merch, it’s …
