BREAKING: Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant Coming to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Today, Disney announced a new table service restaurant coming to Toy Story Land at their Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary event. The new table service restaurant will be called “Roundup Rodeo BBQ.” Here is concept art from Scott Gustin on Twitter: New table service restaurant coming to Toy Story Land. pic.twitter.com/twTr97MaKM — Scott Gustin (@ScottGustin) April …
PHOTOS: New Sparkly Rainbow Pride Tumbler Arrives at Hollywood Studios
Annie Wilson
While on a recent trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we spotted a brand new rainbow tumbler. We found them in Mickey’s of Hollywood, but they will probably be arriving around the other parks soon. It seems like this might be one of the first pieces of the 2019 pride collection. Let’s take a closer look. …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Riviera Resort 4/30/19 Construction Update (Scaffolding Removed, Roof Work, and Pool Details)
Staff Writer
It’s been a while since we last checked in on the construction site for Disney’s Riviera, the new DVC Resort opening at Walt Disney World later this year. Let’s see how they’re progressing! Quite a bit of scaffolding has been taken down from the center of the building. That means the upper floors here are …
The VOID Offering Special Savings on Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire VR Experience for May the 4th
Staff Writer
May the 4th is almost upon us and The VOID is celebrating this unsanctioned Star Wars holiday by offering a special “four for the price of three” deal on their virtual reality experience, Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire. That’s right, using the promotional code VOIDMAY4 online can net you four admission tickets for the …
Tune In For Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week on WDWNTunes!
Staff Writer
This week, WDWNTunes is going hooray for Hollywood with the Studios Appreciation Week! Aaaah, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Though the park has been changed quite a lot during its 30 years, one thing remains constant: its wonderful music. From the heart-clenching strings of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to the bygone movie classics of the Great Movie Ride, …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 4/30/19 (Small Tram Loop Changes, New Anniversary Banners, Fancy Nancy, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Let’s take a stroll through Disney’s Hollywood Studios today and see what’s new. Tram Loop Updates They’ve been making a lot of noticeable progress on the new tram loop and bag check area recently. A couple more things jumped out at me today. They’ve started putting down the first coat of paint on the bag …
DREAMFINDERS GIVEAWAY: Expedition Roasters Coffee & Tea
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The Dreamfinders podcast has teamed up with recent show guest Expedition Roasters to give you a chance to win a 12oz bag of some of their Disney themed coffee or tea! The process is really easy… Fill out the form. Go to Dreamfinders Apple podcast page and gives us a 5 star rating and a …
VIDEO: Preview the New “Wonderful World of Animation” Nighttime Show for Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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“Wonderful World of Animation” is an all-new nighttime experience debuting just in time for Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary on May 1st, 2019. The new experience will take guests through a journey of 90 years of Disney Animation projected on the Chinese Theater and supported by various effects like pyro, fire, lasers, and more. From …
Food Guide Released for Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom Park
Staff Writer
On select nights from June 6 through August 8th, 2019 at the Magic Kingdom you’ll be able to enjoy Disney Villains After Hours. No Disney event is complete without some delicious and wicked awesome looking snacks. Dragon’s Breath Float Storybook Treats, Fantasyland Lemon soft-serve and sprite topped with a green cherry and cherry-flavored syrup Intergalactic Noodles …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 4/29/19 (Alien Pizza Planet Refurbishment, Sleeping Beauty Leggings, Astro Orbitor Reopens, ETC.)
Staff Writer
We’re in the home stretch now, as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is a month away from opening at the Disneyland Resort. The addition of this new land has caused a lot of changes around the Resort, especially in Disneyland Park. Here are the latest updates on what’s happening in Disneyland now. Disneyland Park After the …
PHOTOS: First Phase of Art of Animation Floor Replacement Project Begins
Staff Writer
Disney is working on replacing the floor in the Art of Animation lobby in order to prep the resort for the opening of the Skyliner. Here are some pictures showing how Disney is going about the work. A view inside the Ink & Paint Shop looking towards the front desk. A black tarp has gone …
PHOTOS: New Tiki Room Themed Alex and Ani Bangle Spotted At The Emporium, Magic Kingdom
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Aloha Amigos! An all new “Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” double sided Alex and Ani bangle has been spotted at Walt Disney World! The colorful new charm comes with a silver band and reads “In the Tiki Tiki Tiki Room” in some colorful and festive colors! The other side of the charm features some adorable birds …
SHOP: Buzz Lightyear and Woody Spirit Jerseys Arrive on shopDisney
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Attention all deputy sheriffs and space rangers, shopDisney has just released Woody and Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jerseys. Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey for Adults – $59.95 From the front side the Buzz Lightyear Spirit Jersey is actually quite similar to the popular Buzz Lightyear hoodie that the parks have been selling for years. Imitating the actual …
SHOP: Disney’s Walk Around the World Commemorative Bricks Now Available on shopDisney
Staff Writer
As previously reported back in March, shoppers can now purchase a personalized “Disney’s Walk Around the World” commemorative brick via shopDisney.com. Originally installed near Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center, these personalized hexagonal bricks are currently in the process of being removed. Having only been promised to remain until 2011, they’ve stuck around …
PHOTOS: Fancy Nancy Meet and Greet & Makeover Station Now Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Annie Wilson
A new character meet and greet has arrived at the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Fans of Disney Junior’s Fancy Nancy now have a chance to meet her and maybe learn a few dance steps, too. She can be found in Animation Courtyard, near the Disney Junior Dance Party. She’s adorable and full of …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/29/19 (New Tomorrowland Paint, Mini Moat Update, New Merchandise, and More!)
Annie Wilson
Welcome to the latest Magic Kingdom photo report! It’s a bright, beautiful morning here at the Magic Kingdom. Everyone must be sleeping in, because it’s very quiet around the park. That’s exactly how I like it! The Tomorrowland Speedway gets closer to reopening. Lots of painting and track maintenance has been taking place lately. We …
U.S. Navy Blue Angels To Fly Over Spaceship Earth on May 2nd
Jessica Figueroa
Guests visiting Epcot on May 2 will have the rare opportunity to see some of the world’s best pilots in action during their Walt Disney World Resort vacation when the U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the park’s iconic Spaceship Earth attraction. In honor of Military Appreciation Month, The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are scheduled …
PHOTOS: Fantasmic!, Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Banners Installed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary
Tom Corless
With Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrating its 30th birthday on Wednesday, the final decorative banners are going up around the park to mark the occasion. Decorations representing Beauty and the Beast – Live on stage and Fantasmic can now be found along Sunset Boulevard: New Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Character Banners Belle – Disney’s Hollywood Studios …
Dates Released for Disney Villains After Hours at the Magic Kingdom, Tickets Now On Sale
Matthew Soberman
Get ready to let your inner baddie out this summer, because tickets to Disney Villains After Hours are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased at this link. With the start of ticket sales, we’ve learned the full listing of dates for this hard-ticket event at the Magic Kingdom: June 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th …
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort’s Lobby Floor Being Replaced in Multi-Phase Project Through September 7th
Matthew Soberman
As part of the upgrades to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, the floor of the resort lobby is being replaced in six phases through the summer. Work officially began on April 28th at 11:00 PM, and is expected to continue through Saturday, September 7th, 2019. During this time, guests should be aware of some changes: …
Pleasure Island Celebration on WDWNTunes – Listen to Early 2000s Top 40 Hits, Adventurers Club Songs, The Forbidden Disney Musical, and More!
Staff Writer
KUNGALOOSH! Welcome to WDWNTunes day long celebration of Pleasure Island! Today, WDWNT is celebrating Pleasure Island. Many of you are probably joining us at our Pleasure Beach event tonight, but you can still celebrate Pleasure Island from the comfort of your home… how? By joining WDWNTunes Pleasure Island Celebration! This past week, we’ve been celebrating Pleasure Island with twice daily …
“Avengers: Endgame” Conquers The Box Office With A Record Breaking $1.2 Billion Debut
Joe Hogarty
“Avengers: Endgame” had a really good opening at the box office this weekend. Make that great. “Avengers: Endgame” brought in a record breaking $350 million domestically and $859 million internationally, resulting is a total world wide box office return of $1.2 billion. With “Avengers Endgame” conquering the box office this weekend, the MCU has now …
Announcing WDWNT’s “Reflections of Forever” Event Featuring Special Parties at Last-Ever IllumiNations, First-Ever Epcot Forever Nighttime Shows
Tom Corless
Announced today in the midst of WDWNT.com’s Stage 89 event, the “Worldwide Leader in Disney Parks News” will host a special event for fans at Walt Disney World from September 28th through October 1, 2019 celebrating the last-ever performance of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth and the first-ever performance of Epcot Forever. WDWNT Reflections of Forever …
PHOTOS: New Wishables Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Attraction Series Plush Arrive Early at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Annie Wilson
If you’ve been wishing for the next set of Wishables collectible plush to arrive, the wait is over. We stumbled across the latest pack at Hollywood Studios, 3 days early. The latest addition to the collection is the Buzz Lightyear attraction series! Let’s check them out. Star Command, I’m gonna need all of these! There …
PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 4/28/19 (Tree of Life Path, Beautiful Animals, and New Plush)
Staff Writer
It’s a beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Arguably the most beautiful park in Walt Disney World. Let’s go for a walk around the park, shall we? The Otter Grotto finally reopened after a lengthy refurbishment the other day. We were waiting for it’s neighbor, the Tree of Life Garden path to reopen as well. …
PHOTOS: Even More Retro-Inspired Disneyland Apparel Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
The theme of new apparel at the Disneyland Resort this April has been vintage and retro. First, we saw a Vintage-Inspired Disneyland Collection, then a Retro-Inspired Rainbow Collection. On our most recent trip to World of Disney, we saw even more Retro-Inspired Disneyland Apparel on the shelves. If you’re a fan of the old school …
ROMANTIC DISNEY: Recognizing the Symptoms of Disney Withdrawal—and Overcoming Them
Staff Writer
The hardest part about going to a Disney park is leaving a Disney park, and somehow, the longer you stay, the harder it is to say goodbye. There’s something about breathing Disney air 24/7 that makes no stay seem long enough, and we’ve tested this! Every year, we manage to find a reason to extend our …
PHOTOS: New Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout! Apparel Drops In at Disney California Adventure
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Tivan has a new collection on display in Disney California Adventure, and no we’re not talking about the Guardians of the Galaxy. We’re talking about new Guardians of the Galaxy apparel. After you’ve finished helping Rocket and the rest of the team escape while rocking out to Star-Lord’s mixtape, be sure to head to The …
REVIEW: Come for the Burgers, Stay for the Shakes at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer in Downtown Disney District
Ali
As Disneyland Resort continues to revamp the Downtown Disney area, we now have a new restaurant to enjoy; Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer. The Anaheim location is first in California. Black Tap is now officially open to the public right underneath the Ballast Point Brewery. The line was long, but employees did a great …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – The “Avengers: Endgame” Roundtable Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
We have all seen “Avengers: Endgame” and, as usual, we have a lot to say. And I mean a lot to say! Join us as we discuss how we felt about the movie, get deep into spoilers and where we see this movie ranked among all of the movies in The MCU! Join hosts Joe …
“Up” Themed Pin Trading Event Coming To Disneyland Paris This June
Staff Writer
Calling all pin trading aficionados! Tickets have just gone on sale for a Disney Pin Trading event to be held in Disneyland Paris this June. Themed to Disney•Pixar’s Lá-Haut (Up!), the event will take place on June 15th in Disney’s Newport Bay Club Convention Center. Entry to the center will cost 55€, which will include …
Marvel News Mash-Up (“Avengers: Endgame”, “X-Men: Dark Phoenix”, New Release Date For “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, SideShow)
Joe Hogarty
Marvel News Mash-Up The Russo Brothers Request That Audiences “Do Not Spoil The Endgame” Details of the movie have leaked online, including some very major spoilers. It appears that The Russo Brothers are aware of this, and while not addressing it directly, have released a letter requesting that you do not spoil the events to …
GIVEAWAY: Win FREE Tickets to our Pleasure Island 30th Anniversary Party at Walt Disney World!
Jessica Figueroa
We’re on a mission to leave no adventurer behind. If you’ve been putting off buying tickets, or simply holding off for a better deal to come along, then today’s your day. Yes, that’s right. We’re giving away even more tickets to our Pleasure Island 30th Anniversary Party at Walt Disney World, aptly named Pleasure Beach. …
REVIEW: Limited Time Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration Desserts Now Available at Marceline’s Confectionery at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
The fun never ends at the Disneyland Resort. Guests who have enjoyed the newly opened Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration exhibit in Downtown Disney can head over to Marceline’s Confectionery for even more Mickey-shaped surprises. For a limited time, three new Pop-Up Disney! desserts are available and they’re just as sweet as they look. We …
PHOTOS: New Merchandise Available at the Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration Store in Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Come on everybody, get your merch on! Now that the new Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration exhibition has opened in Downtown Disney, so has the new merchandise store. From a new Spirit Jersey to new artwork by Jerrod Maruyama, there are plenty of commemorative items guests can take home after exploring the immersive exhibit. Pop-Up …
“A Goofy Movie” Now Available on Blu-ray For the Very First Time
Staff Writer
Now we’re seeing eye 2 eye! For the first time ever, A Goofy Movie is being released on Blu-ray! Disney Movie Club have announced they will be bringing out a Blu-ray edition of the 1995 animated favourite, alongside its 2000 sequel An Extremely Goofy Movie. Available officially as Disney Blu-ray Exclusives, if you want to …
PHOTOS: New Donald Duck Butt Headbands Arrive at Animal Kingdom
Annie Wilson
We tend to update you on the latest mouse ears around the parks, but how about the latest duck butts? A new Donald Duck headband has been spotted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and I’m all about it. These have been in Tokyo Disney Resort for years, and we’re ecstatic that they’ve made it over to …
SHOP: New Kate Spade Ear Hat Purses Now Available at Disney Parks and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
The Kate Spade design team is back at it again with inspired, classic designs, this time themed to Mickey Mouse Ear Hats. Check out the latest collection to hit Disney Parks and shopDisney, and click the item links to shop these pretty, fashion-forward pieces. As usual, all Kate Spade purses are made with high-quality leather …
PHOTOS: New Merchandise Races Into Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
Annie Wilson
We spotted quite a lot of new merchandise on our recent visit to Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa. The details are really fun, and the blue colors are eye-catching. Let’s take a look at what’s available! Zip-Up Hoodie – $54.99 This beautiful blue zip-up sweatshirt has pockets and a hood. The Mickey on the horse …
PHOTOS: Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration Brings Instagram-Worthy Immersive Exhibits to Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration is finally here! This all-new, must-see experience celebrating 90 years of Mickey Mouse is now welcoming guests in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. And this exhibit is sure to be a hit with it’s colorful, interactive rooms. The exhibit is themed and picturesque from the second you walk through …
