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Illegal Drone Caught Flying Over Disneyland Paris

French newspapers are reporting that a park guest was arrested Wednesday evening after they were allegedly caught flying a drone inside Disneyland Park. The suspect, a 35 year old German tourist, was apprehended by security during park hours at approximately 9:45 PM near City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. and placed into custody at the Chessy …

PHOTOS: Foundation Concrete Poured on Cinderella Castle Pathway Expansion

Staff Writer

Disney is chugging away full steam on the project to expand the path on the west side of Cinderella Castle. It seems like every time I’m here, there’s a noticeable amount of progress. Let’s see how it’s going so far! The wooden framing for the foundations seems to be fully in place now. You can …
Entrance to Mickey’s PhilharMagic Opens in California Adventure, with staff and guests outside, and a blue sign on filmstrip.

PHOTOS, REVIEW: Mickey’s PhilharMagic Opens at Disney California Adventure Park

Ali

Today, we saw the first show of Mickey’s PhilharMagic 3D Show at the Sunset Theater inside Disney California Adventure Park. This show brings some much-needed entertainment to DCA and I’m happy to say the show is as good as its Florida counterpart. Guests should enjoy the added attraction, and the air-conditioned theater will be welcomed …

PHOTOS: New Flower & Garden Festival 2019 Souvenir Medallions Available at Epcot

Staff Writer

One of the newest collectibles at Walt Disney World within the last year has been metal medallions you can purchase from vending machines. We first spotted some at Disney Springs back in September. The newest addition to the line is this machine, located in The Odyssey (a.k.a. the Festival Center) at Epcot. The machine is …
Aladdin Cupcake Saratoga Springs

REVIEW: New Aladdin Cupcake Fulfills A Wish Or Two Or Three At Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

Annie Wilson

The Artist’s Palette at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa seems to be stepping up their cupcake game lately. We recently stopped in to enjoy their new Orange Bird character cupcake, and now we are back to try their latest sweet treat. The new Aladdin themed cupcake will definitely grant all your Disney snack wishes! The …
Riviera resort merchandise

PHOTOS: Even More Merchandise Arrives for Disney’s Riviera Resort

Annie Wilson

Earlier in the week, we were excited to show you some of the new merchandise we found for Disney’s Riviera Resort. In addition to what we spotted at Epcot, we stopped by Saratoga Springs and found even more new merch for the resort. Peter Millar Men’s Navy Long Sleeve – $115 This navy blue men’s …
Orange bird cupcake

REVIEW: Orange Bird Cupcake Lands at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort

Annie Wilson

Orange Bird has been getting so much love lately! It’s been a nice change to see some more unique characters represented in snacks lately. When we heard about the Orange Bird cupcake, we flew right over to check it out. The new Orange Bird Cupcake can be found at the Artist’s Palette at Saratoga Springs …

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “Avengers: Endgame” MagicBand Now Available at Disney Springs

Jessica Figueroa

Disney knows Marvel fans are clamoring for merch with the premiere of Avengers: Endgame, and so, to satiate their need for all things Avengers, they’ve released this new, limited edition MagicBand featuring Ant-Man, Black Widow, The Hulk, Rocket Raccoon, Hawkeye, and Thor. Avengers: Endgame MagicBand (LE 2000) – $34.99 The MagicBand is black and features …

PHOTOS: Limited Edition Avengers Infinity Gauntlet Souvenir Sipper Now Available at B.B. Wolf’s in Disney Springs

Jessica Figueroa

If you’re looking for the ultimate vessel for your beverage while watching (or re-watching) Avengers: Endgame, B.B. Wolf’s at Disney Springs is your spot. They have an exclusive, limited edition Infinity Gauntlet Sipper available in very limited quantities, so don’t delay and head on over to avenge your thirst. The sipper costs $18.69 and comes …

CONFIRMED: New Fireworks Show Coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom 

Jessica Figueroa

Disney has just confirmed our earlier announcement of a brand-new Halloween fireworks spectacular coming to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park! The spooky fun event, that happens on select nights from August 16 to November 1, will feature returning favorites along with all-new experiences, including the debut of an incredible new fireworks spectacular.  As …

PHOTOS: New Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Pandora Charm Debuts at Once Upon A Time

Staff Writer

With the big celebration less than a week away, the 30th anniversary commemorative merchandise is starting to roll out. The brand-new Pandora charm for Disney’s Hollywood Studio’s 30th Anniversary is now available at Once Upon a Time. The charm is $85 and the necklace is $70. Note that this item is a park exclusive and …

Audition Posting Reveals Story of “The Gatherers”, Lightsaber Craftsmen in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Matthew Soberman

A recent audition posting has revealed information about the “Gatherers” that will work at Savi’s Workshop at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Show Description: Within the Black Spire Outpost – a thriving destination for those who would prefer to go about their business unnoticed – a group known as the “Gatherers” operate within a covert workshop. …

New Disney World Maps Featuring Park Rule Changes Coming May 1st

Matthew Soberman

With all the rule changes coming into effect to the parks of the Walt Disney World Resort on May 1st, it only makes sense that a new set of park maps would follow. New park maps will debut at all four theme parks, both water parks, and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and …
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PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 4/26/19 (Paper Straws, New Merchandise, Construction Updates, ETC.)

Staff Writer

Welcome to another beautiful Spring day and another WDWNT photo report, this time from Epcot. Let’s get started! One of my favorite things to do every time I hit up Epcot, is wander over in front of the Wonders of Life pavilion and the old Energy Pavilion (current Guardians coaster construction site), because more often …

PHOTOS: New Tram Loop Construction Continues at Hollywood Studios (New Signage, Lights, Fences, ETC.)

Staff Writer

Big changes are underway for the entrances to all four Walt Disney World theme parks. We’ve seen work just beginning at Epcot and over at the Transportation and Ticket Center, with changes set to start at Animal Kingdom soon. The Hollywood Studios new security bag check and tram loop was the first of the projects …
Final Avengers Endgame

REVIEW: “Avengers: Endgame”; Prepare For Something Truly Epic

Joe Hogarty

I am going to just cut to the chase and say it. Avengers: Endgame is a good movie, but it’s no Infinity War, and that may disappoint some fans that have been on this ten year journey with the MCU. Don’t get me wrong, there are some truly epic scenes in this movie, and the …

Update to the Play Disney Parks App Previews Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Staff Writer

Today Disney release an all new update to the Play Disney Parks app that includes a preview of the new land on both coasts! A look at the Disneyland Map First up let’s take a look at the intro for Disneyland. From the park map page, you can see this screen called the ‘Star Wars …

PHOTOS: Signage and Posters Installed for Mickey’s PhilharMagic at Disney California Adventure, Opens Tomorrow

Tom Corless

With just a few days left in April, we were wondering when Mickey’s PhilharMagic would be opening at Disney California Adventure. Well, wonder no more as Mickey and his enchanted, 3D orchestra will take the stage starting tomorrow, Friday, April 26, 2019. The attraction is located inside the Sunset Showcase in Hollywood Land, former home …

“Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks” to Release September 3rd, 2019

Matthew Soberman

The story of one of Disney’s most prolific animators and Imagineers will be shared in a brand-new book this September… with the help of another prolific animator and an Imagineer. “Marc Davis in His Own Words: Imagineering the Disney Theme Parks,” written by Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt, will chronicle Davis’ time at WED Enterprises, …

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (4/25/19): 30 Biggest Moments at Hollywood Studios, Cornac the Magnificent, and More!

Tom Corless

Tonight! Cornac the Magnificent, a special countdown of historical moments at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and we finish promoting the hell out of Stage 89 (now with $10 beach party)! 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 …
Farley the Fiddler Disneyland

Farley the Fiddler to Give Final Disneyland Performances on May 27th

Matthew Soberman

A long-running Disneyland performer has set the date for his final performance. Farley the Fiddler, known for his fiddle and clogging performances near Pioneer Mercantile in Frontierland, has announced that his final day at Disneyland will be Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th. He will be performing five shows throughout the day. I will be retiring …
Alex and Ani Cinderella Castle

PHOTOS: New Alex and Ani Cinderella Castle Bangles Arrive at Magic Kingdom’s Emporium

Matthew Soberman

Yesterday, we learned that a new set of Alex and Ani bangles themed to Sleeping Beauty Castle had arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Today, we’ve found out that there’s a matching set themed to Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle, and they’re now available at the Magic Kingdom’s Emporium. Like the Sleeping Beauty Castle set, they …

PHOTOS: Disney Character Warehouse Outlet Report – April Merch!

Jessica Figueroa

It’s April, which means it’s time for another Disney Character Warehouse Outlet Report! (Don’t ask about the March report.) With so much new merch getting constantly rolled out at the parks, they’ve gotta make room for it all the one way they know: sending it to the outlets. In a macabre sense, you could say the …

PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Socks and Madame Leota Statue Materialize at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom

Jessica Figueroa

Grim, grinning ghosts come out to keep your toes warm. We spotted this amazing new pair of socks at Memento Mori and we’re just dying from how cute they are. Check them out below, plus the special bonus arrival of the Madame Leota statue at the Magic Kingdom at the end of the post. One …

PHOTOS: “The Lion King” Graces The Cover Of Entertainment Weekly’s Summer Movie Preview Issue

Joe Hogarty

This weeks Entertainment Weekly visits the set of “The Lion King” for exclusive interviews with the cast and crew as well as never-before-seen photos of the upcoming summer blockbuster. Check out the cover for the Entertainment Weekly’s Summer Preview with Mufasa and baby Simba, as well as brand new photos from “The Lion King” below. …

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Paint Scheme Continues To Change at the Magic Kingdom

Jessica Figueroa

As part of the ongoing refurbishment (and overhaul) of Tomorrowland in preparation for the opening of the Tron Lightcycle Power Run that’s set to open just in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in 2021, new paint is showing up all over Tomorrowland. There’s new paint on the Speedway, pops of orange and teal …

PHOTOS: TRON Coaster Construction Update at the Magic Kingdom – 4/25/19 (Foundation Outlined, Supports Underway, ETC.)

Staff Writer

The upcoming Tron roller coaster at Magic Kingdom (or as it’s known in Shanghai, “Tron Lightcycle Power Run”) is a massive undertaking that won’t be finished until 2021 at the earliest. Looking at the size of the construction site, you can see why it takes so long. Let’s see what’s developed since our last update. …

Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough Reopens on May 28th at Disneyland Park

Jessica Figueroa

Sleeping Beauty Castle closed and got the scrim treatment back in early January to undergo refurbishment, with the Walkthrough closing shortly thereafter. The park really hasn’t been the same these past few months without its majestic icon, but things are looking good on the horizon. Disneyland has recently updated the calendar for the Sleeping Beauty …

VIDEO: Catch A Sneak Peek of Disney XD’s “Guardians Of The Galaxy: Mission Breakout” Animated Series

Joe Hogarty

Get a sneak peek of Disney XD’s “Guardians Of The Galaxy: Mission Breakout” in which the team enters the Black Vortex and enters various dimensions, including Gamora being stuck in a Disney Princess world! The Black Vortex story line begins on Sunday, May 5th. Check out the full schedule for each episode airing below. Sunday, …

ParksCenter – Rivers of Light 2.0, Runaway Railway Delayed, and Studios Stories – Ep. 52

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: Rivers of Light: We Are One will debut this Memorial Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Mickey’s Runaway Railway will be delayed until Spring 2020, but …

VOTE: Choose the 30 Biggest Moments in the History of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Jason Diffendal

WDWNT.com will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios not only at Stage 89, but also by counting down the 30 biggest moments in the history of the park. We need your help in determining exactly what those 30 moments are, and in what order they will rank! Pick and rank using the …

TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Rivers of Light 2.0, Runaway Railway Delayed, and Studios Stories – Ep. 52

Ben

Tonight, April 17th 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: …
Jessie Prize at Bullseye Stallion Stampede Pixar Pier Disney California Adventure

PHOTOS: Take Home Jessie from Toy Story, Now a Prize on Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure

Staff Writer

Earlier this month, Jessie’s Critter Carousel finally opened on Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure. But this cowgirl isn’t done making herself seen throughout the park just yet. We spotted a new Jessie prize available at the Bullseye Stallion Stampede boardwalk game on Pixar Pier. Bullseye Stallion Stampede is one of the only Games of the …

“Disneyland Forever” 60th Anniversary Fireworks Set to Return This Summer, Mickey’s Mix Magic Ends Soon

Jessica Figueroa

In a recent announcement about the “Get Your Ears On” Celebration, Disney has stealthily announced the end of Mickey’s Mix Magic show and the return of Disneyland Forever, which went away at the end of the Diamond Celebration and was thought never to return. Looking ahead to summer, “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular will return to Disneyland …
Disney California Adventure Photo Report April 20th

PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 4/24/19 (PhilharMagic Updates, Marvel Land Construction, Silly Symphony Swings Refurbishment, ETC.)

Staff Writer

Another week, another trip to Disneyland Resort. After the intense crowds in March, April has truly been an enjoyable month of lighter crowds and shorter wait times. Here are the latest updates and happenings at Disney California Adventure. Disney California Adventure Buena Vista Street With the Red Car Trolley closed for refurbishment until 2020, the …
Gold and Silver Sleeping Beauty Castle Alex and Ani Bangle

PHOTOS: New Sleeping Beauty Castle Alex and Ani Bangles in Silver and Gold Arrive at Disneyland Resort

Staff Writer

Sleeping Beauty Castle is a beloved icon of Disneyland Park. And now you can carry a piece of that icon with you wherever you go with this new Alex and Ani Sleeping Beauty Castle Bangle, available in both a silver and gold finish. Sleeping Beauty Castle Bangle in Rafaelian Silver Finish – $39.95 Sleeping Beauty …

VIDEO: Prince Ali Meets Jasmine In This New TV Spot For “Aladdin”

Joe Hogarty

Disney has released a brand new TV Spot for “Aladdin”. Watch as Genie works his magic to form a “connection” between the new Prince Ali and Princess Jasmine. “Aladdin” opens May 24th. A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous …
New Lion King Merchandise Disneyland Resort

PHOTOS: New Lion King Apparel and Loungefly Backpack Stampede Into Disneyland Resort

Staff Writer

With a new live action film and the 25th anniversary of the animated film coming up, 2019 is quite a big year for The Lion King. And to top it off, Disney California Adventure will be hosting “The Lion King” Celebration from June 7 to September 2. To get into the spirit, the Disneyland Resort …

REVIEW: New Carved Roast Beef Sandwich at The Lunching Pad in Magic Kingdom

Jessica Figueroa

We haven’t stopped by The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom in a hot minute, but there’s a new sandwich on the menu that we had to try for you. Read on for our full review! The new Carved Roast Beef Sandwich features a seedy Kimmelweck roll topped with fennel and sliced roast …

PHOTOS: Amazing Pictures Photo Studio Replaces Something Silver at Disney Springs

Jessica Figueroa

Something Silver closed back in late March over at Disney Springs and has since sat vacant, up until recently. The space has been taken over by a temporary pop-up photo studio called Amazing Pictures. If you find it familiar, it’s because it used to be located inside Superhero Headquarters just a few storefronts down. The …