PHOTOS: New Walt Disney World Vintage Apparel Arrives at World of Disney in Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
A new line of vintage inspired apparel has arrived at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Most of the pieces have an athletic vibe to them, which would be perfect for a day running around the parks. This collection includes sweatshirts, t-shirts, and even sweatpants! Best Day Ever Sweatshirt – $44.99 This long-sleeved sweater has …
SHOP: Eight New Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Timepieces Released by Citizen Watch
Staff Writer
Citizen Watch, the official timepiece of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, has released a new series of eight watches in celebration of Mickey Mouse’s 90th Anniversary. These watches are offered in both 29.5mm and 40mm sizes. Three of the 40mm timepieces feature a flat mineral crystal case in all black with silver indexes. Two …
PHOTOS: Handprints Replaced, Curtains Drawn on Displays at Chinese Theatre in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Here at WDWNT, we have some of the best readers and followers ever. Especially when they alert us to things pertaining to our favorite park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We had heard that some of the handprints had been scored outside of the Chinese Theatre. If you follow our photo reports, you’ll know that scoring is usually …
PHOTOS: Full Guide To Eggstravaganza 2019 Character Egg Scavenger Hunt at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re looking for some additional fun at Epcot this Spring, look no further than the Eggstravaganza character egg scavenger hunt taking place throughout the World Showcase (…and Test Track.) It’s $6.99 for the map and you trek around searching for eggs nestled throughout the various countries, then place the corresponding sticker on the map. Regardless …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release “A Goofy Movie” MagicBand Spotted at the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Okay, Disney. Now we’re seeing eye to eye on band designs. We recently spotted this amazing new limited release MagicBand starring Goofy, Max, and Powerline at the Frontier Trading Post in the Magic Kingdom. It’s $29.99, and if you ask us, worth every penny. According to Magicband Collectors, these were apparently leaked early, but should …
PHOTOS: Spitting Camel Removed from The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
For many, the Spitting Camel, who seemingly guards The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom, is a source of equal parts nostalgia and frustration. One moment, you’d be strolling and taking in the sights and sounds of Adventureland, the next, you’d be hit straight in the eye with a squirt of …
Game Station Arcade Replacing Pixar Play Zone at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Beginning April 8th, the Game Station Arcade will be returning to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The arcade will operate daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. in the space previously occupied by the Pixar Play Zone character experience, which finished its limited-time run on March 30. While the main Walt Disney World Resort Arcades page has yet to …
REVIEW: New Tinker Bell Cupcake Flutters into Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Annie Wilson
All you need is faith, trust, and pixie dust cupcakes. While visiting Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, we spotted a feisty new character cupcake on display. The swirling green buttercream icing is dotted with crispy pearls. They look like Tinker Bell’s shoe pom-poms. A dollop of yellow frosting for Tink’s signature bun and white chocolate wings …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 4/6/19 (Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, Assorted Construction Updates, Avengers Merch, and More!)
Staff Writer
We’re back at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for another morning filled with glitz, glamour, and… broken Fantasmic signs. I’m going to ignore for the moment that the Fantasmic! sign is still turned off, because look at that line! It turned out that Tower of Terror was delayed in opening this morning. This line was at about …
BOOK REVIEW: Once Upon a Dream: A Twisted Tale by Liz Braswell Gives Sleeping Beauty A Voice
Staff Writer
Once Upon a Dream is the second book in the Twisted Tales series. At the time of writing, the series consists of five titles published over the past four years, with the sixth due in April 2019. Each of the novels is stand-alone, meaning you can read whichever stories intrigue you the most in whichever order you feel …
PHOTOS: Eggstravaganza 2019 Debuts Fun And Challenging Character Egg Scavenger Hunt at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
The popular Eggstravaganza character egg hunt has returned to Disneyland Park once more. Taking place from April 5 to 21, 2019, this scavenger hunt will delight and challenge guests to find all 12 Disney-themed “eggs” hidden throughout the Park. Whether you choose to hunt down the eggs or not, you can take your map to …
Lucasfilm Trademarks Names for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Wines, Beers, and Ciders
Jessica Figueroa
“Let me offer you a drink. Toniray, an excellent vintage. A wonderful year. Sadly, one of the last.” ―Rinnrivin Di With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening up in just a matter of months, the anticipation sure is building up. Sure, everyone wants to know about the merch and the attractions, but there’s a special subset of …
REVIEW: The Instagrammable “Most Beautiful” Cake is Far From Basic at Harambe Market in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has taken Instagrammable treats to a whole new level with this latest dessert nestled away in Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. The “Most Beautiful” cake is said to be inspired by the popular “You Are Most Beautiful” mural… or as it’s more colloquially known, Instagram wall. Even the menu itself invites––no, instructs …
PHOTOS: New Briar Rose Gold Sweet Treats Arriving at Disney Parks This Spring
Jessica Figueroa
Much like the abundance of character cones that showed up back in February and March, even more sweet treats have been announced for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort this Spring. Some of them might even look familiar, as we’ve gotten around to reviewing them early! However, stay tuned as we review the rest of …
PHOTOS: Mike Wazowski Sipper Cup Finally Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Months after the arrival of the Sulley popcorn bucket at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and a year after they both showed up at Disneyland Resort, Mike Wazowski has finally made it to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Sulley Monsters Inc. popcorn bucket released last year at Disneyland Resort is now at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. No sign of …
PHOTOS: Limited Edition Haunted Mansion Eggstravaganza Eggs Materialize at Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
The spirits have materialized… and they’re haunting an Easter egg hunt near you! Just in for this year’s Eggstravaganza 2019, a set of three, limited edition Haunted Mansion eggs have been released, starring none other than the Hitchhiking Ghosts! Limited Edition Haunted Mansion Eggstravaganza Eggs – $14.99 The sets can be found at both Disneyland …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 4/5/19 (Grizzly River Run Trail, New Smoking Sections, Emotional Whirlwind, ETC.)
Ali
This week has been busy at Disneyland Resort. We had a new Casey Jr. Popcorn Bucket and Dumbo Sipper available at Disneyland Park. Meanwhile, Jessie’s Critter Carousel finally opened to guests. We can only hope this new poster for the “Inside Out” Emotional Whirlwind ride shows promise that some work will be done soon. The smoking section in DCA …
PHOTOS: Coronado Springs Resort Construction Update 4/5/19 (Gran Destino Tower, Villa del Lago, Resort Bridges, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s been a while since our last walk around Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Lots of progress has been made on the various projects there. Let’s take a look! Gran Destino Tower From the parking lot you can get a good view of the front of the new Gran Destino Tower. It’s coming along quite nicely! The …
Walt Disney World Resorts Now Charging Handling Fees For Front Desk and In-Room Grocery Deliveries
Jessica Figueroa
For those of you who enjoy the convenience of using Instacart or Amazon Prime to deliver groceries and other last-minute necessities (lookin’ at you, phone chargers) to your Disney resort hotel room, you will now have to budget in an additional expense to the service. According to Walt Disney World resorts will now charge a …
REVIEW: New Treats at Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot
Staff Writer
For the first time in forever, new treats have made their way to the Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. Two new menu items recently arrived, so on my last trip around the World Showcase, I stopped in to give the new No Sugar Added Fresh Berry Orange Cupcake and the Salted …
SHOP: New Mickey Through The Years Cardigan Dress Available Now on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
We knew the Mickey Through the Years MagicBands and purses were coming, but in what seems like another surprise dress drop, Disney has also released a matching dress and cardigan combo to go with the collection! The entire Mickey Through the Years collection is now available on shopDisney. While we searched high and low for it …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 4/5/19 (New Norway Treats, Almost Empty World Showcase, Construction Updates, ETC.)
Staff Writer
April showers are proving to be a real thing in Orlando this year, but that didn’t stop me from hitting Epcot. I grabbed my umbrella and my boots and I was rainy day ready for the park! (I still went home with wet socks, though, so I’m jealous of all of you reading this with …
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Adds Upgraded Wi-Fi, New Network Name in Public Areas
Jessica Figueroa
Guests of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge can now use the internet faster than ever with an upgraded Wi-Fi system. The upgrade brings higher speeds to all public areas at the resort. In addition, guests using the Wi-Fi in public spaces at the resort can now find it under the name “WDW Resorts Guest,” bringing it in …
One Day Only Photo Ops, Experiences, and Snacks Announced for The Haunted Mansion on April 13th
Jessica Figueroa
It may not be Friday the 13th, but in celebration of the 13th attraction with Disney PhotoPass capture at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney is offering special opportunities around Liberty Square on one day only: April 13! Beginning at 9 a.m., there will be a photographer near the exit of the Haunted Mansion offering a “Tomb …
SHOP: New Mickey Through The Years MagicBand and Purses by Dooney & Bourke Now Available at Disney Parks and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
We first fell in love with the Mickey Through the Years collection back when it premiered in January, and since then, we haven’t seen much of the collection, aside from the occasional kids sweatshirt. WHY IS THIS ONLY FOR KIDS ($34.99) pic.twitter.com/WO5AZZLLgL — WDW News Today (@WDWNT) January 12, 2019 The good news is, they’ve …
Han And Chewie Visit The Latest Disney Parks Land On The Cover For Marvel Comics “Galaxy’s Edge #1”
Joe Hogarty
Check out the first cover (above) for the upcoming Marvel Comics series based on “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge”. This series reunites us with Han and Chewie, from their early years, as they visit the planet Batuu, which is the planet and location that the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is based on. From StarWars.com: In …
Virgin Trains USA Line From South Florida to Orlando To Include Walt Disney World Station
Jessica Figueroa
If you live in South or Central Florida, then you’re probably aware of the Virgin (former Brightline) Trains that started making their rounds from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beach back in January 2018. In May of 2018, lines south to Miami opened up, and extensions from West Palm Beach to Orlando are planned to …
New Details Revealed About Upcoming Nighttime Shows at Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
There’s a lot on the horizon when it comes to nighttime shows at Walt Disney World, and thanks to a recent article from Blooloop we now know a lot more about what we can expect to see. The interviews in this article provide some notable scoops about upcoming shows at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal …
More Details, Food Photos Released for Woody’s Roundup Barbecue Buffet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Still on the fence about Woody’s Roundup Barbecue Buffet at Disney’s Contemporary Resort? Well, if your plans are open from July 4th to 6th, there’s still time to book your spot at this down-home event (…that takes place in a modern resort.) Disney has just released even more information about this experience, including photos of …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/4/19 (New Merchandise, Tomorrowland Speedway Updates, PeopleMover Mystery Box, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Let’s take a quick look around Magic Kingdom. It was overcast and kind of rainy, but there’s always fun to be had in the park. Tomorrowland Speedway The Tomorrowland Speedway still has a way to go before it reopens this May. Crews have taken to working on the landscaping now. It’s looking like a nice …
REVIEW: Briar Rose Gold Cake Pop Sparkles and Shines at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
With the launch of the new Briar Rose Gold collection at the Disneyland Resort comes new treats at the bakeries throughout the Resort. First, we spotted two new Briar Rose Gold Minnie Shortbread Cookies. And now there is a new Briar Rose Gold Cake Pop to enjoy. Briar Rose Gold Cake Pop – $4.99 First …
UPDATE: Disney Vacation Club Cancels Member-Exclusive Star Wars: Galactic Gathering Event at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Vacation Club has officially cancelled the recently-announced Star Wars: Galactic Gathering at World ShowPlace pavilion in Epcot that was to take place on April 10th. “Due to a change in our intergalactic entertainment offerings, Star Wars: Galactic Gathering has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience and invite you to continue checking back for …
More Details Released for Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble After Hours Event at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Disney announced a Disneyland After Dark: Heroes Assemble event back in February and has just released even more details about the after-hours event coming to Disney California Adventure on April 30th and May 1st from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. This action-packed event is set to include: Photo opportunities – Step into immersive photo backdrops and …
PHOTOS: New Pixar Luxo Ball Mug Spotted at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
It’s been a good year for Pixar fans, from the new Toy Story 4 trailer to Woody and Buzz Lightyear Loungefly Backpacks spotted at Disney California Adventure. And even more merchandise is popping up. First, we got a Luxo Ball plush pillow. Now, a Luxo Ball mug is available at the Disneyland Resort for Pixar fans …
REVIEW: New Mouseketeer’s Cupcake at Main Street Bakery in the Magic Kingdom
Jessica Figueroa
Attention, Mouseketeers! It’s time for your weekly dose of food coloring. Walt Disney World announced that this new cupcake would be making its big debut at the Main Street Bakery in the Magic Kingdom and we decided to check it out for you… but we never expected it to be this big behemoth piled high …
Bo Peep Meet and Greet Coming to Disney Parks This Summer
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced that Bo Peep, from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story” films, will be making special appearances at Disney Parks starting this summer. You’ll be able to meet Bo when she finds her way to Disneyland Paris, Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure park and Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. She’ll …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 4/4/19 (New Starbucks Mug, Earth Day Penguin, Night Blossom Banshee, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Jambo! from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! It’s been a long time, no see for me with this park, so let’s take a walk around to see what’s new! Right past the entrance to the park, there is an art installation of a penguin made out of recycled trash. Its similar to the one we found at …
RUMOR: DuckTales World Showcase Adventure to Replace Agent P Attraction at Epcot
Tom Corless
After seven (yeah, seven) years of missions and defeating the evil Dr. Doofenshmirtz, it appears that Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure at Epcot is going to be replaced with a similar interactive game featuring Huey, Dewey, and Louie, Webby, Scrooge McDuck. According to sources, the Ducktales overlay of the World Showcase Adventure Attraction should be coming …
PHOTOS: New Concept Art Released for Resistance Supply and First Order Cargo Shops at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
We got a first look at Kat Saka’s Kettle just yesterday morning, but now Disney has populated the pages for two main shops in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: the Resistance Supply and First Order Cargo. The question is, which side are you investing your galactic credits in? Resistance Supply Discover a Covert Resistance Post as …
Crown Collection by Disney is New Landing Page for all Disney Premium Services
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re in the tier of Disney consumers that think Disney simply isn’t charging enough, then there’s a new, one-stop shop for all your upscale vacation needs. Disney has launched a new landing page for all their top-tier add-ons and services, including Club 33, Golden Oak, and Disney Signature Services for Club Level resort guests. Their mission …
