PHOTOS: Marvel Releases New Character Posters For “Avengers: Endgame”
Joe Hogarty
Marvel has released a new batch of character posters for “Avengers: Endgame”. This time, we get a closer look at their costumes that they will wear in their upcoming adventure. “Avengers: Endgame” opens April 26th!
ParksCenter – No More Smoking, Cars Racing Academy, and Villains After Hours – Ep. 49
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: Disney has removed all designated smoking areas from its parks, and added some new restrictions on strollers and ice A new Villains After Hours event …
Gender Pay Gap Lawsuit Filed Against The Walt Disney Company
Matthew Soberman
The Walt Disney Company is facing a gender pay lawsuit which alleges that the company violates California law by “routinely” paying women less than men for similar work, according to a Los Angeles Times report. The suit was filed April 2nd in Los Angeles County Superior Court by law firm Andrus Anderson LLP on behalf …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – No More Smoking, Cars Racing Academy, and Villains After Hours – Ep. 49
Ben
Tonight, April 3rd 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 “it’s a small world” Coin Purses Sail into Stores at Disney Parks and shopDisney
Staff Writer
Before you set sail on the happiest cruise at Disneyland Park, you might want to add a new coin purse to your collection. Three new “it’s a small world” coin purses have been released at Disneyland stores and shopDisney (soon to sail out to Walt Disney World), so now you can take a piece of …
PHOTOS: New Briar Rose Gold Collection Debuts at Disneyland Resort
Staff Writer
Did you think you’d seen the last of new rose gold merchandise at Disney Parks? Be prepared to see even more, because the new Briar Rose Gold collection has debuted at Disneyland Resort, bringing a new take on the sparkling pink shade. This collection is inspired by Princess Aurora and it’s safe to say it’s …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 4/3/19 (Main Street Train Station, New Pandora Jewelry, Tomorrowland Updates, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s another day in the neighborhood at The Most Magical Place on Earth: The Magic Kingdom. This morning, I decided to check in on the train station. It has been closed since December for refurbishment, and also to make way for construction of the new Tron coaster coming to Tomorrowland in 2021. While the train …
PHOTOS: All-New “Been There” Series Starbucks Mugs Arrive at Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Disney Starbucks mug collectors might want to make room in their kitchen cabinets. Starbucks has released a new “Been There” series of mugs at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. First, we received a new mug for Disneyland Park. And now the new Disney California Adventure “Been There” Starbucks mug has replaced the previous …
PHOTOS: Haunted Mansion Master Gracey Limited Edition Plush Set Released at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
Foolish mortals! We’ve just made quite a dismaying observation at Port Royal Curios and Curiosities in Disneyland Park. The fourth set in the Haunted Mansion Limited Edition Plush series has finally materialized and this time it features Master Gracey and the Knight from the iconic attraction. Master Gracey and Knight Plush – $59.99 Would Haunted …
New Details, Dates Released for 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and Festival of the Holidays
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just released new details for two guest-favorite festivals at Epcot: the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival will run August 29-November 23, making it the longest Food & Wine Festival in the park’s history at 87 days! …
PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Moat Update 4/3/19 – Cosmic Ray’s Gets A Fresh Coat of Paint
Annie Wilson
When visiting the Magic Kingdom, you can’t help but notice the water around the castle has been drained. It isn’t very pretty, so let’s hope it doesn’t take too long to widen the pathway around Cinderella Castle. The dam-like structures on the Tomorrowland side of the park are being put to good use. We can …
PHOTOS: Tropical Hideaway Souvenir Tiki Drummer Spork Now On Sale at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Surprise! Yet another Tropical Hideaway Souvenir Spork has dropped this week, just days after the second in the series was released. This Souvenir Tiki Drummer Spork, the third in the series, is the newest addition to the Tropical Hideaway and references the iconic Enchanted Tiki Room. Souvenir Tiki Drummer Spork – $2.99 The previous Piranha …
REVIEW: Macaron Topped Banana Caramel Cupcake from Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Annie Wilson
Eating Disney cupcakes is a difficult job, but somebody’s gotta do it. Some cupcakes stand out for creative decorations, while others wow us with their taste. The Contempo Café at the Contemporary Resort almost never disappoints, so when we heard about the new Banana Caramel Cupcake, we were all about it. And then we found …
PHOTOS: New Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame MagicBands Available Now at Walt Disney World and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
“With MagicBand 2.0, park hopping, shopping, and tapping in to your resort room is a snap!” Okay, too soon. But we do have to inform you that these new “Avengers: Endgame” MagicBands are now available at Walt Disney World and on shopDisney. With the release of the movie coming up, you’ll want to have all the …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 4/3/19 (Production Crews, Brown Derby Lunch, and New Pins!)
Staff Writer
“Welcome to Hollywood!” Officer Peabody was on the beat today, keeping order and welcoming guests to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s see what’s going on today. If you’re ever curious about a good time to visit the Trolley Car Cafe (the Starbucks location in this park), the best would be right at rope drop. In the …
Halloween Fireworks Dessert Party Add-On Now Available for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Jessica Figueroa
Guests looking for an additional premium experience during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party can now reserve the Halloween Fireworks Dessert Party at the Tomorrowland Terrace restaurant. Yeah, notice how it’s just a “Halloween Fireworks Dessert Party” and not a Happy HalloWishes Dessert Party? That’s because there’s a brand-new fireworks spectacular in the works for this year’s …
PHOTOS: Soaring Fantastic Flight Facade Revealed at Tokyo DisneySea
Tom Corless
The 4th version of Soarin’ to open worldwide, Soaring Fantastic Flight will open at Tokyo DisneySea on July 23rd, 2019. Based on the popular attraction, Soarin’ Around the World, which has been enjoyed by guests visiting the Disney parks outside Japan, the attraction at Tokyo DisneySea will feature original scenes and the newest visual images. The …
PHOTOS: New Concept Art Revealed for Kat Saka’s Kettle at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just updated their site to include concept art and a few more details about Kat Saka’s Kettle at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Venture into the market to find this colorful snack shop, where grains from all over the galaxy are on display. Order a generous, piping-hot helping of this popular and flavorful local …
First Day Of Ticket Sales For “Avengers: Endgame” Breaks Records And The Internet
Joe Hogarty
Tickets for “Avengers: Endgame went on sale Tuesday, and if you had trouble purchasing tickets, you were not alone. Online ticket sites faced numerous problems meeting the demand of so many movie goers wanting to purchase tickets for “Avengers: Endgame” for the opening weekend. Sites such as AMC, Fandango, and Atom Tickets told consumers that …
Disney Parks Playlists on Play Disney Parks App Now Available on Android Devices
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced that the Disney Parks playlists in the Play Disney Parks app are now available on Android devices! Simply download the Apple Music app through Google Play to enjoy the sounds of your favorite parades, parks, and attractions. These playlists were previously only available for download on iPhone devices. With more than 35 …
PHOTOS: All-New “Been There” Series Starbucks Mugs Now Available at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
It’s time to make room in your Disney Starbucks mug collection. Starbucks has released a new “Been There” series of mugs at the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The previous “You Are Here” series has been removed from the shelves at Disneyland Park, with the new Disneyland “Been There” Starbucks mug in its place. …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure 4/2/19 (Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Updates, Sulley Headband, Spring Break Crowds, ETC.)
Staff Writer
There is a lot of work being done to Disneyland Park to get it ready for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. But that doesn’t mean that Disney California Adventure is being forgotten about. On the contrary, lots of things are happening at this park, too. Here’s a look at what’s going on at …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 4/2/19 (Living Seas Manatees, Butterflies in the Butterfly Garden, International Gateway Skyliner Station, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Welcome to another day at the Walt Disney World Resort! Today, I took a park walk around Epcot to see what’s new. One of my first stops was to The Seas to check in on the manatees. I happened to walk in at breakfast time for them, and got to watch them eat a bit …
PHOTOS: Mickey Mouse and Globe Removed from Crossroads of the World at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
[Film noir narrator] It was just another day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios… that is, until the big cheese went missing. Ummmmmm, where is Mickey? pic.twitter.com/X671MGG5oD — Jenn Loves Disney (@JennLovesDisney) April 2, 2019 A staple of our weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report, the broken globe underneath Mickey Mouse on the top of Crossroads of …
PHOTOS: Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster at Epcot – Construction Update 4/2/19
Staff Writer
On our latest park walk around Epcot, we decided to check in on the progress of the Guardians of the Galaxy coaster construction. Since our last update, it doesn’t look like much has changed with the debris in the courtyard in front of the building. You can also still see clear through to the other side. …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 4/2/19 (Spring Break Crowds, Easter Treats, Frontierland Refurbishments, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s springtime at Disneyland Resort, which brings new Easter desserts, beautiful flowers, and Spring Break crowds. Here’s a look at what’s going on this spring at Disneyland Park. Disneyland Park As we enter the Main Gate, the crowds don’t appear to be quite so bad… yet. While this area can handle an influx of guests, …
REVIEW: New Cuban Hot Diggity Dog at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Casey’s Corner has been experimenting with new hot dog concoctions for some time now. They’ve been doing a “monthly special”, and for the month of April we have this interesting little option: the “Cuban Hot Diggitty Dog”. They took what goes on a Cuban Sandwich and tossed it on an all-beef hot dog. Pulled pork, …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 4/2/19 (New Minnie Ears, Lightning McQueen, Construction Updates, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Good morning from my personal favorite park at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios! New Minnie Ears! One of my first stops of the day was the Celebrity 5 & 10 on Hollywood Boulevard, where I stumbled across these new lollipop-inspired Minnie Ears! These ears are a little different than the standard ears that …
Seattle’s La Creperie Voila to Operate France Pavilion’s Upcoming Restaurant, More Details Revealed
Jessica Figueroa
Located on the sidewalk at the entry to the Washington State Convention Center lies a tiny, hole-in-the-wall crepe window called La Creperie Voila. It has a small, but devoted following, and guests to the center can rarely refuse a warm, freshly-made crepe in the cold Seattle weather. So, what does a food stand in Seattle, …
Disney Villains After Hours Coming to the Magic Kingdom This Summer
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced a new offering for Disney After Hours this summer: Disney Villains will add a wicked twist to Disney After Hours event nights from June 6 to August 8! Here at WDWNT, we’re huge fans of After Hours events, and it’s interesting to see Disney doing more with these, given the greater …
First-Ever V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights Announced for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park This Summer
Jessica Figueroa
In an email to Annual Passholders this morning, Disney has just announced three more V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights, two of which are taking place at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park for the very first time! Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders are invited to enjoy special access to some of their favorite attractions during V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights …
On-Ride Disney PhotoPass Service Now Available at the Haunted Mansion in Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced that beginning today, Disney PhotoPass Service will capture a spirited photo of you as your Doom Buggy journeys through a labyrinth of haunted chambers in the Haunted Mansion attraction at Walt Disney World Resort! You might even notice a few silly spooks that fill in the dead space of your photo. …
Woody’s Roundup BBQ Dining Experience Coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort this July 4th Weekend
Jessica Figueroa
Mosey on over to Woody’s Roundup BBQ for a fun-filled fourth of July celebration with Sheriff Woody and his Toy Story pals! There’s a new dining experience taking place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort over the 4th of July weekend holiday. Woody’s Roundup BBQ takes place July 4 to 6 and runs from 6:15 PM to …
VIDEO: Cap And Iron Man Reunite In This New Trailer For “Avengers: Endgame”; Tickets Are Now On Sale!
Joe Hogarty
Tickets are finally on sale for “Avengers: Endgame”! To celebrate, Marvel has released a Special Look at “Avengers: Endgame”. You can call it a Special Look if you want, but this looks like a trailer to me. Check it out! Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” arrives in theaters April 26. Source: Marvel Entertainment
Red Car Trolley Closed for Refurbishment Until 2020 at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
The Red Car Trolley has officially closed for refurbishment in preparation for the Marvel Super Hero themed land coming to Disney California Adventure. The Red Car Trolley News Boys will continue making appearances throughout the day with a modified show in front of Carthay Circle. Red Car Trolley will return to transport guests through Buena Vista …
PHOTOS: 2019 Easter Egg Display at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Staff Writer
Spring is upon us, and with spring, comes the annual Grand Floridian Easter Egg display! For the past several years, right around Easter, the lobby of the Grand Floridian Resort has been home to an ever-growing display of chocolate egg sculptures. Let’s see what they came up with this year! Several of these are hold …
WATCH: Ride Rehab Watches the 1982 EPCOT Center Opening Celebration Tonight at 7:00 PM
Staff Writer
Continuing our ongoing series of watching great archived television specials and weird variety shows, this time, Tyler and Thomas of the Ride Rehab Podcast on WDWNT watch the Emmy winning Epcot Center Opening Celebration from 1982. In this television special hosted by Danny Kaye, Epcot is showcased front and center for what the park was …
“Dumbo” Takes The Number One Spot At The Box Office, But Debuts With A Disappointing $45 Million
Joe Hogarty
“Dumbo” may have become the king of the box office this past weekend, but it fell short of the projected box office of $60 million or more that some analysts had predicted. “Dumbo” brought in an estimated $45 million domestically and $71 million internationally, resulting in a worldwide box office total of $116 million. The …
Merchandise Revealed for 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Disney has just announced all the epic merch for the 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox at Walt Disney World Resort this weekend! Runners from around the galaxy can celebrate their Star Wars adventure with commemorative merchandise. Get a first look at some of the offerings, available at the runDisney Health & Fitness …
April Pin Releases for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort Features Easter Exclusives and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Countdown Pin
Jessica Figueroa
Disney Pin Collectors and Traders, clutch your wallets tight. Disney has shared a look at this month’s pin releases and it’s an incredible lineup of must-have pins with new Pins of the Month, holiday exclusives, and even a Galaxy’s Edge pin at Disneyland! Check them out below. Walt Disney World April 2019 Pin Releases: We love …
