BREAKING: New Wolfgang Puck and Spanish Restaurants Announced for Disney Springs West Side Shake-Up
Tom Corless
Disney today announced two new restaurants for Disney Springs as work ramps up on the West Side, essentially phase 2 of the project. Opening in 2018 on the West Side is Jaleo, a concept by world-renowned Chef José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup. Bringing the spirit and flavors of Spain, the Disney Springs restaurant will feature an extensive …
A Walk in the Park by Dooney & Bourke Now Released
Staff Writer
A Walk in the Park by Dooney & Bourke is now available to purchase both online and in the parks. The print is available in a tote, cross body, satchel and even a MagicBand 2.0. The new print is described as: Mickey and Minnie are on the move in our Magic Kingdoms for this nifty neon …
New Space Mountain Anniversary and Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout Limited Release Tees
Jason Diffendal
DisneyStore.com is now featuring a Space Mountain 40th Anniversary Limited Release T-Shirt commemorating the opening of Disneyland’s version of the attraction on May 27, 1977. This shirt, available in adult sizes for $29.99 and kids sizes for $22.99, features Space Mountain imagery on the front and also has printing on the back with the May …
PHOTOS: New Summer Collection Now Available at D-Living
Staff Writer
D-Living at Disney Springs has brought out a brand new summer collection. The theme for this season is ‘outdoor summer.’ Here are some photos below to take a look at what is in store when you visit: This collection is now available at D-Living in the Town Center at Disney Springs. Ben Drummond
PHOTOS: Coaster Track Installed for Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
With Pandora now open, the next themed land opening at Walt Disney World will be Toy Story Land. With the opening date to be announced at the D23 Expo in July, major progress on the land’s headlining attraction was made this week… As you can see, a fair amount of the roller coaster track for …
REVIEW: Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge Experience at Disneyland is Total Waste of Time
Tom Corless
On May 26th, Disneyland Park launched the much-discussed Tomorrowland Skyline Lounge experience, an event meant to be a fireworks dessert party held on the second floor of the Star Wars Launch bay building. Based on the reaction our breaking of this story received, we decided to send someone out to review the very-first night of …
Summer Food Truck Rally Coming to Disney Springs This June
Staff Writer
For only 2 nights, June 2nd and June 3rd, the West Side Neighborhood behind Cirque Du Soleil at Disney Springs will have a wide array of select food trucks from Central Florida for a food truck rally. Here are the food trucks that will be available: Fantasy Fare – Treat your senses to fan favorites found at …
VIDEO: Premiere of New Projection Show “Disney Movie Magic” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jason Diffendal
In case you missed our live stream of the Premiere of the new “Disney Movie Magic” projection show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, here is the video: This 10-minute show is essentially a preshow for the “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular” fireworks show, though it takes place 30 minutes prior to the start of the fireworks. …
BREAKING: New Nighttime Projection Show “Disney Movie Magic” Premieres Tonight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
Tonight at 9pm, a new nighttime spectacular will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Disney Movie Magic” is a new projection show that will perform nightly on the facade of the Chinese Theater before Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. The show will contain Disney live action movies. No further details are available at this time, but …
LIVE STREAM: Join Us NOW for the Premiere of The Music of PIXAR Live at Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
We’re LIVE for the first ever performance of The Music of PIXAR Live at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tom Corless
D23 Expo 2017: Disney Music Emporium Returning With Album Signings and More
Staff Writer
Disney Music Emporium, a pop-up store that sells collectable Disney music-related products, will be returning to the D23 Expo 2017. During the event, fans will be able to purchase new limited music releases from various Disney artists and composers. Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection Robin Hood, a two-disc set, will be released for the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Become a Na’vi Action Figure with AVATAR Maker in Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Tom Corless
Located in the Windtraders shop in Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, guests have the opportunity to be turned into an action figure in the AVATAR Maker experience. This large kiosk towards the center of the shop is home to the service, offering two stations back-to-back. The stations are intriguing and hard …
VIDEO: Take A Ride on Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout, Revamped Tower of Terror Ride at California Adventure
Tom Corless
The first on-ride video has emerged from the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction at Disney California Adventure, courtesy of DAPs Magic: To see the pre-show experiences, please check out our post from earlier today. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout opens May 27th, 2017 at Disney California Adventure. Tom Corless
3 Special MagicBands Will Be Released at Opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR
Tom Corless
With the opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR this Saturday, Disney will release 3 new MagicBand 2 designs. For Annual Passholders, there will be the first-ever Passholder exclusive limited edition teal graphic band featuring the phrase “I traveled to Pandora on May 27, 2017.” This band, available opening day, retails at $32.99. The purple …
REVIEW: The Daily Poutine Introduces Cheeseburger Poutine
Tom Corless
You may remember that we were not enamored with our first visit to the Daily Poutine at Disney Springs, finding many of the offerings to be lackluster. While this first experience doesn’t leave us rushing back, we did once we saw a new offering at this outdoor stand. So, you know that we had to …
VIDEO: ‘Cars 3: Driven to Win’ Trailer Shows Off New Game Modes
Staff Writer
WB Games has just released a new trailer for Cars 3: Driven to Win, a game being developed by the former Disney Infinity team. This new trailer shows off a variety of game modes that players can expect in Driven to Win like Stunt Showcase, Best Lap Challenge, Playground, Takedown, and Battle Race. Judging by …
VIDEO: Canceled Moana Disney Infinity Playset Cinematic Intro Revealed
Staff Writer
Former Disney Infinity artist Thomas Estrada has shared an unfinished concept cinematic video that was in the works for the canceled Moana Play Set for Disney Infinity 3.0. Thanks to YouTuber Infiniteer Adventures, the concept intro video has been shared via his latest video. Take a look below to get a glimpse of what could have been for this …
Special Star Wars 40th Anniversary Merchandise Now Available Online
Staff Writer
Limited Edition Star Wars merchandise was released over at the Disney Store. Many items are only available in limited quantities. Be sure to hurry if you want any! Tee Shirts First up is Disney’s limited run tee shirts. If you looking to save money mix and match the shirts and pay just $22 a …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Queue, Pre-Show, & Astonishing Rocket Raccoon Animatronic Revealed for Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout
Tom Corless
With Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout opening to the public this Saturday, May 27th, Disney is now sharing pictures and more from inside of this new attraction that is controversially replacing the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The queue features many of the Collector’s prized possessions, including Cosmo the Space Dog, brought to life …
Get New Save Figment, AVATAR Designs & More in the TeePublic Sale
Jason Diffendal
The WDWNT Store at TeePublic is having a huge sale right now, with all t-shirts priced at only $14.00 (with stickers, mugs, and more also discounted), but only through Sunday night! Check out our newest offerings that we have just launched: Jason Diffendal
VIDEO: Ride Footage Released from Flight of Passage, Cameron & Sigourney Weaver Ride Navi River Journey
Tom Corless
Disney has released some interesting videos amidst the media-blitz for the opening of Pandora: The World of AVATAR. First up, a video which includes the first ride footage released for AVATAR Flight of Passage: Second, here’s a look at James Cameron and AVATAR-star Sigourney Weaver riding the Navi River Journey: Tom Corless
VIDEO: Benicio Del Toro (A.K.A the Collector) Presents A Look Inside Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout
Staff Writer
Just recently, the Collector made a little trip to the Disneyland Resort. Here is Benicio Del Toro, the actor who portrays him in the Guardians of the Galaxy Universe as he shares his excitement for the new ride coming to the Disneyland Resort in this video from the Disney Parks Blog: Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission …
VIDEO: Sphero Brings Lightning McQueen To Life With “Ultimate Lightning McQueen”
Joe Hogarty
And you thought the Sphero BB-8 was impressive? Wait till you get a load of this! Check out these two very impressive videos. Introducing Ultimate Lightning McQueen: Jay Ward Talks Ultimate Lightning McQueen: Years ago, this would have been an obvious CGI commercial but times have changed and this really looks like the future of …
VIDEO: Final Trailer For “Spider-Man: Homecoming”
Joe Hogarty
Marvel has released the third and final trailer for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and it shows off a ton of new tech that Tony has built into Spidey’s new suit! “Spider-Man: Homecoming opens July 7th! Source: Marvel Entertainment Joe Hogarty
PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: Adopt A Shoulder Banshee in Pandora – The World of AVATAR, The Next Big Theme Park Souvenir
Tom Corless
The Windtraders shop in Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has some rather unique merchandise experiences, one of which is the ability to adopt a “Shoulder Banshee” creature to bring back with you to Earth. These creatures are available near the front of the shop after you wait in a small queue …
Pandora – The World of AVATAR Merchandise Now Available Online, Including LE MagicBand 2 & Limited Release Tees
Jason Diffendal
A bunch of Pandora merchandise just landed at DisneyStore.com, including the Limited Edition ACE-branded MagicBand 2, three Limited Release T-Shirts, and much more! First is the ACE-branded Magic Band 2, in a Limited Edition of 2000. Retail is $32.99 and is limited to one per person. A collection of three Limited Release shirts, one for …
VIDEO, PODCAST: Guide to Pandora, Happily Ever After Review, The Math Game, and More on WDW News Tonight
Nick LoCicero
Last week on WDW News Tonight… We have been to Pandora and back… and we bring reviews of the land, the rides, the food and the merch We have seen the end of Wishes and the beginning of Happily Ever After Pull out your scientific calculator, we play a riveting round of The Math Game …
Disney Releases ‘Beauty and the Beast: Perfect Match’ for Mobile
Staff Writer
Disney has launched a new match-three puzzle game for mobile, this time themed to the live-action Beauty and the Beast. Beauty and the Beast: Perfect Match is a puzzle game that blends house decorating elements together. As players progress through the levels, they’ll unlock new parts of Beast’s castle to explore. During puzzle gameplay, players can …
Disney Store Releasing Special Star Wars 40th Merchandise
Nick LoCicero
It seems as though we have been celebrating the 40th anniversary of Star Wars for months now, but this Thursday, May 25 marks the actual 40 year mark since the original release of Star Wars in theaters. So it should come as no surprise that the Disney Store is celebrating the occasion with collectible merchandise. …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Toy Story Land Entrance, Writer’s Stop Gutted, Star Wars Land Expands in Latest Studios Update
Tom Corless
It has been a while since we have seen any major changes in the Hollywood Studios landscape, but now with the expansion of Disney’s Animal Kingdom complete, it’s full speed ahead to Toy Story Land and the much-anticipated Star Wars themed land. We have a video of all of the construction to share with you …
Festival of Fantasy Parade Moving to 2pm Daily Starting in August, Is Paint the Night Parade to Blame?
Tom Corless
Beginning August 20th, 2017, the Magic Kingdom will no longer present a 3:00 parade… The Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will be presented at 2:00pm daily starting August 20th. This appears to be a permanent change. No reason for the change has been given, but the Paint the Night Electrical Parade coming to the Magic …
Lularoe Disney Collection Coming Soon
Staff Writer
Just this week, Lularoe announced they have an upcoming collaboration with Disney. If you happened to be unaware of the Lularoe craze, they are most well known for their brightly patterned comfortable leggings. They do sell more than just leggings however: they also sell dresses, tops, sweaters, skirts and more! They have a womens collection as …
VIDEO: Star Wars Battlefront 2 Humanizes the Imperial Army
Staff Writer
In Star Wars Battlefront 2 players will experience an all-new story from the perspective of Iden Versio, an Imperial pilot. Star Wars Battlefront 2 will challenge the belief that Imperial forces are brainwashed or even on the wrong side of the fight. The game’s story seeks to show us that these are people with beliefs that deserve …
PHOTOS: Former Catwalk Bar at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Returning for Club 33?
Tom Corless
Many years ago, guests at the then Disney-MGM Studios could enjoy a drink high above a soundstage in the Catwalk Bar, an elevated establishment located above the Soundstage Restaurant. The bar was closed along with the Soundstage Restaurant in the late-1990’s to make way for the various Disney Junior shows that have occupied that space …
Disney to Live Stream The Dedication of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
Disney will give guests a chance to see the dedication of Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park this week, but not in-person. This Wednesday, May 24th, Disney will be hosting a Dedication Ceremony for Pandora – The World of Avatar during media festivities. The Disney Parks Blog will start the …
Kohl’s Releases Pirates of the Caribbean Collection
Staff Writer
Just as they did for Beauty and the Beast, Kohl’s has released a clothing line for the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Below we have examples for girls, makeup and men’s clothing. There is also several kids items as well as toys. If you want to check out the full line up you can …
PHOTOS: Special Wheelchair & Other Accommodations Allow Guests with Disabilities to Ride Flight of Passage in Pandora – The World of AVATAR
Tom Corless
For the last few days, the internet has been abuzz with talk about how “unaccommodating” the attractions in Pandora: The World of AVATAR are for guests in wheelchairs. Well, after doing some research during our last visit to the planet, it appears that they are just as accommodating as other rides at Walt Disney World. …
BREAKING: First Permits Filed for Replacement of the Universe of Energy at Epcot
Jason Diffendal
We first brought you the rumor that something was planned for the Universe of Energy pavilion almost a year ago. Although the plans seem to have been delayed, we now are seeing the first concrete indication that something is about to happen at the northeast corner of Epcot. Disney has filed paperwork with the South …
PHOTOS: A Look at Every Item from the D23 Expo 2017, Celebrating Epcot Center, Star Tours, Pirates, and More!
Tom Corless
Since the Sorcerer’s Package as part of the 2017 D23 Expo offers an advance shopping opportunity for guests who purchased the ultra-expensive tickets, we are now getting our first look at all of the merchandise that will be released at the event this year. While you can’t order any of these items just yet if …
New ‘Connect to Protect’ Interactive Experience Coming to Pandora: The World of AVATAR
Staff Writer
Connect to Protect is a new mobile adventure that invites guests to participate in conservation ‘missions’ with a digital ACE scientist while exploring the incredible Valley of Mo’ara and helps protect the habitats of at-risk animals here on Earth. Utilizing the My Disney Experience App, you can “instant message” with one of the moon’s ecological …