VIDEO: Tickets Are Now On Sale For “Dumbo”, New Behind The Scenes Featurette Available
Joe Hogarty
Check out a new featurette for Disney’s live-action feature film “Dumbo”. Plus, tickets for the film are now available for advance purchase wherever movie tickets are sold. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) and his children Milly (Nico Parker) and Joe (Finley Hobbins) to care for a newborn …
Exclusive Donald Duck Loungefly Backpack Coming to Disney Cruise Line This April
Jessica Figueroa
As if anyone needed an excuse to sail with Disney, Disney Style has just revealed an adorable Donald Duck-themed Loungefly backpack that’ll be available exclusively aboard the Disney Cruise Line starting this April! https://www.instagram.com/p/BvE6g0tjP1h/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The mini backpack features Donald with a sailor’s hat, blue bowtie, and nautical stripes. Dangling from the zipper pull is a …
Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (3/16/19) – More Peeling Toy Story Land Decals, But Lots of Progress Around the World
Tom Corless
Welcome to the Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report. In this weekly report, the goal is to create a comprehensive list of broken effects, damaged props, and more at the Walt Disney World Resort in the hopes they will be repaired, or at the very least just track how long it takes for Disney to …
PHOTOS: Piglet, Meeko, and Lumiere To Be Featured in Disney Wisdom Collection from shopDisney
Staff Writer
We’re a quarter of the way through completing the rainbow of plush characters from the Disney Wisdom collection, and today, shopDisney gave us a first look at the next three characters that will be released. Piglet will star in next month’s collection, which features the Christopher Robin quote “You are braver than you believe, stronger …
Dapper Yellow Spirit Jersey Debuting at World of Disney in Disney Springs on March 22
Jessica Figueroa
We reported on the upcoming new Dapper Yellow Spirit Jersey earlier this week, and fans of the cheery yellow color were thrilled to see that a new Spirit Jersey was on the horizon for them. Well today, Disney Springs on Instagram revealed the release date, as well as a sneak peek of the Walt Disney …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 3/16/19 (Spaceship Earth Tips, Flower & Garden Butterfly House, Construction Updates, and More!)
Staff Writer
Good morning from a rare overcast (but not rainy) day in Central Florida! Today, I headed to Epcot to enjoy a park day without feeling like my skin was melting off, most likely one of the last ones of those until late Fall. We’re still in full swing of Spring Break season over here at …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – The “Captain Marvel” Roundtable Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
We have all seen “Captain Marvel” and, as usual, we have a lot to say. Join us as we discuss how we felt about the movie, get deep into spoilers and how we feel this ranks among the movies in The MCU! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy, Taylor Katcher, Eric Lancy and special guests, …
PHOTOS: Epcot Makes Significant Parking Lot Adjustments Ahead of Entrance Area Revamp
Jessica Figueroa
As part of Epcot’s full entrance overhaul and improvements to park security, it appears that the pedestrian walkway leading from parking lots Create, Explore, Imagine, and Amaze (all on the left side) has been changed to veer guests towards the left-hand side entrance of the park, as opposed to walking straight ahead towards the main …
REVIEW: New Cheese and Deluxe Stromboli Dinner from Pinocchio Village Haus at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
It’s pinkies up at Pinocchio Village Haus come dinnertime. Their new “Dinner Specialties” menu boasts two new Stromboli options for guests looking for something besides flatbread. You won’t find these two at lunch time, so come later in the afternoon to sample these specialties. Let’s check out the menu and dive right into the review …
SHOP: Harveys Releasing Fun New Toy Story Collection, Available Online March 18th
Staff Writer
Harveys of California has revealed their soon-to-be-released Toy Story collection over on their Instagram page, and we’re obsessed! Featuring bold and playful designs, the collection is animal friendly and sustainable, as well as including perfect accessories to explore Toy Story Land with! This Woody bag really brings out the best of our favorite cowboy’s style. This …
BREAKING: James Gunn Will Return To Direct “Guardians Of The Galaxy, Vol. 3”
Joe Hogarty
Deadline is reporting that Disney has reinstated James Gunn for director of “Guardians Of The Galaxy, Vol. 3”. According to Deadline: Redemption and second chances have long been superhero movie staples, and today it looks like life has imitated art. I’ve learned that Disney has reinstated James Gunn as the writer-director of Guardians of the …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 3/15/19 (Jaleo Nears Opening Day, Limited Edition Pins, Lego Display Upgrades, ETC.)
Annie Wilson
It was a beautiful morning, so we decided to take a stroll around Disney Springs and check out what new things we could find. We spotted these new “I’m here for the food” shirts in World of Disney for $34.99. The new “Disney Disguises” limited edition mystery pin set was released. Each box contains 2 pins …
REVIEW: Festival Beer Garden – Food & Wine Festival 2019 at Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Rounding off our reviews of the Disney California Adventure 2019 Food & Wine Festival, we visit the glorious Festival Beer Garden. Appropriately occupying a quaint, out-of-the-way corner of Paradise Gardens Park, true to Disney form, this venue is to be celebrated for its creative addition to the magical environment as much as for the menu itself. Festival …
SHOP: Stitch Tie-Dye Rainbow Spirit Jersey Now Available on shopDisney
Staff Writer
At this point you should be expecting new Spirit Jerseys to release almost daily. In recent days we’ve gotten a Dapper Yellow Spirit Jersey, a Lion King Spirit Jersey, as well as festival-specific Spirit Jerseys for both the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot and the Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure. Today’s …
REVIEW: The Shamrock Cupcake at Sprinkles in Disney Springs Should Be Left at the End of the Rainbow
Jessica Figueroa
Sprinkles is no stranger to the specialty holiday cupcake, and for St. Patrick’s Day this year, they created the lovely Shamrock Cupcake. Read on to find out whether this cupcake was a lucky pick or a minty meltdown. In case you’re unfamiliar with the Sprinkles process, here’s a quick primer. Sprinkles is located at Town …
SHOP: Disney Wisdom Series Debuts The Jungle Book Collection for March This Saturday
Staff Writer
If you were awaiting the next release of shopDisney’s monthly “Disney Wisdom” series you can “forget about your worries and your strife” because the March collection releases early tomorrow! (Just make sure to bookmark this page, and try not to sleep in tomorrow! These go fast.) January kicked the series off with Dumbo, and in …
REVIEW: New Cupcake Welcomes Baby Giraffe Jabari to Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Annie Wilson
Back in January, Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcomed its newest baby to the herd. After spending some time bonding with his mom backstage, he has officially made his debut on Kilimanjaro Safaris. And to welcome him, Tamu Tamu Refreshments is offering a Baby Giraffe Cupcake! The Baby Giraffe Cupcake is a chocolate cupcake decorated with pink …
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios Set To Be Updated for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021
Tom Corless
So little has survived the purge on the road to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and its giant boulder have rolled on. Despite being cued up for demolition more times than we can count, this nearly 30-year-old show will be staying in the park, but …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 3/15/19 (Automated PhotoPass Cameras, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Signage, New Merchandise, ETC.)
Annie Wilson
It was a dark and gloomy day, but we decided to head out to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and check in on some of the new projects. Since the 30th anniversary right is around the corner, we’re excited to see what’s coming up next. While visiting Star Wars Launch Bay, we came across some interesting droids. …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/15/19 (Tomorrowland Terrace, Animated Classics Apparel, Construction Updates, and More!)
Staff Writer
Good morning from another beautiful day at the Most Magical Place on Earth! The weather has been surprisingly pleasant lately (as far as Florida climate is concerned), which always makes for the best park days, so I made my way out for a walk around Magic Kingdom. The first thing I noticed was definitely the …
PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo Disneyland 35th Anniversary Grand Finale (Green Alien Mochi, Horseshoe Round-Up Lunch Show, Zootopia Characters, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Tokyo Disneyland is winding down its year-long 35th-anniversary event. The park’s “Happiest Celebration!” Grand Finale ends on March 25, 2019. In this Tokyo Disneyland photo report, we’ll take a look at things such as: Crowd levels in March (one of the busiest times of year!) The return of the ever-popular Green Alien Mochi snack The …
REVIEW: Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Continues To Impress With New Peanut Butter and Jelly Dessert
Staff Writer
During a recent trip to Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, we discovered a new Peanut Butter and Jelly dessert item on the menu! Ale & Compass continues to remain one of our favorite table service restaurants on property with its consistently solid menu and service. Read on to find out what we …
MAC Cosmetics Releasing Exclusive “Aladdin”-Inspired Makeup Collection on May 16
Jessica Figueroa
MAC Cosmetics never shies away from fun collaborations, and they have a history of collabs with Disney, including Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty collections, as well as a special scented lipgloss line for Disney D-Lish. To celebrate the upcoming release of the new live-action Aladdin film, the cult classic cosmetics brand has teamed up with the …
New Dapper Yellow Spirit Jersey Coming Soon to Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
Get ready to add some sunshine to your closets (and your Disney outfits!) with the latest Dapper Yellow Spirit Jersey coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. DisneyStyle on Instagram just gave us this amazing preview of the new jersey, and it appears to be a very bright, cheery yellow coming our way. …
Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic Tour Offering Behind-The-Scenes Access to Rivers of Light Starting in June
Jessica Figueroa
Beginning in June, Adventures by Disney will offer a brand-new experience as part of their Backstage Magic tour: behind-the-scenes access at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s nighttime spectacular, “Rivers of Light“! This exclusive daytime visit takes guests backstage to visit a hidden marina where the animal and lotus barges are prepared for the evening performance. These Backstage Magic guests will …
Jaleo by Chef Jose Andres Opening at Disney Springs on March 17
Jessica Figueroa
José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup is proud to announce that its beloved Jaleo brand will open a new location at Disney Springs, bringing the spirit and flavors of Spain to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and creating 280 new jobs. As the pioneering brand that popularized tapas dining in the U.S., Jaleo …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Artist Series T-Shirts Released for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park
Staff Writer
Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday has been treating guests well. From merchandise to food, both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort are celebrating our favorite mouse more than ever. Now, World of Disney in Downtown Disney has a new line of Disney Parks Artist Series Mickey Mouse T-Shirts, which offer a fun, new take on …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 3/14/19 (Construction Updates, Spring Break Crowds, Walt Disney Presents, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Let’s see what’s going on at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today! First thing’s first: the Muppet*Vision 3D building has been painted completely grey. They started painting parts of the building a while back, since you could see it from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. I guess they decided they’d rather it be one solid color, however at …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/14/19 (Sisters Soiree Dance Party, Trolley Horse Appreciation, Construction Updates, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s a beautiful morning at the Magic Kingdom! Let’s take a lap. If you’re in the hub at the right time, you can see the trolley all set up in anticipation of the trolley show. It gives you a rare chance to get up close and personal with the horse! Speedway Construction The Tomorrowland Speedway …
REVIEW: Dumbo’s Magic Feather Brownie Lands at Storybook Circus in the Magic Kingdom
Annie Wilson
What a time to be alive! Walt Disney World has been giving us a plethora of character themed cupcakes and ice cream lately. Well, you can now add the Dumbo Magic Feather Brownie to your Magic Kingdom snack list. Whether you’re excited about the new Dumbo movie, or just a fan of the animated classic, …
PHOTOS: Disney Skyliner Construction Update from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort 3/14/19
Staff Writer
We’re steadily moving closer to the projected opening date of Fall 2019 for the Disney Skyliner. With that comes more construction updates, today from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This is the current entrance to the pathway to head into Disney’s Pop Century Resort and the Skyliner station, located right behind the Finding Nemo wing …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Giraffe Calf Born This Past January at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Named Jabari, Joins Herd on Kilimanjaro Safaris Today
Jessica Figueroa
Back in January, a giraffe went into labor pretty much right beside the Kilimanjaro Safaris path. So, a giraffe on Kilimanjaro Safaris is in labor. Those are the baby’s hooves sticking out… pic.twitter.com/9oAhf5Oter — WDW News Today (@WDWNT) January 14, 2019 Ever since his birth on the savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Jan. 14, …
VIDEO: John Ratzenberger To Be Featured in Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Here at WDWNT, we’ve been monitoring the progress of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy nearly feverishly. We can’t wait to see our favorite “Cars” characters before our very eyes! At Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, the high-octane show debuting later this month as part of the overall transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ll come face-to-face with racing …
VIDEO: Watch As Captain Marvel Joins The Team In This New Trailer For “Avengers: Endgame”; New Poster
Joe Hogarty
Captain Marvel has joined the Avengers in this new trailer for “Avengers: Endgame”! Without a doubt, this is the best trailer that Marvel has released yet! And on top of that, we get a beautiful new poster featuring Captain Marvel and Captain America’s new suit! “Avengers: Endgame opens on April 26th. Marvel also released this …
Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Prices To Increase Starting April 2nd
Staff Writer
Disneyland Paris has announced an increase in pricing for their annual passes beginning April 2nd, 2019, for the Discovery, Magic Flex Pass, Magic Plus Pass and the Infinity Pass. Here’s a breakdown of the current Disneyland Paris Annual Pass Pricing: Discovery Pass: €9/month or €149 Magic Flex Pass: €15/month or €219 Magic Plus Pass: €19/month …
ParksCenter – Galaxy’s Edge Dates, Ticket Price Increases, and More March Madness – Ep. 46
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: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge announces its opening dates and details Walt Disney World ticket prices increase suddenly A review and our predictions for WDWNT’s March …
Magic Kingdom Guest Experience Team Made Permanent Offering, Now Coming to Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom
Tom Corless
Back in December, we reported on Guest Experience Teams that were to be stationed throughout Magic Kingdom to assist guests with booking, modifying, and recovering FastPass+ selections, navigating the My Disney Experience app, and deactivating/reactivating MagicBands. As this was originally a test, the experience was only supposed to last from December 16 until mid-January, but it was …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Galaxy’s Edge Dates, Ticket Price Increases, and More March Madness – Ep. 46
Ben
Tonight, March 13th 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: Tron Coaster Construction Continues at the Magic Kingdom 3/13/19
Staff Writer
Most people’s focus might be on Galaxy’s Edge over at Hollywood Studios, but I don’t let that distract me from what’s next at Magic Kingdom. Construction has been underway in Tomorrowland on the upcoming Tron coaster, a replica of the attraction at Shanghai Disneyland. One of the best views from outside the park (without access …
REVIEW: Limited Time Captain Marvel Nachos, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Slush at Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Now that Captain Marvel has landed at the Disneyland Resort and in theaters, she’s making her presence known. First came the merchandise, now comes the food. Studio Catering Co. in Hollywood Land has three new specialty items on their menu, in honor of the Air-Force-pilot-turned-superhero. So if you find yourself working up an appetite in Disney …
