TRIP REPORT: Tokyo Disney Resort (Staying at Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel – Wish) – Part 2
Alicia
Today’s installment of my Tokyo Disney Trip Report brings us to the Tokyo Disney Celebration Hotel – Wish. To get caught up on how we booked the hotel, and how we managed to get there from the airport after arriving in Japan, check out my last post here. Now, let’s dive into the pure fantasy …
ROMANTIC DISNEY: A Tasty Morsel of Disney History at the Skipper Canteen Restaurant in Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
Part of the love of Disney is the love of detail. We take no small pleasure in knowing that the landscaping around Disneyland’s Matterhorn is completely indigenous to the Alps, or that the houses in the Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square are an authentic representation of architecture through the 1800s—the last two digits of each home …
REVIEW: New Chocolate Mickey and Strawberry Minnie Donuts at Disneyland Park
Staff Writer
Donuts of Disneyland have been the rage for a while now and there’s no sign of them stopping. We indulged in Gingerbread and Peppermint Mocha Donuts last December and we couldn’t get enough. So when we saw these new Mickey and Minnie Donuts at the Coffee Cart Near Central Plaza, we knew we’d have to …
PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 3/9/19 (Bollywood Beats, Otter Grotto Presented by Otterbox, New Minnie Ears, ETC.)
Annie Wilson
We decided to venture over to Animal Kingdom recently and take in the beautiful scenery. We picked an exciting day to be there, too, because we were able to catch the a showing of Bollywood Beats! Watching Bollywood Beats perform was really fantastic. They had amazing energy and engaged the crowd during the performance. The …
PHOTOS: New Grizzly River Run Merchandise Arrives at Disney California Adventure
Staff Writer
Even though Grizzly River Run is closed for refurbishment, that’s not stopping new merchandise from coming to Rushin’ River Outfitters. We recently decided to take a quiet stroll through the woodsy store and we were pleasantly surprised to see a new line of Grizzly River Run Merchandise. This new line includes new apparel, a mug, and …
VIDEO: Watch As Dumbo Prepares For Takeoff In This Latest New Trailer
Joe Hogarty
Prepare for takeoff with a brand new look at Disney’s Dumbo, in theaters March 29. 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 elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughingstock in an already struggling …
Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (3/9/19) – Andy’s Collapsing Toy Box, World of Disney Effects Off, ETC.
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 …
REVIEW: New Chicken and Mushroom Pie Arrives at Yorkshire County Fish Shop in Epcot
Annie Wilson
There’s an overwhelming amount of new food to try around Epcot right now, but we’re not complaining. As we made our way around the World Showcase, we spotted a small sign at the Yorkshire County Fish Shop in the United Kingdom advertising a Chicken and Mushroom Pie. We’d already been eating around the festival all …
Get Your FREE PDF Guide to the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival from WDWNT
Jason Diffendal
WDWNT is pleased to present its first annual guide to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Blossoming in both Future World and World Showcase each spring since 1994, Flower & Garden is the longest of Epcot’s four festivals. It’s spans 90 days in 2019, from March 6 to June 3. Best known for the Disney-themed topiaries that …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 3/9/19 (Jaleo Walls, “Most Magical Place on Earth” Merchandise, St. Patrick’s Day Treats, ETC.)
Annie Wilson
It’s hard to believe we’re so far into 2019 already. Of course, we’re excited about all the new things coming to Disney Springs this year, so we’ve been keeping a close eye on all the progress. Jaleo by Jose Andres finally has some noteworthy changes. Some of the construction walls have started to come down. …
REVIEW: Northern Bloom Outdoor Kitchen – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Northern Bloom, located on the World Showcase Promenade adjacent to the Canada Pavilion. Northern Bloom first appeared at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in 2017, and …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 3/8/19 (Tomorrowland Speedway Construction, New Pins and Merchandise, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Let’s see what’s new in the Magic Kingdom today. Care to join me? Construction They’ve still got a couple months of construction to go on the Tomorrowland Speedway project, but it’s starting to take shape. You can see wooden dowels in the ground outlining where the track is going. The dirt has been flattened along …
REVIEW: New Captain Marvel Hero’s Passion Raspberry Tart Saves The Day at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Annie Wilson
In a world of princess-themed cupcakes, be a super hero tart. Captain Marvel is the star of the new Hero’s Passion Raspberry Tart, now available from the Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort. This thing looks amazing. Let’s find out if it tastes as good as it looks. When we arrived at the …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Captain Marvel Meet and Greet Debuts at Disney California Adventure
Jessica Figueroa
Just in time for International Women’s Day, Captain Marvel made her big debut at Disney California Adventure with a shiny new meet and greet, with fans lined out the door to meet the latest superhero to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Captain Marvel looks amazing… but where’s Goose? While we expected Hangar 12 to be …
Dedicated Bus Transportation Between Resort Hotels and Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon Starts March 17
Jessica Figueroa
Walt Disney World Resort hotels will soon begin to offer direct bus service to Disney’s water parks. Starting Sunday, March 17, buses to Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will adjust to a new, dedicated bus service. Buses will have a dedicated bus stop for each resort at the front of each water park, …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Five – Episode One Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
We are back for Season Five! But before we all see Captain Marvel, we discuss the latest controversy over Brie Larson’s comments and could the affect the box office and the MCU. Join hosts Joe Hogarty and Jack McCarthy, Eric Lancy and Jay Hart. WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Five – Episode 1 is now …
PHOTOS: Former Wonders of Life, Festival Center Building Officially Closed for Play Pavilion Construction
Jessica Figueroa
With big plans for the upcoming Play Pavilion announced, Disney has officially closed off the former Wonders of Life complex and begun prepping for its massive overhaul. The upcoming new space will be devoted to playful fun and feature an innovative city that’ll come to life under the dome of the un-named pavilion previously known as …
PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Luggage Charm by Pandora Rolls Into Ever After Jewelry Co. at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Get ready to go into “vacay mode” with this adorable new Disney Parks Luggage charm by Pandora. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bur_J53g6ZA/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Once we spotted it on Disney Springs’ Instagram page, we knew we had to head out and see it for ourselves. The charm is currently on display at Ever After Jewelry Co. and costs $60, which is …
REVIEW: Seasonal Earl Grey Honey Cupcake Buzzes Into Sunshine Seasons at Epcot
Jessica Figueroa
Spring is finally here and Sunshine Seasons is flaunting a new seasonal cupcake to celebrate the arrival of the Flower & Garden Festival. Enter the Earl Grey Honey Cupcake, which is an adorable, bee-topped masterpiece speckled with tea bits. Read on to find out what we thought about this new Epcot treat. The cupcake comes …
Poolside Private Cabanas Now Available to Reserve at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts
Jessica Figueroa
Reservations are now open for rentals of the new poolside cabanas at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, where guests can indulge in the lap of luxury. These private hideaways exclusive to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts provide guests with a number of services, including: Padded furniture (chairs and couch) Dedicated Disney Cast Member …
FastPass+ Will Not Be Initially Offered for Rise of the Resistance Attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
With opening dates officially announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests are clamoring for more information––and resort room reservations––with hopes to secure FastPasses and opt in for Extra Magic Hours. With yesterday’s multiple announcements came the realization that FastPass+ service at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will not initially be offered at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for an undisclosed …
PHOTOS: New Inside Look at Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Ali
After two years in the works, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is set to open on March 31. We now have some rendered 3D photos that give us an idea of what the inside of the theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will look like. A 200 foot wide screen will surround the audience, completely immersing them in the …
PHOTOS: New Dole Whip Float Beach Towel Swirls Into World of Disney at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
The snack merch never ends. Just today, we found this amazing giant beach towel at World of Disney at Disney Springs. It isn’t just themed to Dole Whips, it’s actually a Dole Whip Float! Imagine floating around at the pool or beach, only to come back on land and dry out on your very own Dole …
PHOTOS, SHOP: New Limited Edition Captain Marvel MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World and shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
With the premiere of “Captain Marvel” captivating audiences throughout the nation, Disney is appealing to fans of the superhero by offering a limited edition Captain Marvel MagicBand, available now at Walt Disney World and on shopDisney. The are only 2,000 of these out there, so if you want to show your love for the newest …
Pandora – The World of Avatar Official Album Now Available on the Play Disney Parks App
Jessica Figueroa
Attention all Pandora – the World of Avatar fans! While the soundtrack to Pandora was released back in early January, it is now available for your listening enjoyment on the Play Disney Parks app. The album features music by the late James Horner and Simon Franglen, spanning both Avatar: Flight of Passage and Na’vi River Journey, as …
New Briar Rose Gold Minnie Ear Headbands Coming to Disney Parks This April
Jessica Figueroa
If you’re completely over Millennial Pink and think Rose Gold is “so last year”, DisneyStyle is offering a different shade of rose to appeal to all tastes. Introducing Briar Rose Gold, a dusty pink so delicate, it could only be inspired by Sleeping Beauty herself. https://www.instagram.com/p/Buv4NA_nDtl/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Briar Rose Gold Minnie ears will be making their …
SHOP: New Spring Floral Tinker Bell Dooney & Bourke Collection Now Available on shopDisney
Jessica Figueroa
Gone are the days when you’d have to anxiously wait for the latest collection to hit the Shop Disney Parks app or shopDisney. It seems that lately, shopDisney has been giving the people what they want by offering the latest releases as soon as they’re available. That being said, we’re happy to announce that the …
Citizen Watch Releases Captain Marvel Collection in Celebration of Movie’s Premiere
Staff Writer
In celebration of Captain Marvel’s red carpet premiere, Citizen Watch, the official timepiece of Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, has released a new lineup of watches featuring iconography of Marvel’s latest movie. These three watches feature Citizen’s elegant and simplistic design, while also tastefully nodding to the suit design of Captain Marvel. The lineup is part …
VIDEO: New Aerial Drone Footage from Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Released
Jessica Figueroa
With opening dates officially announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts, as well as new concept art being rolled out to both Disney Parks websites, the hype for this new land has increased tenfold. As if that weren’t enough, newly released aerial drone footage from inside the land is now making its rounds …
REVIEW: Taste Track – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Taste Track, typically a seasonal location, makes its Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival debut in 2019, taking place March 6 – June 3, 2019. For our complete coverage of the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, head to our festival landing page at wdwnt.garden. Taste Track at the Epcot International Flower & Garden …
Full Menu Announced for Upcoming Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures Character Dining at Napa Rose in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Jessica Figueroa
There’s a new character breakfast coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on Saturday, March 30 that allows guests to start their day with an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind adventure alongside some of your favorite Disney Princesses. Guests can dine on a delicious three-course breakfast and meet with your royal hosts for enchanting activities, intimate story time, …
REVIEW: Jardin de Fiestas – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on Jardin de Fiestas, which is located on the water side of the World Showcase Promenade adjacent to La Cantina de San Angel. Jardin de Fiestas premiered at the …
REVIEW: Flavor Full Kitchen – Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2019
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome to an Outdoor Kitchen review for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, taking place from March 6 to June 3, 2019. This review will focus on the Flavor Full Kitchen, which is located near Imagination!, near the exit to the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival. Flavor Full Kitchen Hosted by AdventHealth makes its Epcot International …
PHOTOS: New Concept Art Released for Creature Stall, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, and Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Jessica Figueroa
In light of this morning’s opening date announcement, Disney has just sneaked in some brand-new concept art into listings for certain merchandise and dining locations, as well as a look at the special interface for the Play Disney Parks app for the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands. Take a look at what’s new! Docking …
Disney+ Streaming Service to Feature Studio’s Entire Film Library, Smashing Open “Disney Vault”
Matthew Soberman
As exciting as it is to hear about new projects on Disney+ like The Mandalorian or the Lady and the Tramp remake, die-hard Disney fans like myself have been hoping to hear about how much of Disney’s vast back catalog of films and television programs would be on the new streaming service. And on Thursday …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (3/7/19): March Madness Tournament of WDW Counter Service Restaurants Begins, Price is Right, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! WDWNT: The Price is Right returns, March Madness begins, and we continue promoting the hell out of Stage 89! 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 use WDWNT: The App to watch and chat …
REVIEW: Tangled Character Cupcake Finally Leaves Its Tower at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort
Annie Wilson
I’ve got a dream! I’ve got a dream! I just wanna see the floating white chocolate lanterns gleam! We were so excited last month when The Lost Princess Cone debuted in Fantasyland, but this new “Tangled” cupcake might be even sweeter! The Intermission Food Court at Disney’s All-Star Music Resort has a new monthly character …
Aunt Polly’s Restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island Reopening for a Limited Time This Month
Jessica Figueroa
If you start to get hungry while exploring Tom Sawyer’s Island, look no further than Aunt Polly’s for a quick bite to eat! Aunt Polly’s, a seasonal quick service restaurant, is reopening March 9 through March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch. Aunt Polly’s Restaurant recently underwent a refurbishment not too long ago …
PHOTOS: New Refillable Mugs Featuring “Mickey Through The Years” Debuting Across Walt Disney World Resorts
Jessica Figueroa
While a number of refillable popcorn buckets have come and gone from Walt Disney World in the past months, we haven’t had a new resort refillable mug since the seasonal ones that were released in very limited quantity last Halloween, as well as some short-lived Christmas ones. While the old design has been around for …
Height Requirements Announced for Millennium Falcon and Rise of the Resistance Rides, No FastPass Offered on Smugglers Run at Open
Tom Corless
In addition to today’s announcement of the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts, Disney has also unveiled the height requirements for both attractions and some important FastPass information. At Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, guests must be 38″ or taller to ride. Once it opens, the height requirement for Star Wars: Rise …
