Disney After Hours Returning to the Magic Kingdom in 2017
Tom Corless
Disney After Hours will return to the Magic Kingdom January 20th and 27th, February 2nd, 9th and 16th, and March 2nd and 9th. Tickets cost $119 plus tax, down from $149. They can be booked by calling (407) 827-7185. Tom Corless
VIDEO: Marvel Teases First ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Trailer
Staff Writer
A clip from the upcoming Marvel film Spider-Man: Homecoming just dropped, along with the announcement that the first trailer will debut tomorrow night on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Check out the trailer, which features Spidey jumping around in a new suit that has web-wings. Yes, web-wings are back! Also, director/actor Jon Favreau makes an appearance. Tomorrow, Spider-Man …
‘DuckTales’ Debuting Summer 2017, Trailer Coming This Week
Staff Writer
Today Disney shared a new image for the upcoming DuckTales show that is coming to Disney XD in Sumer 2017. The first teaser for the show will air this Friday, December 9, during the premier of Duck the Halls: A Mickey Mouse Christmas Celebration on Disney Channel. The series will helm executive-producer Matt Youngberg (Ben 10: Omniverse), …
Splitsville Bowling and Dining Coming to the Disneyland Resort
Tom Corless
Splitsville Luxury Lanes, which has pioneered a fun and inventive new approach to bowling as a social experience for all ages, will roll into the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in late 2017. The first Splitsville in California will offer a unique combination of dining, bowling and live entertainment with 600 restaurant seats, …
VIDEO: The Story of Walt Disney World’s Never-Constructed Disney Mountain
Tom Corless
A few days ago, we here at WDWNT set a lofty goal to raise for the Toys for Tots charity with the promise that we would divulge all of the details of a Walt Disney World project that had never seen the light of day if and when we arrived at our desired sum. Well, …
Tickets on Sale for Final Opportunity to Ride Original Tower of Terror
Tom Corless
You can be among the final Guests to pass through the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel at a swinging dessert party at The 13th Hour farewell event for the Tower of Terror at Disney California Adventure on January 1st, 2017. The event begins at 10:00 PM and goes until 1:00 AM on the eve before this …
New Star Wars “Rogue One” Nametags, MagicBand 2, & More Coming This Month
Joe Hogarty
Steven Miller of Disney Parks Blog has revealed some upcoming Rogue One products that will be exclusive to Disney Parks coming this month. We also get our first look at a new limited edition Director Krennic inspired Magic Band 2. From The Disney Parks Blog: I’m happy to share a look at some of the …
VIDEO: New “Rogue One” Clip Reveals Krennick’s Conversation With Galen Erso
Joe Hogarty
A new clip from “Rogue One” was shown during last night’s Rogue One Special Event at Epcot that was hosted by The Disney Parks Blog. In this clip, we see Director Krennic asking Galen Erso to return to help complete the project that he had worked on. Galen is reluctant to return because he feels …
First Look At Pixar’s “Coco” Including Concept Art , Story Details And Voice Cast
Joe Hogarty
The most recent issue of Entertainment Weekly reveals a lot of information regarding the upcoming Pixar film, “Coco”. Take a look at the first concept art, story details and who will be providing the voice work for the characters. From Entertainment Weekly: First, the voice cast: Benjamin Bratt and Gael García Bernal will lead …
Rivers of Light Delayed into 2017, Full List of New Additions for Disney World Next Year
Tom Corless
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The unveiling of a magical, mythical world of floating mountains, bioluminescent rainforests and soaring Banshees anchors an exciting 2017 at Walt Disney World Resort – a year filled with new water park fun, a new festival for Epcot, more openings at Disney Springs, an awe-inspiring nighttime experience at Disney’s Animal …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert Podcast – The Live “Toys For Tots” Episode
Joe Hogarty
This week’s episode was recorded live during WDWNT’s 45-hour live Broadcast to benefit Toys for Tots. In this week’s episode, the gang talk about: “Rogue One: A Story Wars Story” opens this month! How confident are we with the film? We go through all of the superhero movies that were released this year and pick …
Star Wars Fireworks Added Through Conclusion of 2016
Tom Corless
Despite stating that Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular would not return until 12/31, the spectacular has been added nightly starting December 16th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The fireworks are now scheduled at 10:30pm on the 16th, 9:30pm on December 17th, and at 6:15pm the 18th through the 30th. Disney is expected to make additions from …
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes Of “Rogue One” With This “Creature Featurette”
Joe Hogarty
Lucasfilm has released a brand new featurette for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” showcasing the amazing work done by the Creatures Effects Department. Source: Star Wars Joe Hogarty
Disneyland Welcomes Main Street Electrical Parade with After-Hours Event
Jason Diffendal
As posted today on the Disney Parks Blog: Get ready to celebrate the return of a Disney Parks icon! As we told you earlier this year, the Main Street Electrical Parade is coming back to the place it began – Disneyland park – for a limited time, beginning January 20. Whether you’re making new memories …
PHOTOS: Star Wars Rogue One Exhibit Opens at Disney World, Disneyland
Tom Corless
The Star Wars Launch Bay attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park were updated over the weekend to include displays and an updated film for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Older display pieces from the former Episode VII exhibits have been moved into other existing showcases around the Star Wars Launch Bay. The …
T-Rex Cafe Offering a Special Breakfast with Santa Event
Tom Corless
The T-Rex Cafe at Disney Spring is offering a special Breakfast with Santa package on December 17th, 18th, 22nd, and 23rd from 8-10am. The package offers a breakfast buffet, early bird shopping at the World of Disney from 9am-10am, as well as the T-Rex Dino Store. Guests will also be able to meet Santa and …
VIDEO: Watch As “Spider-Man” Takes On “Iron Man” Courtesy Of Marvel And Funko Pops!
Joe Hogarty
Watch as Spider-Man is forced by the evil Loki to battle Iron Man in this clip provided by Marvel and Funko Pops entitled “Spellbound”. Source: Marvel Entertainment Joe Hogarty
‘Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom’ 3 is Now on PlayStation 4
Staff Writer
In addition to the reveal of Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite today at PlayStation Experience, Sony also announced that Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 would be making its way to the PlayStation Store for PS4 as of today. This marks the first time the game will be available for download since December 2013, when the game …
VIDEO: New Trailer Released For “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2”
Joe Hogarty
We can tell by this trailer who is going to steal this movie. Little Baby Groot just can’t be any cuter! Besides Groot, the gang is all back along with the newest member, Mantis! Check it out! Source: Marvel Austraila Joe Hogarty
Additional Star Tours Destinations Returning Soon at Walt Disney World
Tom Corless
Last year, when the Jakku and BB-8 sequences were added in celebration of the release of Star Wars – The Force Awakens, those coordinates became locked at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland’s versions of Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. Starting soon, those 2 sequences will be randomized like all of the others in the …
VIDEO: First Clip From “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” Shows Jyn Erso Kicking Stormtrooper Butt!
Joe Hogarty
Felicity Jones recently paid a trip to Jimmy Fallon and The Tonight Show to show off her Rebel training skills she acquired while filming “Rogue One” but also brought along the first clip from the movie. You can tell from this clip, starting at the 3:10 mark, that some things seem to never change. Stormtroopers …
New Images And Descriptions From “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
Joe Hogarty
StarWars.com has released brand new images, as well as character, planet and vehicle descriptions, from it’s data banks for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”. Bistan The efforts of the Rebellion have drawn warriors from across the galaxy, fighting to liberate their homes and free their people from the oppression of the Empire. Though Bistan …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 12/2/16 (Railroad Bridges Installed, Star Wars Land, New Security Checkpoints, Paper Bag: The Ride, ETC.)
Tom Corless
Disneyland Reporter Conner Purzycki brings us back to the Disneyland Resort to see all that is new and exciting in his latest photo report. The Rivers of America are taking shape quickly, the tarps are growing on Tower of Terror, and a security shake-up of massive proportions is underway at the Resort, so let’s check …
‘Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: A Telltale Series’ Announced
Staff Writer
Last night at the Game Awards 2016, Telltale unveiled an all new adventure game set in the Guardians of the Galaxy universe. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series will release in 2017 on consoles, PC, and mobile. Although specific consoles haven’t been mentioned yet, it is safe to assume the game will …
BREAKING: Walt Disney World Adding Express Bus Service for a Price
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World is introducing Express Bus Transportation beginning December 7th, 2016. Priced at $15 per person per day ($24 per person for multi-day use), Express Bus Transportation will pick guests up from inside of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks and then utilize backstage areas to reach destinations faster. The busses only provide service …
VIDEO: The International Trailer For “Beauty And The Beast” Feels Like “Déjà Vu All Over Again”
Joe Hogarty
Usually international trailers show a lot of new scenes not shown in the domestic trailers, but this isn’t the case this time. The international trailer seems to be a hybrid of the official US trailer and the teaser trailer with Japanese subtitles. There is one new scene of the castle (above) that we haven’t seen …
Expanded Bus Service Coming to Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts
Tom Corless
To make it more convenient for Guests that wish to travel in and around Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts, a dedicated internal shuttle is now available daily beginning at 6:30AM. The shuttle services all resort bus stops (which includes French Quarter and Riverside South, West, North, and East) until 12:30AM Sunday through Thursday and until 1AM …
Adventurers Outpost and Kali River Rapids at Animal Kingdom Now Closing Early
Tom Corless
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is altering the operating hours of two of its attractions over the next few weeks. Kali River Rapids will be open from 10AM-5PM on December 4th-17th, 10AM-7PM on December 18th-24th, and 9AM-7PM on December 25th-31st. The Adventurers Outpost (the only standard meet and greet which offers the pair together, by the way) …
PHOTOS: Disney Store Holiday Wishes Brings Holiday Cheer to Your Local Disney Store
Staff Writer
Disney Store Holiday Wishes has returned to Disney Stores all over the country for 2016 with some changes. The in-store event began last week and will continue to run nightly through Christmas Eve. The show’s hours change depending on the day of the week, as well as the store location, so be sure to call your …
REVIEW: Germany at Epcot Now Has Jumbo Pretzels Bigger Than Your Head
Tom Corless
If you ever thought that the already huge pretzels sold in the Germany pavilion at Epcot were just not big enough, do we have some great news for you today… The carts and counter service location in World Showcase’s Germany pavilion are now selling what they call a Jumbo Pretzel, which comes out to about …
REVIEW: ABC Commissary Dinner at Hollywood Studios Introduces New Menu & Food Delivery; Could It Be Good?
Tom Corless
As we reported last week, the ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has started a new dinner service with a new menu and the added service of your meal being delivered to your table after you order. Yesterday was the first day of the new dinner service, so we decided to head over and try …
CONCEPT ART: Dolphin Hotel Lobby Undergoing $12 Million Refurbishment
Tom Corless
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Nov. 30, 2016 – The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort’s Dolphin lobby will undergo a $12 million re-design as the final stage of the largest makeover in the resort’s history. When finished in the fall of 2017, the new lobby will be completely transformed into a sleek contemporary …
REVIEW: Feast of the Three Kings at Holidays Around the World, Epcot’s Best Counter Service?
Tom Corless
We continue our series of reviews of the booths added for the Holidays Around the World event at Epcot this year by visiting the Feast of the Three Kings today. This marketplace can be found next door to the Refreshment Port, just behind the Imagination pavilion on the way to World Showcase. The space reuses …
Twitter Will Live-Stream ‘Rogue One’ Clips and Q&A With Cast and Director
Staff Writer
Need some more Rogue One teases in your life because you just can’t wait until December 16? Twitter has got you covered. On Tuesday, December 2, at 1 p.m. ET, Twitter, People magazine, and Disney/Lucasfilm will host a live Q&A with director Gareth Edwards and the cast of the film from a “surprise location.” Also, …
REVIEW: Tiana’s Riverboat Party at the Magic Kingdom Offers Distant Parade Viewing & Character Encounters
Tom Corless
The special add-on event, Tiana’s Riverboat Party at the Magic Kingdom, started operation today and we were on-hand to check it out. The event promises guests a selection of various ice cream and snacks, meet and greet opportunities with both Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen, a ride on the Liberty Belle Riverboat, and special viewing …
First Poster For “Cars 3” Shows Lightning McQueen Heading For A Big Fall
Joe Hogarty
Could this be the end for Lightning McQueen? The recent teaser trailer and this poster sure is hinting at it. Many fans were not happy with the direction that Pixar took with “Cars 2” in which they had the secondary character, Mater, become the lead in the sequel to the original. Regardless of what people …
VIDEO: Disney Releases “You’re Welcome” Sequence From “Moana”
Joe Hogarty
Disney has released the full musical sequence of “You’re Welcome” from “Moana”. The clip features Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) singing the original song written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Check it out! Source: Disney Music VEVO Joe Hogarty
VIDEO: New TV Spot For “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”; Could That Be Grand Moff Tarkin?
Joe Hogarty
Lucasfilm has released a brand new TV spot for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and it seems to show the return of another big baddy from “Star Wars: A New Hope”, Grand Moff Tarkin: Grand Moff Tarkin (Peter Cushing) confronts Princess Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) in a scene from “Star Wars: A New Hope”. …
New Figment & Belle Topiaries Take Center Stage at the 2017 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival
Tom Corless
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Celebrating 24 years when it kicks off March 1, 2017, the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will jump-start spring with gardens of earthly delights plus new character topiaries, entertainers and food and drink offerings. The festival, which expanded to 90 days in 2016, will open with an irresistible array …
Disney Introducing Monorail Resort Restaurant-Hopping Experience, “Highway in the Sky Dine Around”
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World has just announced a new dinner experience that will involve monorail hotel hopping and much more around the “Monorail Resorts” near the Magic Kingdom: Join us for a progressive dinner unlike any other—with sumptuous offerings at 3 Disney Resort hotels. Your Dine Around adventure begins at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, where you’ll check …