REVIEW: New Buddy Pass System Gets Guests on Faster at Toy Story Midway Mania
Staff Writer
Buddy Pass has made its way over to Toy Story Midway Mania at DCA, and if your group is eligible it could save you a ton of time. The Buddy Pass system is a separate line for this attraction that helps cast members fill single rows that may not be being used (usually due to …
PHOTOS: Disney World Starbucks “You Are Here” Mugs and Ornaments Now Available Online
Staff Writer
Starbucks has been releasing a collection of “You Are Here” mugs and ornaments – however, up to this point, they have only been available to purchase inside the parks. However, earlier today, Disney made these mugs and ornaments available online at www.shopdisney.com. The mugs can be used for hot beverages, with a contrast interior, and …
Tokyo Disneyland Closes Down “Misused” Photo Spot
Staff Writer
Tokyo Disneyland has a bit of a reputation for being strict when it comes to photography (among being strict with rules for just about everything), but they are also known for having the most well-behaved guests in the world. While this may come as a culture shock to some who live and die behind the …
SHOP: Claire’s Selling Minnie Sequin Purses for a Fraction of the Cost
Staff Writer
Attention Disney Parks fans: Claire’s is selling rose gold ears backpacks and wallets at a quarter of the price! Unfortunately, the backpacks haven’t hit the online shop but they are in stores. I will say the quality isn’t quite as nice as Loungefly, but they look almost identical. If you would like to shop the …
REVIEW: “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse”; Look Out! Here Comes A New Spider-Man!
Joe Hogarty
I went into this movie expecting to hate it. The trailers and the TV spots just were not doing it for me. As soon as they introduced Spider-Ham in one of the trailers, my expectations went way down. On top of all of that, the movie was getting all of these over the top accolades …
REVIEW: Alcoholic Hot Chocolate and Hot Spiced Wine Are Worth a Special Trip to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Tom Corless
Certainly, there are a lot of hot alcoholic drinks at Walt Disney World at this time of year, and certainly a number of those are made with hot cocoa. With that being said, I believe we have found the very best… Near the monorail station on the second floor of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and …
PHOTOS: New Build-It-Yourself Haunted Mansion, Small World, Mad Tea Party, Splash Mountain Dioramas at Disney Parks
Matthew Soberman
There’s a new way to bring home memories of Walt Disney World (and Disneyland too). Four new sets of build-it-yourself cardboard dioramas have hit store shelves at the resort. Each 14-piece set shows a memorable moment from a Disney Parks attraction: Mad Tea Party, The Haunted Mansion, “it’s a small world,” and Splash Mountain. Which …
REVIEW: New Chicken Wings in 4 Sauces Arrive at Captain Cook’s, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
Annie Wilson
We’ve seen a lot of specialty menu items lately around the parks and resorts. From Instagram worthy slushies, to confetti pretzels, there has been no shortage of food to try (and post to social media). Some have us asking for more, while others have left us disappointed. Captain Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has …
REVIEW: Harambe Market at Animal Kingdom Offers New Satuli-Like Bowls, Chicken Gyro
Tom Corless
Harambe Market is the large, outdoor quick service restaurant located in Africa at Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Menu changes weren’t a very common occurrence here, but there’s a continuous effort to appeal to the theme park masses. Harambe Market is overcrowded more often than not, but it used to be worth the battle for seating. …
Sunshine Day Bar Opening Daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Sunshine Day Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been reworked as Sunshine Day Bar, and will be reopening on December 15 to begin serving a full drink menu daily. Located in the Sunset Ranch Market on Sunset Boulevard, this updated bar will now serve a full drink menu year-round. In celebration of the Flurry of …
New Guest Experience Team Will Assist Guests at Magic Kingdom Starting December 16th
Staff Writer
Walt Disney World Resort is testing a new experience in Magic Kingdom starting December 16th and running until mid-January. There will be a new group of cast members, known as the Guest Experience Team, that will work to assist guests with making the most out of their day in the park. The main pain points …
New Entrance Walkway Now Open at Hollywood Studios Entrance
Staff Writer
As construction continues at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there is one project that is now open to the public. The walkway from the new bus loop to the entrance of the park is now in use. This walkway travels from the soon-to-open new bus loops, past the Disney Skyliner station, up to the entrance of the …
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 12/14/18 (MuppetVision Painted Grey, Skyliner, Mystery Building Solved, Mystery Sheds Not So Much, ETC.)
Staff Writer
The construction never stops at Hollywood Studios. They’ve still got a long way to go before the Fall of 2019, but they’re certainly making progress. Skyliner and Parking Lot Work The Skyliner station is coming along nicely, as is the bus complex nearby. The new restrooms (we now have confirmation of that below) also look …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 12/14/18 (NBA & Jaleo Construction, Mary Poppins Returns, New Store, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Let’s see what new things Disney Springs has in store for us today, shall we? Disney Springs seems to be ready for the return of Mary Poppins. Are you? They still have the “Mary Poppins Returns” Pop vinyl available at Disney Pin Traders in the Marketplace. Quite a few of them, actually. We also …
PHOTOS: New Minnie Mouse Accessory-Inspired Jewelry Hits Disney Parks
Staff Writer
Last week we brought you a look at a cute new blue and pink Minnie headband set. This week, we’ve found even more new Minnie Mouse inspired jewelry! Just in case your rose gold headband and spirit jersey weren’t quite enough to complete the look you were going for, these necklaces and earrings are sure …
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Four – Episode 15 Is Now Available For Download
Joe Hogarty
On this week’s episode: Black Panther is nominated for a Best Picture at the Golden Globes. We discuss the latest trailers: “Avengers: Infinity War” “Captain Marvel” We also discus the upcoming “Spider-Man: Far From Home” trailer and what was shown at the Brazil Comic Con. Join hosts Joe Hogarty and Eric Lancy! WDWNT: Nerd Alert …
VIDEO: This New Musical Clip From “Mary Poppins Returns” Is Filled With Surprises
Joe Hogarty
Watch and listen as Mary Poppins sings a brand new song entitled “Can You Imagine That?” from “Mary Poppins Returns”. If you haven’t had a chance, you can watch the official trailer here. In Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new original musical and sequel, Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of …
PHOTOS: New Attraction Company Pens Spotted At Walt Disney World
Staff Writer
A really neat new 6 pack of pens has been spotted at M. Mouse Mercantile at The Grand Floridian. The pens feature fake businesses based off of Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Park attractions! While these look like pretty plain pens you might get for free by dropping into a local business office, you’ll see the …
Disneyland Will Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a New Month-Long Celebration Starting in 2019
Tom Corless
Disneyland already has a number of seasonal events throughout the year, but in 2019, Valentine’s Day will be getting similar treatment to many of the other holidays. Taking place 1/22/19-2/18/19, Disneyland will host a celebration of the love of Mickey and Minnie for their 90th anniversary together to coincide with Valentine’s Day. The event will include …
PHOTOS: Another Briar Batch of Splash Mountain Merchandise Plunges into Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
A few months ago, new merchandise started to hop-in to Splashdown Gifts at Magic Kingdom themed to Splash Mountain. There’s been a few more pieces added (and a few removed) to the line since we last showed you: Here are a few items that have stuck around through the changes: Will you be hopping home …
PHOTOS: New Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Sign Brings 70’s Tomorrowland Back to Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
It looks like the repairs to the outside of The Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor have finally been completed! A brand new sign for the attraction has been unveiled this week. This sleeker design helps alleviate guest flow through the center avenue of the land. The bulky spaceship design was removed back in September and the new …
Disney World Cast Member Fired After Stealing Thousands of Dollars
Staff Writer
On Monday, a Walt Disney World hotel worker was arrested after stealing almost $49,000 in 2016, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. Jamaica Hall, 31, of Kissimmee, issued fraudulent credit card refunds to hotel guests, which he transferred to his checking account, investigators said. These transfers occurred between April 2016 and December 2016. Deputies said …
Names for New Attractions, Shops, and Restaurants in Tokyo Disneyland’s 2020 Expansion Revealed
Staff Writer
Oriental Land Co., Ltd. has announced the names of the new facilities that will be opening in spring of fiscal year 2020. This is part of the large-scale development of Tokyo Disneyland Park. To get an idea of what this new expansion will look like, you can take a look at the map below: The …
Lucasfilm Officially Announces The Cast For The “Star Wars” Live-Action TV Series, “The Mandalorian”
Joe Hogarty
Pedro Pascal Revealed as the Deadly Gunfighter of The Mandalorian All-Star Cast to Appear in Upcoming Disney+ Star Wars Live-Action Series Lucasfilm has announced the cast of the first-ever Star Wars live-action series –The Mandalorian. Pedro Pascal (Narcos) has been cast in the title role as a lone Mandalorian gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy. He is joined …
ParksCenter – Trapped in a Monorail, After Hours Events, and Holiday Show Reviews – Ep. 34
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: Guests end up trapped on Monorail Yellow when the doors won’t open Reviews of Disney After Hours at Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios We share …
New Personal Shopper Service Testing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Staff Writer
Having trouble finding the right gifts this season? Not sure where to find that one specific toy your child mentioned earlier in your vacation? Just don’t feel like lugging your purchases around the park? Then Hollywood Studios’ new “Complimentary Personal Shopper” service might be right up your alley. Inside Mickey’s of Hollywood, located on the …
PHOTO: Skyliner Testing Seen Near Caribbean Beach Resort
Matthew Soberman
Though the official opening of the Disney Skyliner is just under a year away, we’re already seeing some testing of the system. Here, we see testing of the cable lines at the Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort station. Though these aren’t the actual gondolas that will ultimately be used, mock gondolas are being used to test …
Overnight Road Closures Coming to Walt Disney World December 12th-14th
Matthew Soberman
If you’re looking to get around the Walt Disney World resort late at night from now until Saturday, road closures may impact your travel. From approximately 11 PM to 6 AM on December 12th, 13th, and 14th, the southbound part of World Drive (near Seven Seas Drive), the Magic Kingdom Auto Plaza inbound lanes, and …
New Dining Hours at Sebastian’s Bistro at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Staff Writer
Sebastian’s Bistro restaurant at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort has updated its dining hours. The new Latin-inspired seafood restaurant will now serve lunch from 12-3pm and dinner from 5-10pm, so make sure to consider this when booking your next trip to Walt Disney World. Additionally, the resort’s pool bar, Banana Cabana, has also altered its hours of …
PHOTOS: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Offers Ornament Decorating With Ostrich Eggs
Annie Wilson
Decorate Your Own Ornament With Ostrich Eggs At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge There’s nothing better than resort hopping around Walt Disney World during the holidays. Incredible decorations, seasonal activities, and festive treats can be found almost everywhere, but some are more notable than others. One worth mentioning is a cute little ornament decorating activity offered …
UPDATE: Natacha Rafalski Appointed As New President of Disneyland Paris
Staff Writer
This afternoon Natacha Rafalski, the previous Senior Vice President, has been appointed President of Disneyland Paris. Natacha has been a part of the Disney Company since 1995. With a wealth of knowledge gained from lead roles in both Corporate Finance and Business Strategy, she is known for championing diversity and inclusion within the company. Prior to …
Disney Pixar Announces New Original Feature Film “Onward”
Staff Writer
Disney and Pixar have officially announced the name and release date of their newest original animated feature film. “Onward” – the newest addition to Disney and Pixar’s joint filmography – is set to star Chris Pratt (Guardians of the Galaxy), Tom Holland (Spider-Man: Homecoming), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Planes), and Octavia Spencer (The Help). In a press release …
REVIEW: Mary Poppins Returns With More Than A Spoonful Of Magic With Her
Staff Writer
It’s been more than 54 years since Mary Poppins sang her way into the hearts of filmgoers. Although P.L. Travers had written many more stories about our favorite magical nanny, it became increasingly hard to believe we’d ever see a new script, soundtrack, or cast that would even come close to rivaling the film that …
Refurbishment Scheduled for Kali River Rapids Starting January 7, 2019
Staff Writer
Kali River Rapids at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing for refurbishment in early 2019. This typically occurs annually, as temperatures drop in Florida. Kali River Rapids is scheduled to be down from January 7, 2019 until March 22, 2019. It will reopen to guests on March 23, 2019, just in time for the busier …
EDITORIAL: Will Disneyland Paris Be More Crowded in 2019?
Staff Writer
For the past year, Disney has been successfully promoting the 25th anniversary of Disneyland Paris and Mickey’s 90th. This huge marketing push resulted in a 15% attendance increase (9.6 million people) between 2016 and 2017 for the park’s anniversary, with a projected increase again for Mickey’s birthday. With expected higher park attendance for 2019, it …
Cast Member Admits to Filming Co-Worker in Animal Kingdom Restroom
Matthew Soberman
According to a Orange County Sheriff’s Department report, a Walt Disney World cast member admitted to secretly recording a co-worker in a restroom. The victim reported that he was standing at a urinal at the Pride Rock Employee Service Center at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, when he noticed a cell phone moving under a restroom stall, …
PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Club Loungefly Purse at Disney Parks
Staff Writer
A lot of new merchandise has been released lately and the latest is this adorable new Mickey Mouse Club purse! The new purse is in the iconic Ear Hat shape and features the vintage Mickey Mouse Club logo. The inside of the bag is covered in the lyrics to the opening theme song that always …
REVIEW: New Special Mickey’s 90th Hot Chocolate Lands at Auntie Gravity’s, Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
The temperature in Florida is starting to get a little chillier, which makes this new hot chocolate the perfect treat! This specialty hot chocolate is being sold at Auntie Gravity’s in Tomorrowland for $4.25 plus tax. The hot chocolate is the standard hot chocolate found throughout the parks, but what makes it special is the …
UPDATE: Driver Ticketed for Careless Driving in Epcot Bus Crash That Injured 15 People
Staff Writer
The driver of a bus involved in a crash Tuesday at Epcot has been ticketed with careless driving, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Fifty-one people were on board the bus when it crashed in the Epcot parking lot outside the front entrance. Authorities said fifteen people were transported to a local hospital with minor …
PHOTOS: First Look Inside The Tropical Hideaway at Disneyland Provides Fun Tiki Room, SEA, and Jungle Cruise References
Matthew Soberman
Disneyland’s getting ready to start the show rolling on The Tropical Hideaway, the new lounge coming to Adventureland, and today, Disney Parks Blog gave us our first look. The venue will serve a variety of beverages and light eats, including the world-famous Dole Whip. Guests will have a number of ways to enter the lounge, …
