REVIEW: Captain Cook’s Specialty Burger Is Not So Special at the Polynesian Village Resort
Annie Wilson
Captain Cook’s Specialty Burger At The Polynesian Whenever a new menu item appears around the Disney parks and resorts, we’re always eager to try them out and give our thoughts. Naturally, we were intrigued by the sign for a “Specialty Burger” from Captain Cook’s at the Polynesian and had to bring you the details. The …
Begins Tonight – WDWNT: The Toys for Tots Marathon 2018 Offers 50-Hours of Disney Fun, Games, and Surprises!
Ben
Every year since 2008, WDW News Today has hosted a charity drive at the end of November to raise money for the Toys for Tots Foundation. To date, we have raised over $41,000 for this amazing organization with donations through our website and those made during our annual live program during the holiday season. Starting …
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes With The Cast Of “Mary Poppins Returns” In This New Featurette
Joe Hogarty
Disney has released a brand new “The Story Continues” featurette for “Mary Poppins Returns”. Watch as the cast and crew take you behind the scenes, explain the story, and share the fun that was made bringing “Mary Poppins Returns” to the big screen! In Disney’s “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all new original musical and sequel, …
PHOTOS: runDisney Releases 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Medals
Staff Writer
Ready racers? The latest runDisney medals are here for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend taking place February 21-24, presented by the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. With three race medals and one challenge medal, they are fit for royalty after you’ve conquered all those miles! Disney Princess 5K The first medal in the series features …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort 11/28/18 (Holiday Characters, Holiday Merchandise, Construction Updates, ETC.)
Ali
We took a walk around all of Disneyland Resort on Wednesday, November 28. The holiday decor was in full swing and guests were arriving in festive attire. The construction on Mickey & Friends parking structure continues. The trams were down which meant large crowds of people had to walk the long way to the parks …
Holiday Sweater Annual Passholder Event Announced for December 8th at Disney Springs
Staff Writer
Disney Springs will be hosting a holiday sweater event for Annual Passholders on December 8th. This holiday get together will allow Annual Passholders to shop and dine with special discounts only available during the event. Merchandise Inside of World of Disney, there will be special displays set up from different retailers will be offering unique …
Cirque du Soleil Casting Call Gives Hints of New Disney Springs Show, Opening Timeframe
Staff Writer
A casting call was posted this month and gives us some insight into the new Cirque du Soleil show scheduled to come to Walt Disney World. Cirque du Soleil posted a casting call for a youth or adult who could play a 12-year-old Caucasian girl. Other requirements: The performer must be between 4 feet and …
PHOTO REPORT: Epcot 11/30/18 (Santa Figment, Guardians, Skyliner, Ratatouille, New Nighttime Show, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Earlier this week, we brought you a photo update from Magic Kingdom, featuring some new merchandise, construction updates, and more. Today, we’ll travel to Epcot to take a look at what’s new around the park! We’ll start in Future World where the Guardians of the Galaxy attraction is well underway and construction continues on the …
Reopening Date Set for Tomorrowland Speedway in 2019 at Magic Kingdom
Staff Writer
In preparation for the new Tron roller coaster coming to Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, Tomorrowland Speedway will close for a refurbishment after the first of the year, on January 2, 2019. We now know just how long that refurbishment will take. On May 18, 2019, the Speedway is scheduled to reopen, most likely …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Bing Bong from “Inside Out” Statue Finally Debuts in Sweet Stuff Shop, Pixar Pier at California Adventure
Tom Corless
Finally, months after the opening of Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff on Pixar Pier in Disney California Adventure, the Bing Bong statue has finally appeared in the shop. This comes after months of guests staring at a wall that surrounded the display. The statue features no movement, but it does play audio from the film and …
UPDATE: Friendship Boats to Continue Service to Epcot with Nightly Closures Only
Staff Writer
The Friendship boats will continuing offering limited service to Epcot, despite previous announcements made by park officials. Disney on Friday updated their website to say that FriendShip boat service to Epcot will continue daily, but will be suspended at 9:30 p.m. each night through late December.The boat connects Epcot to the BoardWalk Inn and Villas, …
Disney Gift Card Will Honor Mickey’s 90th with Swarovski Crystal Gift Card
Staff Writer
Everyone has a story of how, exactly, they came to love the Disney company and all of the beloved characters that come with it. For many, that love began with Mickey Mouse. Mickey recently celebrated his 90th birthday and while there have been many different ways of commemorating this special day, the Disney Gift Card team …
Phantom Manor Reopening at Disneyland Paris Pushed to April 2019
Staff Writer
Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris is expected to finally reopen in April, according to information available on the park’s website. It was last believed that the attraction would re-open on February 16, 2019, but that changed earlier this month when the attraction closure calendar updated to show that Phantom Manor would be closed indefinitely. On Friday, …
Satuli Canteen Now Offering Banshee Discount Coupon In Pandora – The World of Avatar
Staff Writer
If you’ve been eyeing one of the Banshees at Windtraders in Pandora- World of Avatar in Animal Kingdom, today might just be your lucky day. If you dine at Satu’li Canteen now through December 3, 2018, you’ll receive a 15% discount coupon for a Banshee at Windtraders. The regular price of the Banshee is $59.99, …
PHOTOS: Three Bridges Bar & Grill, Progress on Disney’s Gran Destino Tower Hotel, Christmas at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Jessica Figueroa
If you wanted to get an overall idea of the general scope of the Gran Destino project over at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, all you really have to do is drive by the entrance. Really. There’s no missing this behemoth: And if you think it looks massive just off the road, it’s even more impressive …
VIDEO: Disneyland’s Holiday Fireworks, Viva Navidad, Snowfall At Grizzly Peak & More
Staff Writer
The holiday season at Disneyland has a lot to offer as far as entertainment goes. From fireworks shows to overlays, there is a lot to do and see. Here is a look at a few of the offerings that Disneyland has available through January 6, 2019. Snowfall at Grizzly Peak [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX3O1o04OlQ&w=560&h=315] Watch as Grizzly …
VIDEO: “Star Wars: Galaxy Of Adventures” Debuting On New “Star Wars Kids” Website And YouTube This Friday!
Joe Hogarty
Lucasfilm has announced that “Star Wars Galaxy Of Adventures”, a new series of animated Star Wars shorts, will be debuting on November 30th on the all-new StarWarsKids.com and the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel. The trailer below looks amazing! It includes Star Wars Original Trilogy characters and voice dialogue from the actual movies! From StarWars.com: …
PHOTOS: New Merchandise Arrives at Port Orleans Riverside And French Quarter
Staff Writer
Port Orleans Resort has released some new resort specific merchandise at both Riverside and French Quarter gift shops. Let’s take a look! Port Orleans Riverside toothpick holder – $9.99 (perfect for your holiday party shots!) Riverside magnet – $9.99 Riverside keychain – $9.99 Riverside keychain #2 – $9.99 Woman’s Riverside shirt featuring Tiana – $34.99 …
Holiday Additions Arrive In The Play Disney Parks App
Staff Writer
The holiday season is well under way in the Disney Parks and exciting new holiday additions have arrived in the Play Disney Parks app! New additions include special achievements and Apple Music playlists available this holiday season at both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Guests have the opportunity to earn special holiday …
New Interior Concept Art, Full Menu for Artist Point Storybook Dining
Staff Writer
Starting December 16, 2018, Artist Point Restaurant will become a unique character dining experience each night with an opportunity to meet Snow White, The Queen, and other characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. We now have a look at the full menu and what exactly this new “world” will look like. As you can …
PHOTOS: Happy Belated Birthday! Mickey’s 90th Anniversary Ears Finally Arrive at Disney World
Annie Wilson
Happy Belated Birthday Mickey! Fans of the popular Mickey ear accessories will be pleased to know they can finally add the Mickey’s 90th birthday ears to their collection. It’s a bit disappointing that these are being released after Mickey’s birthday is over, but we’re still excited to see them. They can currently be found at …
Walt Disney World Might Be A New Stop for Brightline/Virgin High Speed Rail System
Staff Writer
Despite all of the transportation options these days, visitors to Walt Disney World might have an easier way of getting to Orlando International Airport and Tampa if a proposed Brightline stop comes to fruition. Brightline had previously announced plans for a high-speed passenger rail system to run up through Florida, from Miami to Orlando. The …
PHOTOS: Citizen Branded In-Park Clocks Debut at Magic Kingdom, Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure
Tom Corless
After announcing their strategic alliance in March of this year, Citizen and Disney officially unveiled the previously announced Citizen branded in-park clocks, which can be found in Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. An exciting moment in this collaboration is the unveiling of the newly branded Citizen in-park clocks featured throughout both Magic Kingdom …
PHOTOS: Liberty Belle Riverboat Returns to The Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
The Liberty Belle Riverboat in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom has been under refurbishment since January 2018. Originally anticipated to reopen back in July, the refurbishment was extended through “Fall 2018”. Finally, the Library Belle riverboat returned to the waters of the Rivers of America this week. There is still no announced reopening date, …
PHOTO REPORT: Animal Kingdom 11/29/18 (Construction Updates, Surprise Meet and Greet, ETC.)
Staff Writer
Hello, Animal Kingdom! Let’s see what exciting new things you have in store for us. Well, first off, DiVine is here today! I haven’t seen her in ages, but to be honest that might just be because she’s perfectly camouflaged to her surroundings. In Dinoland U.S.A., Donald’s Dino-Bash is still going strong. Work continues on …
New Toy Story 4 Poster Reveals Details About Setting
Staff Writer
A new poster for Toy Story 4 has been released via the Disney Ireland Twitter account, revealing some more information about the movie’s setting. A couple of weeks ago, Disney released a poster that displayed Woody standing in front of a shaded backdrop, tipping his hat. This new poster features Woody doing an identical pose, but …
ParksCenter – Illuminations Fireworks Failure, WDW Railroad Closure, and Marathon Show Preview – Ep. 33
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: A stray firework landed on a footpath during Illuminations The Walt Disney World Railroad will be closing for TRON construction A preview of what’s coming …
PHOTO: Launch Track First Piece Installed for Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster at Epcot
Tom Corless
The launch track that will send guests up into the gravity building for the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster at Epcot has been installed. This is the first piece of track that has been installed for the attraction which will open sometime in 2021. Guests will be launched out of the original Universe of …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Illuminations Fireworks Failure, WDW Railroad Closure, and Marathon Show Preview – Ep. 33
Ben
Tonight, November 28th 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: …
Moonlight Magic Event Returning In 2019 For Disney Vacation Club Members
Staff Writer
Disney Vacation Club has announced that the popular Moonlight Magic after hours event will once again be returning in 2019 for Disney Vacation Club members. The announced dates as well as the booking dates are now posted for guests to start planning for their magical evenings. Disney Vacation Club members and their guests are welcomed …
PHOTOS: Tour A King Junior Suite at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Jessica Figueroa
Some of the first remodeled rooms at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort debuted last summer, but for many of us who don’t venture beyond the #ValueLife, the prospect of a newly(ish) refurbished room is an exciting one. Read on to find out how a last-minute reservation got an extra heaping of pixie dust in this photo …
SHOP: Olaf, Princesses, Villains, & More – New MagicBands Arrive on shopDisney
Staff Writer
Disney has been quietly rolling out a handful of new MagicBands lately, which you can find both in the parks and online at shopDisney. To make things easier for you, the reader, we’ve made a list to share some of the latest MagicBands to hit the parks as of late. Olaf and Snowgies MagicBand 2 …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/26/18 (Jim Shore, Tomorrowland Construction Updates, ETC.)
Staff Writer
It’s less than a month until Christmas! You know what that means- busy days at The Magic Kingdom. Despite that, let’s take a lap around the park and see what’s new. Jim Shore was meeting guests at the Main Street Cinema. He had a few new items to show off as well. The line trailed …
Disney After Hours Attraction Line Up For Hollywood Studios And Animal Kingdom
Staff Writer
The attraction line up for Disney After Hours at Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom has been announced. Hollywood Studios: Slinky Dog Dash Alien Swirling Saucers Toy Story Mania! Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Star Wars Launch Bay Character Greetings with Toy Story Land …
PHOTOS: New Winter Apparel From Tren-D in Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Tren-D’s Latest Additions As the temperatures in Florida start to drop, racks of sweatshirts have started to fill the gift shops around the Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re looking for something a little more stylish, check out some of the new winter apparel available at Tren-D in Disney Springs. We came across three new …
UPDATE: Formal Announcement of “The Cove”, New Disney World Hotel In Swan and Dolphin Complex
Staff Writer
We reported earlier this year that a new hotel was coming to the Swan and Dolphin complex in the next few years. Today, an official announcement was made by Marriott International, which owns and operates the Swan and Dolphin hotels. According to the plans revealed Tuesday, this new project will be called The Cove. The …
BREAKING: Toy Story Hotel Coming To Tokyo Disney Resort
Staff Writer
Today, the Oriental Land Co., Ltd. announced that a new “family friendly, affordable Disney hotel” will be coming to the Tokyo Disney Resort area in fiscal year 2021. Based on the extremely successful Toy Story franchise, the approximately 600 room hotel will give guests an opportunity to enjoy a toy-sized world. The guest rooms will …
Disney Named as Defendant in Fox Theme Park Lawsuit
Matthew Soberman
Back in 2013, 20th Century Fox announced its first-ever theme park in Malaysia, hoping it could use state-of-the-art technology to compete with the likes of Disney. Then, Fox was purchased…and will merge with Disney. Now with the merger just weeks away from finalizing, completion of the park is in doubt. According to Variety, resort company …
PHOTOS: New Mary Poppins Returns Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks
Staff Writer
All new Mary Poppins merchandise has arrived from the winds in the east and landed at Disney Style at Disney Springs and it is practically perfect in every way! Practically Perfect Attire The new shirt costs $34.99 and the hat costs $27.99 Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious This light sweatshirt costs $39.99, perfect for when the east wind kicks …
PHOTOS: Gran Destino Tower Room Renderings Released; Available to Book Now
Staff Writer
As of November 27th, guests are able to book rooms for the brand new Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs Resort. Right now, dates are available from July 9, 2019 and on. Disney has released photo renderings of the Standard Room, Executive Suite, One Bedroom Suite, and the Presidential Suite. Standard Room Executive Suite One …
