Garden View Champagne and Wine Lounge Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort
Tom Corless
At Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for a limited time, guests can enjoy the Garden View Lounge while enjoying from a selection of champagne and wine. A limited small plate menu includes items such as caviar, charcuterie, and seafood. This new dining experience will soft open on October 13, 2016. The Garden View Lounge will …
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Testing Addition of Second Guest Relations Location
Tom Corless
Similar to the test currently running at the Magic Kingdom which has added another guest relations location in Tomorrowland, Disney’s Animal Kingdom is now testing out the addition off a second location where guests can find help with ticketing, reservations, and other issues or concerns. The new test location is adjacent to the entrance of …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/13/16 (Hurricane Matthew, Be Our Guest Mug, New Tomorrowland, ETC.)
Tom Corless
Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom before and after Hurricane Matthew hit. While the storm had little effect on the parks other than a 1.5 day closure, there is still plenty happening around the Magic Kingdom this week. Hurricane Matthew Knowing Thursday would be an interesting day to visit the parks, …
BREAKING: Rivers of Light Debut Date Set for Disney’s Animal Kingdom; Dining Package Information
Tom Corless
We have been wondering when Rivers of Light, the much delayed nighttime show for Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, might be debuting since it was first delayed back in April of this year. Well, it seems today we have finally gotten our answer… According to dining packages available for the show on DisneyWorld.com, Rivers of …
VIDEO: Final Trailer For “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”
Joe Hogarty
Lucasfilm has released the final trailer for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and we get our best look at Darth Vader yet, although blink and you’ll miss it. Check it out! From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely …
New Poster Released For”Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”; Final Trailer Coming Tomorrow
Joe Hogarty
Director Gareth Edwards has just released the final poster (below) for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” and by far this is the best one yet. We see Jyn Erso along with the other members of Rogue One, while Darth Vader and The Death Star loom in the background. It was also announced that …
New Disney Parks Attraction Poster Calendar Coming for 2017
Tom Corless
The Disney Parks and Resorts Deluxe Attraction Poster Calendar is returning for 2017! This year’s oversized calendar includes posters from classic Disney attractions such as Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland, or Disney destinations like the Disneyland Hotel at the Disneyland Resort. Attractions from Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland are …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (9/28/16) – WDWNT: The Pyramid, Classic Character Returns, & People Hate Tom
Tom Corless
Tonight on WDW News Tonight, WDWNT: The Pyramid returns, as does a classic WDWNT character… If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside the Orlando area, the show can be heard (and now watched via video stream) at Listen.WDWNT.com on your computer or …
VIDEO: New International Trailer For “Doctor Strange”
Joe Hogarty
Comicbook.com got their hands on a new international trailer for “Doctor Strange” and it has some new footage of the doctor as he trains to become the “Master Of Mystic Arts”. Check it out! Doctor Strange opens November 4th. Source: Comicbook.com Joe Hogarty
PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 10/12/16 (Star Wars, Toy Story Land, Hall of Fame Removal, One Man’s Dream, ETC.)
Tom Corless
Work continues on two massive themed lands as a bevy of modest options prepare to open in the not-to-distant future at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. PizzeRizzo is nearing completion, the Dr. Strange preview has finally opened, and something else is brewing at One Man’s Dream in our latest photo report. Welcome to Hollywood The projection towers …
REVIEW: Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Introduces Happy Hour and Seasonal Food & Drink Specials
Tom Corless
Now, don’t adjust your computer or phone just yet, the title of this review does include the term “Happy Hour” and it is for a Disney-owned and operated restaurant. No, this is not clickbait and it isn’t a rumor, it actually currently exists. Now, we have taken quite a few “review” trips to Jock Lindsey’s …
PHOTOS: Disney Confirms Expansion of Hollywood Studios Parking Lot
Tom Corless
Last week, we reported about the possibility of a parking garage being added at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It appears we had the location wrong, but a parking structure may still be in the long-term plans for the park down the road. In the meantime, Disney has confirmed an expansion of the parking lot in some …
Disney Emoji Blitz Celebrates Halloween with Hatbox Ghost and Brings Stickers to iOS
Staff Writer
Disney’s popular match-three app, Disney Emoji Blitz is getting a Halloween update that features more than just some spooky new theming. Starting now, players with iOS 10 devices can use their unlicked emojis as stickers in iMessage. Instructions for turning this feature on can be found in the game’s menu, and it makes using the …
Disney Introduces Magic Kingdom After Hours Weddings
Tom Corless
Guests can now experience an unforgettable wedding in the place where dreams come true. The Magic Kingdom After Hours Experience is an exclusive, highly customizable ceremony and reception in a setting unlike any other. The new event was introduced this week by Disney Fairytale Weddings. Here is more information from the official website: This tailor-made …
NFL Events Coming to Walt Disney World as Part of 2017 Pro Bowl
Tom Corless
In 2017 the NFL Pro Bowl is coming to Orlando! While this year’s main event will be held at Camping World Stadium on Sunday, January 29th, the Walt Disney World Resort will be a part of the team hosting the Pro Bowl 5K Run, a celebratory parade featuring Pro Bowlers at the Magic Kingdom and …
Radio Free Disneyland “Playlist Extra!” on Spotify – The Discovery of Disneyland
TimPat McRaven
The Further Discovery of Disneyland Today we introduce a new means of dispensing intelligence about the so-called Disneyland Resort: some tunes that were in Radio Free Disneyland Episode 1 – The Discovery of Disneyland. Maybe even some that were not. Spotify users can dial in these addendums to the episodes here, at this link. …
VIDEO: Get An Unobscured Look at Star Wars & Toy Story Land Construction in Our Latest Expansion Update
Tom Corless
This week, with Hurricane Matthew coming through, some of the tarps and such that would regularly obstruct the views through the walls and fences surrounding the Star Wars and Toy Story Land construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were temporarily removed. With those coverings gone, we got a nice clear view of exactly what is going …
STK Orlando at Disney Springs Hosting Halloween Night Event Called “Yelloween”
Tom Corless
Looking for a fun night out on Halloween? STK Orlando at Disney Springs will be hosting “Yelloween,” its first Halloween bash on October 31st, 2016. Guests will enjoy a two hour open bar, small bites, drinks specials, a live DJ, and more! Tickets are $50 a person, a surprising good deal for an open bar …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 10/11/16 (Hundreds of New Items, MARVEL Moves In, Star Wars Store Decorated)
Tom Corless
Buckle up for one of the longest photo reports in recent memory as Disney has been making no shortage of new merchandise available as the holiday season grows ever closer. While Halloween and Autumn celebrations are underway, in about a month’s time, the Christmas season officially kicks off at Disney World and the store shelves …
Disney Taps Guy Ritchie To Direct Live Action “Aladdin” Movie
Joe Hogarty
A few weeks ago, Jon Favreau was named as the director of a live action version of the Disney animated classic, “The Lion King”. Now It looks like we have another animated classic going the live action route and another director attached to it. Guy Ritchie (“Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels”) will be directing …
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom Adds LED Nighttime Lighting
Tom Corless
A little over a week ago, LED lighting was finally installed on the facade of Space Mountain in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. Pretty much every other version of the attraction on the planet has been using LED lighting for years now, but finally the Florida original shines brightly in the night sky. The lighting …
Wine Bar George Opens Fall 2017 at Disney Springs
Tom Corless
WINE BAR GEORGE SET TO OPEN AT DISNEY SPRINGS IN FALL 2017 George Miliotes, Master Sommelier, Returns to Walt Disney World Resort with New Wine Bar LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 10, 2016 – Master Sommelier George Miliotes will bring his renowned wine expertise to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort when his new …
Jim Henson’s “Fraggle Rock”Is Returning to HBO
Joe Hogarty
It’s been quite some time but it looks like The Fraggles, The Doozers and even The Gorgs are ready to make their triumphant return to their original home, HBO. Remastered episodes will air on HBO sometime before this year’s end. According to Deadline: Jim Henson’s iconic TV series Fraggle Rock is returning to HBO in …
BREAKING: Images of AVATAR Theme Park Merchandise Leak; New Details of Animal Kingdom Land Emerge
Tom Corless
There are still a lot of unanswered questions about exactly what guests can do and what they will see when they enter Pandora: The World of AVATAR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2017. Today, an inside source has provided us our first look at some of the pins being developed for the attraction, revealing some …
VIDEO: Watch the Last Ever Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom
Tom Corless
Before the Electrical Parade goes off to its final home at Disneyland, where it will be doing one absolute last farewell run, it had to conclude its historical return to the Magic Kingdom after 6 years. Last night’s 11PM showing marked the final time that the original Main Street Electrical Parade would perform at Disney …
LIVE VIDEO: The Last Presentations of the Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom
Jason Diffendal
Our own Tom Corless is camped out in the Magic Kingdom for tonight’s final two presentations of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Shortly before the parade starts, we’ll have the live stream embedded below. You will then have to refresh the page to see the live video stream. 11:00 PM Presentation: 9:00 PM Presentation: …
REVIEW: Contempo Cafe Updates Menu Including Beef Grilled Cheese
Tom Corless
On my way to see the final Electrical Parade in the Magic Kingdom, I decided to stop for lunch at Contempo Cafe, located on the 4th Floor of the Grand Canyon Concourse at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. When I arrived, I was greeted by a greatly revised menu. I of of course had to do my …
The Complete History of Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade
Tom Corless
With tonight bringing the final performances ever of the Main Street Electrical Parade at the Magic Kingdom, we thought it might be a good time to take a walk through the remarkable history of Disney’s first nighttime parade as part of our Glowing Away Party: The Birth of the Main Street Electrical Parade On October 24, …
Editorial: Way Too Many Heroes In “Avengers: Infinity War”?
Joe Hogarty
While talking recently with Empire, Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed that the next time we will see him as Doctor Strange will be in “Avengers: Infinity War”. For most fans, that was kind of a given, but it’s always nice to hear a bit of confirmation from the actor. One thing that we know for certain is …
REVIEW: New Nightmare Before Christmas Cupcake at Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
Sunset Ranch Market at Disney’s Hollywood Studios started offering a new seasonal cupcake, so we of course had to have one. It is a carrot cake cupcake with an orange-flavored frosting. Orange and carrot flavors are not typically my thing, but this was good. Despite the appearance, it was a nice, light cake and icing …
VIDEO: Disney Springs Opens to Guests During Hurricane; Polynesian Guests Go Swimming
Tom Corless
With Disney Springs opening in limited capacity at 5pm, I decided it might be kind of cool to drive on down to Disney World and see exactly what was going on during the final gusts and rain drops of Hurricane Matthew here in Orlando. We began our evening at Disney Springs, where despite inclement weather, …
UPDATE: Disney Springs Will Open at 5PM Tonight Following Hurricane Matthew
Tom Corless
A limited number of locations at Disney Springs will be opening to guests at 5pm tonight. There is no list of what locations at Disney Springs will be open as of yet. Disney will begin bus service for hotel guests to and from Disney Springs at 6:30PM. Disney Springs was supposed to be shuttered all …
VIDEO: First Look At “Tangled: The Series”
Joe Hogarty
The Disney Channel has released a very short teaser for the upcoming “Tangled: The Series”. “Tangled: The Series” reunites the original cast including Rapunzel (Mandy Moore) , Flynn Rider (Zachary Levi), Pascal and Maximus as well as other familiar famous faces from the hit animated film. “Tangled: The Series” can be seen next year on …
Amy Adams Will Return As Giselle For “Enchanted” Sequel “Disenchanted”; Adam Shankman To Direct
Joe Hogarty
Disney’s 2007 “Enchanted” was a big hit for critics, fans and the company itself. Now it looks like talk of the sequel, “Disenchanted” is beginning to heat up and according to The Hollywood Reporter, Amy Adams will return, along with director Alan Shankman (“Hairspray”). From The Hollywood Reporter: Amy Adams is expected to return for …
UPDATE: Walt Disney World Theme Parks Will Open Earlier Than Originally Scheduled
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World has just announced that their 4 theme parks will open earlier than originally scheduled at 8am on Saturday, October 8th. Animal Kingdom will open to resort guests at 7am for Extra Magic Hours. The Walt Disney World theme parks all closed at 5pm on Thursday in preparation for Hurricane Matthew and remained …
VIDEO: The Final Performance of the Notorious Banjo Brothers & Bob
Tom Corless
On Saturday, October 1st, the Notorious Banjo Brothers and Bob had their final performance at the Magic Kingdom after 16 years at the park. Here is video of their entire final set for your enjoyment: Tom Corless
VIDEO: See How Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Prepares for a Hurricane
Tom Corless
Walt Disney World’s theme parks have only closed unscheduled on 4 occaisions in history, so the announcement today that the parks would be closing early and would remain closed through Friday is still surreal to many of us. With today being such a historic event, I decided to travel to the Magic Kingdom just to …
UPDATE: Walt Disney World Closes Theme Parks Early Today & All-Day Friday for Hurricane Matthew
Tom Corless
Walt Disney Workd has now announced that all four of its theme parks and other resort areas will close to guests at 5pm tonight. In addition, the Walt Disney World Resort will be closed on Friday, October 7th. This is only the 4th time in history the parks have been closed for an entire day. …
UPDATE: Additional Disney Hotels Now Under Evacuation
Tom Corless
The bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Resort and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort are now under evacuation orders by Disney for the safety of guests during Hurricane Matthew. Guests will be given alternate accommodations. The decision was just now made, not happening yesterday as some major outlets had implied. Tom Corless
VIDEO: Last Backlot Building Destroyed, Dr. Strange is Coming, and PizzeRizzo Nears Completion at Hollywood Studios
Tom Corless
It’s time once again to check in on the latest progress of the expansion of Disney’s Hollywood Studios! This update includes the latest progress on PizzeRizzo in the Muppets Courtyard, the demolition of the backlot for Star Wars and Toy Story Land, the construction of a Dr. Strange meet and greet inside One Man’s Dream, …