RUMOR: Thor 5 In Development, Taika Waititi Possibly Returning
Shannen Ace
Reports indicate Marvel may be developing “Thor 5,” with Taika Waititi returning to direct. Thor 5 Rumor MyTimeToShineHello, who frequently collects and shares Marvel news before it’s officially announced, said that Marvel Studios is developing “Thor 5” and Taika Waititi will likely return, but it’s not a done deal yet. It’s likely no contracts will …
PHOTOS: Pumpkin Lord and Lil’ Boo Take Over Swizzle Lounge at Cabana Bay Beach Resort for Halloween 2023
Shannen Ace
The Pumpkin Lord has taken over Swizzle Lounge at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort for another Halloween season. Pumpkin Lord Theming at Swizzle Lounge These jack-o’-lantern decorations are returning from last year and feature references to a few Halloween Horror Nights characters. Beneath the Swizzle Lounge sign are glowing jack-o’-lanterns on thick green vines, stacked …
Vanellope Meet and Greet at EPCOT Closing Permanently Today to Make Way for Figment
Shannen Ace
Today, August 19, is the last day to meet Vanellope von Schweetz from “Wreck-It Ralph” at ImageWorks. The Vanellope meet and greet will be closing permanently, and EPCOT Cast Members say a construction wall will be up in the area tomorrow. Vanellope Meet and Greet Vanellope greets guests in front of a cityscape background inspired …
Haunted Mansion-Themed Gravedigger Popcorn Mix Added To Seasonal Offerings at Magic Kingdom
Kyle Silagyi
Yet another Halloween-themed treat is available for purchase at Magic Kingdom as Walt Disney World continues to celebrate spooky season. The Gravedigger Popcorn Mix, a chocolatey medley of flavors built on a caramel popcorn base, has been added to the menu at the Main Street Confectionery, further adding to the list of the park’s seasonal …
Full Guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2023 at Magic Kingdom
Katie Francis
We’ve compiled a full guide to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom to help you make the most of your visit. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates & Prices As of 8/17, the dates and prices are: Event Date Event Ticket for Ages 10 and Up (Excludes Tax) Event Ticket for Ages 3-9 (Excludes Tax) …
New ‘Encanto’ Mirabel Meet and Greet at Magic Kingdom Added to Walt Disney World Website
Kyle Silagyi
An attraction page for the new “Encanto”-themed Mirabel meet and greet coming to Magic Kingdom has been added to the official Walt Disney World website. The new page includes the meet and greet’s previously announced opening date — September 15 — and offers a first glimpse into the location’s potential theming. Mirabel Meet and Greet …
New Disney100 Celebration Cake Loungefly Bags, Wallet, and Ear Headband Available for Pre-Order
Shannen Ace
A new series of Disney100 products by Loungefly is available for pre-order from Entertainment Earth. These items are all inspired by a Disney100 celebration cake. There is a Loungefly mini backpack, crossbody purse, wallet, and Minnie ear headband. Pre-orders are open now and the items will be released in September. Disney 100 Celebration Cake Crossbody …
Mickey and Minnie Ornament, Throw Blanket Inspired by Germany Pavilion Clock Tower Now Available at EPCOT
Brit Tuttle
Two Mickey and Minnie themed merchandise items inspired by the clock tower in the Germany Pavilion are now available at EPCOT. We found the ornament at Die Weihnachts Ecke, and the throw blanket at Stein Haus. Both items take inspiration from the clock tower. Mickey and Minnie take the place of the children who are …
New Figment Loungefly Backpack Debuts at EPCOT
Kyle Silagyi
A new Figment Loungefly backpack recently debuted at Creations Shop at EPCOT, adding to the extensive list of merchandise themed after the beloved tiny purple dragon. Figment Loungefly Backpack – $88.00 The bag is available exclusively at Creations Shop, located in World Celebration at EPCOT. Creations serves as EPCOT’s flagship merchandise location. Figment’s face adorns …
Walt Disney World No Longer Handing Out Paper Straws & Plastic Lids, Disney Countersues CFTOD Board, & More: Daily Recap (8/18/23)
Kyle Silagyi
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, August 18, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic …
New Dooney & Bourke Bags Inspired by First Mickey Mouse Cartoon (and Featuring an Incorrect Walt Disney Quote) Coming Soon
Kyle Silagyi
A new collection of Dooney & Bourke handbags that blend high fashion with Disney history will soon be available to purchase. Four new items featuring some of Mickey Mouse’s most iconic moments will be available at Uptown Jewelers at Magic Kingdom on Monday, August 21. New Dooney & Bourke Mickey Mouse Bags We saw these …
PHOTOS: ‘Finding Nemo’ Splash Pad Highlights Pixar-Themed Pool Renovation at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
Kyle Silagyi
The pool and surrounding lounge area at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel recently reopened as Pixel Pool following a lengthy refurbishment. The renovated area is themed to Pixar’s filmography — predominantly “Finding Nemo” — as the hotel continues its slow evolution into Pixar Place Hotel. We were able to check out the pool during a recent …
Full Guide to the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
Katie Francis
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is underway and we’ve compiled a full guide to everything you need to know to plan your visit. From reviews of every menu item at every global marketplace to all the merchandise and activities, you can find it all right here. 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine …
2024 Walt Disney World Calendar by Photographer Matthew Cooper Now On Sale with Pre-Order Discount
Shannen Ace
Photographer Matthew Cooper has released his 2024 Walt Disney World calendar featuring artful photos from throughout the theme parks. 2024 Walt Disney World Calendar by Matthew Cooper – $25 $20 Frequent WDWNT readers have probably seen some of Matthew’s photography and may remember his 2023 calendar. Until August 26, the calendar is available for pre-order …
New ‘The Incredibles’ Contemporary Resort Dress Available
Shannen Ace
A new mod-style dress inspired by Disney’s Contemporary Resort and “The Incredibles” has arrived at the resort. “The Incredibles” theming was added to Disney’s Contemporary Resort in 2021, leaning into the hotel’s and the film’s 1960s inspiration. The new Contemporary Resort dress is available at Bayview Gifts. “The Incredibles” Contemporary Resort Dress – $79.99 This …
How To Choose The Best Disney Cruise Line Port Adventure
British Hill
This article contains sponsored content from Be Our Guest Vacations. If you have been thinking about planning a Disney Cruise Line vacation, but you have lingeringquestions, we want to answer them for you. Ahoy British is our new weekly article that our travelagent sponsor, Be Our Guest Vacations will be creating in order to answer …
PHOTOS: Haul-O-Ween Decorations Arrive in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure
Kyle Silagyi
Halloween — or should we say “Haul-O-Ween” — decorations have parked in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure just in time for the start of spooky season. With the seasonal Haul-O-Ween overlay, the land themed to an old-time Route 66 stopping point gives new meaning to the phrase phrase “ghost town.” Haul-O-Ween Decorations Ramone’s House …
Halloween Tote Bag, Mickey and Minnie Candy Buckets Now Available at Disney California Adventure
Justin Giglio
More spooky items are available at Gone Hollywood in Disney California Adventure: a new Halloween tote bag and a Mickey trick-or-treat bucket. Halloween Tote Bag — $5.99 This Halloween tote bag is available just in time for the fall. It features the Sensational Six: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto, as well as Chip …
Disney Lorcana Was Not Released at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Disappointing Guests
Shannen Ace
As suggested by a Tweet yesterday, Disney Lorcana was not ultimately released at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort today, August 18. Starting on Friday, the game was released at specialty gaming stores, as well as the Disney Store in Times Square and at The Storybook Store in Disneyland Paris. A behind the scenes look …
UPDATE: Orlando News Station Redacts Reports of Firefighters Rescuing Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Kyle Silagyi
Orlando-based news station WFTV-9 reported Friday afternoon that Reedy Creek Fire Department had rescued 28 guests stuck on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but this wasn’t the case. Firefighters were not used in the standard ride evacuation. In a since-deleted update, WFTV-9 wrote that RCFD reached out to them to …
Orlando News Network Falsely Reports That Firefighters Rescued 28 People Stuck on Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
UPDATE: WFTV has redacted their report. Firefighters were not involved and Cast Members performed a standard evacuation. The original article remains below. Firefighters had to rescue guests from The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Friday afternoon, WFTV shared. Tower of Terror Evacuation Reedy Creek Fire Department told WFTV that they …
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Returning in 2025, Duffy the Disney Bear Joining Cast
Shannen Ace
New episodes of “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” will be produced and released on Disney Junior and Disney+ in 2025. Duffy the Disney Bear will join the cast. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” originally ran from 2006 to 2016 for 125 episodes. Aimed at preschool-age children, it features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto solving …
Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom Closing for Week-Long Refurbishment This Month
Shannen Ace
The Liberty Square Riverboat at Magic Kingdom will close for a week-long refurbishment later this month. Liberty Square Riverboat will be closed from Monday, August 21 through Tuesday, August 29, reopening to guests on Wednesday, August 30. The attraction usually closes for a brief refurbishment at this time of year and we wouldn’t expect any …
New Lil’ Boo, Dr. Oddfellow, & More Halloween Horror Nights Merchandise (with Prices) at the All Hallows Eve Boutique at Islands of Adventure
Annie Wilson
The first big merchandise drop for Halloween Horror Nights 32 has arrived! The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner and now we have a lil’ new merchandise to get ready for the event. Over the summer, Universal had a few preview merchandise releases to build anticipation around the house announcements. …
Walt Disney World No Longer Handing Out Paper Straws & Plastic Lids
Shannen Ace
Starting on August 21, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be handing out or offering paper straws and plastic lids at quick-service restaurants and snack locations. Paper straws and plastic lids will be available upon request but will not be placed in self-service guest areas. Disney Parks & Resorts is hoping to achieve …
BREAKING: Opening Date Announced for Tiana’s Palace Restaurant at Disneyland
Katie Francis
The Tiana’s Palace restaurant will open next month in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park. The grand opening will be on September 7, 2023. Tiana’s Palace is a re-theme of French Market Restaurant, which closed permanently in February. Mint Julep Bar has also been closed for construction but will reopen with the same name — presumably …
Journey of Water Inspired by ‘Moana’ to Have Dry Path Option, No MagicBand+ Interactions
Shannen Ace
Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” will have both a wet and dry path and apparently no MagicBand+ interactions. In the recently released attraction information, Walt Disney World indicated guests would be able to choose a dry path when experiencing Journey of Water, Inspired by “Moana” if they don’t want to get wet. The information …
‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Premiering on Disney+ in December, New Teaser Trailer Released
Shannen Ace
The gods are waiting. Nearly a year after releasing the first teaser for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” Disney+ has released a second teaser and announced the series premiere date: December 20, 2023. The teaser was released on August 18, Percy Jackson’s birthday in the novels. It features Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson, Leah Sava …
PHOTOS: All Hallows Eve Boutique Becomes Dr. Oddfellow’s Traveling Oddities for Halloween at Universal Orlando Resort
Shannen Ace
All Hallows Eve Boutique, Universal Orlando Resort’s year-round Halloween store, has reopened for the actual Halloween season. Kind of like Universal Studios Florida’s Tribute Store, this Universal’s Islands of Adventure shop rotates through different theming each season — but always maintains a spooky air. To coincide with the themes of Halloween Horror Nights 32, All Hallows …
‘Ahsoka’ Premiere Shifts to Tuesday Nights on Disney+
Shannen Ace
The two-episode premiere of “Ahsoka” on Disney+ has shifted by one day from Wednesday, August 23 to Tuesday, August 22. Future episodes will also premiere on Tuesdays. They will be available on Disney+ at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT. “Ahsoka” stars Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano. Ashley Eckstein originated the voice role in …
Zach Riddley Promoted to Walt Disney Imagineering Global Creative Strategy Executive
Shannen Ace
Zach Riddley, the Imagineer who led the years-long overhaul of EPCOT, has been promoted to Global Creative Strategy Executive for Walt Disney Imagineering. Riddley announced his promotion on LinkedIn. His previous job title was Portfolio Executive. In 2017, he was promoted to that position to oversee the EPCOT reimagining. In 2021, he also became Portfolio …
D23 Hosting ‘Hocus Pocus’ 30th Anniversary Ball in Salem This October
Shannen Ace
D23, the official Disney fan club, will host the Black Flame Ball this October in honor of 30 years of “Hocus Pocus.” D23 Black Flame Ball: Spell-ebrating 30 Years of ‘Hocus Pocus’ The ball will take place on October 7, 2023, at Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, MA. Tickets are $229 (+$7 processing fee) for Gold Members …
Halloween Horror Nights 32 Lil’ Boo Merchandise Now Available Online
Shannen Ace
The new Halloween Horror Nights 32 Lil’ Boo backpack and more Lil’ Boo merchandise is now available on the Universal Orlando Resort website. If you’re not familiar with Lil’ Boo, the unofficial icon beloved by fans debuted originally in The Wicked Growth: Realm of the Pumpkin at Halloween Horror Nights 30. The façade featured dozens …
BREAKING: Disney Countersues CFTOD Board for Breach of Contract, Florida Constitution Violations
Shannen Ace
In addition to their federal lawsuit against Governor DeSantis and his appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board, Walt Disney World is now countersuing the Board at the state level. After Disney filed their original federal lawsuit, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) Board filed a counter state lawsuit. Walt Disney World has now …
PHOTOS: New Trash Can Zip Pouches and Toontown Cable Bands Now Available at Tokyo Disney Resort
Dylan Kennedy Grey
Two new park trash can-inspired pouches and two new charging cable bands were released at Tokyo Disney Resort. Trash Can Pouches – ¥2400 ($16.39) The pouches are styled after iconic park trash can designs found at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySEA. The blue pouch is modeled after the garbage cans found in and around the …
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours Removed for Magic Kingdom This Fall, Disneyland Paris Strike Participant Fired Over Waffle Toppings, & More: Daily Recap (8/17/23)
Dylan Kennedy Grey
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, August 17, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic …
BREAKING: Ahsoka to Meet and Greet Guests in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Katie Francis
Ahsoka is coming to Black Spire Outpost. It was just announced that the fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano will be roaming the streets of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. She will begin appearing on Wednesday, August 23, alongside the two-episode premiere of “Ahsoka” on Disney+. Ahsoka has met in the parks before, but as her …
PHOTOS: Universal Studios Japan Hosting ‘Shibuya Scream’ Event Ahead of Halloween Horror Nights 2023, Japanese Singer ano Makes Appearance on First Night
Shannen Ace
To celebrate this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Japan, a special offering is being held ahead of the haunt event, called “Shibuya Scream – Halloween Horror Nights.” Shibuya Scream starts today, August 17, and will run through Saturday, August 19. The event will be held at Shibuya Stream, a hub of youth communication. …
PHOTOS: More ‘The Last of Us’ Theming, Dark Zodiac Banners, & Chucky Food Booth at Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights 32
Shannen Ace
Halloween Horror Nights 32 begins September 1 and Universal Studios Florida is preparing for the spooky season with various decorations throughout the park. More scare zone props arrived this week, along with themed food booths. Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror Guests will enter Halloween Horror Nights 32 through the Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror scare …