VIDEO: New Eiffel Tower Scene and Other Updates Debut at Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure
Katie Francis
The new, corrected Eiffel Tower scene has debuted at Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure, among other small updates. Soarin’ Around the World has been undergoing a phased refurbishment. The ride was completely closed from April 28 – May 2, and now the theaters are taking turns closing for the updates. This means …
Complimentary Towels Now Available For Use By All Guests at Walt Disney World Water Parks
Katie Francis
The complimentary towels are now available for use by all guests at the Walt Disney World water parks. Previously, the towels were only for resort hotel guests. WDWNT confirmed with Cast Members at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon that the towels are available for all guests there and at Blizzard Beach. Signs are posted to direct guests …
Everything We Know About The Disney Starlight Parade
Mike
With the debut of Magic Kingdom’s newest nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” drawing nearer, we have compiled a list of everything you need to know to be prepared during your visit. ‘Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away’ Parade Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Disney Starlight Parade Showtimes Disney Starlight Parade …
REVIEW: New Version of Chocolate Baumkuchen Cake with Toppings Debuts in EPCOT
Gretchen McDermid
A new dessert at Connections Cafe in EPCOT is an updated version of the Chocolate Baumkuchen Cake offered at the nearby Starbucks location, but with some additional toppings. Chocolate Baumkuchen Cake – $6.49 With chocolate ganache and whipped cream A Baumkuchen Cake is a popular German dessert that is unique because it is poured onto …
Construction Walls Shifted, New Tiles Added to Main Street Train Station in Magic Kingdom
Gretchen McDermid
As the months-long refurbishment of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Magic Kingdom continues, the construction walls that used to be on the left side have now been shifted to the right. The scrims that used to be hanging on the left side have also been partially removed. Main Street Train Station Refurbishment Update Construction walls …
Roads Near Disneyland Resort in Anaheim Blocked Last Night by Anti-ICE Protesters & Police
Gretchen McDermid
Guests traveling in the area near Disneyland Resort last night may have been forced to take alternate routes, as multiple roads Anaheim were blocked by protesters and police. Anaheim Roads Blocked by Protesters Near Disneyland Disneyland Anaheim News Anaheim Road Closures Near Disneyland Protesters Denied Access to Disneyland Resort Property Anaheim Roads Blocked by Protesters …
REVIEW: New Crispy Cheddar Melt Dog with Cilantro Garlic-Mayo at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn
Gretchen McDermid
Blue Ribbon Corn Dog at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has debuted a new menu item called the Crispy Cheddar Melt Dog, and we stopped by to see how it stacks up against the existing menu. Crispy Cheddar Melt Corn Dog – $15.50 Alternating cheddar cheese and beef hot dog, dipped in cornmeal batter and rolled in …
Both Courses of Winter Summerland Mini Golf Reopen Following Refurbishment at Walt Disney World
Gretchen McDermid
Following a two month refurbishment closure, both Winter Summerland Miniature Golf courses have reopened at Walt Disney World. Winter Summerland Mini Golf As we first reported earlier this year, Winter Summerland Miniature Golf at Walt Disney World Resort was closed for two months as part of a scheduled refurbishment project. The closure began on April …
‘Ice Cold Hydraulics’ Sign Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Correct Spelling
Gretchen McDermid
The missing Ice Cold Hydraulics sign has returned once again to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this time with the name of the location spelled properly. Ice Cold Hydraulics Sign Spelled Correctly We have been following the story of the Ice Cold Hydraulics sign at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since June 11, which is when the sign first …
Guests Deface ‘Tom Hearts Becky’ Painted Fence Just Days Before Tom Sawyer Island Closes Forever
Gretchen McDermid
The “Tom (hearts) Becky” painted fence on Tom Sawyer Island in Magic Kingdom is the latest park location to be defaced in what appears to be a new guest trend. Tom Sawyer Island Fence Defacement PHOTOS: Tom Sawyer Island Fence Defacement A Growing Trend? Tom Sawyer Island Permanent Closure Tom Sawyer Island Fence Defacement In …
Pavement Replacement Seemingly Complete Between Cosmic Ray’s and Fairytale Garden in Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
The pavement replacement project might be completed on the walkway between Fantasyland and Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. Pavement Replacement Work Concrete work began in this area in February, with construction walls temporarily placed outside Fairytale Garden and later Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe. In the past few days, crews have replaced the last few old gray …
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Times & Route Revealed & More: Daily Recap (6/20/25)
Katie Francis
The first original house has been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 34, the Universal Islands of Adventure theater that once featured “The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad” is now a “Cool Zone,” and Epic Universe rides were staying open one hour after park close — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, June …
PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/20/2025 (King Triton Statue Update, New Muppet 70th Anniversary Magnet, and Astro Orbiter Testing)
Bryce B.
Howdy! Today was a beautiful day in the Magic Kingdom. I was stoked to see King Triton has been fixed up again, I found a new Muppet 70th Anniversary magnet, but that’s just the beginning. There were plenty of more fun finds and adventures today. Monorail Morning This morning, I opted for a slow start …
Full List of Fourth of July 2025 Offerings at Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
From fireworks to merchandise, here’s how Walt Disney World is celebrating Fourth of July (Independence Day) 2025. 4th of July at Magic Kingdom Main Street, U.S.A. and Liberty Square are decorated with patriotic bunting and banners. There are Fourth of July treats at the Main Street Confectionery. Magic Kingdom Fireworks Time for the 4th “Disney’s …
Jon Bernthal to Reprise Role as Punisher for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Katie Francis
Marvel has confirmed that Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle/The Punisher for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” “Brand New Day” is the fourth installment of the joint Marvel-Sony Spider-Man film franchise, following “No Way Home” (2021). Bernthal has been portraying Punisher since the Netflix “Daredevil” series, which was originally exempt from the Marvel …
REVIEW: Fuel Up with Cosmic Pub Fare at Meteor Astropub in Epic Universe
Brit Tuttle
When traversing through the portals of Epic Universe, sometimes you want basic grub to fuel you for your next adventure. Meteor Astropub seeks to do the job in Celestial Park. Join us as we review what the menu has to offer. Location Meteor Astropub is located in Celestial Park, near the portal to The Wizarding …
BREAKING: First Original House Announced for Halloween Horror Nights 34
Katie Francis
The first original house, El Artista: A Spanish Haunting, has just been announced for Halloween Horror Nights 34 at Universal Orlando Resort for Halloween Horror Nights 2025. New Halloween Horror Nights House 2025 El Artista: A Spanish Haunting Halloween Horror Nights 2025 New Halloween Horror Nights House 2025 El Artista: A Spanish Haunting The new …
New Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Loungefly Backpack, Apparel, and More
Shannen Ace
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has a series of new merchandise available at Settlement Trading Post. Beach Towel – $34.99 Mickey is pictured hiking on this towel’s artwork. Behind him is a green landscape but most of the space is taken up by the resort logo in large dark letters. Ball Cap – $29.99 …
New Crispy Cheddar Melt Corn Dog Available at Blue Ribbon in Walt Disney World
Shannen Ace
The Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs location at Disney’s BoardWalk has a new exclusive cheesy corn dog on the menu. Crispy Cheddar Melt Corn Dog The Crispy Cheddar Melt, Blue Ribbon revealed on Instagram, has alternating pieces of hot dog and cheddar cheese rolled in panko and fried. It’s served with a side of cilantro garlic …
Disney Store Offering 25% Off Most Items Today Only
Shannen Ace
Hurry over to DisneyStore.com to take advantage of 25% off sitewide today (Friday, June 20). This is the first “Don’t Be Late” sale this weekend. Disney Store will have 20% off on Saturday, June 21, and 15% off on Sunday, June 22. Guests can use the code “HURRY” to get the discount on most items, …
Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Teases Possible Disney 2D Animation Comeback
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney Animation Studios may bring back 2D animation among experimentation with different styles. Will We See Disney 2D Animation Again? Disney Animation Will Continue to Surprise The Possibility of Disney 2D Annimation in the Future What’s Next for Disney Animation? More About Disney 2D Animation Will We See Disney 2D Animation Again? Chief Creative …
The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad Theater Becomes ‘Cool Zone’ at Universal Islands of Adventure
Shannen Ace
The Universal Islands of Adventure theater that once featured “The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad” is now a “Cool Zone” where guests can relax and drink water. Sindbad Cool Zone A-frame signs in The Lost Continent point guests to the “Cool Zone” entrance. “The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad” closed permanently in 2018 and the theater has …
Astro Orbiter Testing at Magic Kingdom, No Reopening Date Yet
Shannen Ace
After being completely deconstructed and reconstructed, the Astro Orbiter rockets took to the sky on Friday for testing. Astro Orbiter Testing The Magic Kingdom attraction has been closed for refurbishment since January. The ride was dismantled to receive maintenance off-site, but progressively put back together over the past few weeks. With Friday’s testing, we can …
Epic Universe Rides Staying Open 1 Hour After Park Close
Shannen Ace
WDWNT visited Epic Universe on the evening of Thursday, June 19 to confirm reports that rides were staying open one hour after park close at 9 p.m. Epic Universe Rides Nearly every ride continued to welcome guests past 9 p.m., most staying open until 10 p.m. unless they were “at capacity.” Stardust Racers had a …
Illinois Doctor Saves Teen Girl at Walt Disney World With AED
Shannen Ace
An Illinois doctor vacationing at Walt Disney World was in the right place at the right time to save the life of a 17-year-old girl. Doctor Saves Teenager at Disney World NBC 5 Chicago reports that Dr. Jeffery Schiappa was visiting Walt Disney World with his grandchildren when he saw the unresponsive teenager. The article …
The WDWNT Summer Auction Starts Tomorrow, but You Can Register and Bid Now
Jason Diffendal
The WDWNT Summer Auction is this weekend! If you’ve not already registered, you can do so now and be ready when the action starts tomorrow at 1:00 PM EDT. Just head over to auction.wdwnt.com and click the Registration link in the upper left. The live auction takes place on Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22, 2025, …
UOAP ‘Jaws’ 50th Anniversary Surprise is Free Mocktail From Food Booths
Shannen Ace
Friday, June 20, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the original summer blockbuster, “Jaws.” On Thursday, Universal Orlando Resort teased a special one-day-only Passholder-exclusive “Jaws” offering coming to the UOAP Lounge at Universal Islands of Adventure. WDWNT was at the park on Friday morning to discover that the surprise is the same mocktail you can …
Universal Studios Japan Announces Opening Date ‘Enhanced’ Villain-Con Minion Blast
Shannen Ace
Universal announced the opening date for the Minion Park expansion at Universal Studios Japan, including an “enhanced” version of Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast. Enhanced Villain-Con Opening With Minion Park Attraction The Minion Park expansion will open on July 11, 2025, Universal announced on Instagram. The new area will include Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, which first …
Magic Kingdom Extends Summer Operating Hours for ‘Disney Starlight’ Parade
Shannen Ace
Magic Kingdom has extended operating hours starting on the premiere date of “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.” Magic Kingdom Hours Right now, Magic Kingdom is closing at 10 p.m. on most evenings. Beginning on Sunday, July 20, the park will stay open until 11 p.m., closing with the final performance of “Disney Starlight” each …
Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Won’t Perform on Nights with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Shannen Ace
The new Magic Kingdom nighttime parade, “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away,” won’t perform on Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates. Will Disney Starlight Perform During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Disney announced on Friday that the parade will perform at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. most evenings. They added, though, that “Disney Starlight will not be …
Disney Leading Domestic Box Office With $1.1 Billion Thanks to ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
Shannen Ace
About halfway through 2025, Disney is leading the domestic box office with a total of $1.1 billion. Disney Box Office So Far Though not all of the studio’s films have been hits, they all help bolster Disney’s success. Films include Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” ($200.5M), live-action “Snow White” ($87.2M), Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” ($188.9M), and …
BREAKING: Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away Parade Times & Route Revealed
Shannen Ace
Disney announced the performance times for “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” and revealed the nighttime parade will follow the Magic Kingdom parade route backwards. What Time is Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away? “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” debuts at Magic Kingdom on July 20. It will perform at 9 p.m. and 11 …
Pixar’s ‘Elio’ Opening Weekend Box Office May Be Low But It Could Gain Popularity Later
Shannen Ace
Pixar’s “Elio” is expected to have a low opening weekend box office, reflecting the studio’s troubles with original films — but don’t count it out yet. ‘Elio’ Box Office “Elio” is on track to have an opening weekend similar to that of “Elemental.” The 2023 Pixar film debuted at $29.5 million domestically. According to Deadline, advance …
Walt Disney World Extends 35% Off Hotel Bounceback Offer: Daily Recap (6/19/25)
Gretchen McDermid
Walt Disney World has extended the bounceback offer that started last fall, water from “Frozen” attractions around the world was added to Frozen Ever After at Disneyland Paris, and Universal has teased a mystery one-day “Jaws” offering for Annual Passholders — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, June 19, 2025. Walt …
‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ Armorer Helmet from The Black Series Arrives at Walt Disney World
Gretchen McDermid
A helmet from “Star Wars: The Black Series” by Hasbro is themed to the Armorer from “The Mandalorian,” and it is now available within Walt Disney World for the first time. We found the helmet at the Star Wars Galactic Outpost in Disney Springs, though it was already available online via the Disney Store. It …
Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’ Adds Disney+ Release Schedule, All Episodes Being Dropped Within 2 Weeks
Gretchen McDermid
As the official premiere date of Marvel’s newest series, “Ironheart,” draws nearer, Disney has posted the full episode release schedule. ‘Ironheart’ Release Schedule Both Marvel Studios and Disney have shared a new Instagram post featuring the full episode release schedule for the upcoming series “Ironheart.” The series was first rumored to be in production all …
New Giant Pink & Green Yoshi Plush at Universal Epic Universe
Gretchen McDermid
Two giant-sized plush shaped like Yoshi, in both a pink and green variety, have arrived at Universal Epic Universe. We found both of the new plushies at the Nintendo Super Star Store in Celestial park. Pink Yoshi Plush – $80 The first of the two new items is Pink Yoshi. For the sake of this …
Decorations Arrive for Hong Kong Disneyland 20th Anniversary ‘The Most Magical Party of All’
Gretchen McDermid
Recent pictures shared online have revealed the first look at some of the many decorations being added to Hong Kong Disneyland as the resort prepares for its upcoming 20th anniversary celebration. Hong Kong 20th Anniversary Decorations Hong Kong Disneyland will be celebrating its 20th anniversary with “The Most Magical Party of All.” As previously announced, …
PHOTOS: Jurassic Outfitters Gets New Dinosaur Figures, Control Panel, and More in Universal Islands of Adventure
Shannen Ace
Universal has updated the decorations of Jurassic Outfitters at Universal Islands of Adventure, adding new dinosaur figures, a control panel, a raft, and more props. The gift shop is at the exit of Jurassic Park River Adventure. Dinosaurs Invade Jurassic Outfitters At the main entrance of the store, a raptor now greets guests by the …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs 6/19/2025 (Animal Friends, Live Entertainment, and New Disney Mugs)
Bryce B.
Howdy! Today was an early and beautiful day in Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs. I started my morning in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where the animals and entertainment were on point, even with the earlier opening. Later in the morning, I went to Disney Springs, where I found a new princess mug collection. Good Morning …