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PHOTO REPORT: Universal CityWalk Hollywood 6/10/20 (Grand Reopening, Social Distancing, A Peek Into Universal Studios Hollywood, Toothsome Construction, and More!)

June 12, 2020 admin

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Since Friday, March 20th, 2020, Universal Studios CityWalk has been closed. After 82 long days of closure, CityWalk opened to the public today at noon. Follow along in our very first Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk Photo Report to take a look at the opening operations and more! We arrived around 11:45 am and made our … Read more

Better reveal of Jingle Smells 3

October 28, 2018 admin

Today on Instagram, Disney store artist Enrique Pita posted a detailed look at his designs for Jingle Smells 3. Take a look below: I think these designs are beautiful, and are sure to be very popular come Christmas time. What do you guys think?

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October 28, 2018 admin

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BREAKING: ‘Rivers of Light’ To Debut April 22 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

March 4, 2019March 2, 2016 admin

Today, the Disney Parks Blog announced that Rivers of Light will officially debut on April 22: Today we’re happy to share that Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s first-ever night-time show, “Rivers of Light,” will officially debut at the park on April 22. The show, set on Discovery River in the Asia section of the park, will depict … Read more

Man arrested with two firearms at a Disneyland Paris’ Hotel New York

January 28, 2016January 28, 2016 admin

French radio station France Info is reporting that a 28-year-old man not known to Disneyland Paris’s security services is being held after trying to enter Hotel New York at Disneyland Paris whilst carrying two firearms. Another radio broadcaster reports that the man was carrying two low-calibre weapons, cartridges and a Qur’an. This has not been confirmed … Read more

REVIEW: Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World – Re-Imagining a Classic

November 30, 2015 admin

It’s been a couple of months since Pirates of the Caribbean has gotten underway after being in dry dock for an extended period, but now that we’re hitting some of the busiest days of the year the “refitted” Pirates of the Caribbean is again accepting crew members for current and future explorations. “Refurbishment” is probably … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO, REVIEW: The NEW Great Movie Ride Presented by Turner Classic Movies Premieres

May 30, 2015 admin

With little-to-no-warning, the new version of “The Great Movie Ride presented by TCM” finally debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios earlier today. In 26 years, this marks the largest changes to the ride (other than some minor additions to the finale montage on two occasions, the last being a decade ago). Outside, all signage was changed … Read more

EDITORIAL: Liberty Tree Tavern and the Sum of Magic Kingdom Dining

August 22, 2016May 25, 2015 admin

During a recent trip to Orlando I finally made it to Disney’s Liberty Tree Tavern for a lunch. While this meal in-and-of-itself isn’t necessarily noteworthy, doing so completed my Magic Kingdom dining “cycle” — a meal at every restaurant in Magic Kingdom. We’ve been trying to make it to the Liberty Tree for years but … Read more

WDW News Today teams up with TDRExplorer.com to bring you Tokyo Disney Resort news and content

February 2, 2024April 2, 2015 admin

We’re always looking at new ways to expand our Disney coverage and today we’re thrilled to share with you a new partnership that will bring Tokyo Disney Resort content here to WDWNT. Please welcome Chris from TDRExplorer.com! Below are a few words from Chris introducing himself and explaining what he does: Konnichiwa! I’m Chris, … Read more

Use the Disney Theme Parks as Epic Pac-Man Levels!

March 31, 2015 admin

There’s a few more happy haunts around the Haunted Mansion thanks to an early April Fool’s Day stunt by Google. For a limited time, any Google Map can be turned into a playable level of Pac-Man- the 80’s arcade classic. Of course, since the paths of Disney Parks are laid out as streets in Google … Read more

D23 Expo Japan Returns in 2015

March 16, 2015 admin

The popular D23 will be making its return to Japan for three days in 2015. D23 Expo Japan 2015 will take place from November 6th to November 8th in Maihama, Japan (Tokyo Disney Resort). Ticket and program information is available on the Disney Japan website starting in April. Themed around “the power of story,” D23 Expo Japan 2015 will bring … Read more

EDITORIAL: Why Removing the Sorcerer’s Hat from Hollywood Studios is a Good Thing

March 14, 2015 admin

The Sorcerer’s Hat is no more. For some this is a moment of triumph and restoration. For others it represents a seismic shift in Disney’s Hollywood Studios ethos and theme. My family and I are both excited about it as well as a little sad to see such an icon of so many Disney trips … Read more

runDisney(land Paris): First Disney Running Weekend Coming to Europe

February 24, 2015 admin

Disneyland Paris announced today (Sunday 22 February 2015) that the popular runDisney event will be coming to Disneyland Paris in September 2016. In a post on the official Disneyland Paris Facebook account, the rumoured event was finally let out of the bag: “It’s official! We’re delighted to announce that we’ll be holding our first ever … Read more

REVIEWS: “Between-Disney-Vacation” Recommended Reading 101

February 23, 2015 admin

It’s February. Even though we’re within a few weeks of Daylight Savings — the unofficial gateway to spring — most of the nation still finds itself in the throes of winter for at least a few more weeks. Of course this also means, for most of us, that although we’re getting closer to our next … Read more

Tom Staggs Named Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company

November 23, 2022February 5, 2015 admin

Earlier today, Robert Iger announced the promotion of Tom Staggs as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of The Walt Disney Company. Below is the official press release released by Disney announcing the promotion. Thomas O. Staggs has been named Chief Operating Officer of The Walt Disney Company, it was announced today by Robert A. … Read more

“Enchanted Christmas” at Disneyland Paris Photo Trip Report

December 28, 2014 admin

A trip to a Disney theme park is always an exciting and memorable experience, whatever the time of year and whatever the weather. However, for return guests and Disney aficionados a trip during the holidays is kind of the holy grail. You’ll put up with the elevated crowd levels just to see the park all … Read more