J.J. Abrams Announces “Force for Change” Campaign to Benefit UNICEF

Today in a special video message from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, director J.J. Abrams announced the creation of Star Wars: Force for Change, a brand new Star Wars initiative from Disney and Lucasfilm in collaboration with Bad Robot dedicated to finding creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. The first Star Wars: Force for Change campaign will raise … Read more

Phineas and Ferb Star Wars Crossover Coming this Summer!

Phineas and Ferb will return this summer for a new special featuring a Star Wars Crossover. The special episode will take our favorite characters into the familiar Episode IV: A New Hope. Enjoy the following synopsis (spoilers): In the special, Phineas and Ferb are hanging out during a lazy summer on Tatooine. They live on … Read more

'Frozen' Pre-Parade Debuting at Disneyland this Summer

This summer, Olaf will finally find out what its like to enjoy summer in a new pre-parade float coming to Disneyland Park. Debuting in mid-June, guests will be able to enjoy a new ‘Frozen’ themed pre-parade float ahead of Mickey’s Soundsational Parade featuring Olaf, Anna, and Elsa. The float designed by Queen Elsa, will allow … Read more

WDWNT - The Magazine: The History of Echo Lake

Since Disney’s Hollywood Studios’s opening on May 1, 1989, Echo Lake has gained has a deep history of extinct shows andattractions. Monster Sound Show, sponsored by Sony, was an opening day attraction.  The film, featuring David Letterman, was played on several monitors while guests were waiting in the queue, and the show aimed to display the … Read more

Final Performance of Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade on May 31

The final performance of Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be on May 31, 2014. There is currently no new parade scheduled to take its place but this will be due to heavy construction happening around the park including around the parade route. In the meantime, Rivers of Light is scheduled to debut sometime in the … Read more

Harambe Nights Announced for Disney's Animal Kingdom

Harambe Nights will be a hard ticketed event taking place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom starting June 7 through August 9. It all begins with a Welcome Reception in the park’s Harambe Village, including mouth-watering appetizers and African-inspired wine and beer. Then it’s time for the ‘mane’ event! Take your seat inside the newly built Harambe Theatre … Read more

"Rivers of Light" Nighttime Spectacular Coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom

As part of the largest expansion to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new nighttime spectacular has been announced. “Rivers of Light” promises to be an innovative show unlike anything ever seen in Disney Parks, combining live music, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery. The show will magically come to life on the broad, natural stage of … Read more

Festival of The Lion Kingdom Returns in June

Festival of The Lion King will be returning to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this June in it’s new home in Africa. No specific date was given but you can stay tuned to WDWNT for more details on the re-opening of FoTLK. For now, enjoy this new concept art of the new theater.

Re-Imagined Disney’s Polynesian Resort Announced

Back in February, we posted about the closure of the Polynesian Resort lobby as it made way for a complete overhaul. Well, its now official that Disney’s Polynesian Resort is going to be completely “Re-Imagined” starting with a name change. As part of a complete re-imagining, Disney’s Polynesian Resort is returning to its original, 1971 opening … Read more

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Officially Opens May 28th

Earlier today, Walt Disney World hosted a special dedication ceremony for the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction at The Magic Kingdom. During the event, Tom Staggs officially announced that the new attraction will officially open to guests on May 28th. The family-style coaster features an innovative new ride system that allows cars to swing … Read more

Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced!

After months of silence, Lucasfilm finally announced the main cast of the forthcoming Star Wars revival, Episode VII in a press release below. The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow … Read more

Star Wars Weekends 2014 Introduces Add-On VIP Package

For $499 per person, you can now add a VIP tour package to any Star Wars Weekend day: Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars Weekends will introduce an ultimate day filled with the most sought after service and experiences. A team of Disney VIP tour guides will take you on your journey designed to surprise and … Read more

WDWNT - The Magazine: The History of Hollywood Studios Parades

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been home to several memorable daytime parades.  The themes of these parades include: Aladdin, Hercules, Mulan, Pixar, and more. The first parade began in September 1991 and was titled Dinosaurs Live.  It starred the Sinclair Family from the hit ABC television sitcom Dinosaurs; this parade ran around the area that now … Read more

WDWNT The Magazine: The Original Captain America - Winter Soldier

Ed Brubaker’s Captain America: Winter Soldier hit my reading wish list for one simple reason, I love the trailer for the upcoming movie of the same name.  I am excited about this Marvel Cinematic Universe feature and really wanted to dig into one of the story sources of this hopefully epic movie. Captain America’s arch-enemy Red Skull … Read more

Additional Festival of Fantasy Performance Added for Easter Week

Beginning April 13 through April 19, you’ll be able to catch the new Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at The Magic Kingdom twice a day. The first performance will kickoff at 12:00PM and the second performance will be at 3:30PM. If you head on over to MyDisneyExperience, you can book FP+ for either one of … Read more