Eric Morton

Eric's unique blend of Marine Corps discipline, humor, and storytelling talent make him a versatile member of the WDWNT team. A member of our leadership team, he occasionally contributes as a writer, and can more often be found contributing to WDWNT's YouTube content. He hosts Boxed In and is a member of the WDW News Tonight cast.

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/3/21 (Spear Sign Removed From Jingle Cruise Boat, PhilarMagic Receives A New Blue Sign, Holiday Pins & Patches, & More)

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The ferryboats recently installed red and green lights on the second levels to match the ones on top of the ramp at the Magic Kingdom dock. More holiday wreaths, garlands, and festive window displays were added to Main Street U.S.A. Mickey’s “Really Swell” Coffee arrived at the Main Street Confectionery to help perk up any … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Animal Kingdom 10/29/21 (Grey & Gold Minnie Ears Sparkle, Holiday Decor Decks The Walls, Primeval Whirl Nears Extinction & More)

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Ghoul morning from a chilly (and rather spooky) Magic Kingdom! We’re a few days away from the most spook-tacular time of year, so let’s get started! A sparkley new pair of grey and gold Minnie ears arrived at The Emporium. A grey and blue camo Baby Yoda beanie is here in time for cooler weather … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Hollywood Studios 10/28/21 (Sunset Boulevard Billboard Returns, Betsey Johnson Villains Collection Creeps In, Port Orleans French Quarter Reopens, & More)

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Good morning, movie stars! Today, we’re at Hollywood Studios to check in on all the glitz and glamour happening throughout the park. Character meet and greets, or ‘sightings’ as they are now known as, returned to some sections of Magic Kingdom today but Hollywood Studios’ sighting areas remained closed. A few Vault collection items have … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/27/21 (TRON Canopy Prepares To Illuminate, Princess Fairytale Hall Receives A Queue Line, Jungle Green Pavement Nears Completion, & More)

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Good morning from a cool day at Magic Kingdom! The weather is getting us in the spirit for Halloween just a few days away, so let’s get started. Oogie Boogie Loungefly backpacks have been restocked at The Emporium just in time for the weekend’s spooky festivities. Performers were using the stage platforms at the castle … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/26/21 (Brazil Booth Opens, Living With The Land Receives Annual Holiday Overlay, Walt’s Wonderful World of Roast Beef Hash Breakfast Entree Disappoints, & More)

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Greetings World Travelers! Before heading to EPCOT, we stopped at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to try the 50th anniversary Walt’s Wonderful World of Roast Beef Hash breakfast menu item at Capt. Cook’s. The short bridge to the lobby of the resort is currently being stained even though the new entrance has been complete for quite … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/25/21 (Marc Davis Frogs Return To Jungle Cruise, ‘Walt’s Lodge’ Dooney & Bourke Collection, Everglazed Halloween Donut Is A Treat, & More)

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Royal greetings from Magic Kingdom! Starting our day off on a bright note, a new 50th anniversary Minnie Mouse light up bow is available at The Emporium. A flannel sweatshirt hoodie featuring Jack Skellington is out just in time for Halloween for $64.99. A cozy new Tinkerbell fleece blanket is available in the ‘home’ section … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/22/21 (First Day of Higher Individual Lightning Lane Prices, 50th Anniversary Ear Hat Ornament, Wilderness Lodge Eats, & More)

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Good morning from another beautiful day at Magic Kingdom! A new 50th anniversary ear hat ornament greeted us at The Emporium, just in time for the upcoming holidays. The Confectionery has a fun new ‘Confection-ear’ trail mix for $5.99. Plants have been removed from the castle stage and up lights have been added to the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/20/21 (New Speakers Installed In Future World, Mary Poppins Collection Sails Into The UK Pavilion, Tie-Dye Apparel Arrives At Creations, & More)

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Greetings from EPCOT! Quite a few new winter hats arrived around the park today, including these we found at Gateway Gifts, just in time for the cooler weather we’ve been having recently. MouseGear continues to be gutted, exposing the metal insides while smaller support beams were recently added to the roof overhang during construction. More … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/19/21 (Genie+ & Lightning Lane Arrive, Animatronics Return To Spaceship Earth, Monsters Inc. Limited Pins, Alice In Wonderland Collection & More)

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Howdy, World Travelers! Today, we navigate our way around EPCOT using the new Genie+ with Lightning Lane tool, so let’s get started, KACHOW! At 7am, after buying the new Genie+ tool, we purchased our individual Lightning Lane selection for the day, Frozen Ever After. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is available for purchase as well as virtual … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/18/21 (Polynesian Resort 50th Merchandise Arrives, Saratoga Springs Creme Brûlée Eclair Delights, Disney Vacation Club Collection, & More)

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Good morning from a chilly Magic Kingdom. We were definitely feeling the fall vibes with a gust of cooler weather today. The Emporium had a festive new find near the registers: a new 50th anniversary slap bracelet is now available. Mystery pin boxes continue to pop up all over the parks. We found a few … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 10/9/21 (50th Anniversary Wishables, Vault Collection Decor Arrives In Port Of Entry, New Resort Ears & DVC Merchandise, & More)

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Greetings from EPCOT! The anniversary celebration continues as we make our way through the new world neighborhoods today. New 50th anniversary Wishables arrived at Creations Shop with many of our favorite characters donning their EARidescent best. A set of Star Wars earrings flew into Creations as well to go along with the Star Wars jewelry … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 10/8/21 (50th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke, Balloon Popcorn Buckets, Gold Railings At Cinderella Castle, & More)

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Royal greetings from Magic Kingdom! Today, we are celebrating more than just ’50 years of turkey legs’ as we make our way around the castle for more anniversary finds. The much anticipated 50th anniversary Dooney & Bourke collection made its debut at Uptown Jewelers. The collection included an assortment of bags, a Magicband, and dress … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 10/7/21 (Mummy Mickey Popcorn Bucket Creeps In, Everglazed Donuts Treats Delight, New 50th Anniversary Merchandise, & More)

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The celebration continues as we make our way through an afternoon at Disney Springs! Tren-D inside Marketplace Co-Op received a refresh with new paint under its sign and a small makeover of its dressing rooms. A sparkling new Passholder Magicband featuring Tinkerbell arrived at Pin Traders. A small variety of new 50th souvenir pressed pennies, … Read more

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