Gina Zammit, Author at WDW News Today

VIDEO: Oregon Family Recreates Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Finding Nemo: The Musical While Sheltering-in-Place

May 24, 2020 Gina Zammit

Family Recreates Finding Nemo the Musical

We are all dealing with sheltering-in-place due to the novel coronavirus in our ways. Baking, reading, hiking, and working on household projects are some of the most popular activities. However, the Westover/Booren family decided to do something much more musical and recreated Disney’s Animal’s Kingdom’s Finding Nemo: The Musical from home. Sisters Casey and Charlotte … Read more

SHOP: WDWNT Releases Two More Disney Parks Inspired Face Masks on TeePublic

May 24, 2020 Gina Zammit

WDWNT has released two more Disney Parks-themed face masks on TeePublic to bring a little bit of magic to your day, whether you wear them in the parks, at work, or while enjoying the great outdoors. The new mask designs are inspired by two well-loved Walt Disney World attractions: Tomorrowland’s classic Carousel of Progress and … Read more

TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: All About Cosplay on Colleen’s Craft Corner at 11:00 AM, PLUS “Pressing Issues” Talks Universal Reopening at 8:00 PM

May 24, 2020 Gina Zammit

Welcome to another week of quarantine in the weird world of post-Disney closures! The parks may be closed off for now, but we’re trying to bring you as much entertainment as possible, with daily lineups full of fun YouTube content. This morning, join our host Colleen as she talks about the art of cosplay and shares … Read more

PHOTOS: Social Distancing Lines Set Up Ahead of Universal Orlando Resort’s Reopening

May 24, 2020 Gina Zammit

We are still 12 days away from Universal Orlando Resort’s official reopening on June 5, 2020, but there are already signs of how the park will be handling the social distancing orders. The aerial shot above, taken by a friend of WDWNT @bioreconstruct shows markers in place in front of the outdoor stage in Hogsmeade … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Kirana, a Newborn Babirusa Piglet

May 23, 2020 Gina Zammit

It’s a girl! On Thursday, Disney’s Animal Kingdom announced the birth of its first babirusa piglet. Pictured above, healthy and bonding with her mom inside their den, the piglet was given the name Kirana, which means sunbeam in Indonesian. Kirana’s parents, Betty and Mentari were chosen to breed through the Species Survival Plan (SSP) overseen … Read more

VIDEO: EPCOT’s Mariachi Cobre Performs ‘Remember Me’ from Disney and Pixar’s “Coco”

May 23, 2020 Gina Zammit

As part of Disney’s #VoicesFromHome project, which enlists popular musicians within the Disney family to perform some of the company’s greatest hits, today we head south of the border with Mariachi Cobre for a spirited performance of “Remember Me” from Disney and Pixar’s Coco. Well-known across the world for their vibrant and warm performances at … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Completed New Tri-Circle-D Ranch at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

May 23, 2020 Gina Zammit

WDWNT’s photographer friend @bioreconstruct took to the sky to show us the newly-completed Tri-Circle-D Ranch, which was rebuilt as an initial part of the expansion ongoing at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground for the upcoming Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge. Imagineers have redesigned the Tri-Circle-D Ranch, which will offer a modern stable and updated … Read more

California Governor Gavin Newsom Approves “Full” Stage 2 Reopening for Orange County; No Reopening Date Set for Disneyland Resort

May 23, 2020 Gina Zammit

California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Stage 2 of the gradual reopening plan for the state today, May 23, 2020. Despite this announcement, which means a larger variety of local businesses will be permitted to reopen, there is still no official reopening date set for Disneyland Resort. The new rules set in place will allow for … Read more

NBA Confirms That They Are In “Exploratory Conversations” With Disney Regarding Use of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex as Future Campus

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 Gina Zammit

We previously reported that the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World was the clear frontrunner to house the NBA for the remainder of its 2019-2020 season, and the NBA has just released a very interesting statement on Twitter. Executive Vice President of Communications Mike Bass confirmed that the NBA and the … Read more

More Menu Changes Come to Disney Springs After Reopening

May 23, 2020 Gina Zammit

Disney Springs has only been reopened to the public since Wednesday, but two more eateries, Paradiso 37 and Sprinkles, have omitted several items from their menus. Whether these items have been temporarily removed due to supplier issues or other reasons surrounding the health crisis, we don’t know, but below, you’ll find a complete listing of … Read more