New Vikings Exhibit Coming to Epcot

Four out of the eleven million that visit Epcot yearly stop in the Norway pavilion and for the third time, there will be an exhibit offered by the NTNU University Museum. A ninth-century sword, a beautiful drinking horn, a marvelous hammer of Thor, a spearhead, fishing-related objects, and a horse rattle are all items being … Read more

WDWNT Podcast Episode 382 (02/27/18): Back to the Future

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Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Streamed live on YouTube, this is the next edition of WDWNT’s beloved history show Back to the Future. This time we delve into the history of The Universe of Energy and all that came before it. You can … Read more

Disney Toys Return To McDonald's Happy Meals Starting With Incredibles 2

McDonalds and Walt Disney Company announced Tuesday new promotion partnership since completing previous partnership in 2006, after new initiative by McDonald’s to “slim down” fast food menu for children. Their last exclusive decade long cross promo deal was reportedly worth one billion dollars to Disney, according to LA Times. McDonald’s paid one million dollar in … Read more

SHOP: New Limited Release Character Shirts from ShopDisney

Five new shirts were released as part of shopDisney’s limited release collection. The shirts are once again buy one, get one 40% off! For a look at all the current limited release shirts available shop here, or keep scrolling to see the different styles. Stitch Ringer T-Shirt for Adults Mad Hatter Ringer Sleepy Ringer T-Shirt … Read more

End Date Revealed for Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort

Today, the Disney Parks Blog released an article about the new additions and experiences coming to the Disneyland Resort for Pixar Fest. Not a lot has been shared about the length of the event, only that it would be a limited time event. Well today, Disney announced that Pixar Fest will run from April 13th … Read more

Bud Luckey, Pixar Animator Who Designed Woody, Dies at 83

The Oscar-nominated animator and voice actor, Bud Luckey, has passed away at the age of 83. Luckey designed one of the most beloved characters in Disney culture, Sheriff Woody, from the Toy Story films, also designing characters for Cars, Monsters Inc., and A Bug’s Life. As well as animation, Luckey flourished in voice acting and … Read more

DINING REVIEW: Splitsville Luxury Lanes in Downtown Disney, Anaheim

As of January 29th, Splitsville Anaheim in Downtown Disney is now open. After speaking with a Cast Member who works there, they have not “officially” opened and this is actually a “soft opening.” Confused yet? Well, this could explain why it hasn’t been super busy, but once Disney actually announces their opening, it will become official … Read more

PHOTOS: New Brickwork Unveiled on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland Park

Donald Duck cleaning the new bricks in Main Street, U.S.A. in the Disneyland Resort

Today the Disney Parks Blog shared three photos of the new brickwork in Main Street, U.S.A in Disneyland Park. This is the first time that the horse-drawn streetcar track is replaced entirely, and for the occasion the brickwork is also being refurbished through the whole length of Main Street, U.S.A. The photo’s show us a … Read more

VIDEO: A New Ballad from The Broadway Version of Frozen

A still from the release of Monster, a new song in the Broadway

Disney decided a while ago to adapt the famous film Frozen for a Broadway show. These stage shows often feature more music than films, so the Oscar-winning writer couple Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez had to write new music. I can imagine this was a challenge, considering the success of the Frozen-soundtrack containing Let It … Read more

New Additions to Extra Magic Time in Disneyland Paris

A promotional image for Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Paris

As an equivalent to the Extra Magic Hours in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris has Extra Magic Time. The Parks will open at 10 AM, but Disney hotel guests and Annual Passholders (Magic Plus and Infinity) can enter the park at 08:30AM to enjoy a couple rides and meet some characters in a less crowded environment. … Read more