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The Walt Disney World website is confirming that Soarin’ will be closed beginning January 4th, 2016 to change into “Soarin’ Around the World”. The new attraction will take guests flying over locales all around the world including the Great Wall of China, the Painted Desert, and more in crystal clear high-definition. The new Soarin’ … Read more
It seems the AMC Theaters at Disney Springs will be hosting a very special event where guests can be among the first to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens and then enjoy an after-hours party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Also, join the celebration at Walt Disney World as AMC Theatres and Disney Parks celebrate … Read more
It’s finally here, the official poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The full trailer for the film will air during ESPN Monday Night Football on October 19th, 2015.
IT’S TIME TO GO BACK… LIVE! Set your time coordinates for a very special WDWNT live program this Wednesday, October 21st, 2015, as we celebrate the WDW News Today podcast’s most popular segment, Back to the Future’s 30th anniversary, and the date Doc Brown and Marty traveled to in the classic film series all … Read more
Disney Interactive has launched Disney Dream Treats, a new match-three puzzle game for mobile devices that takes players on a dream tour of restaurants in Disney Parks and Resorts around the world, and lets them interact with some of their favorite Disney characters. In Disney Dream Treats, players will help Mickey, Minnie, Ariel, Belle, Buzz Lightyear, … Read more
I managed to visit Disney Springs, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom over the course of the last week, so let’s take a look at what’s new and noteworthy in my latest photo report: Construction of Town Center is coming along nicely STK Steakhouse as seen from the top of the Orange Parking structure … Read more
Tonight we discuss the Annual Passholder ticket price hikes at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We look forward to hear from you, on how it will impact your future ticket buying plans. We also have a ton of Disney Springs news to cover and Nick is from New York Comic Con 2015 with plenty of stories … Read more
While it has been several months since the debut of the new Great Movie Ride presented by Turner Classic Movies, the ride continues to add new details. The rather dark room following the film montage at the end of the attraction added a large new projection very quietly over the last few weeks: The … Read more
Innoventions at Disneyland is currently being converted into the Tomorrowland Expo Center, home to Super Hero HQ and Star Wars Launch Bay, which will open on November 16th. When it does open, guests will be able to meet the one and only Spider-Man! Spider-Man can already be seen at Walt Disney Studios Paris, … Read more
On the heels of the Pecos Bill’s menu change, the seasonally operating Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom is switching to a new menu as well. New menu items include barbecue sandwiches with either pulled pork, sliced beef brisket or grilled chicken breast, all served on Texas toast with beans and cole … Read more
When the new Sunset Showcase opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 5th, 2015, it will be host to Club Disney, the hottest spot in town for kids and characters alike. Guests can join Mickey and the gang and take to the dance floor in this electric club environment, where a DJ Club Host spins … Read more
Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine, Chef Art Smith’s new restaurant concept, will open in Summer 2016 at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. You might know Chef Smith from his years as Oprah’s chef, or for his appearances in “Iron Chef America,” “Top Chef” and “Top Chef Masters.” The James Beard Foundation … Read more
WDWNT Reporter Dirk Wallen visited Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs this week and has some newsworthy photos to share with us, so let’s take a look: GIRAFFE! We often find cute animals are a good way to ease you into construction photos… As seen from the heights of Everest, here is the latest progress on … Read more
Marvel Announces New Slate Of Films Coming To Marvel Phase 3 Films Marvel has announced that they are adding additional movies to the Phase 3 slate of movies and the first new movie will be a sequel to “Ant-Man” and it will be called “Ant-Man And The Wasp”. Paul Rudd will reprise his role as … Read more
PIXAR updated their film release schedule today… As you can see, Cars 3 has been sped up into a June 16, 2017 release date, while Toy Story 4 was pushed back to June 15th, 2018. The Incredibles 2 also got a release date, set for June 21, 2019.
Since the launch of MyMagic+ some time ago, guests have been asking for a purple MagicBand to be added to the available line-up. It appears it is coming… These two new MagicBands coming out soon have designs printed on a purple MagicBand. The retail MagicBands with designs have only ever been printed on colors … Read more