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PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/3/21 (Iconic Bronze Character Statues Completely Removed From The Hub, New Nightmare Before Christmas Loungefly Creeps Onto Main Street U.S.A., Transportation and Ticket Center Sees Ticket Booth Transformations, and More)

September 6, 2021

Good morning and welcome to another gorgeous day at Walt Disney World! Today we’ll be venturing through Magic Kingdom and learning about all of the latest and greatest things happening throughout this wonderful park. Let’s jump in! This morning we found ourselves at the Transportation and Ticket Center, where we quickly noticed that every single … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Disney's Hollywood Studios 9/4/21 (New 50th Anniversary Gondolas, Lightning Lane Signage Pops Up at Multiple Hollywood Studios Attractions, New 50th Celebration Buses Take a Trip, and More)

September 6, 2021

Hello everybody! I hope you’re ready to join us on another adventure as we discover just what waits in store for us today at Walt Disney World. Today we took a walk around the many lands of Magic Kingdom and traveled through the star studded streets of Hollywood Studios. We definitely found some surprises, so … Read more

PHOTOS: Na'vi Build-Your-Own Jewelry Returns to Windtraders in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney's Animal Kingdom

September 6, 2021

It looks like a good time to return to Windtraders in Pandora – The World of Avatar! While unfortunately you still can not “adopt” a new Banshee buddy at The Rookery, nearby, another favorite store item has made its return: the Na’vi Build-Your-Own Necklace or Bracelet station. Only recently, merchandise like these necklaces have started … Read more

PHOTOS: Villains Wishables Make Their Arrival at the Disneyland Resort

September 6, 2021

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This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. After making their menacing debut at Walt Disney World, the new line of Villains Wishables have now decided to invade the Disneyland Resort. Headless Horseman Wishables Plush – $12.99 While the other Disney Villains are hidden away inside the mystery bags, the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Coco Merchandise Arrives in Time for Dia de los Muertos at the Disneyland Resort

September 6, 2021

This post may contain affiliate links; please read the disclosure for more information. While a lot of the merchandise currently arriving at the Disneyland Resort is all about Halloween, another closely related celebration, Dia de los Muertos, is highlighted in these new items from Disney/Pixar’s Coco. Alebrije Dante Disney Babies Plush – $32.99 Dante, in … Read more

PHOTOS: Buena Vista Street Gets Batty Halloween Decorations at Disney California Adventure

September 5, 2021

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Cars Land is not the only area of Disney California Adventure to get decorations for Halloween. Bats, banners, and bunting have been added to Buena Vista Street. Let’s take a look. The bats and banners begin at the Disney California Adventure entrance. A purple banner is topped with a large bat. Halloween bunting has been … Read more

PHOTOS: New Light-Up Jack Skellington Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket Pops Up at Walt Disney World

September 5, 2021

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A new Annual Passholder popcorn bucket at Walt Disney World makes us ask “What’s this?” Passholders can purchase a light-up Jack Skellington popcorn bucket. We found the bucket at Disney Springs. Annual Passholder Exclusive Jack Skellington Popcorn Bucket — $20.00 The bucket is shaped like Jack’s head. A purple lanyard is included. A door allows … Read more

'Ohana Once Again Serving POG Juice at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

September 5, 2021

The rumors of POG juice’s demise may have been a bit premature. The mixture of passion fruit, orange, and guava juices is back at ‘Ohana in Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. It is possible that Disney has found another supplier for the juice. Our initial reporting indicated that the original manufacturer no longer makes POG juice.

Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Released Through November 15

September 5, 2021

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Theme park hours are now available for Walt Disney World through November 15. EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom have consistent hours from November 8 through November 15. The Magic Kingdom sees some changes to its schedule with the arrival of the Disney Very Merriest After Hours ticketed event. Magic Kingdom The Magic … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/4/21): Ferry Boat Fight, Suspicious Person Forces Tom Sawyer Island Evacuation, Remy's Ratatouille Adventure Merchandise, Sweet and Savory Crepes, and More

September 4, 2021

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, September 4, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Guest Fight Breaks Out on Magic Kingdom Ferry Boat

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A fight broke out tonight aboard a Magic Kingdom ferry boat. A video shared by Instagram user Anna Chisam shows the fight involving multiple guests. The incident took place aboard the Richard F. Irvine ferry boat. The incident is the second at the Magic Kingdom today. Earlier this evening, Tom Sawyer Island was evacuated due … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signage Added to Some Disney's Hollywood Studios Attractions

September 4, 2021

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Lightning Lane signs are beginning to replace FastPass+ signs throughout Walt Disney World. New Lightning Lane signage recently appeared at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Lightning Lane signs are now popping up at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror wait time sign now has a Lightning Lane directional arrow. The Hollywood Tower … Read more

BREAKING: Tom Sawyer Island Closed for Suspicious Person Report, May Have Been Armed

September 4, 2021

According to social media posts, a suspicious person forced guests to evacuate from Tom Sawyer Island earlier this evening. The incident happened at around 5:40 PM. The person was allegedly wearing camouflage and carrying a hatchet. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office logged a suspicious person call at 5:48 PM. The address provided was on Caribbean … Read more

PHOTOS: New Winnie the Pooh Quote Wristlet Brightens the Day at Walt Disney World

September 4, 2021

Winnie the Pooh has a particular way of putting things. Now, one of Pooh’s well-known quotes adorns a wristlet available at Walt Disney World. Winnie the Pooh Wristlet — $24.99 The canvas wristlet has screen printed artwork. We see Pooh standing outside a British telephone booth; he is wearing a Buckingham palace guard hat. Piglet … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom & Hollywood Studios 9/1/21 (All New Muppets Haunted Mansion Éclair Materializes, Wickedly Adorable Villains Wishables Debut, Loki Merchandise Slides Its Way Onto Hollywood Boulevard, and More)

September 4, 2021

Good morning and welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Today we’ll journey through Magic Kingdom and walk the star-studded streets of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to find out all of the latest happenings! We can’t wait, so let’s jump in! Get ready to have a wickedly fun time with these brand new Villains … Read more

PHOTOS: New 'Loki' iPhone Case, Miss Minutes and TVA Magnets Arrive at Walt Disney World

September 2, 2021

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Even though the hit Disney+ series ended its first season in mid-July, new “Loki” merchandise continues to appear at Walt Disney World. A new iPhone case and two new magnets are the latest items to arrive. “Loki” Variants iPhone Case — $34.99 The iPhone case has a 3-D effect. It fits iPhone 6s, 7, and … Read more