SHOP: New Disney Parks Summertime Fun Merchandise Collection Makes a Splash on shopDisney

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It’s almost summertime, which means it’s time to bring out the sundresses, fruity drinks, and watermelon fanny packs. Yes, you read that right. shopDisney has just rolled out an all-new Summertime Fun collection, featuring flamingo-laden dresses, pineapple-themed Loungefly backpacks, and fruity Hawaiian shirts for everyone to enjoy. So sit back, relax, and dream about a … Read more

SHOP: New “Sweet Summer” Mickey Mouse Inflatable Pool Float Ear Headband Swims Into shopDisney

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Whether you’re chilling in your backyard pool or in a plastic tub, there’s one way to stay effortlessly cool, and it’s with these new Mickey Mouse Pool Float Ears on shopDisney. Keep it juicy with two fruity inflatable pool float “ears” around a neon blue pleather headband with the words “Sweet Summer” printed on it. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Celebrate One Year of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! at Hong Kong Disneyland with a Full POV Ride-Through

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One year ago, on March 31st, the long-awaited Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle officially opened at Hong Kong Disneyland. A glorified shooter attraction notorious for being “on time and under budget”, we’ve riffed on this one quite a few times over the past year, but nevertheless, we were pretty thrilled to be among the first … Read more

PHOTO: Lamp Remains Lit in Walt Disney’s Apartment at Disneyland During Extended Park Closure

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For more than six decades, Disneyland has been a source of joy and inspiration to all the world – particularly during challenging times. An iconic Victorian-style lamp glows every night from Walt Disney’s apartment in Disneyland park––a tradition spanning from the days Walt Disney himself would visit Disneyland. Whenever the lamp was on, guests and … Read more

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Statewide Stay At Home Mandate Through May 2

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Following previous county-specific stay-at-home orders, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has now issued a stay-at-home order for the entire state of Florida. The order goes into effect tonight at midnight and will last for at least 30 days through May 2. Pressure has been building for @GovRonDeSantis to shutdown the state of Florida and now it's … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Purchases Additional 26.3 Acres of Land West of Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort

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Despite unprecedented parks closures due to COVID-19 and even recent salary cuts for executives, it seems Disney is always looking to expand, and now it’s purchased even more acres of land just west of the Magic Kingdom. According to the Orlando Business Journal: “An entity related to Burbank, California-based The Walt Disney Co. has scooped up … Read more

TODAY on WDWNT LIVE: Morning “Funny Attraction” Watch-Along Featuring Cranium Command and More, Plus an Evening of ParksCenter!

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Welcome to week two 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 at 11:00 AM (EST), we have our “funny attraction” watch-along featuring Cranium Command and … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney World President Josh D’Amaro Shares Emotional Video of Flag Ceremony at the Magic Kingdom During COVID-19 Closure

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Walt Disney World Resort President Josh D’Amaro has always been very active communicating with Cast Members and guests alike on his Instagram page. Even now in times of crisis, as with the unprecedented Disney Parks closure due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, he has shared a touching photo and video of the daily flag raising … Read more

Disney Donates 105,000 N95 Masks and 150,000 Ponchos to Hospitals in Need During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

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If you’ve ever purchased a $20 poncho in a Disney Park (especially Walt Disney World,) it’s probably saved you from the rainiest of park days. Well, now those same ponchos are being used to keep the nurses, doctors, and medical workers on the frontlines of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic safe. According to a new … Read more

SHOP: New “Monsters, Inc.” Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! Wishables Mystery Plush Collection Scares Because it Cares on shopDisney

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Because wouldn’t be in this mess if they’d have sent in the CDA. Celebrate Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! at Disney California Adventure with this new Monsters, Inc. Wishables mystery plush collection featuring Sulley as a stand-alone plush and mystery bags containing plush of either Mike Wazowski, Roz, Boo, the Monstropolis Transit Authority Taxi, and … Read more

SHOP: New Pandora: The World of Avatar Wishables Mystery Plush Collection Flies Into shopDisney

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Ma Eywa! Wishables fans are in store for quite the Na’vi celebration with the release of an all new Wishables collection themed to Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You have a stand-alone Shaman of Songs Wishable plush, plus a set of four mystery plush, including a Sentry, Hexapede, Viperwolf, Banshee, and two mystery variants! … Read more

Bose and Lucasfilm Launch New “Star Wars” Audio-Augmented Reality Experience Featuring Sounds From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Bose and Trigger, working with Lucasfilm, Skywalker Sound, and Disney, have teamed up to introduce an all-new augmented reality app: the Star Wars Audio AR Experience. In celebration of the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on Blu-ray and DVD starting today, March 31, this new interactive AR Experience will help you experience all … Read more

Disney Wins Lawsuit Against DisGear Online Apparel Store Over Copyright Infringement

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After months of legal battles, Disney has won a civil federal lawsuit against DisGear, an online store that once featured t-shirt designs with popular, trademarked images of Disney icons such as Cinderella Castle, characters from popular Disney movies like Frozen, and Star Wars characters. Click Orlando reported that Disney Enterprises and LucasFilm filed a lawsuit back in … Read more

SHOP: New Character and Disney Parks Inspired Fine Jewelry by Rebecca Hook and CRISLU Debut on shopDisney

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If you need luxury retail therapy, look no further than the latest fine jewelry additions to arrive on shopDisney. Fans of Rebecca Hook will fawn over the new floral Minnie earrings and necklace, plus some fun Mickey Balloon dangle earrings. CRISLU also brings an adorable addition to the jewelry lineup with a Lady and the … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Virtual Tour of Walt Disney Imagineering Headquarters in New Disney Parks Video Series

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Walt Disney Imagineering is known for making the impossible possible. That’s why despite their offices (and the Disney Parks) being closed, they are opening up their headquarters for a full virtual tour! You can check out Part 1 of the virtual tour in the video below! In the tour, you can see some of the unique … Read more

SHOP: New “Monsters University” Mike Wazowski Mini Backpack Wristlet by Loungefly Now Available on shopDisney

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Whether you’re stuck at home teaching or taking online courses, you can get ready for the Scare Games (i.e. once we’re finally allowed outside) and represent Oozma Kappa with this new Monsters University Mike Wazowski mini backpack wristlet by Loungefly. Now available on shopDisney, this handy wristlet can even double as a hip pack by … Read more