Jessica Figueroa 
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has seen its park hours extended in anticipation of larger crowds at Walt Disney World. Let’s take a look at the changes! March 2020 March 14, 16-18, 21-23, 28: Park closing at 9 p.m. (Previously closing at 8 p.m.) Stay tuned to WDWNT for updates on park hours as more become available!
If you’re curious about the new Disney Pixar’s “Onward” coming soon to theaters March 6, there’s a new display and preview at Walt Disney Presents, which features fascinating character maquettes, animation posters, and more! Take a full photo tour of the new exhibit below, and check out the video walkthrough at the end of the … Read more
MouseGear, EPCOT’s premier retail store, closed back in early January. Since then, demolition on its interior has moved quickly, clearing the entire space for its intensive remodeling. Now, it seems demolition has moved on to the building’s exterior, as the circular building that made up one of the store’s entrances is being torn down. Similar … Read more
Just when we thought our closets (or walls) couldn’t hold more Minnie Ears, two new Disney Parks staples are coming to resort stores soon. A new set of iridescent Magical Unicorn ears (complete with technicolor horn and sparkly tulle “tail”) and classic velvet Minnie Mouse ears (pictured below) are set to arrive soon, with no … Read more
Ahead of Valentine’s Day this Friday, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is bringing back its “Villaintine’s Day” treat extravaganza for the second year in a row this February 13. We were (un)lucky enough to try all 10 villainous creations last year, so if you’re curious as to what to pick up on Thursday once the evil sweet … Read more
The countdown to “Magic Happens” is on at Disneyland park! The new day-time parade debuts on Feb. 28 and celebrates moments of magic from your favorite Disney and Pixar stories. As you get ready to experience this spectacular parade, take a sneak peek at the whimsical merchandise coming to Disneyland park! Share the magic with … Read more
UPDATE: Disney has fixed the My Disney Experience glitch that caused Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run FastPass+ selections to automatically convert into Tier 2 FastPasses. In an effort to make up for the frustration this caused guests, they have reinstated Smugglers Run FastPasses for the affected guests, as well as granted them an additional Multiple Experience … Read more
As part of the overall refresh of Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom, the vertical supports lining the top half of the PeopleMover are slowly being returned to their former concrete forms, and painted white to match a crisp new take on futurism. In addition to the upper supports’ transformation, the bottom half is also being … Read more
Disney has adjusted park hours at the Magic Kingdom for April 2020. As a result of the adjusted hours, Extra Magic Hours in affected days have also been adjusted. April 2020 April 1 – 4: Park Hours Extended to 10 PM (Previously 9 PM) As a result of the adjusted hours, Extra Magic Hours on April … Read more
Starting February 16, the Guest Experience Teams stationed throughout the Magic Kingdom will be operating at a reduced schedule. Guest Experience Teams will only be available from 10:00 AM through 7:00 PM every day. Previously, these Cast Members were available to assist through park close. After 7:00 PM, guests in need of assistance should visit … Read more
The “Monsters, Inc.” meet and greet inside Walt Disney Presents at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened just last year, but now it looks like one of the dynamic duo will soon be retiring. Mike Wazowski will meet guests through Saturday, February 22, 2020, but beginning Sunday, February 23, the meet and greet will only feature Sulley. This … Read more
Little town, it’s a quiet village… especially when the power’s out. This morning, the France Pavilion at EPCOT seems to be returning to its provincial roots no thanks to a pavilion-wide power outage, which has rendered its main attraction closed for the opening of World Showcase. Currently, the Palais du Cinema is not welcoming guests … Read more
With the coveted Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction coming soon to Disney FASTPASS and Disney MaxPass, prices have increased on the popular add-on service. MaxPass now costs $20 a day, an increase of $5 a day (or 33%) from last year’s price of $15. The MaxPass add-on for Annual Passholders is now $125 (up from $100). … Read more
Some good news has come out of a morning of merciless price increases. According to Disney, FASTPASS is coming soon to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland park! If you’ve been eager for a chance to fly the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” and live your own Star Wars adventure, you’ll soon be … Read more
In addition to increasing prices on Annual Passes at Walt Disney World, prices on the popular Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus ticket add-ons have also increased. The changes are as follows: Park Hopper Original New 1-Day Tickets $60 $65 2 to 3-Day Tickets $70 $75 4 to 10-Day Tickets $80 $85 Park Hopper Plus 1-Day … Read more
In addition to the price increases over at Disneyland, Walt Disney World has also raised prices on Annual Passes overnight. The last time Walt Disney World increased prices on Annual Passes was just a few months ago, in June 2019. The changes are as follows: Annual Pass Type Original New Disney Platinum Plus Pass $1219 … Read more