Cast Members Reportedly Being Reprimanded or Terminated for Viral Photo of Overcrowding at Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom

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UPDATE: Walt Disney World has issued the following statement via text message to WDWNT: “There is no truth to this rumor.” Jacquee Wahler, Vice President, Communications – Walt Disney World Resort With Walt Disney World reopening this week in the midst of a secondary surge of COVID-19 cases across Florida, all eyes have been on … Read more

BREAKING: Modified Virtual Queue Announced for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starting July 15

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Despite previous information, Walt Disney World has just rolled out instructions on a new, modified virtual queue system for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The biggest change here is the use of staggered booking windows, starting at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 4 p.m., meaning you no longer have to be there … Read more

Walt Disney World Extending Support to Annual Passholders Who Incurred Bank Fees Due To Recent Charge Errors

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Following last week’s incident where a computer error caused hundreds of dollars to be billed at once from Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, a pair of Passholders recently filed a lawsuit seeking class action status against the resort. Now, Walt Disney World is quietly responding by emailing all Passholders affected and inviting them to reach … Read more

“Splash Mountain Medley” Removed from Walt Disney World Official Album on Select Streaming Platforms

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With Splash Mountain set for a retheme to Princess and the Frog in the near future, Walt Disney World has pulled the attraction’s signature song medley from the Official Album for the resort. The album, which features song tracks from a number of beloved Walt Disney World attractions, includes songs like “Swisskapolka”, “The Bear Band … Read more

REVIEW: Chef Mickey’s Debuts New Family-Style Breakfast with No Characters at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Chef Mickey’s is a fan-favorite breakfast spot located at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Known for its buffet-style character meals, Chef Mickey’s has made some significant changes in the wake of COVID-19. Join us as we explore the many restaurant updates and chow down on some delicious Mickey waffles. While the Grand Canyon Concourse has been welcoming … Read more

FuelRod Announces New “Founders” Program For Free, Unlimited Swaps at Any Kiosk to Resolve Litigation

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In late October 2019, it was announced that swaps for FuelRod portable chargers, which are available throughout the Disney Parks, would go up in price from, well, free to $3. After widespread customer outcry, the decision to charge for swaps was reversed, and to this day, they remain free on property. However, a class action … Read more

Walt Disney World Officially Updates Face Mask Policy to Exclude Gaiters and Bandanas

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Ahead of the Walt Disney World parks reopening to the public, the resort has begun to enforce its rule that guests wear traditional face masks. Previously, neck gaiters, though not “secured with ties or ear loops” as the guidelines state, had been tolerated. Now, Face Covering guidelines have been officially updated to reflect that neck … Read more

EPCOT International Flower & Garden 2020 Merchandise Returning on July 15 for Park Reopening and Festival

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If you weren’t able to pick up some of the highly sought-after merchandise from the EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival earlier this year, you’re in luck, because it’s making a comeback for the upcoming 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, starting on July 15. Disney has previewed some of the merch that’ll … Read more

2020 Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Marketplace Booths and Menus Revealed

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Get ready to sip and savor starting on July 15! Full menus for the upcoming 2020 Taste of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival at EPCOT have been released. Check out the full lineup below! Celebrate the Festival’s 25th Anniversary strolling across 6 continents and beyond as you sample mouthwatering delicacies. Discover the 2020 Taste of … Read more

Friendship Boats to Resume Service on July 29 at Walt Disney World

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With the reopening of even more Walt Disney World resorts and theme parks, transportation across property is slowly revving back up. Previously, we learned of start dates for Monorails and the Disney Skyliner, and now, an update to EPCOT area resorts has indicated a July 29 start date for the popular Friendship Boats, which travel … Read more

Annual Passholders Now Allowed to Make Theme Park Reservations For 3 Days at a Time in Addition to Resort Days

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During the initial Disney Park Pass system launch, some Annual Passholders reported not being able to make any additional theme park reservations outside of the ones they were able to make tied to their resort booking. Now, Disney has updated verbiage on the site to indicate that Annual Passholders can make theme park reservations for up … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort 2020 Theme Park Ticket Sales and Disney Resort Hotel Bookings Now Available

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Walt Disney World ticket sales and resort bookings for 2020 are once again available. As you may have guessed, a virtual queue is in place for ticket sales and resort bookings, and a set time has not been established for when these reservations go live, with hotel bookings “released at different times throughout the day.” … Read more

PHOTOS: Tallest Point in Jurassic Park “Velocicoaster” Attraction Finally Installed at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Nature… finds a way. And today, the diligent coaster engineers at Universal’s Islands of Adventure have placed the final piece of the highly-anticipated, frankly intimidating loop of the Velocicoaster, captured in some stunning aerial photos by our good friend, @bioreconstruct on Twitter. Just yesterday, it was seen that the large, towering crane had been shifted … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The New “Mickey & Friends Cavalcade” Debuts at the Magic Kingdom

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Come on everybody, get your ears on! Announced as part of the park reopening entertainment in the Magic Kingdom are Character Cavalcades, where select characters will be heading down Main Street U.S.A, waving and greeting guests from a safe distance. It may not be the traditional parades and meet and greets we know and love, … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Resort 2020 Theme Park Ticket Sales and Disney Resort Hotel Bookings Resuming Tomorrow, July 9

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Disney has just confirmed that ticket sales and resort bookings for 2020 will resume tomorrow, July 9. As you may have guessed, a virtual queue will be in place for ticket sales and resort bookings, and a set time has not been established for when these reservations go live, with hotel bookings “released at different … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Disneyland Park 65th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed; To Be Sold Exclusively Online on July 14

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Can you believe that it’s been almost 65 years since Walt Disney welcomed the first guests to Disneyland with the famous words, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome!”? Today, Disney has given us a first look at the dazzling new merchandise honoring the 65th anniversary of Disneyland. For the anniversary, merchandise will … Read more