PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Sunken Boat Added to Hippo Scene in Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom

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We rode the Jungle Cruise this morning to find a new enhancement has been added as the refurbishment of the attraction continues. In the hippo scene, we now see a boat sinking as we ride past. In true Jungle Cruise fashion, the skipper has jokes about this new scene. Changes to the attraction are being … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail Dividers Removed as Walt Disney World Begins its First Day Without Mask Requirement

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As we boarded the monorail at the Transportation and Ticket Center this morning to head to the Magic Kingdom, we found the dividers in the monorail have been removed. This change comes as Walt Disney World will no longer require vaccinated guests to wear masks in most places in the parks. Both the vinyl barriers … Read more

WDWNT is Hiring a Social Media Specialist

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The Social Media Specialist will work with the Director of Social Media & Analytics to execute a comprehensive social media strategy for WDWNT across all social platforms, predominantly Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Candidates should have prior experience in social media at a professional level, at least a basic understanding of marketing principles, capability and willingness … Read more

ParksCenter – So Long Trader Sam, New Info on Disneyland Opening, and a Fan Favorite Photo Spot Looks to Be Removed – Ep. 146

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 This is ParksCenter. Tonight, April 7 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  We’ve got a lot happening in Disney Parks news this week, and the ParksCenter panel is here to break it down for you. Trader Sam has been removed from the Jungle Cruise, we’ve got new information on Disneyland opening … Read more

ParksCenter – Possible Disneyland Expansion, California Parks Opening and March Madness Finishes – Ep. 145

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 This is ParksCenter. Tonight, March 31 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  We have made it to the end of March Madness! The Walt Disney World backstories tournament wrapped up on last week’s episode of WDW News Tonight, and the ParksCenter panel will look back and how things went down, and … Read more

ParksCenter – Disney Testing Facial Recognition Park Entry, A Touch of Disney Review and A Recap of March Madness Best Backstories! – Ep. 144

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 This is ParksCenter. Tonight, March 24 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  Once more unto the breach that is March Madness! The Walt Disney World backstories tournament is in full swing, with the first round over and the competition down from 64 to 32. The ParksCenter panel will review the first round … Read more

ParksCenter – Disneyland Opening Date, What’s New at Galaxy’s Edge, Recap of March Madness Part 1 and a Look Ahead at Part 2 – Ep. 143

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This is ParksCenter. Tonight, March 17 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  MARCH MADNESS NEVER STOPS NEVER STOPPING! The first tournament is over, and we’re gonna break down who got robbed, who deserved to win, and the bad calls that were made along the way. Plus, we preview the second tournament … Read more

ParksCenter – Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Has an Opening Date, Disneyland Opens Soon and a Recap of March Madness! – Ep. 142

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This is ParksCenter. Tonight, March 10 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  MARCH MADNESS CONTINUES! There are still a lot of boats in the competition, but the Tower of Terror elevator and the Pirates of the Caribbean boat are out! We’ll talk about how the competition is going so far, and … Read more

ParksCenter – Flower & Garden Begins, New Upgrades at Epcot, and a Preview of March Madness 2021 – Ep. 141

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This is ParksCenter. Tonight, March 3 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  MARCH MADNESS IS HERE! That’s right, it’s time for the ParksCenter panel to start breaking down the bracket and give our predictions on how things will play out. This year’s tournament – the first of two!!!! – is ride … Read more

ParksCenter – A Touch of Disney, A Peek at Disney World’s 50th and an Update on Harmonious at Epcot – Ep. 140

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This is ParksCenter. Tonight, February 24 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  This week, we talk about “A Touch of Disney,” the Disney California Adventure hard-ticket event, new developments in the work on Harmonious at Epcot,  and all the details on the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration that were released … Read more

ParksCenter – More Details on the New DCA Event, WandaVision at the Parks and an Update on Projects on Hold or Cancelled – Ep. 139

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This is ParksCenter. Tonight, February 17 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  This week, we talk about the additional details that have come out on the Disney California Adventure hard-ticket event, implanting MagicBands into your body, and Disney’s acknowledgement that capital investments in the parks have decreased significantly. All this and … Read more

ParksCenter – White House Considering Florida Travel Ban, A New DCA Festival-like Event, and Leave A Legacy Returns to Epcot – Ep. 138

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Tonight, February 10 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  This week, we talk about what might happen if domestic travel to Florida is restricted, and whether Disneyland could reopen soon – even if its just Main Street U.S.A. There are also a lot of changes at Epcot, as the new Leave … Read more

ParksCenter – Star Wars Store Opening at Downtown Disney, Primeval Whirl on the Way Out, and No Caballeros – Ep. 137

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Tonight, February 3 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  This week, we take a look at the new Star Wars Trading Post coming to Downtown Disney in California in the old Rainforest Cafe location; a permit that may signal the final straw for Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom; and the … Read more

ParksCenter – Jungle Cruise Makeover, PeopleMover Pileups, and the Return of the Festival of the Lion King – Ep. 136

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Tonight, January 27 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  This week, we talk about the upcoming makeover of the Jungle Cruise, the return of dining to Disneyland and Festival of the Lion King to Animal Kingdom. The PeopleMover might also be coming back soon, but it looks like they’ve still got … Read more

ParksCenter – Hall of Presidents Prepares for Biden, France Expansion Slowly Opens As Paris Park Remains Closed – Ep. 135

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Tonight, January 20 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter!  This week, we talk about the Hall of Presidents closing to accommodate a new President, the partial opening of the France Expansion at EPCOT, and the continued closure of Disneyland Paris – and more!  Want to watch us record the show live? … Read more

Disneyland Vaccination Site Will Remain Closed for Second Day Due to Wind Damage

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The COVID-19 vaccination site at the Disneyland Resort will remain closed for a second day after strong winds in the area damaged tents, according to the Orange County Register. The site, which is set up in the Toy Story Parking Lot, was closed today due to windy conditions. The National Weather Service issued a high … Read more