Katie Francis 
Guests can now sign up to add an “In Memoriam” style photo of themselves to their own Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store mausoleum plaque at Universal Studios Florida! Tribute Store Mausoleum Plaque — $129 The upcoming Halloween Horror Nights Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida is planning a mausoleum-themed hallway where those “laid to rest” … Read more
While at first glance, the Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge souvenir cups look identical to those at Oga’s Cantina and the Sublight Lounge, guests aboard the Disney Wish will notice custom branding, making these unique collectibles. Hyperspace Lounge Souvenir Cups The three souvenir cups here, from left to right, are the glasses resembling those that come … Read more
A concerned father has shared a video of his children’s recent visit to Disneyland with their grandmother. In the video, Rapunzel seemingly ignores the only Black children in a crowd of guests. The children run over to Rapunzel as soon as they spot her, and their grandmother tells them they need to get in line. … Read more
Whether you’re looking for a trim for yourself or your baby’s first haircut, the Harmony Barber Shop in Magic Kingdom can turn a routine appointment from standard to special. After more than two years, the Harmony Barber Shop has reopened on Main Street, U.S.A. The old-fashioned barber shop fits right in on Main Street with … Read more
Tonight at the Halloween Horror Nights presentation at Midsummer Scream, John Murdy confirmed that Scarecrow: The Reaping is coming to this year’s event. This house is based on the house of the same name from Universal Orlando Resort’s HHN 27. Families have abandoned their farms after the Dust Bowl, leaving only scarecrows (and crows) behind. … Read more
More Haunted Mansion merchandise continues to arrive at Disneyland Resort, including a button-up by Tommy Bahama, an Alex and Ani bracelet, and home decor. We found the items below at Port Royal Curios and Curiosities. Madame Leota Bowl – $22.99 This stoneware bowl has Madame Leota peering up from the bottom. It’s a cloudy greenish-gray … Read more
We had a vision of the newest “Encanto” merchandise and rushed to Disneyland Resort to find the Bruno Spirit Jersey. We first found the jersey in the “it’s a small world” Toy Shop, but you can also pick it up in the Emporium, or in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. “Encanto” Bruno Spirit … Read more
Jared Leto (“Mobius,” “Suicide Squad”) is the latest celebrity to be reportedly added to the cast of “The Haunted Mansion.” Leto is rumored to be playing the Hatbox Ghost, an apparition who only appears in the Disneyland version of the attraction. The film is based on the classic attraction and will not be a remake … Read more
As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for staff writers for our website. This position is a consistent, scheduled position with set, paid hours each week. While there is no requirement to visit the parks, you must have extensive familiarity with Walt Disney World and basic knowledge of other facets of the Walt Disney … Read more
It’s a beautiful weekend at the Magic Kingdom, and we decided to make a quick lunch stop to try the New England Shrimp Boil from Columbia Harbor House. Columbia Harbor House is in Liberty Square near Haunted Mansion. New England Shrimp Boil – $15.99 Shrimp, Potatoes, Corn, and Andouille Sausage cooked in a Spiced Broth … Read more
Walt Disney World Cast Members are now addressing guests as “friend,” rather than sir or ma’am in the latest effort to promote inclusivity. The neutral “friend” moniker allows Cast Members to address individuals without assuming their gender identity. Similar changes have been made around the resort, such as the switch from “ladies and gentlemen” to … Read more
A new 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival tray has arrived. You can pick one up at Creations Shop in World Celebration. Food & Wine Festival Tray – $9.99 You’ve arrived for a day of feasting and drinking at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, only to find that all the tables … Read more
The 50th anniversary Partners Statue MagicBand+ has finally arrived at Walt Disney World after the rest of the designs debuted last week. Partners Statue MagicBand+ – $44.99 The Partners MagicBand+ was in high demand but missing in action. Guests with resort hotel reservations could order it at a special pre-arrival rate, and it was available … Read more
We had a vision of the newest “Encanto” merchandise and rushed to World of Disney at Disney Springs to find the Bruno Spirit Jersey. “Encanto” Bruno Spirit Jersey – $79.99 Regardless of where you stand on talking about him, Bruno has become a fan-favorite member of the familia Madrigal. The Spirit Jersey is hooded, just … Read more
We’re creeping closer to the spookiest time of the year, and you can start to decorate with new Haunted Mansion headstone bookends. We also found several new pins, all inside Memento Mori at Magic Kingdom. The Haunted Mansion Headstone Bookends – $44.99 At Memento Mori, any soul can pick up these Haunted Mansion spooky headstone … Read more
Welcome to the merchandise roundup for July 28, 2022! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. Today we visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney Springs, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort; let’s look at our discoveries. … Read more
