PHOTOS: The Country Bears Take to the Rooftops for Socially-Distanced Greetings at the Magic Kingdom

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Welcome back to the Magic Kingdom! It is cast member previews today, and we have been busy familiarizing ourselves with the new park protocols amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, ready for the park’s official reopening on Saturday. Attraction procedures aren’t the only things which have had to be adjusted, but character meet and greets are now … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Reopens in Magic Kingdom with Blocked-Off Seating and Updated Health & Safety Measures

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Aloha and welcome back to Adventureland! We’re back in the Magic Kingdom for the cast member previews, and have been busy exploring all the new and updated safety procedures on each reopened attraction in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our next stop is Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, so stop the clucking and let’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Prince Charming Regal Carrousel Reopens in the Magic Kingdom with Numbered Sections and New Protocols for Social Distancing

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Royal greetings from Fantasyland! We’re back in the Magic Kingdom and exploring the regal land, while also taking note of the new park protocols amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Our next stop is Prince Charming Regal Carrousel, which has implemented some new procedures to help keep guests, cast members, and horses safe on the attraction. Let’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Mad Tea Party Reopens at the Magic Kingdom with Few Modifications Besides Hand Sanitizer

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Welcome back to the Magic Kingdom! It sure does feel good to be back in the park on this lovely sunny day, and we’re thrilled to have you along with us. In preparation for the park’s official reopening on Saturday, we have been exploring the lands and taking note of all the new park protocols … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “The Royal Princess Processional” Makes Its Debut at the Magic Kingdom, Featuring Merida on Horseback

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Welcome, royal subjects, back to the Magic Kingdom! We are thrilled to be back in the most magical of all places for cast member previews today, and what better welcome home than by a cavalcade of Disney Princesses? In place of traditional character meet and greets and parade experiences, a whole host of characters have … Read more

PHOTOS: New Sequined Black and Gold Minnie Ears Sparkle in Disney Springs

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Your first day back at the parks is nothing if not a cause for celebration, and this brand-new design of Minnie Ears is certain to get that party atmosphere going! We found these dazzling new ears over in World of Disney in Disney Springs. Their simple, yet effective black and gold polka-dot design is stylish, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at Social Distancing Measures Inside Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris Ahead of Reopening

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The countdown is on for the grand reopening of the Disneyland Paris parks on July 15. Although we cannot wait to get back to and explore the magic of the Disneyland Park and the adventure of the Walt Disney Studios park, there is always going to be that trepidation surrounding the new health and safety … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pandora – The World of Avatar Shoulder Banshee Plush Flies Into Disney Springs

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Shoulder plushes are one of the cutest new crazes in the Disney parks, adorable little plush pals which magnetically affix to their owner in a true Disney sidekick fashion. So far, we’ve seen shoulder Porgs (Star Wars), Mushu (Mulan), and Pascal (Tangled) released. Now, we’ve planet-hopped to Pandora, and there’s some shoulder banshees to be … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Cruise Reopens at the Magic Kingdom with New Dividers, Signage, and Safety Measures Aboard Each Boat

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Greetings from Adventureland! We are finally back in the Magic Kingdom for cast member previews today and have been busy exploring the park while taking note of all the new health and safety measures in place amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Our next stop on our journey is the World Famous Jungle Cruise! Join us as … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Even More New Face Masks, Restaurants Reopen, Construction Updates and More

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WDWNT is thrilled to announce our epic expansion with the launch of Universal Parks News Today! Every week is a busy week when it comes to Universal Parks news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Universal Orlando Resort and other Universal resorts around the world, here’s our Universal Parks … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Reopening Preparations, Payment Glitches, Construction Updates and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 29 – July 5. Walt Disney World Parks In celebration of the fourth of … Read more

VIDEO: More Characters Make Socially-Distanced Appearances at Hong Kong Disneyland, including Cinderella, Black Panther, and Spider-Man

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When Hong Kong Disneyland reopened in June, character meet-and-greets had been suspended in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, a protocol that has become commonplace in the other Disney Parks across the world. Since its opening, however, characters have still been making appearances across the parks, welcoming Guests and reminding them of that … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Backpack by Loungefly Brings Classic Disney Style to Disney Springs

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We love a Loungefly backpack here at WDWNT. Recently, we’ve been spotting all kinds of new purse designs by the company all across Disney Springs, from the wacky character themes to the sparkly, patriotic kind. If those are too bold for your liking, this newest release is taking us right back to simple, classic Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: New Americana Mickey Ornament Flies the Flag at Disney Springs

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It’s the Fourth of July and what better way to celebrate than to break out the stars and stripes? Disney has been releasing a steady stream of Americana merchandise these past few weeks both on shopDisney and within their stores, and today we finally came across this adorable new ornament. This beautiful new ornament features … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Star Wars” Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes Band T-Shirt Rocks into Disney Springs

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It looks like everyone’s favorite cantina band finally got their merch on the shelves at Disney Springs! While exploring the aisles of World of Disney today, we spotted this brand-new tee rocking the clothing display. “Mad About Me”? Mad about this t-shirt! “Star Wars” fans will recognise that Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes are … Read more

PHOTOS: New MARVEL Avengers Iron Man MagicBand Powers in to Disney Springs

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Another brand-new MagicBand has blasted onto the scene over in Disney Springs, and this one is perfect for any wannabe superhero out there. Take a look at this cool new Iron Man MagicBand! This powerful band is now available for purchase over at MARVEL Super Hero Headquarters, because where else can you expect to find … Read more