Matthew Soberman 
As many Disney Parks fans know, Figaro is a cat. But what some fans may not know is that Figaro is, along with some other animated friends from the animal kingdom, now featured on a new line of apparel and accessories available now at the Magic Kingdom at Mickey’s Star Traders. Joining Figaro in this … Read more
Guests of Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort can now use the internet faster than ever with an upgraded Wi-Fi system. The upgrade brings higher speeds to all public areas at the resort, as well as guest rooms in Buildings 6–10. In addition, guests using the Wi-Fi in public spaces at the resort can now find it … Read more
As exciting as it is to hear about new projects on Disney+ like The Mandalorian or the Lady and the Tramp remake, die-hard Disney fans like myself have been hoping to hear about how much of Disney’s vast back catalog of films and television programs would be on the new streaming service. And on Thursday … Read more
Avast and shiver me timbers! Captain Hook and his crew are docking for a new kids club experience, fittingly named Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew, at Disney’s Beach Club Resort starting April 28th. Guests ages 4-12 will enjoy a treasure hunt as they sail around Crescent Lake. They’ll also meet Captain Hook himself as they learn … Read more
One of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most powerful superheroes is about to land in theaters when Captain Marvel releases on March 8th, and to celebrate, a limited-time pop-up experience has flown into the Disney Store in New York City’s Times Square. Being a Marvel fan and willing to brave the large crowds of Times Square, I … Read more
From “regions beyond,” to the Cave of Wonders, to the Pridelands, three new figurines have made their way to Disneyana at Disneyland Park. Madame Leota, straight from The Haunted Mansion, is now available as a medium figurine. (With an emphasis on the medium. Get it?) This comes not long after a new line of Haunted … Read more
The flavors of Black Spire Outpost can come to your kitchen starting this Fall. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge cookbook, by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Marc Sumerak, will be released November 5th, 2019, featuring recipes from the new land coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While we don’t know what’s inside just yet, this book is likely … Read more
“It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears…” If you don’t want to hurt me already for getting the song in your head, you might be a fan of It’s a Small World. And if you really love the iconic Disney Parks attraction, you should head to Disney Springs tomorrow for the launch of … Read more
One of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s centerpieces will be Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and thanks to reports from D23 and Entertainment Weekly, we now have a better look than ever at the new attraction. Entertainment Weekly‘s Anthony Breznican got an first look at the attraction, and provided a detailed description of this new … Read more
A new series of shirts inspired by one of Canada’s most popular retailers has been spotted at the shops at Epcot’s Canada Pavilion. Mickey Mouse T-Shirt – $24.99 Mickey Mouse “True Original” Sweatshirt – $49.99 The multi-colored pattern is inspired by Hudson’s Bay, one of Canada’s most iconic department stores. The retailer dates back to … Read more
Jaleo, the highly anticipated restaurant by chef Jose Andres, has been expected for a while. After a long run of delays, WDWNT has learned that the restaurant will finally open in Disney Springs sometime next month. The exact date has yet to be determined. Jaleo was previously announced to open in Winter 2019 after originally … Read more
Walls are up around Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ ABC Commissary, with self-serve soda fountains coming to the counter service eatery. Work began on the transition last week. As of the writing of this article, we don’t have an expected opening date. You should expect to see the newer, slightly-less-prone-to-spillage Solo cups that Walt Disney World has … Read more
Dave Smith, who founded the Walt Disney Archives in 1970 and named a Disney Legend in 2007, has passed away. He was 78. Bob Iger said in a statement: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of Dave Smith’s passing. He was the unsung hero of Disney’s history who, as our first archivist, spent 40 years rescuing … Read more
Hampton Inn & Suites will be coming to Flamingo Crossings, according to permits filed with the South Florida Water Management District. The proposed hotel will be across the street from the already-revealed Holiday Inn Resort and Hyatt House, which we learned about last November. This is part of Flamingo Crossings’ transformation into a value-minded complex, … Read more
Ron W. Miller, producer of countless Disney films and the former President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has passed away at the age of 85. Miller came to the company via his wife, Diane Disney, Walt’s daughter. The two met at the University of Southern California, and married in 1954. Following a brief … Read more
Disney’s Riviera Resort is speeding towards its Fall 2019 opening. And today, we learned that a new lounge will be part of the resort! Called Voyageur’s Lounge, the lounge celebrates Walt Disney’s international travels and the books he collected along the way. From Disney Parks Blog: “Inside this fun lounge at Disney’s Riviera Resort, you will be … Read more
