Matthew Soberman 
For those looking to get their New Year’s Eve celebration started early at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, please note that the schedule has been adjusted. Morning Extra Magic Hours at Animal Kingdom have been rescheduled from Monday, December 31, 2018 to Wednesday, January 2, 2019. The Morning Extra Magic Hours on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 are … Read more
With another epic year at the box office coming to a close, Disney already has its sights set on 2019 and beyond. Disney studio chief Sean Bailey sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to reflect on 2018 and discuss Disney’s future. Naturally, he dropped some interesting information on some upcoming projects. The Lion King Will … Read more
After nearly a year in refurbishment, the Liberty Belle is once again sailing along Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America. The attraction has reopened with several changes, including a completely new boiler on board. The show scenes around the river have also been given a refresh, making it look clean and new. The foliage around the … Read more
We hope you can “bear” with us, because we have some very good news. Jerrod Maruyama, known for his Disney Parks artwork including the “Kingdom of Cute” vinyl figurine series, will have four new pieces debuting at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts, including “Cute Country,” which pays tribute to the genuine, original … Read more
While it may be marked “Do Not Open Until 2019,” Disney Parks is offering a peek at next year’s big present on Christmas Day. Part of this year’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade will offer a preview of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, including the new rides, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium … Read more
Lace up your running shoes and grab your mouse ears! runDisney has revealed the dates for its races in late 2019 into 2020. There is a notable change for regular participants: registrations will now open at 10 AM EST on the corresponding day. The schedule, as it stands now: runDisney Virtual Series: June 1st – … Read more
Look out, Donald Duck! Sailor hats are out, and rose gold ears are in! A new set of ear headbands have docked at Disney Cruise Line! Rose gold mania has swept the Disney Parks, taking over ear headbands, spirit jerseys, plushes, iPhone cases, and even food, and now it’s arrived at Disney Cruise Line. Keep … Read more
A Walt Disney World cast member has been arrested and charged with stalking and sexual cyber-harassment of a co-worker. 18 year-old Nicolas Palazuelos worked as a lifeguard at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in September when he met the victim, whose name was not released. The two became friends, though according to the victim, after two … Read more
It’s always a magical sight when Santa Claus comes down Main Street U.S.A. in his sleigh… but when Santa’s falling out of his sleigh, it’s a different story. On Saturday afternoon at Disneyland, the float in A Christmas Fantasy Parade containing Santa’s sleigh broke, tipping over and launching old Saint Nick out of his seat. … Read more
There’s a new way to bring home memories of Walt Disney World (and Disneyland too). Four new sets of build-it-yourself cardboard dioramas have hit store shelves at the resort. Each 14-piece set shows a memorable moment from a Disney Parks attraction: Mad Tea Party, The Haunted Mansion, “it’s a small world,” and Splash Mountain. Which … Read more
Though the official opening of the Disney Skyliner is just under a year away, we’re already seeing some testing of the system. Here, we see testing of the cable lines at the Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort station. Though these aren’t the actual gondolas that will ultimately be used, mock gondolas are being used to test … Read more
If you’re looking to get around the Walt Disney World resort late at night from now until Saturday, road closures may impact your travel. From approximately 11 PM to 6 AM on December 12th, 13th, and 14th, the southbound part of World Drive (near Seven Seas Drive), the Magic Kingdom Auto Plaza inbound lanes, and … Read more
According to a Orange County Sheriff’s Department report, a Walt Disney World cast member admitted to secretly recording a co-worker in a restroom. The victim reported that he was standing at a urinal at the Pride Rock Employee Service Center at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, when he noticed a cell phone moving under a restroom stall, … Read more
Disneyland’s getting ready to start the show rolling on The Tropical Hideaway, the new lounge coming to Adventureland, and today, Disney Parks Blog gave us our first look. The venue will serve a variety of beverages and light eats, including the world-famous Dole Whip. Guests will have a number of ways to enter the lounge, … Read more
Sister Act fans, your prayers have been answered… but it may be without Whoopi Goldberg. According to a Variety report, Disney is currently developing Sister Act 3 for the upcoming streaming service, Disney+. The studio has reportedly tapped “Insecure” co-executive producer Regina Hicks and “Star” showrunner Karin Gist to pen the screenplay. But according to … Read more
There’s been a change to Epcot’s Candlelight Processional lineup. Musician, actor, and entertainer Joey Fatone (formerly of *NSYNC) will serve as the show’s narrator on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24th and 25th. The Orlando native replaces Edward James Olmos on the schedule. Keep reading WDW News Today as we keep you updated on … Read more