Matthew Soberman, Author at WDW News Today

New 50th Anniversary, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure PhotoPass Magic Shot Opportunities Now Available at Walt Disney World

October 6, 2021

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Guests can get into The World’s Most Magical Celebration with new 50th anniversary PhotoPass opportunities around Walt Disney World! From Disney: The Disney PhotoPass team loves celebrating anything and everything – and I mean everything – by offering special photo ops. Holidays, festivals, the arrival of seasons, movie releases, animals being born at Disney’s Animal … Read more

REVIEW: New Pumpkin Brittle is a Delicious Halloween Treat at Candy Palace in Disneyland

October 6, 2021

The Halloween season has brought plenty of sweet and savory treats to Disneyland, but if you love the taste of pumpkin, head to Candy Palace on Main Street, U.S.A.! This new pumpkin brittle is now available, featuring pumpkin seeds, nutmeg, and cinnamon. While Disney initially claimed that this would be in bakery cases around the … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Members Must Book a Minimum of One Guest on Points During Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Presale

October 6, 2021

Ahead of the start of tomorrow’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser presale to Disney Vacation Club members, a new detail has emerged. Members must purchase at least one guest in their party on DVC points during the presale, while all others may pay with cash. Points charts for the new interactive hotel experience will be available … Read more

RUMOR: Shrek 4-D to Permanently Close January 2022 at Universal Studios Florida

October 6, 2021

After nearly nineteen years, the fairytale may be nearly over for Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida. The attraction is rumored to permanently close in January 2022. No official confirmation or announcement of a replacement has been made as of the writing of this article. This wouldn’t be the first iteration of the attraction to … Read more

Bob Iger Warned Disney Executives To Not Let Data Influence Creative Decisions as Chapek Took Power, Tom Staggs Sabotaged, and More from Disney’s CEO Transition Discussed in New Hollywood Reporter Piece

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As Bob Iger continues to wind down his tenure at The Walt Disney Company, the executive chairman recently had a word of caution for his fellow executives, according to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Kim Masters. Masters reports that at an annual retreat for Disney executives in July, Iger told his subordinates: “in a world and business … Read more

Disney Wonder to Resume International Sailings from Galveston Beginning November 19th, Some Without Castaway Cay Visits

October 6, 2021

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Disney Cruise Line returns to the Lone Star State with sailings from Galveston, Texas resuming November 19th. Destinations include Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico and the western Caribbean. The ship resumed sailings from San Diego, California earlier this month. There have been changes to the itinerary, with select cruises no longer stopping at Disney Castaway … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Alberta Bound Returns to the Canada Pavilion at EPCOT

October 3, 2021

After over a year and a half, The Mill Stage is rocking once again at EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion with the sounds of Alberta Bound. The band returned to the park on Friday for their first performances at EPCOT since most of Walt Disney World shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. The … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Beat Goes On as JAMMitors Bring the Rhythm to World Celebration at EPCOT

October 3, 2021

If you felt your heart pounding at EPCOT yesterday, it may not have been due to Test Track or Soarin’ Around the World. World Celebration is once again home to the beats and humor of JAMMitors. While the trio of drummers have performed at the park since it reopened in July 2020, this marked their … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Soar with ‘The Lion King’ Version of Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 3, 2021

Disney KiteTails is off and flying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We’ve already seen their uplifting take on “The Jungle Book,” so today, we’re looking at the second version of the show themed to “The Lion King!” As we’ve previously reported, the pre-show is the same for both shows. The “Lion King” version starts with “The … Read more

REVIEW: New Celebration Caramel Apple, Cupcake, and Square Deliver Mixed Results at Karamell-Küche in EPCOT for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

October 3, 2021

Guten tag from EPCOT! The World’s Most Magical Celebration is underway with over 150 special food and beverage offerings for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Even Karamell-Küche at the Germany Pavilion is getting in on the fun with a trio of specialty items! Unfortunately, two of the three were good items made worse by the … Read more

REVIEW: Sip Your Way to Wonderland with the All Mixed Up Slushy and Not-Too-Late Tea from Cheshire Café for 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom

October 3, 2021

Greetings from the Magic Kingdom, where we’re currently making our way through the dozens of new food and beverage offerings at the park for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Today, we’re stopping by Cheshire Café to partake in a pair of teas straight out of Wonderland! All Mixed Up Slushy — $5.99 Strawberry Tea topped … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starbucks Tumbler Ornament Arrives at The Trolley Car Café

October 3, 2021

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Even though fall has just begun, it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays! Not long after a retro-style Starbucks tumbler appeared at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a matching ornament has arrived at the park. Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starbucks Tumbler Ornament – $14.99 The ornament features Sorcerer Mickey alongside park iconography as The Twilight … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Bellisima’ Minnie Mouse Backpack Arrives at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

October 3, 2021

Minnie Mouse has always been a fashion icon, and the latest offering from EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion shows off her cosmopolitan style. “Bellisima” Minnie Mouse Backpack – $44.99 This black backpack features Minnie in a tan and brown dress, dressed for a day on the Riviera. Next to her is the Italian word “Bellissima,” which means … Read more

REVIEW: Take a ‘Flight to the Moon’ or a ‘Mission to Mars’ with 50th Anniversary Food Celebrating Tomorrowland’s Past from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café at Magic Kingdom

October 3, 2021

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The World’s Most Magical Celebration is underway at Walt Disney World, bringing over 150 new food items to celebrate the resort’s 50th anniversary. Today, we’re going back to the future at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom for some dishes honoring Tomorrowland attractions past and some favorites of Walt Disney himself. Let’s blast … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Castle Collection Glass Arrives at Walt Disney World

October 3, 2021

The World’s Most Magical Celebration has just begun at Walt Disney World, and the merchandise continues to roll in. Castle Collection Glass – $17.99 The latest addition to the 50th anniversary Castle Collection is this glass, which features the anniversary logo in an EARidescent rainbow of colors. Like the rest of the collection, Cinderella Castle … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Casey’s Corner Pianist Returns, Performs 50th Anniversary Anthem ‘The Magic is Calling’ at the Magic Kingdom

October 3, 2021

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Batter up! After being missing for over a year and a half, the pianist has returned to the lineup at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom. On October 1, we caught a set from Randy, a pianist who played on opening day 50 years prior, as seen in the Tweet below. We stopped by again … Read more