Matthew Soberman 
Walt Disney Imagineering is known for innovation, but Imagineer Lanny Smoot has reached a milestone never before reached by any other in the company with the issuing of his 100th US patent. From Disney Parks Blog: We are excited to report that longtime Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development Imagineer and Disney Research Fellow Lanny … Read more
Lovers of Chinese cuisine, rejoice! After being closed for over a year, Nine Dragons Restaurant will reopen today at the China Pavilion in EPCOT. Several cast members confirmed that the restaurant will be open for dinner service today, beginning at 4:30 p.m. No reservations will be accepted at this time, with only walk-ins being seated. … Read more
Hail to the chief! After being closed since January, the Hall of Presidents has reopened at the Magic Kingdom with its latest addition, President Joe Biden. The attraction quietly welcomed backed guests this afternoon, with our reporter happening to be at the first official show. Crowds quickly descended on the attraction to check out the … Read more
Whether you prefer flights of fancy, sinister style, mischief and mayhem or action and adventure, the latest round of limited edition and limited release pins at Walt Disney World are sure to grab your attention! Three pins continue recurring series that have been available in 2021, while one gets ready to welcome the Marvel Cinematic … Read more
With all of the changes big and small coming to the Jungle Cruise in the Magic Kingdom, could a new sponsor also be on the way? Signage advertising Ziploc has appeared at the attraction’s exit. The Ziploc logo appears on an overhead trunk, reading “Everyday solutions for all your extraordinary adventures.” No official sponsorship has … Read more
Guests looking for a relaxing day on the waters of Walt Disney World will soon be able to float their way back to a pontoon boat. Pontoon rentals are expected to resume at select resort hotels sometime later this month, though no exact day has been confirmed. Marinas will reopen at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Disney’s … Read more
Fans of Kamala Khan will have to wait just a little bit longer to see her make her Marvel Studios debut, as “Ms. Marvel” has reportedly been pushed back to now debut early 2022 on Disney+. TVLine‘s Matt Webb Mitovich first reported the delay. Previously, “Ms. Marvel” was expected to hit the streaming service by … Read more
While Scarlett Johansson’s lawsuit against The Walt Disney Company has become a bitter public fight, select insiders say that Disney CEO Bob Chapek is squarely responsible for the current situation, according to The Wrap‘s Sharon Waxman. Johansson is currently suing Disney over its simultaneous release of Black Widow in theaters and on Disney+ through Premier … Read more
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is getting ready to land at Walt Disney World, and it seems they’re getting ready to take the next crucial step: bringing in the inaugural Cast Members to work on this innovative resort hotel experience. A WDWNT reader sent us this email being sent to Disney College Program participants offering them … Read more
After being closed for more than a year, Pizzafari has reopened its doors at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and with it have come a pair of new entrees. As part of Walt Disney World’s COVID-19 protocols, Mobile Order is strongly encouraged to reduce the chances of guests clustering together. A sign in front of the restaurant … Read more
Of all the characters in The Jungle Book, there’s no one quite like the easygoing, carefree Baloo. So when we found out that the bear would be getting his own cupcake at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we just had to check it out! The cupcake, available at Creature Comforts, has a chocolate cake base filled with … Read more
The next course of merchandise has arrived at the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! This beautiful dark gray hoodie has been designed for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. Much like the other Passholder items we’ve seen for the festival, this stars Figment in his chef’s outfit flying above a smorgasbord of food and … Read more
The next member of the “Disney Fab 50” collection of character statues coming to Walt Disney World for its fiftieth anniversary has been announced… and it stars one fabulous feline! Direct from Wonderland, the Cheshire Cat will have a statue at the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle made the announcement on his … Read more
The reimagining of The Wave… of American Flavors has been well underway at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and today, we’ve spotted the latest sign (or lack thereof) of progress. The signage for the restaurant has been removed from the entrance, obstructed from view by a black curtain behind construction walls. You can see the facade of … Read more
Even though August has just begun, lovers of Halloween can get a jump start on the spooky season thanks to two new ear headbands now available on shopDisney! For those who enjoy the eerie light and creative designs of jack-o’-lanterns, this headband features ears that have been replaced with padded Mickey Mouse pumpkins… each sporting … Read more
The mysterious new structure being built next to TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom has developed quite a bit since our last visit. The concrete platform now has a metal framework around the perimeter. Progress has come along quickly on the structure, though its purpose is still currently unknown. It’s been rumored that … Read more