Shannen Ace, Author at WDW News Today

PHOTOS: NEW Annual Passholder Exclusive Cinderella Castle Holiday Projection Show 2020 Merchandise Debuts at Walt Disney World

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

Annual Passholders can celebrate the holidays in style with this new Cinderella Castle merchandise now available at Walt Disney World. The merchandise features the different holiday projections of Cinderella Castle from this year. Passholder-Exclusive Holiday Castle MagicBand – $24.99 This red MagicBand has the regal red, green, and gold Cinderella Castle projection. It also says … Read more

UPNT Weekly Recap: Full Review of the NEW Universal Holiday Tour, Hogwarts Express Surveillance for Naughty Guests, Holiday Treats, Jurassic World Raptor Paddock, and More

November 29, 2020

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 News Today weekly recap from November 22 to November 29, 2020. Universal Orlando Resort Check out our November 21, … Read more

New Disney Parks Holiday Playlist Now Streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, and More

November 29, 2020

It’s officially that time of year! Disney has curated a new seasonal playlist for the holidays. They previously released a playlist for Halloween, but this new collection of songs is sure to get you in the Yuletide spirit. As the snowiest Disney franchise, the playlist includes plenty of Frozen songs from both films and Olaf’s … Read more

Tune In For The Final Hours of WDWNT’s 65-Hour Broadcast to Benefit The Cast Member Pantry - Send in Donations, Bid on Auction Items, and More!

November 29, 2020

We’ve been broadcasting non-stop for almost three days as we raise money to benefit the Cast Member Pantry, an organization started by a Cast Member to collect and distribute food and other necessities to Cast Members who have been furloughed. We kicked things off at 7:00 AM on Friday morning, and the show will be … Read more

PHOTOS: New Long-Sleeve Logo Shirts Arrive at Disneyland Resort

November 29, 2020

If you want to show your Disneyland pride, but also need some long sleeves for the next few months, then pick up one of these new shirts from Downtown Disney District. Each shirt has the Disneyland logo on the front, and “Disneyland Resort” on the right sleeve. The shirts come in four different colors, so … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Sherpa and Embossed Mickey Velour Spirit Jerseys Arrive at Disneyland Resort

November 29, 2020

Two new extra-cozy Spirit Jerseys have arrived at Disneyland Resort for the winter. Embossed Velour Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The bottom half of this Spirit Jersey is velour embossed with Mickey heads. The jersey is gray, so it will go with any outfit. It says “Disneyland Resort” on the back. The Disneyland logo is on … Read more

Disney Now Sending Full Refund Checks to Premier Annual Passholders

November 29, 2020November 29, 2020

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Some Disney Premier Annual Passholders who paid for their passes in full are now receiving refund checks for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Because the Disneyland and Walt Disney World ticket systems are not the same, refunds are being sent manually through the mail. The refund amount is for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. … Read more

PHOTOS: Hogwarts Express Team Members Reminding Guests They Are Under Surveillance With Photo at Universal Orlando Resort

November 29, 2020

The Hogwarts Express, which carries guests between Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, is testing a new method of preventing guests from doing anything unseemly in their “private” compartments. With guests no longer sharing a compartment with other parties due to COVID-19, the persistent issue has apparently not gotten better. Team Members were … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable New Rilakkuma and Sumikkogurashi Face Masks Now Available in the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT

November 29, 2020

If you’re looking for cute face masks or need a gift for a friend, then check out the Japan Pavilion in EPCOT. The Mitsukoshi store has a collection of face masks featuring the characters of Rilakkuma and Sumikkogurashi. Both Rilakkuma and Sumikkogurashi are made by San-X. Rilakkuma is a lazy, relaxed bear, often seen with … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Pandora – The World of Avatar Baseball Hat and Banshee Glow Wings at Disney's Animal Kingdom

November 29, 2020

Pandora – The World of Avatar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom has two new items to show your love of the land: a baseball cap and banshee glow wings. Pandora Baseball Cap – $27.99 This hat has a collage of Pandora logos on the brim. The logo on the front of the hat reads “A World … Read more

Disney+ Updates "Black Panther" Marvel Studios Opening With Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

November 29, 2020

Yesterday, Disney Chairman Bob Iger promised a special tribute to late actor Chadwick Boseman during Disney+ Black Panther streams. The tribute turned out to be an updated version of the Marvel Studios opening logo that is dedicated entirely to Boseman. Geeks of Color on Twitter uploaded the entire opening, which transitions from the traditional comic … Read more

Filming Beginning Soon for Marvel "Hawkeye" Disney+ Series

November 29, 2020

It looks like production for the upcoming Hawkeye series on Disney+ has begun. Verge editor Chris Welch shared a production notice for “Anchor Point”, the faux working title for Hawkeye. Filming for “Anchor Point” will be happening next week. Jeremy Renner also shared a selfie on his Instagram story a few days ago that seemed … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Winnie the Pooh Gets Dressed Up For Christmas at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

November 28, 2020

Winnie the Pooh has been making distanced appearances at EPCOT since the park reopened in July. Now, Winnie the Pooh is all dressed up for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. He’s wearing a bedazzled Santa hat that matches his red shirt. He was carrying some jingle bells and had a giant … Read more

Disney Springs Bus Service Hours Extended Beginning Tomorrow

November 28, 2020

According to the Walt Disney World website, operating hours for bus service between Walt Disney World resort hotels and Disney Springs will be extended. Below is the announcement. Beginning November 29, 2020, bus service between Disney Resort hotels and Disney Springs will be available during Disney Springs operating hours—and will end one hour after closing. Disney … Read more

Walt Disney World Files Construction Permit for Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom

November 28, 2020

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Walt Disney World has filed a new permit for construction on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. The permit references only “general construction” at 4975 Caribbean Way, the address of Tom Sawyer Island. Disney has hired CEC General Contractors Inc. for the work, which is likely basic repairs. Both Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Celebrate Las Posadas with Mariachi Cobre at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

November 28, 2020

Mariachi Cobre return to EPCOT with dancers for a celebration of Las Posadas at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The dancers even brought out a piñata as part of their performance. This mariachi band and dancers will be performing daily at the American Gardens Theatre. Watch our video of Las Posadas … Read more