Shannen Ace, Author at WDW News Today

Permit Filed for Temporary Cast Parking at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, Possibly Connected to Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge Construction

October 5, 2020

Reflections A Disney Lakeside Lodge Concept Art featuring Pocahontas

Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for pole mounted fixtures in a temporary cast parking area at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. This may indicate that construction at the neighboring Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge may resume. Rumors of the lodge’s cancellation have been circulating since June, but with this new permit and a “general … Read more

PHOTOS: New Throw Blankets Featuring Castle and Classic Characters Arrive at Walt Disney World

October 4, 2020

Stay warm this fall and winter with a throw blanket from Walt Disney World. We found three new blankets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sleeping Beauty Castle Throw – $74.99 This blanket features the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle silhouette and some colorful tassels. The silhouette repeats in different colored stripes on the throw. Kids’ Alphabet Fleece … Read more

Dapper Day Announces Spring 2021 Event Dates

October 3, 2020

With fall Dapper Day approaching, spring events are already being announced! For Dapper Day’s 10th anniversary in 2021, they will be at Disneyland Resort on April 10 and 11 and at Walt Disney World on April 24 and 25. The spring even for Paris has yet to be announced. Here are Dapper Day’s fall events: … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cheshire Cat and Stitch Mugs at Walt Disney World

October 3, 2020

Are you a cat person or a dog person? Proclaim your favorite animal with either a Cheshire Cat mug or a Stitch mug, now available at Walt Disney World. Cheshire Cat Mug The mugs feature these classic characters as animation sketches. As you turn this mug, the Cheshire Cat slowly disappears. The inside of the … Read more

The Wave and Kona Cafe Add Mobile Order Option to My Disney Experience

October 3, 2020

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As we saw with Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge last month, select table-service restaurants around Walt Disney World are introducing a “to go” or mobile order option to My Disney Experience. The next two restaurants to add a mobile order option are The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Kona Cafe … Read more

PHOTOS: Demolition Begins on Remaining Building of Innoventions West at EPCOT, Future Site of Moana - Journey of Water

October 3, 2020

Demolition has begun on what remains of Innoventions West next to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT. This stretch of wall was previously covered with windows. When the building became Innoventions in 1994, the building was sealed off, which is why there were walls behind windows. The removal of the windows reveals pipes and ducts. To the … Read more

PHOTOS: Wait Times Very High Across Walt Disney World During First Weekend of October

October 3, 2020

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Crowds and wait times continue to grow across Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Disney Springs reached capacity twice in September. Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been particularly busy and this Saturday was no different. We found some areas of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge difficult to navigate, with crowds making social distancing almost impossible. Toydarian Toymaker … Read more

PHOTOS: Joffrey's Contemporary Grounds Reopens at Disney's Contemporary Resort

October 3, 2020

Guests at Disney’s Contemporary Resort can now stay awake with “Contemporary Grounds”, the resort’s Joffrey’s location. We just missed the counter’s operating hours, which are 6:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Guests will have plenty of time to get their morning coffee fix. There is Plexiglass in front of the ordering area. Social distancing markers lead … Read more

PHOTOS: Lobby Remodeling Project Underway at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Iconic Globe Moved and New Furniture Placed

October 3, 2020

As part of an ongoing remodel, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort now has new furniture and decor in its lobby. This globe usually sits in the center of the lobby but has been moved to the side. This is the permanent home for this iconic prop now. There are some construction walls in one corner of … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Release "Star Wars" Droids Ear Headband by Her Universe Now Available at Walt Disney World

October 3, 2020

Almost six months after being released exclusively on shopDisney, the Star Wars droids ear headband by Her Universe is now available at Walt Disney World. These are part of the Disney Parks Designer Collection, which also saw ears designed by Trina Turk and Imagineer Joe Rohde earlier this year. Limited Release Star Wars Droid Ear … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Dogs Sketch MagicBand and Bags by Dooney & Bourke Now Available at Walt Disney World

October 3, 2020

The Disney Dogs sketch collection by Dooney & Bourke was first released back in March, just after Walt Disney World closed for four months. At the time, the collection was exclusively available on shopDisney, but we’ve now spotted the bags and a new MagicBand at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This design features Pluto, Fifi, Dinah (Dachshund), … Read more

Ronto Roasters and PizzeRizzo Cut Operating Hours, Backlot Express Extends Hours at Disney's Hollywood Studios

October 3, 2020

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Ronto Roasters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has significantly cut down its operating hours. PizzeRizzo has also cut hours, while Backlot Express has extended them. Ronto Roasters has been open 9:30 AM to 8:00 PM daily, but will start closing at 3:00 PM starting tomorrow, October 4th. PizzeRizzo was previously open … Read more

PHOTOS: Seven New Mugs Featuring Disney Dogs, Princesses, Winnie-the-Pooh, and More Arrive at Walt Disney World

October 2, 2020

It’s time to restock your kitchen with a plethora of new mugs now available at Disney Springs. These mugs feature Disney dogs, cats, princesses, and more, so let’s take a closer look! Pluto 90th Anniversary Mug – $22.99 Dug “I have just met you and I love you” Mug – $19.99 Stitch Mug With Palm … Read more

PHOTOS: The Friar's Nook Reopens in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom

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After closing with the rest of the park in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Friar’s Nook in Magic Kingdom has finally reopened. The Friar’s Nook is located in Fantasyland, near the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel. Only some of the windows were open, though social distancing markers are placed in front of the other … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pathway and Expanded Casey's Corner Seating Area at Magic Kingdom Revealed

October 2, 2020

After several months of construction work, the courtyard between Casey’s Corner and First Aid has reopened. In our last report on the widened pathway, tiles had yet to be placed. Now there is a circle of tiles in the center of the courtyard and the path is open. This pathway leads to backstage and could … Read more

PHOTOS: Adventureland Spring Rolls Cart Finally Reopens at Magic Kingdom

October 2, 2020

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After preparing to reopen for the past few days, the spring rolls cart outside Adventureland at Magic Kingdom is back! Some Cast Members wore face shields in addition to their masks. There was a long line leading up to the cart, with social distancing markers for each party. Right now, the cart offers cheeseburger spring … Read more