Shannen Ace 
With the re-opening of Disney Springs today, Disney has set a precedent for how they will be handling health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic at their American properties. With temperature screenings, social distancing markers, and warning signs, it looks like Disney is taking every precaution to keep their guests and Cast Members safe. They … Read more
The first three Kingdom Keepers books, following a group of kids having adventures in the Disney Parks after closing time, have received updated covers and new content. The first book in the series, Disney After Dark, was originally released in 2005 and many things have changed at Walt Disney World since then. As we reported last … Read more
Need a new Tervis tumbler to add to your collection? In honor of May the Fourth and the 40th anniversary of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Tervis has released a new set of tumblers featuring scenes and characters from the iconic film. Check out each of the new tumblers below, including three … Read more
It’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week here at WDWNT! While we can’t visit the beloved park to celebrate its 31st anniversary, we can theorize about what our favorite characters are up to during this downtime. Here are ten things that we can only assume are happening at the (mostly) empty Hollywood Studios right now. 1. … Read more
An update has just rolled out to the Disney+ mobile app that allows users to change the quality of video streamed over Wi-Fi. This update means users with a Wi-Fi plan that has a low data cap can better control how much data they use. As the official app release notes say, “Data caps got … Read more
In Part 1 of my accessibility guide, I focused on Disney’s services for people with mobility, hearing, and visual disabilities. In this second part, I’ll be focusing on visiting the parks with a cognitive disability. As I mentioned in part 1, I am autistic, so I have much more personal experience with this subject than … Read more
Fan-favorite DuckTales has spent its third season re-introducing a host of classic Disney characters. It was only a few weeks ago that Chip, Dale, and the rest of the Rescue Rangers made their debut, and a week before that Goofy mad his first appearance. Now another classic character is joining the show’s cast: Daisy Duck! DuckTales follows the … Read more
Going to Walt Disney World when you have a disability can be difficult and sometimes overwhelming. There’s a lot of uncertainty being in a new place and knowing what to expect can help, so I wanted to put together as comprehensive of an accessibility guide as I could. Of course, disability is an umbrella term … Read more
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been keeping people entertained during self-isolation, and some users have gotten especially creative with the tool that allows you to design your own outfits. These outfits can then be shared using a code with other users, so people around the world have been dressing up as some of their favorite … Read more
The last time we picked up new Pandora Disney jewelry was when the parks were still open, and they released a postcard charm and Mulan bracelet. Well, Pandora is providing us some new products online to go gaga over. They just launched a new series of Disney Favorite charms. This collection is Pandora’s first-ever designed … Read more
Hello again! I hope everyone is safe and healthy, and maybe watching some of their favorite movies on Disney+. This is the second in a two-part series about the marathon of Pixar movies my friend Nicole and I do at the beginning of every year. To read my thoughts on the first 11 Pixar films, … Read more
We may not be able to visit Disney parks for a few more weeks, but we can still celebrate our own Flower & Garden Festival with this springy new collaboration between Vera Bradley and Disney. This expansive collection features Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto among pink and purple flowers. Take a close-up look at the new … Read more
Are you traveling to Walt Disney World with children who are difficult to feed? Do you have food restrictions like allergies? Are you just a picky eater? Then we’ve got a new series for you! Introducing Picky Eaters, starring me, Shannen Michaelsen, and my sister, Colleen Siler. Colleen and I have been picky eaters our … Read more
We all have our New Year traditions. Watching Disney fireworks, kissing loved ones, drinking champagne, watching every single Pixar movie over the course of three days… At least, that’s what my friend Nicole and I did the first year she suggested the tradition. This was 2016, going on ’17, and there were only 17 Pixar … Read more
While we’re waiting for Disney Parks to re-open, it’s nice to hear some good news about upcoming Disney films. Last week, we got a closer look at “Jungle Cruise”, inspired by the world-famous attraction, with a trailer and posters. Today, D23 released an interview with the author of “The Making of Disney’s Jungle Cruise.” This … Read more
With growing concerns about the spread of coronavirus, Disney has decided to delay the release of the highly-anticipated “Black Widow” film, which was slated to hit movie theaters May 1, 2020. Less than a week ago, Disney postponed “Mulan”, “The New Mutants”, and “Antlers” which were all scheduled for release in March and April. The … Read more
