Spencer Lloyd, Author at WDW News Today

Walt Disney World Doubles Down on Ticket Deals Instead of Annual Passes, More Splash Mountain Signage Removed, First ‘Magic Happens’ Since 2020 Cancelled Due to Weather, & More: Daily Recap (2/24/23)

February 24, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, February 24, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Marvel-Themed Travel Poster Banners Installed in Disney Traders at EPCOT

February 24, 2023

While the Marvel presence at EPCOT is largely relegated to World Discovery and its flagship attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, it seems traces of the blockbuster superhero universe are leaking into World Showcase in a rather unexpected way — with new travel poster-inspired banners installed in Disney Traders near the entrance from World … Read more

Disneyland Closing Early February 24 and 25 Due to Inclement Weather

February 24, 2023

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort featuring Disney100 banners

Disneyland Resort has issued a notification to all guests visiting that due to inclement weather, Disneyland Park will be closing one hour early tonight, and hours have also changed for tomorrow. The update reads “Park Hours Update:” followed by “Due to inclement weather, Disneyland Park will be closing at 11 pm tonight. We apologize for … Read more

First Ad for Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary ‘Dream-Go-Round’ Including Theme Song Preview Released

February 24, 2023

It’s only a few weeks until we’re living in color for the Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary “Dream-Go-Round” celebration, which takes place from April 15, 2023 to March 31, 2024. And as anticipation builds for the anniversary, the resort has released its first commercial for the celebration, featuring a snippet of the theme song! The … Read more

Walt Disney World Doubles Down on Ticket Deals Instead of Bringing Back Annual Passes

February 24, 2023

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Hoping to become a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder? Don’t get your hopes up. Amid the latest round of room discounts, ticket deals, and free PhotoPass downloads with Genie+, Walt Disney World seems to be standing firm against bringing back Annual Passes at all costs. Although the benefits keep rolling in for current Walt Disney … Read more

‘World of Color — ONE’ and ‘Fantasmic!’ Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather at Disneyland Resort

February 24, 2023

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Previously, Disneyland Resort announced the inaugural performances of “Magic Happens” today have been cancelled due to inclement weather at the resort. Now it seems the nighttime entertainment slate has also been cancelled for the day. Listings in the Disneyland app currently show “Fantasmic!” and “World of Color — ONE” with “There are no showtimes today.” Curiously, … Read more

First Performance of ‘Magic Happens’ Since 2020 Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather at Disneyland

February 24, 2023

This is not when magic happens, it seems. Nearly three years since its initial two-week run began at Disneyland only to be cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, “Magic Happens” is suffering a bit of bad luck as its initial return performance has been cancelled due to bad weather in the Los Angeles area. Notifications … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting Begins for San Fransokyo Gate Bridge in Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure

February 24, 2023

Construction is picking up speed in what will soon be San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure. The bridge from the Pixar Pier and Paradise Gardens Park area into Pacific Wharf is currently being repainted to international orange, the iconic color used for the real Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge closed just a few days … Read more

Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando Near Disney Springs Officially Opens at Walt Disney World

February 23, 2023

While The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando within the Disney Springs Area first started welcoming guests last December, the hotel has officially held its grand opening ceremony and is ready for guests to come in full force starting this week! The Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando is an Official Walt Disney World Hotel, and features the same … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney100 Star Glow Cube Finally Arrives at Disneyland Resort

February 23, 2023

A little under a month after the Disney100 celebration kicked off at the Disneyland Resort, we’d seen neither hide nor hair of the Disney100 Star Glow Cube promised to us last month. But today, it finally arrived at Corn Dog Castle in Disney California Adventure! Disney100 Star Glow Cube – $6.19 The Disney100 Star Glow … Read more

Earl of Sandwich Tavern Sign Installed at Downtown Disney District

February 23, 2023

Although fans were eager to welcome back the beloved Earl of Sandwich to the Downtown Disney District early this month, we still have yet to hear about when its table service counterpart Earl of Sandwich Tavern will open. Nonetheless, we spotted the signage for the new sit-down location installed at its future home! Like the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Animatic of Arendelle — World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland

February 23, 2023

Walt Disney Imagineering has taken to social media to share a new animatic of the upcoming Arendelle — World of Frozen land at Hong Kong Disneyland. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Parks (@disneyparks) The full video is viewable above on the Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram page. The caption reads as … Read more

Family Makes Elevated Shoes to Sneak Child Onto Disney Rides, Mirabel Greeting Rumored for Magic Kingdom, Cast Members to Get Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Discount & More: Daily Recap (2/22/23)

February 22, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Guest Shares Photo Flashing Breasts at EPCOT, Pricing Revealed For Roundup Rodeo BBQ, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Reopening Spring 2023, & More: Daily Recap (2/21/23)

February 21, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Dangerous TikTok Trend Inspires New Warning Signage on Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure

February 21, 2023

New warning signage has been installed at the load area for Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure to combat a new TikTok trend which flouts safety rules in favor of extra thrill. The new signage was installed today, and is prompted by a recent TikTok trend encouraging riders to improperly … Read more

RUMOR: Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon to Reopen in March 2023, Both Water Parks to Remain Open

February 22, 2023February 21, 2023

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park at Walt Disney World will reopen this spring following an annual winter refurbishment, which commenced in November. While an official date was not announced, our sources indicate that Disney is hoping to reopen next month and operate both water parks simultaneously for the first time since 2020. Typhoon Lagoon first … Read more