Spencer Lloyd 
Much of this article was originally published in the May 2011 issue of WDWNT: The Magazine, and has been edited and updated with new information. On May 20, 2011, the long wait ended. Years of rumors, discussions, leaks, hints, arguments, and anticipation came to a climax with a quick 15-minute, action-packed presentation signaling the official … Read more
Bob Saget, star of the classic ABC sitcom “Full House” and host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” from 1989 through 1997, has passed away in Orlando at the age of 65. The famed actor and stand-up comedian was found this afternoon in his Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Grande Lakes hotel room in Orlando, according to TMZ. Saget … Read more
For the first time in four years, the Tokyo area received a heavy snowfall, with four inches falling by the time all was said and done. Although other parks, like Disneyland Paris, can see snow on a semi-regular basis, real snowfall in the Tokyo area is few and far between due to the heat island … Read more
We may already be well past Dia de los Muertos, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick up your own trusty alebrije to guide you around World Showcase! Luckily, if you’re a fan of the cultural folk art-turned spirit guides from Disney & Pixar’s “Coco”, you can pick up a new shoulder plush alebrije in … Read more
As construction continues on transforming the last of the former Innoventions into the Connections Café and Eatery, we popped over to take a look at the latest progress on the upcoming dining venue at EPCOT. As we noted last month, a door frame is now visible in the breezeway between Connections Café and Creations Shop. … Read more
Leave the forks and knives at home, this syrupy delight is one you get to wear, not smell! That’s right, the syrup-scented Spirit Jersey has finally come to Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Mickey Waffle Spirit Jersey – $74.99 The Spirit Jersey comes on a white base, with the top half occupied by the Disneyland logos and … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 6, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more
Reports are springing up on Twitter that this evening’s performance of “Drawn to Life” by Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs was cancelled a mere five minutes before doors were set to open for the show. Two users so far on Twitter have come forward with reports that after waiting a considerable amount of time … Read more
The announcements keep on coming for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, now just over a week away from its January 14 kickoff! And thanks to the Disney Parks TikTok, we have a first look at a new piece of exclusive merchandise for the festival — a Figment-shaped popcorn bucket! The bucket is … Read more
Since the Voices of Liberty a capella group returned to EPCOT in November 2020, they have performed outdoors in the America Gardens Theatre in The American Adventure Pavilion of World Showcase. And now for the first time since March 2020, they will once again return to the rotunda they’ve called home since 1982! According to … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
The first booths for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts “food studios” have been converted and had “coming soon” signs around World Showcase as the festival’s January 14 kickoff date draws near. Most exciting are the two new “food studios” for the year, which are almost ready to go! Decadent Delights has been … Read more
The University of Florida has released updated data from its COVID-19 model predicting how the Omicron variant of the virus will spread on the coming weeks and months, with some positive news. According to The University of Florida and WFTV, COVID-19 transmission has already peaked in the State of Florida, but predicts that this wave … Read more
The onslaught of Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise never ends during The World’s Most Magical Celebration, and we have a look at the newest addition to the Luxe Collection family—a Steiff teddy bear! Take a trek over to Stein Haus in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT, home country of Steiff. The esteemed teddy bear … Read more
Yet another violent incident has occurred on Walt Disney World property as a fight broke out in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This is another in a string of violent incidents that have occurred over the past year. The video posted by Twitter user @itsDrewDavid depicts multiple guests in a physical altercation in … Read more
Kendra Scott, the upscale jewelry retailer, will open a new retail location in the Town Center section of Disney Springs this spring, and new window stickers are in place at the future site! The stickers on the door feature a yellow-pink-blue gradient with the Kendra Scott logo and wordmark on the transom, and just the … Read more