Disney Installs Metal Detectors at all US Parks

An unfortunate sign of the times, coupled with recent domestic and international acts of terrorism, has led the Walt Disney Company to decide to install metal detectors at the front gates of its US parks, at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. After a man tried to enter the Magic Kingdom with a gun last week, … Read more

Osborne Lights Dancing for the Last Time

This season will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Osborne Family Spectacle of (Dancing) Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Sadly, it will also be their farewell dance. From the Orlando Sentinel: After 20 years of millions of bright lights and holiday cheer, Disney announced Friday it is pulling the plug on The Osborne Family Spectacle … Read more

Disney Springs Parking Structure Opening Date Revealed, Surface Lots to Close

The first parking garage at Disney Springs is essentially complete, and will open for “Cast Member previews” beginning on November 2nd, ahead of the “Early 2015” date Disney started to publicize a few months back when the project seemed behind schedule. The structure will first open to the public on November 20th. Floors 1 through … Read more

Trattoria al Forno coming to Disney’s BoardWalk in December

The Disney Parks Blog has released a logo and some details for the new restaurant coming late this year to Disney’s BoardWalk. Although not specifically mentioned in the Parks Blog post, this new restaurant will replace Kouzzina by Cat Cora, which is closing September 30th.   With opening planned for December, we’re sharing the first details … Read more

PUSH’s Contract Not the Only Thing Expired, Disney May Continue Character

This morning, as the PUSH scandal was reaching new heights, Jason Garcia, reporter for the Orlando Sentinel, tweeted that “Inventor and co-owner of PUSH says contract with Disney lapsed over concerns about intellectual property rights to the character.”  This got me (Jason Diffendal) thinking, I wonder if Disney’s lawyers figured out a way to do … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Introduces “Membership Magic”

Whether you’re new to the Member family or have been hearing “welcome home” for as long as you can remember, you help make the Disney Vacation Club community a special place to work and play. To help express our appreciation for the magic you bring to our neighborhood year after memorable year, Disney Vacation Club … Read more

Around the Hub – Season 2 – Episode 3

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does … Read more

Around the Hub – Season 2 – Episode 2

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does … Read more

Around the Hub – Season 2 – Episode 1

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does … Read more