PHOTOS: Adventureland Day Rises Again at Disneyland

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Editor’s Note: This is a guest post by Freddy Martin (http://freddymartin.net/). What do you get when you cross Disney fans and cosplayers with tiki culture and a whole lot of khaki? You get Disneyland’s wildly popular, jungle-themed dress-up event, Adventureland Day. On Sunday, March 1, “Adventurelanders” from across the country arrived at Disneyland’s gates dressed in … Read more

Live Disney Parks Music Request Show Coming to WDWNTunes

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Today, February 13th, is World Radio Day, and how better to celebrate than by announcing a brand new show coming this month to WDWNTunes! The world’s only live Disney Parks music request radio show is coming to WDWNTunes starting February 24! Hosted by veteran broadcasters and Disney Parks enthusiasts ‘Cosmic’ Chris Reid and Jeff Mielcarz, … Read more

EDITORIAL: The Rise of the Resistance Boarding Pass System Has Failed, Here’s Some Better Ideas

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Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of WDWNT LLC. Last week marked my second experience with the virtual queue boarding group process for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. My first encounter was back in December, under … Read more

PHOTOS: Preview and Start Bidding on Disney Parks Auction Items Benefitting Toys for Tots, Including Items Signed by IllumiNations Creators

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Every year since 2008, WDW News Today has hosted a charity drive at the end of November to raise money for the Toys for Tots Foundation. To date, we have raised over $49,000 for this amazing organization with donations through our website and those made during our annual live program during the holiday season. This … Read more

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against FuelRod Over Phone Charger Swap Fees

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A California law firm has filed a putative class-action lawsuit in the Southern District of California against Tricopian, Inc. and SaveMe Batteries North America, the companies behind the FuelRod portable charger and swapping machines at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort. From the court filing: …This class action seeks compensatory damages, restitution, disgorgement of … Read more

24 Hours of Epcot Music Coming October 1st on WDWNTunes

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In celebration of Epcot’s 37th birthday on October 1st, we’re playing Epcot music all day! And we need YOUR contribution! If you’ve ever wanted your fix of Epcot music and ridethroughs, tune in this coming Tuesday. WDWNTunes is cranking up the Epcot audio for an entire 24 hours straight. From 12:00am ET right until 11:59pm on … Read more

PHOTOS: Automated PhotoPass Cameras Installed in Royal Sommerhus at Norway in Epcot

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The bane of photographers everywhere, the automated PhotoPass cameras have now invaded Royal Sommerhus, the home of the Anna and Elsa meet and greet in the Norway pavilion at Epcot. These boxes are at least somewhat well-themed, but do stick out from the wall. Unlike the cameras installed in Town Square Theater for the Mickey and Minnie meet … Read more

More Special Guests Added! Say Farewell to “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” with Show’s Creator Don Dorsey and a Live Performance by Composer Gavin Greenaway & Vocalist Kellie Coffey

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IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will conclude its amazing 20-year run on September 30, 2019. WDWNT’s Reflections of Forever event, the premier fan event for the farewell to this amazing nighttime spectacular, will bring together the show’s creator, Don Dorsey, with composer Gavin Greenaway who created the amazing score for the show, and vocalist Kellie Coffey who sang … Read more

Last Chance for VIP Package for WDWNT’s Farewell to “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” with Show’s Creator Don Dorsey and a Live Performance by Composer Gavin Greenaway & Vocalist Kellie Coffey

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A few weeks ago, we announced our VIP Package for WDWNT’s Reflections of Forever event. We’ve already sold over half of the packages available, and you have only two days left to get the VIP Package with a special discount before individual ticket sales open to the public. IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will conclude its amazing … Read more

Say Goodbye to “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” with Show’s Creator Don Dorsey, Composer Gavin Greenaway, & Vocalist Kellie Coffey at Walt Disney World; Tickets Available Now!

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Calling all IllumiNations fans! As you know, IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth will conclude its amazing 20-year run on September 30, 2019. Tickets are now available for WDWNT’s Reflections of Forever event, the premier fan event for the farewell to this amazing nighttime spectacular. Reflections of Forever will include three separately-ticketed events, including a once-in-a-lifetime private … Read more

VOTE: Choose the 30 Biggest Moments in the History of Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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WDWNT.com will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios not only at Stage 89, but also by counting down the 30 biggest moments in the history of the park. We need your help in determining exactly what those 30 moments are, and in what order they will rank! Pick and rank using the … Read more

Tickets on Sale Now for Exclusive Panel Event With Former Imagineers and Private Screening of “Avengers: Endgame” at WDWNT’s Stage 89 Event!

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Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Pleasure Island, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Delta Dreamflight, Wonders of Life, and more! “Stage 89: An Unofficial Celebration of All Things 1989 at Walt Disney World” will take you back to a time where you could take an amazing journey into the movies, fly through … Read more

Get Your FREE PDF Guide to the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival from WDWNT

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WDWNT is pleased to present its first annual guide to the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Blossoming in both Future World and World Showcase each spring since 1994, Flower & Garden is the longest of Epcot’s four festivals. It’s spans 90 days in 2019, from March 6 to June 3. Best known for the Disney-themed topiaries that … Read more

Last Chance to Register for WDWNT March Madness 2019 Tournament; Bracket Inside!

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This year we picked 64 Walt Disney World counter-service restaurants to battle it out for the honor of being named the best counter-service at the Vacation Kingdom of the World! The full brackets were revealed on ParksCenter on March 6th, and can be downloaded as a PDF. Join us for some heated debates, as you … Read more

True Life Adventure-Explorers Abound at 2nd Annual Adventureland Day at Disneyland Park

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Guest Post by Freddy Martin (http://freddymartin.net/) With the rise of Dapper Days and Disney Bounding, it was a matter of time before enthusiasts of all kinds rallied together to create themed dress-up days that celebrate their niche interests. You may have heard of Bats Day (goth dress), Steam Day (steampunk), or Gay Days (LGBTQ pride). … Read more

Register for WDWNT March Madness 2019 Tournament, Play Along for Prizes!

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This year we picked 64 Walt Disney World counter-service restaurants to battle it out for the honor of being named the best counter-service at the Vacation Kingdom of the World! The full brackets will be revealed on WDW News Tonight on March 7th. Join us for some heated debates, as you root for your picks … Read more