Tom Corless 
The Magic Kingdom continues to invest in its classic attractions as the park approaches its 55th anniversary in October, and Space Mountain might be next on the list to be reinvented for a modern audience. The rumor was first publicly shared by WDWmagic this week, but we at WDWNT have been hearing about this project … Read more
Disney D23 and Heritage Auctions, a Dallas, Texas-based auctioneer, have begun a partnership that will auction to the highest bidder Disney theme park props, signs, and related memorabilia beginning at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August 2026. From the short mention amongst yesterday’s broader information release for the event, it appears that Disney … Read more
Level99 will officially open at Disney Springs on June 29th, and we were given a preview of the new “adult playground” and all it has to offer. Here’s what we thought of this replacement of DisneyQuest (and the much maligned NBA Experience) on the West Side. Hands-On Honest Review of Level99 Video: Something for Everyone … Read more
As Shanghai Disneyland Resort celebrates its 10th birthday this week, rumors swirled that Disney & Shendi Group would be announcing a second park to be built alongside Shanghai Disneyland to mark the occasion. WDWNT was invited to the media festivities surrounding the aforementioned anniversary at the resort, and at said event, no announcement of a … Read more
A man was accused of touching himself outside of his car at Walt Disney World in the middle of the day, according to a new arrest report. Gavin Jones, 36, of Windermere, was arrested and charged with a first offense of exposing his sexual organs, which is a first-degree misdemeanor. He pleaded not guilty per … Read more
At a press event last week, WDWNT was made aware of several major changes, upgrades, and more coming to Walt Disney World’s mobile app and website, all of which have been long asked for by guests. Walt Disney World executives say the resort has a focus on making trip planning simpler, booking easier, and helping … Read more
Disney has announced the major changes they will be making to the classic Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress attraction at the Magic Kingdom, including creating several new scenes as part of a drastic timeline shift. Carousel of Progress Closing at Magic Kingdom The final day of operation for this version of the Carousel of Progress … Read more
With the official opening of Soarin’ Across America on Tuesday, May 26, Walt Disney World will celebrate with a new offering at The Land pavilion beginning that day. Soarin’ Across America Milkshake The S’morin’ Across America Milk Shake is coming to Sunshine Seasons at EPCOT starting on May 26. The cleverly named treat is a … Read more
Diamond Horseshoe hasn’t had a show in over 20 years, but that has changed with Jessie’s Roundup. It’s part of Cool Kids’ Summer at Walt Disney World to promote the release of Toy Story 5. The experience is set to officially debut on May 26, 2026, but we caught a preview on May 24th. Signage … Read more
The industrial hazmat emergency unfolding just a few miles from Disneyland Resort has many guests wondering if the theme parks are open at this time, prompting a response from Disney. Disneyland Issues Statement on Garden Grove Hazmat Incident Disney has posted the following on the Disney Parks Blog: The incident began Thursday, May 21, at … Read more
As you know, we regularly try to review new menus at Walt Disney World restaurants as soon as they are implemented, but sadly, the changes to the menu at Boatwright’s Dining Hall slipped by us for a few weeks. Of course, the complimentary bread at each establishment is not always listed on online menus, so … Read more
The legal problems persist for The Cake Bake Shop location at Walt Disney World. The line of former employees accusing the restaurant of not paying minimum wage has now grown to at least 11 people, court records show. Alexandria Pope is the latest ex-employee of Cake Bake Shop Bakery to say she was forced to … Read more
After years of Soarin’ Around the World, we now have the latest iteration of EPCOT’s hang-glider simulator, which is now reimagined as “Soarin’ Across America” for the 250th anniversary of our country. If you don’t know the history of Soarin’, it debuted in 2001 at Disney California Adventure as Soarin’ Over California, and honestly, it … Read more
Following the fan outrage over the loss of MuppetVision3-D, and subsequently Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster featuring its former tenants of Aerosmith, The Muppets have finally, controversially, taken over this top thrill at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. How does it stack up to its predecessor? Is it a fitting tribute to the last great work of Jim … Read more
A Canadian tourist has been arrested after allegedly shoulder-checking a Cast Member in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Tourist Arrested A Canadian tourist was accused of shoulder-checking a Disney Cast Member who wouldn’t let him or his family onto a closed Animal Kingdom attraction at the end of the night, according to a new arrest report. Domenico … Read more
Disney has released yet another preview video the soon-to-open Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring the Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this time confirming the return of two beloved audio-animatronic characters from MuppetVision 3-D. Statler and Waldorf on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster In the video, as guests are pulling away to exit into the Electric Mayhem … Read more
