Tom Corless 
Walt Disney Imagineering is once again developing a Wreck-It Ralph based attraction to replace the “seasonal” Stitch’s Great Escape in Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Rumors of a Wreck-It Ralph “virtual reality” attraction replacing Great Escape began back in the Summer of 2016, but nothing ever came of them and the project was … Read more
Today is the last day guests will be able to utilize the old bus loop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that has been in operation since 1989. Starting on August 14th, 2018, the charter bus loop for the park will be utilized temporarily until the new bus loop is ready. Here’s where guests will be able … Read more
Tonight, we attended the first official Rivers of Light Dessert Party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The event is similar to others on property, offering drinks (alcoholic since this isn’t Magic Kingdom) and desserts while you wait for the show to start, and then a premium view of the Nighttime Spectacular. The price is $79 for … Read more
Released today at the Ever After Jewelry Co. at Disney Springs is the new Princess Icon collection by Dooney and Bourke. The design comes in large shopper ($268), crossbody, ($228) and wristlet ($128). There’s also a limited edition of 2000 MagicBand for $39.99.
Last summer, Disney unveiled plans (well, we here at WDWNT kind of did) for the Tron roller coaster attraction being added in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park. Today, Disney is sharing a first look at a new Tron-themed billboard at Magic Kingdom Park that’s now visible from Storybook Circus: The new attraction will occupy an entirely … Read more
The Festival of Fantasy Parade at the Magic Kingdom will be changing its performance times through the end of 2018. Beginning August 17th, guests can catch Festival of Fantasy at 2pm daily. This is to accommodate the “party season” at the Magic Kingdom, which starts 8/17 this year thanks to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Festival … Read more
Despite all of the press releases and concept art saying so, the new waterfront restaurant at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will not be named Shutters. The restaurant’s new name will be Sebastian’s, named after the character of the same name from Disney’s The Little Mermaid. The adjacent Banana Cabana will retain the former name. The … Read more
Calling all ghouls and ghosts who love Disney-themed food novelties – Halloween is almost here at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, and this year Disneys has got a whole new set of novelty items for you to enjoy! Available at various times throughout the Halloween season, you never know when they will materialize … … Read more
Announced back in September of 2017, WDWNT VR (Virtual Resort) will be unveiled to members of the WDWNT Inner Globe Society tonight at 9:30pm ET. WDWNT has been hard at work virtually constructing a theme park project that combines the best, past and present, of the attractions, landmarks, and entertainment that make up the real-life … Read more
Disney PhotoPass Day is returning to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts on August 19, 2018, and today Disney is sharing details about all of the one-day-only props, magic shots and character experiences you’ll find on both coasts. Check them out below: Disney Springs Peter Pan Shadow Magic Shot: between the LEGO® Store and World of … Read more
Ample Hills Creamery on Disney’s Boardwalk has quickly become a staple of the “seaside” amusement area. We recently ventured back after hearing there was a few new flavors to try. Here’s a look at the updated menu: For our thoughts on the original menu, please check out our first review. Originally boasting 16 flavors, you can … Read more
Over night, the newest pedestrian bridge over Buena Vista Drive was installed, connecting the upcoming Lemon Parking Garage to Disney Springs. The bridge accesses Disney Springs through a landing zone between World of Disney and Basin in the Marketplace. When it opens in 2019, the Lemon Parking Garage will be the third parking garage at … Read more
Today, we’re sharing a first look at some of the merchandise coming to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2018, taking place August 30th through November 12th: There’s plenty more where this came from, so stay tuned for more coverage of this year’s Food and Wine Festival!
Disney Springs is getting a brand-new food truck! Coming in late August, 4 Rivers (a beloved local smokehouse chain here in Orlando) is introducing the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in the Disney Springs Marketplace. Inspired by the culinary culture of Mexico City, this food truck boasts a barbacoa-style menu with dishes including Taco Cones … Read more
Even more Haunted Mansion merchandise is available. We showed you a plethora of new merchandise recently, and now there’s even more amazing items added including – Doom Buggy toy with Paul Frees narration clips from the final moments of the attraction. The piece retails for $14.99. Here it is in action: Additional new items include … Read more
It’s early August, but Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off for 2018 on August 17th at the Magic Kingdom! Disney has just released the entertainment schedule for the annual event on their website: -Mickey’s “Boo-to-You” Halloween Parade – 9:15PM, 11:15PM -Happy HalloWishes Fireworks – 10:15PM -Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular – 8:30PM, 10:45pm, 12:00AM -The Cadaver Dans … Read more