REVIEW: Delicious and Adorable Merry Menagerie Cupcake Returns to Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The Merry Menagerie cupcake has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and this year, it can be found at Flame Tree Barbecue. Merry Menagerie Cupcake – $5.99 Gingerbread Cupcake with Cream Cheese Icing Filling and Frosting This treat debuted in 2019 and is almost too cute to eat (but too delicious to pass up). Once out … Read more

New President of Universal Creative, Universal Studios Hollywood Added to ‘Pacific Rim’ Division, and More Changes Come to Executive Management of Universal Parks & Resorts

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Following the announcement that Universal Orlando Resort President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Davis will retire on January 1, 2022, more changes to the executive leadership of Universal Parks & Resorts have been announced. A new role has been created for President and COO of Universal Parks & Resorts, Pacific Rim, and will be filled … Read more

PHOTOS: Nova Corps Logo Being Added to Façade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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Crew members are currently adding the Nova Corps logo to the façade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Our eagle-eyed reporters spotted the new development from the EPCOT Monorail line. The current progress shows the silhouette of the Nova Corps logo. The silhouette appears to be decorative paneling by Apolic, a company that specializes … Read more

BREAKING: Bill Davis Retiring as President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort

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Bill Davis, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Orlando Resort, has announced his retirement effective January 1, 2022. Davis has served as President and COO for 15 years and is known to Team Members for his hands-on approach. He could often be found dining in Team Member cafeterias and visiting the parks to … Read more

Dining Reservations Now Available for the Space 220 Lounge at EPCOT

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Dining reservations are now available for the Space 220 Lounge at EPCOT. The park’s newest restaurant opened back in September as a walk-up-only venue, though the restaurant itself started taking reservations soon thereafter. Now, guests wishing to dine at the lounge can reserve a table in advance. The lounge offers an à la carte version … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Time Annual Passholder Exclusive Seating Area for Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Today is the first day Annual Passholders can access an exclusive seating area for Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The area will be available only through December 15. The entrance is to the right of the regular entrance. Guests must present a valid Annual Pass for entry. Signs and Cast Members direct Passholders to … Read more

Disneyland Union to Vote Again on Friday, Cast Members May Go on Strike Over Wages

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United Services Workers West, the union representing Disneyland Park Cast Members in their ongoing contract negotiations, has announced that another vote will be held on Friday, December 3. This vote will address the same contract offer as the November 17 vote that was rejected by Cast Members at Disneyland Park. Cast Members at Disney California … Read more

PHOTOS: Concrete Poured for New Bus Loop at Universal Orlando Resort

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Some slabs of concrete have been poured for the new bus loop at Universal Orlando Resort. The old bus loop was recently demolished to be rebuilt from the ground up. Guests arriving by bus are currently being dropped off at the end of the loop and must walk to the escalators that bring them to … Read more

PHOTOS: New Avengers, Disney Princess, ‘Drawn to Life’ Apparel and More Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Tons of new merchandise — mostly apparel — arrived at Walt Disney World yesterday. We found a new collection of Disney Princess tees at DisneyStyle, Avengers apparel at Super Hero Headquarters, new “Drawn to Life” merchandise in the Cirque du Soleil store, and much more. Check it all out below. Cinderella Tee – $49.99 Cinderella’s name is … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Trailer Released for ‘Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest’

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“Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest” is back, and this year the stars of “ZOMBIES” seek to save the holiday magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new special is coming to Disney Channel on Friday, December 3 at 7 p.m. ET, and will be available on Disney+ as well. Milo Manheim, Kylee Russell, Meg Donnelly, and Trevor Tordjman compete … Read more

PHOTOS: Mobile Checkout Now Available at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom

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Guests shopping in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom now have a new way to make their purchases. Mobile Checkout, previously seen at World of Disney and Creations Shop, has arrived. Five mobile checkout stations are now located near the exits of the Emporium. Signs are posted around to assist guests with using mobile checkout, … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/29/21 (TRON Construction Moves Forward, Frozen Bananas Return to Magic Kingdom, Riviera Resort & DVC Loungeflys, & More)

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Greetings from Magic Kingdom! A new ramp has been installed at the Transportation and Ticket Center Ferryboat dock to match the loading ramp that has been in place at the Magic Kingdom dock. Frozen bananas have returned to Magic Kingdom carts. This delicious frozen fruit has been MIA for quite some time, an oldie but … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/30/21): Barbara Bouza Named President of Imagineering, Magic Kingdom Closing Early, Disneyland Splash Mountain Refurbishment, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 11/25/21 (Gideon’s Christmas Cookies, Britto 50th Anniversary Mickey Figurine, Everglazed Thanksgiving Donut, & More)

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Happy Thanksgiving from Walt Disney World! A new coral and gray Minnie Mouse sweatshirt is available at The Emporium for $52.99. Sparkling Minnie Mouse bow initial necklaces are at Uptown Jewelers for $19.99. Yee-haw! Frontier Trading Post has a new Woody Apple Watch band for $34.99. Just in time for the cool weather, Sir Mickey’s … Read more

REVIEW: Gingerbread Cold Brew from Fresh Eats is a Caffeinated Christmas Classic at Universal Orlando Resort

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With the holiday crowds swarming to Universal Orlando Resort, you may need to wake up a little earlier to beat the morning rush. Before making your way through security, we suggest making a pit stop at the Fresh Eats stand in the hub garage. We’re big fans of the Unicorn Cold Brew, so when we … Read more

Toy Story Land Christmas Decorations Missing for Second Consecutive Year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Christmas decorations have not been installed in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios once again this year. This marks the second consecutive year that Toy Story Land is missing holiday decorations. Given the minimal holiday decorations used in 2019, the absence seems odd. Here’s what Toy Story Land looked like in 2019, the last … Read more