As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for staff writers and editors for our website. This position is a consistent, scheduled position with set, paid hours each week. While there is no requirement to visit the parks, you must have extensive familiarity with Walt Disney World and basic knowledge of other facets of the … Read more
A year after stepping down as head of Walt Disney Imagineering, and 42 years after joining The Walt Disney Company, Bob Weis is retiring. Walt Disney Imagineering shared this on Instagram: Forty-two years after first joining Imagineering, Bob Weis has announced his retirement. Serving most recently as Global Imagineering Ambassador and before that as president … Read more
Disney’s refurbishment of guest room balconies at the Copper Creek Villas of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is underway. Scaffolding surrounds one corner of the building. We didn’t see any crew members during this trip. Some patio furniture has been removed for the refurbishment project. Guests will see and hear refurbishment work in and around Copper Creek … Read more
We’ve reached peak season for Halloween Horror Nights, and a new jersey has arrived at the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk Orlando. Every Day is Halloween at Universal Studios Jersey-$65 This jersey is black on the top, orange on the bottom, and tie dye where the two colors meet. The front has this years’ … Read more
Chase, Visa, and the Walt Disney Company have announced a multi-year expansion of the Disney Visa Card program, including a special Disney 100th anniversary metal card available to Disney Premier Visa Cardmembers next year. The new, limited-edition card will be released in January 2023. It will be available to new and existing Disney Premier Visa … Read more
Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure will be celebrating the release of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” with several new offerings. These will be available starting November 11, 2022, the film’s release date, through January 8, 2023. You are invited to Avengers Campus to witness as they introduce the world to the next warrior taking on … Read more
A delicious new Loungefly mini backpack inspired by “Ratatouille” and French food is now available at EPCOT. We found this in Creations Shop and in the France Pavilion. “Ratatouille” Food Lungefly – $85 The front of the backpack features Chef Remy lounging among grapes, strawberries, different types of cheese, a baguette, and a bottle of … Read more
Tenrec hedgehog mother Glitter Toaster Strudel gave birth to seven hoglets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently. Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment, shared photos of the babies on Instagram. Penning wrote: Mom, Glitter Toaster Strudel, gave birth to seven lesser Madagascar tenrec hedgehogs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The … Read more
In 2024, Adventures by Disney will launch their first expedition cruises in the Adriatic Sea. Expedition cruises in Antarctica, the Arctic, and the Galapagos Islands will also be available. The two Adriatic Sea cruises will be 8-day, 7-night round-trips from Venice, Italy. They will visit ports in Croatia and Montenegro on the PONANT ship Le … Read more
During the week of Christmas, “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” will replace “Disney Enchantment” nightly at Magic Kingdom. “Disney Enchantment,” which was recently updated, will continue to be presented through December 21 on nights without Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks” will be presented during the party through December 22. “Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime … Read more
Look what we found docked at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom —a Disney Cruise Line Ship Playset. If you want to give this as a gift this holiday season and are not planning a trip to Walt Disney World, then cruise on over to shopDisney.com, where it’s also for sale. … Read more
Cool Wash at EPCOT has been renamed “Refreshment Station,” according to a new sign at the spot in World Discovery. Cool Wash has been closed for a while now, and we noticed signage was removed last month. The new Refreshment Station sign matches the style of other new EPCOT signs, with red in the background, … Read more
More EPCOT 40 merchandise has arrived at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Today, we found a Figment sweater, magnets, and AirPod cases. Figment Sweater – $78 The sweater is yellow with Figment flying across the center. The edges of the sleeves have pink, purple, and orange stripes. There are four new die-cut magnets, including an Annual … Read more
Straight from another world (or at least Pizza Planet), a new set of Mickey ears featuring “Toy Story’s” Little Green Men is now available at Walt Disney World! Toy Story Little Green Men Mickey Ears – $24.99 These are a new version of the mostly green ears. Compared with the ones released in 2019, the … Read more
Good Morning, Movie Stars! It’s merchandise Monday, and we’re strolling through Disney’s Hollywood Studios on the hunt for all things new. Let’s get going. Right off the bat, we found three new popsockets in The Darkroom. Goofy and Sorcerer Mickey are a metal material, and pretty heavy, while the Mickey Mouse icon is oversized. This … Read more
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 Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more