This evening, fans unofficially gathered in front of Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to honor the passing of Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed Hagrid in all eight “Harry Potter” films. Fans of the Harry Potter series raised their wands to the sky in front of Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey at … Read more
Back in July, we reported on a two-family brawl in front of Mickey’s PhilharMagic which went viral and garnered national media attention. We learned more about the Fantasyland brawl incident in August thanks to police reports, now one of the families has reached out to WDWNT to provide more details. With only a few days … Read more
This evening, a performance of the “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” was adjusted due to a temporary power outage at Pioneer Hall. To make up for the situation, guests were given a rather strange recovery — one of the bowls used to serve guests during the dinner show. As a result of the power outage, the 6:15p.m. show … Read more
Jack Skellington’s loyal dog Zero has arrived at Magic Kingdom for Halloween 2022, as a delightful light-up popcorn bucket! You can find this Zero popcorn bucket at popcorn carts throughout the park exclusively during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Zero Popcorn Bucket – $24 The bucket is shaped just like the ghostly dog, complete with his … Read more
During our travels on Batuu, we discovered a new Black Spire Outpost Head Scarf at Black Spire Outfitters! Black Spire Outpost Head Scarf – $24.99 This head scarf is similar to a buff, but not as stretchy. There is a small patch that has the Black Spire Outpost insignia on it. It’s a muslin fabric … Read more
Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at Disneyland Hotel will be hosting two sessions of a new mixology class, Trader Sam’s Mixology Seminar, on October 24, 2022. Here is how Disney describes the mixology seminar: Journey to the world-famous Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar for a “spirited” mixology seminar that’ll take your drink-building skills from ordinary … Read more
As price hikes continue to mount across Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort has quietly increased one of its parking prices. As of this week, Preferred Parking at the Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals parking structures has increased from $45 per day to $50 per day, a $5 increase compared to before. Parking … Read more
Think you can only enjoy the smell of freshly baked beignets at Café Orleans? Think again! Now you can revel in that delicious scent while wearing a beignet-scented ear headband by Loungefly. We found these tasty ear headbands at Eudora’s Chic Boutique featuring Tiana’s Gourmet Secrets in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Beignet Scented Ear … Read more
Disney has settled a lawsuit with a former Walt Disney World housekeeping Cast Member filed earlier this year, claiming management violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Orlando Sentinel reports. Stevel Smith, 53, has diabetes and worked at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. Smith stated in the lawsuit that during his approximately two years … Read more
After being closed for over two years, Monsieur Paul in EPCOT will finally reopen for dinner on Tuesday, October 18 at EPCOT. The prix fixe menu was previously released and we now know how much a meal will cost. Dining at Monsieur Paul will be $195 per adult (plus tax and gratuity). This includes all … Read more
A new collection of light-up ornaments inspired by the 11 World Showcase pavilions is now available in honor of the 40th anniversary of EPCOT. Mexico Pavilion Light-Up Ornament – $29.99 The ornaments are made with intricate panels of wood. They each have the pavilion name on the base. They come in colorful EPCOT 40 boxes. … Read more
After a two-month refurbishment, Matterhorn Bobsleds in Disneyland Park has reopened. The park opened at 8:00 a.m. today but Matterhorn Bobsleds was not open until 9:00 a.m. Cast Members had photo props to keep guests entertained until the reopening. We rode both sides. The right side in particular seemed less bumpy than before. Both abominable … Read more
Disney has filed a notice of commencement permit with Orange County, Florida likely for the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. The Splash Mountain address is on the permit and it contracts Balfour Beatty Construction LLC. Balfour was previously contracted for the now-canceled Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge and delayed Play! Pavilion. … Read more
Robbie Coltrane, known for playing Rubeus Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” films, has passed away at age 72. Coltrane also portrayed Hagrid for Universal theme park attractions, including Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Beyond Potter, he has appeared in several film and TV roles since the 1980s, including James Bond … Read more
Today BBC Studios and Macy’s announced that Bluey, the star of the hit series “Bluey” will make her debut as a new giant character balloon in the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. On their official Twitter page they said, “Hey New York, we’ve heard you’re really good at Keepy Uppy,” a reference to an episode in which … Read more
You can enjoy the wilds of Disney’s Animal Kingdom a little longer this fall and winter now that hours have been extended in late October, all of November, and early December. Animal Kingdom will now open an hour earlier, at 8:00 a.m., and close an hour later, at 8:00 p.m., on October 30, November 4 … Read more