As an old attraction once said, “It’s fun to be free, to be on the move…” And now, you can race or glide your way into Walt Disney World for two new toys from the 2021 merchandise collection! 2021 Disney Skyliner Toy — $17.99 First up is the latest toy replica of a Disney Skyliner … Read more
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has rocked Disney’s film release plans, pushing some films originally planned for theatrical release to instead premiere on Disney+. With the media landscape constantly changing, it seems Marvel Studios is already making plans for any future uncertainties. According to TheWrap.com, the superhero powerhouse is redesigning its contracts for … Read more
Tonight, December 16th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! It’s our last episode of 2020 (good riddance!) and we’ll be recapping the top 7 topics of the year, including the closures and reopenings (or lack thereof), what it was like to experience the parks during the pandemic, things we’ve had … Read more
A new outdoor shopping area has been set up just outside of Stage 17 at Disney California Adventure. A variety of holiday and other merchandise is available in this new area within Hollywood Land.
UPDATE: The Walt Disney World entertainment calendar has been updated with an official start date for the Electrical Water Pageant. Click here to find out where and when to see the show! Disney has just announced that the Electrical Water Pageant will “soon” be returning to Walt Disney World! Check out the official announcement in … Read more
While on the Disney Skyliner today, we caught sight of one of the new “Harmonious” barges docked backstage at EPCOT, with one side of its screen panels fully lit. When Harmonious debuts at the park, this will be one of four barges that will surround the main massive circular barge as part of the show. … Read more
Sadly, it looks like we’ll never know what happened to Lizzie McGuire, as the reboot planned for Disney+ has been cancelled. The show’s star, Hilary Duff, confirmed the news on her Instagram account on Wednesday. Duff remarked, “I know the efforts and conversations have been everywhere trying to make a reboot work, but sadly & … Read more
Though construction work on EPCOT’s Play! Pavilion has been at a standstill since October, and its omission from press releases has cast doubt on the future of the attraction, work has resumed on the building’s roof. When we first walked by yesterday morning, no workers were visible. Some roof panels still remain to be replaced. … Read more
The latest Trader Sam’s tiki mug and cocktail have cruised into Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort… in a different location than usual. The Citrus Surfer, which would normally be at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, has instead washed up at Tambu Lounge for a limited time. This radical libation is made with Pyrat XO Reserve Rum, Appleton … Read more
Walt Disney World veteran and Senior Vice President of Operations Jim MacPhee will be retiring in 2021 after 42 years at The Walt Disney Company. The announcement was issued by Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle on Instagram. In his post, Vahle wrote: Congratulations to my friend and colleague Jim MacPhee on his upcoming retirement … Read more
After suspending the Disney College Program at the start of the COVID-19 closures, and cancelling the Fall 2020 program through January, Disney has given an update today regarding program recruitment. The following update was issued by the Disney College Program via their @DisneyInterns Twitter account, stating“Disney values the return of Disney Programs. We look forward … Read more
EPCOT’s ongoing transformation has left a tale of two Innoventions: work on the massive refurbishment of Innoventions East continues to move along, while Innoventions West has been stripped down to its bare bones. The classic roof panels belie the major changes going on at Innoventions East. Previously, we noted the support structures going into place, … Read more
Disney is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Disney’s Riviera Resort in a very big way… or at least, to scale. “Inspired by Europe and imagined by Disney,” this new addition to the Disney Vacation Club neighborhood at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the grandeur and enchantment that have drawn generations of artists and storytellers – including … Read more
Just weeks after they announced sailings were cancelled through February, Disney Cruise Line’s shutdown is now expected to last through March 2021. According to the Orlando Sentinel‘s Richard Tribou, the cruise line has removed bookings for the month from its website. A visit to the page confirmed the report, though no official cancellation of sailings … Read more
Work is well underway on the refurbishment of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at the Magic Kingdom. Thankfully, covering the station in scrim doesn’t mean we have to completely lose its iconic look. Theming has been added to the scrim, replicating the look of the platform when it’s uncovered. It’s possible that the theming … Read more
Could Bob Iger be on his way from the Magic Kingdom to the United Kingdom? A new report suggests so. According to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Tatiana Siegel, the administration of President-Elect Joe Biden is considering The Walt Disney Company’s executive chairman and former CEO for ambassadorship to either the UK or China, reportedly being “at … Read more