In line with recent cancellations through the first week of June, Walt Disney World Resort has now removed park hours through June 6 on their website as well as on the My Disney Experience app. Park calendars are set up months in advance, so we’ll be seeing the removal of park hours as the extended closure … Read more
Need to satisfy that itch to shop? Luckily, multiple retail shops in Disney Springs will be reopening along with many restaurant locations come May 20th. The current list of stores that will make their grand reopening includes Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Free People, Anthropologie, and American Thread. For Phase 1 reopenings of retail stores … Read more
We’ve been tracking all of the third-party Disney Springs restaurant reopenings as they are announced for May 20, and while we were initially excited at the prospect of making reservations for June 1 and later, My Disney Experience has pulled all availability online and on the app, and informed guests with reservations that they have been … Read more
Chicken Guy! will be reopening on May 20 at Disney Springs. From lockdown to Flavortown, it’s time for chicken tenders and milkshakes! Hours will be 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM. As with all restaurants currently reopening as part of the now “full” Phase 1, all indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity. All other guests … Read more
Despite ongoing furloughs and park closures, Disney is still keeping busy to plus up its parks and resorts by filing a number of permits and patents, including this recent one, which caught our attention due to the flashy graphics used to explain the new technology––whenever a complex patent is explained by way of a comic … Read more
Listen, I live for the parks. But, if I’m being honest… there are times when I just need a resort day. You know the type: you sleep in a bit, take a mid-afternoon dip in the pool, maybe even pay a spur-of-the-moment visit to your favorite restaurant to see if the universe will reward your … Read more
It seems like basketball isn’t the only sport seeking sanctuary in Walt Disney World during the aftermath of COVID-19. According to ESPN, Major League Soccer plans to make its return with a summer tournament proposed to take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. With post-pandemic plans underway, the league is proposing … Read more
As the COVID-19 situation continues to change, a re-opening date for most parks is still unknown with the exception of Shanghai Disneyland, which reopened on May 11. As a result, many lingering resort reservations and vacation packages are slowly being cancelled. Latest reports indicated cancellations up to May 31, but now Disney has issued an official … Read more
Welcome to another week of quarantine in the weird world of post-Disney closures! The parks may be closed off for now, but we’re trying to bring you as much entertainment as possible, with daily lineups full of fun YouTube content. Today at 11:00 AM, it’s time to Party with Pete! On today’s show, we’ll be talking … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! We’re continuing our look at “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” with part two, including Journey into Imagination, The Land, CommuniCore and more! Note: This article will detail the … Read more
As the school year comes to a close, it’s time for many graduates to end one chapter of their lives and go forth writing a new one in their story. However, this school year ended very differently for many students, (myself included), and graduation ceremonies have either been put on hold or gone to a … Read more
Two favorites from the original “Muppet Babies” cartoon are finally making their debut on Disney Junior’s reboot. In an exclusive from Entertainment Weekly‘s Devan Coggan, Baby Scooter and Skeeter will appear on an episode set to premiere May 22nd. The twins had previously appeared in a background Easter egg, but this will be their first … Read more
Now that Shanghai Disneyland has reopened to guests, now’s a good time as any to make some changes… especially if it involves a pair of fun-loving chipmunks. Chip & Dale’s Trading Post has opened in the park’s Adventure Isle, replacing Laughing Monkey Traders. The Shanghai Disney Resort website gives this description of the shop: Chip … Read more
This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be covering the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, what restaurants are going to be reopening at Disney Springs next week, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter in your favorite podcast app! You … Read more
In this episode: It’s time for our “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 7 Roundtable We discuss the latest news We answer the latest listener email And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy, and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 16 is now available for download through WDW … Read more
After being postponed three times already, it looks like The New Mutants might finally have its official release date of August 28, 2020. Due to COVID-19, The New Mutants, and other live action films from Disney and 20th Century Studios have been put on hold with the current uncertainty of theatrical or digital releases for … Read more