According to a recent permit filed by Disney, they will be adding a permanent shade structure to the existing security area in the walkway between the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. A security checkpoint was added to this area back in 2017, but it’s really just a tent/canopy with a heavy tarp, so seeing something … Read more
The much needed refurbishment of Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station at the Magic Kingdom has begun. The Storybook Circus/Fantasyland water play area will be closed through March 24, 2019. Funny enough, the coldest weeks in Orlando just ended and it’s a little warm again. Poor timing on Disney’s part. Walls encircle Casey Jr. and … Read more
The Lost Bros’ latest collection is all about DTV: Disney TV! We’re honoring all of the Disney Channel greats with this collection, and it drops TODAY so make sure you get your hands on your favorite tee it before it disappears! To shop, just follow this link, but make sure you’re quick, because if these … Read more
This coming week, Epcot will adjust a few of their meet & greet opportunities. Starting Wednesday (2/13), Wreck It Ralph characters Ralph and Vanellope Von Schweetz will move from their temporary home in Innoventions West, where they had been for almost three months, to the newly remodeled Imageworks in the Imagination Pavilion. The concept of … Read more
It appears the large and exotic bird known as “Kevin,” from Disney•Pixar’s “Up!” has migrated north from Paradise Falls and landed at Discovery Island in Disney’s Animal Kingdom park. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgrImQOGrPI&w=560&h=315] Along with the new meet and greet, there will be some amazing new merch, like this plush Kevin! This adorable plush version of Kevin will … Read more
If you’ve been following our weekly maintenance report, you know that the interactive Robo-Newz and GCN phone booth in Tomorrowland have been broken for some time now. Last week, the two props went missing and the holes left in the ground in their absence were covered with plywood. Sadly, those holes were filled in with … Read more
Want to venture back in time for a few decades and revisit the ’90s? From February 22 to March 20, 2019, the Central Park bar and restaurant in Paris will be transformed to revive the ’90s ahead of the March 6th release of Captain Marvel! The Central Park bar-restaurant in Paris transforms to become Central Park in the ’90s, with … Read more
In this special look at Disney’s “Aladdin”, we finally get our first look at Will Smith as The Genie in action and he is definitely blue! A thrilling and vibrant live-action adaptation of Disney’s animated classic, “Aladdin” is the exciting tale of the charming street rat Aladdin, the courageous and self-determined Princess Jasmine and the … Read more
Ahead of Valentine’s Day this Thursday, Disney’s Contemporary Resort is offering a new “Villaintine’s Day” event on February 13th! The special event will feature specialty villains themed treats at the Contempo Café, as well as specialty drink offerings next door at the Outer Rim Bar. The hotel put together a small display in the main … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of this week’s Disney news! Walt Disney World The big Skyliner news is that the actual passenger gondolas have been spotted … Read more
Another new specialty cupcake has made a splash at Walt Disney World this week. A lovely new Mermaid Tail Cupcake is now available from Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. For a limited time, you can get your hands, or fins, on this cupcake inspired by The Little Mermaid. It won’t cost … Read more
Head to Toy Story Land in style with a new line of Toy Story themed jewelry now released at the Beverly Sunset Boutique at Hollywood Studios. This continues a recent trend of new jewelry from Disney, including a line based on theme parks, Lady and the Tramp, and even a custom Pandora charm bracelet you … Read more
Florida winter has finally ended, so we headed over to the Magic Kingdom to enjoy a beautiful afternoon. Many people suggest stopping and smelling the roses. We prefer to stop and smell the scented snack pillows in the Emporium. Over at the Main Street Bakery, a Cast Member is tempting guests with a giant cinnamon … Read more
Watch a new sneak peek for “Dumbo”, and see the film when it soars to theaters on March 29! From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams take flight. Circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito) enlists former star Holt Farrier … Read more
A woman has been awarded $24,000 after she claimed that a Walt Disney World cast member ran over her foot with a food service cart, according to the Courtroom View Network. Jessica Wilson claimed that she suffers from debilitating complex regional pain syndrome, a nerve condition that causes chronic pain, after the cast member ran … Read more
Ron W. Miller, producer of countless Disney films and the former President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has passed away at the age of 85. Miller came to the company via his wife, Diane Disney, Walt’s daughter. The two met at the University of Southern California, and married in 1954. Following a brief … Read more