Odds are, if you’re a parent interested in Disney parks, you’ve asked someone a question about what it’s like to travel with children to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Here at WDWNT, we’ve decided to put together a Parent Panel so we can help answer your questions. As adults, we know the parks… but as … Read more
If you’re a fan of Lovepop’s whimsical pop-up greeting card designs, you’ll soon be able to visit them at an expanded new location in Town Center at Disney Springs. The greeting card store started out as an addition to the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs before moving to its own stand-alone kiosk in front of … Read more
If you enjoyed The Imagineering Story docuseries on Disney+, you’re going to love the upcoming new series, Prop Culture, which gives fans a chance to go inside the Disney archives and uncover some of its greatest treasures. Over eight episodes are all set to premiere on May 1 as host/collector Dan Lanigan goes on the … Read more
As the world continues to face the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disney Cruise Line announced last week that that they had extended their suspension of departures through May 17th. Previously, departures had only been suspended up until April 28th. Now, guests are being offered an additional 25% cruise credit on their cancelled or modified cruises. Disney … Read more
Don’t be a stuck-up, half-witted, scruffy-looking nerf herder… give our Galaxy’s Edge Blue Milk Copycat Recipe a try! Chewie, We’re Home Before Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, there was… BLUE MILK. I’m not ashamed to admit it, I teared up a little the first time I tried it. It … Read more
If you’re missing the good old days of Disney Sing-Along tapes, you’re going to want to tune in to The Disney Family Singalong, a new Disney musical special for ABC debuting on Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 PM. The Disney Family Singalong will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and feature stars performing at home, like Ariana … 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. Starting at 11:00 AM, we hope you’re hungry, because it’s time for Cooking with Nick at … Read more
Walt Disney Imagineering is known for making the impossible possible. That’s why despite their offices (and the Disney Parks) being closed, they are opening up their headquarters for a full virtual tour! This week, we are heading to the DISH, also known as the Digital Immersive Showroom at Walt Disney Imagineering. The DISH is a … Read more
Have you ever wanted to know what the people who perform the Muppets are like? This weekend, you can hear from the man who has brought the likes of Gonzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Zoot, Beauregard and more to life for decades. Muppet performer Dave Goelz will appear in two free virtual talks this weekend to … Read more
With all non-essential Cast Members (non-union and most union members at this point) to be temporarily furloughed starting April 19, things are starting to get very real for the roughly 77,000 magic makers of Walt Disney World Resort, and frustrations are ramping up regarding the faulty unemployment filing process across the state. While Cast Members are … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! We’re back with the second part of our look at Walt Disney Productions’ 1965 Annual Report, featuring Disney’s 1966 offerings in film, television, Disneyland and other real estate ventures, … Read more
Earlier this week, we told you about the “Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway” concert that was going to air on April 13th. The foundation was originally going to be presenting a free broadcast of this production today (April 13) in order to raise money for the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund, and after … Read more
With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting theme parks, sports, and movie theaters alike, ESPN is struggling to keep content fresh for its viewers, and in order to mitigate the financial effects of COVID-19 on the network, it is asking its top commentators to take pay cuts. According to the Sports Business Journal, ESPN has asked its 100 … Read more
Imagineer Joe Rohde has been taking Disney fans on an online digial tour of Disney’s Animal Kingdom through his Instagram, providing deep backstory on its ethos and culture. He’s discussed the Tree of Life and Africa, and today we follow him through Asia as he discusses the beautiful Anandapur and Maharajah Jungle Trek! Joe begins … Read more
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic not going away any time soon and The Walt Disney Company still facing an uncertain financial future, the company has secured a new credit line of up to $5 billion, according to Seeking Alpha. Disney revealed in a new SEC filing on Monday that it entered into a 364-day credit agreement … Read more
When we saw permits filed earlier this month for work on a Table Service Restaurant, bus stop, transportation dock, and more at the site of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, it was still assumed that construction had been halted throughout Walt Disney World Resort––and it has, for the most part––but according to a new … Read more