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SHOP: Citizen Watch Releases New Mickey Mouse and First-Ever Minnie Mouse Timepieces; Now Available Online

October 18, 2019 Rosie Villeda

Citizen Collage

Citizen, the official timepiece for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, has unveiled and released seven new watches––including an introduction of Minnie Mouse to the iconic Citizen brand. Take a look at the new designs below. Vintage-Inspired Mickey Mouse Watch – $350 This vintage-inspired Mickey watch features a bright yellow Mickey icon against a complementary … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Designer Collection Hipster Mickey Ear Hat by Jerrod Maruyama Now Available at Disney Parks and shopDisney

October 18, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Originally released (accidentally) early at the Magic Kingdom shortly after the D23 Expo in Anaheim, the Hipster Mickey Ear Hat is back and now available at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and shopDisney! If you’re looking to shop for these online, just click here. We found the ears on display over at MouseGear in EPCOT. Designed … Read more

New Walt Disney World “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package” Vacation Offer Extended Through November 23rd; Additional Packages Now Available

October 18, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Due to overwhelming popularity, Disney has increased the number of 2019 Ultimate Disney Christmas Packages available and extended the booking window for this special offer.The package is a great way to experience all the holiday fun of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation, with an itinerary full of Yuletide offerings – including a five-night stay … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” MagicBand Released at Walt Disney World

October 18, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

She’s bad, she’s back, and she’s better than ever! The new Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Limited Edition MagicBand has made its grand, evil entrance at Walt Disney World. The band, like all Limited Edition releases, comes in a specially-designed box, with Maleficent’s new look on the front. On the side, the logo for the new … Read more

Magic Kingdom to Close Early for Private Event on October 22nd

October 18, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

If you’re planning on visiting the Magic Kingdom next week, do be aware that the park will be closing early on Tuesday, October 22nd for a private event. The private event is set to take place from 7 to 11 PM, meaning the park will officially close to all other guests at 6:00 PM. Tomorrowland … Read more

911 Emergency Call Recordings From Night of Disney Skyliner Accident Released

October 18, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

It’s been over a week now since the Disney Skyliner accident at Walt Disney World. Multiple gondolas were reportedly seen crashed into each other and numerous guests had to be evacuated after over two hours stuck inside of the gondolas. Out of a lack of ways to otherwise communicate with Skyliner ground ops, guests that … Read more

REVIEW: “Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil”; Missing The Magic Of The Original

October 18, 2019 Joe Hogarty

To start off, I am a big fan of the first movie, “Maleficent”. There are times I am afraid to even mention that to anyone, because so many people really have such disdain for that movie. But for me, I always thought that “Maleficent” was a retelling of the “Sleeping Beauty” tale. If you want … Read more

Man Arrested After Allegedly Touching Child Inappropriately at the Magic Kingdom

October 18, 2019 Matthew Soberman

A man has been arrested after deputies claimed that he inappropriately touched a child at the Magic Kingdom, according to WFTV. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says that 50 year-old James Jones was arrested after an incident at Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe in Liberty Square was reported. It was there where Jones allegedly touched a … Read more

Chita Rivera, Warwick Davis Join Lineup of Narrators for Candlelight Processional at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

October 18, 2019 Matthew Soberman

Epcot Candlelight Processional International Festival of the Holidays

A Tony Award winner and one of the most prolific actors in the Star Wars franchise are joining the lineup of narrators for the Candlelight Processional at this year’s Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Chita Rivera will narrate December 11th and 12th, while Warwick Davis will narrate December 19th, 20th, and 21st. Chita Rivera … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Frozen” Character Bus Wrap Featuring Olaf and Elsa Spotted at Walt Disney World Resort

October 17, 2019 Derek Sterling

“Some people are worth melting for.” Olaf may be finding himself in some warmer temperatures now, good thing Elsa is there to keep him cool! We spotted this new bus wrap featuring characters from Frozen around Walt Disney World Resort property and I don’t think we’re going to let this one go. This wrap is … Read more

REVIEW: New Galactic Green Popcorn Lands at Kat Saka’s Kettle in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 17, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

New food items have landed at both Black Spire Outposts on the West and East Coast, with a slew of new items at Disneyland and a new Chicken Ronto Wrap and Ronto Chips here at Ronto Roasters. Over at Kat Saka’s Kettle, there’s a new popcorn flavor on offer. (Unfortunately no, it isn’t the delicious Chocolate … Read more

PHOTOS: Sleeping Beauty Castle Gets First Snow-Capped Turrets Ahead of Holiday Season at Disneyland

October 17, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

We may be a few weeks from Halloween, but it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Disneyland Park. Sleeping Beauty Castle has received its first layers of snow ahead of the arrival of the holiday celebrations to the park on November 8th. This marks the newly-refurbished castle’s first winter overlay since construction walls came … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Park Pals Collection Featuring Figment, Stitch, Brer Rabbit, and More Now Available at Walt Disney World

October 17, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Earlier today, we bumped into an adorable Little Orange Bird, the first of the Disney Park Pals line. Now it seems the full collection has been released across property, with various more figures like Stitch, Figment, Simba, and more making their big debut. The line features a series of figures that can hold on to … Read more

REVIEW: New Vegan Plant-Based “Meat” Marinara + Pasta Youngling Meal at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 17, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

New food items have landed at both Black Spire Outposts on the West and East Coast, with a slew of new items at Disneyland and a new Chicken Ronto Wrap and Ronto Chips here at Ronto Roasters. We’re back at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo, and this time it isn’t to mourn the loss … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (10/17/19): Bad Orlando Billboards, Tony’s Town Squares, Weird World Showcase Food, and More!

October 17, 2019 Tom Corless

WDW News Tonight Episode 108

Tonight! It’s another episode of WDW News Tonight, now with a live audience from our new studio on I-Drive in Orlando (tickets available here)! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, Tony’s Town Squares, Bad Orlando Billboards, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer … Read more

New Play Disney Parks App Digital Achievements and Commemorative Trading Pins Now Available at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort

October 17, 2019 Jessica Figueroa

Fans of the Play Disney Parks mobile app love to earn and collect uniquely themed digital achievements after enjoying select attractions throughout the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Disney has shared that many new digital achievements have been added to the Play Disney Parks app on both coasts! Here’s the lineup of … Read more