Theming is important for immersing guests into a story and is why many people flock to Disney Parks. One major challenge for Disney is to create realistic props and characters that not only look convincing, but can operate properly: The disclosure is directed to providing operator visibility through an object that occludes the view of … Read more
There has been a lot of construction at Disney Springs’ West Side. Today, we stopped by to get an update on what is going on. From the moment you walk out of the Orange Garage, you can see the shell of what used to be Bongos. All the main walls have been removed and it … Read more
Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Can we still say that even though the sun isn’t technically up yet? We decided to get here early to get a boarding pass for Rise of the Resistance. Let’s go! Even at 6AM, the crowds wanting to get into a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance were … Read more
A new holiday treat has arrived at Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in the form of a peppermint filled and chocolate topped eclair. The eclair is available at Gasparilla Island Grill in the self-serve pastry cabinet for $5.49. The eclair is split in half and in between the halves is a generous layer … Read more
The Force is strong with select Disney stores on Monday, December 16th hosting a special fan event for the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker“. During this event, there will be special meet and greets with Stormtroopers, various photo ops, and opening night giveaways. There will also be a livestream from the red … Read more
In what is likely one of the most important app updates to date on Disney+, a new profile icon has been added to the selections available, and this one is worth a hefty bounty. That’s right, the famed Child, or Baby Yoda from the highly acclaimed “The Mandalorian” series had made it onto the options … Read more
Greetings from Tomorrowland! While at the Magic Kingdom today, we decided to see what’s happening at the TRON Lightcycle Run construction site. This is by far the most exciting project underway at the Magic Kingdom, and it will transformm Tomorrowland as we know it. There’s been a few changes since the last time we were here, … Read more
Good day from EPCOT! Today, we stopped by to see what’s new in everyone’s favorite Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Crowds were pretty light this morning, despite the warm December weather. These ropes were covering a large crack in the cement work over by one of the former Leave a Legacy monoliths. This, of course, … Read more
Work on the new restrooms near the entrance to World Showcase in EPCOT and the temporary Starbucks location continues to breeze along. We spotted workers at both sites today as we stopped by for a look at the progress. As you approach the restrooms, we can see the roofing work is almost finished. From the … Read more
Greetings from Disney World’s Magic Kingdom! It’s a beautiful day in Orlando and we can’t wait to see what pixie dust has been sprinkled over the Most Magical Place on Earth! First, we stopped at the Emporium on Main Street and saw these new 2020 phone cases. One features Cinderella Castle in the style of … Read more
Two iconic Disney films were added to the Library of Congress’ National Film Registry as part of the 2019 class, according to Variety. Sleeping Beauty and Old Yeller, two beloved Disney films from the 1950’s, received the honor on Wednesday. According to the National Film Preservation Board, the National Film Registry “is a list of … Read more
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about Rise of the Resistance’s opening – from the ride itself, to the frequent downtime it’s been experiencing, to how Disney is handling crowds, and beyond. Want to watch? The video … Read more
Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s head to Batuu to start our day. The crowds today were pretty intense first thing in the morning. Do keep in mind that park hours have been constantly changing, so if you’re planning on getting a Boarding Group, check out the latest updates here. It’s a sad day … Read more
Today as we zipped through EPCOT on the monorail, we looked down and noticed that some progress has been made on the proposed site for the upcoming water attraction titled Journey of Water. In our last update, we speculated that this area might not be for the actual attraction, but instead may be a bypass … Read more
Hello to all the young and young at heart out there! We’re at the most magical place on earth, Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The sun is out and it’s a beautiful day, so let’s get going! At the park’s front entrance, fresh concrete has been poured and the planters are taking shape. All of … Read more
Tonight, December 11th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about Rise … Read more