Starting May 28th, there will be a new a fireworks dessert party at Magic Kingdom. Titled the ‘After Fireworks Dessert Party’, you will experience the fireworks over Cinderella Castle from a viewing area in the Plaza Garden. Afterward, head over to Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant and treat yourself to an all-you-can-eat dessert buffet! The treats on … Read more
We made our way over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, 2017’s 2nd most visited Walt Disney World theme park, to check out progress on a few things and to enjoy a bit of Pandora – The World of AVATAR which is turning one year old on May 27th, 2018. Welcome to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! We made … Read more
Have you heard this week’s WDW News Today Podcast? If you haven’t, here’s what you can expect: Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, we have another edition of “Pressing Issues” covering the biggest news stories since the last podcast. To … Read more
In an e-mail to Annual Passholders, Disneyland Paris announced that the Privileged Shopping Days return to the resort. On Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, AP-holders receive additional discounts in stores at Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park. The additional discounts are only valid when you spend €60,- or more. Magic Flex AP-holders … Read more
Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, we have another edition of “Pressing Issues” covering the biggest news stories since the last podcast. All this and more Disney Parks information and fun await you this week on the WDW News Today … Read more
The Dynamite Sundae was recently added to the dessert menu at The Golden Horseshoe in Disneyland. This is the second of their dishes to include a warm chocolate chip cookie base, the first being their signature Chocolate Chunk Cookie Sundae. But is it worth choosing this explosive new dish to top off your meal? Dynamite … Read more
Remember Pokémon GO? You’d find it hard to believe but millions of players are still very much into it and this upcoming Saturday, fans are gathering at Disney Springs for Pokémon GO Community Day! A few of the WDWNT staff will be hanging around Disney Springs on Saturday as well catching Pokémon so if you’re … Read more
Star Wars Celebration will be heading to Chicago next year! The 5 day event will take place at McCormick Place from April 11th till the 15th. You can order your tickets starting June 5th through the link below. From StarWars.com: Remove those restraining bolts and pack your bags. Star Wars Celebration, the one-of-a-kind event that … Read more
To honor professionals that work to protect and save lives, the seven Disney Springs Resort Area hotels are offering special “First Responder Rates” this summer. Available for stays May 28 through September 15, this offer is extended to police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, 911 dispatchers, doctors, and nurses. This is a great … Read more
Officials are expected to announce that Orlando has been named the host of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Summer Games, beating out bids from four other states. The official announcement will come tomorrow in a press event at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort. Three venues are expected … Read more
Work has begun on The Tropical Hideaway, a new restaurant themed to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and the Jungle Cruise. The eatery will be sandwiched between the two attractions, taking the location formerly occupied by Aladdin’s Oasis. In truth, not much is known about the venue beyond this information and the previously-seen concept art. … Read more
Summer’s not even started yet, but the end of summer means it’s Halloween season again and we have details on what to expect for Halloween Time and Mickey’s Halloween Party. Halloween Time is returning to the Disneyland Resort beginning September 7th through October 31st. At both Disneyland California Adventure park and Disneyland park, happy haunts … Read more
Growing up in the early aughts, weekends were peppered with a phrase ubiquitous to modern American leisure – “Wanna go to the mall?” It was how one passed the time and all related actions, including shopping, were secondary to hanging out. For many, Walt Disney World is a far off destination – a once in … Read more
Pandora: The World of Avatar has proven to be a huge payoff for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attendance last year went up 15%, beating out Epcot for the first time and making Animal Kingdom the second-highest-attended park at Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom is the highest as you might guess). The Magic Kingdom remains the … Read more
A new permit filed today with the South Florida Water Management District confirms that the Main Street Theater Project for the Magic Kingdom has been fully cancelled. We first told you about the rumors of the project being delayed or cancelled back in February, and then Disney removed mention of it from the “What’s New” … Read more
Last week, Disney confirmed the location of the new Space Restaurant in Future World at Epcot, connected to the Mission: SPACE pavilion and adjacent to Test Track. This week, we’re unveiling a few more details that Disney has yet to share about this highly anticipated new eatery. Guests will enter the venue through the far … Read more