Expanding for a longer-than-ever 75-day run, the 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festivalreturns to Walt Disney World Resort from August 31 to November 13, 2017. The Disney Parks Merchandise team has developed more than 75 items celebrating the many ways guests can sip and taste their way throughout Epcot. “Each year we look forward … Read more
As promised, DisneyStore.com today is selling the limited release t-shirts celebrating the closing of the Universe of Energy and The Great Movie Ride. You can click here or any image below to buy these items. The shirts are available until August 17th online. Additional items such as Tervis tumblers, … Read more
This week’s Entertainment Weekly will focus on the up and coming movies coming out this fall but will go deep behind the scenes and the story of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”. It sounds like a fascinating read and will be available on newsstands this Friday. Both Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Luke Shywalker (Mark Hamil) … Read more
Gary Sinise will not be returning as CAPCOM in the relaunched Mission: SPACE attraction at Epcot when it returns August 13th, a role he has had in the ride since it opened in 2003. American actress Gina Torres will replace Sinise in completely new attraction pre-show videos. Gina Torres has appeared in many television series, … Read more
Opening this Fall, what remains of New York Street at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will become Grand Avenue, a representation of modern day Los Angeles. Situated in the former home of the Writer’s Stop will be the Baseline Tap House, a new bar and lounge just steps away from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This week, the … Read more
With The Great Movie Ride closing on Sunday, August 13th, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is adjusting some operating hours for attractions and dining inside of the park this weekend, August 12th and 13th. Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream will operate from park open until park close both days. For The First Time in Forever: A Frozen … Read more
During Disney’s latest earnings report, Disney announced that it will pulling all of their movies from Netflix eventually in order to start its own direct to consumer streaming service. From CNBC: The company announced during its latest earnings report on Tuesday it intends to pull all its movies from Netflix. Instead, Disney plans to launch … Read more
Hong Kong Disneyland has announced that Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters in Tomorrowland will close on August 31st, 2017 to make way for a MARVEL attraction. The MARVEL attraction (which will feature Ant-Man) was announced along with a massive expansion of the park. The announcement stated: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters will be reimagined into a brand … Read more
August 19 marks World Photo Day, and Disney will celebrate the occasion with the return of Disney PhotoPass Day at Walt Disney World Resort! During this event, Disney PhotoPass Service will offer a number of exclusive photo opportunities that will let you take home even more picture-perfect memories of your visit. In honor of Disney’s … Read more
Annual Passholders can collect complimentary buttons at Epcot during the 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Buttons featuring Remy from Ratatouille will be distributed to Annual Passholders at the Festival Center in Future World when guests present their valid pass. The 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival kicks-off August 31st, 2017.
Guests visiting Disney Springs can now quench their thirst for adventure during an expanded happy hour at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar! Visitors can enjoy special prices on cocktails, wine, and draft beer, or fuel up for their next adventure with happy hour appetizers including Jock’s Loaded Nachos, Belloq’s Bacon Fries and Double Agent Sliders. These … Read more
Select Walt Disney World Resort signature dining restaurants are trying to bring in more Florida residents with a new special offer. Disney is now offering Florida residents a free appetizer with each adult entree purchased and free valet parking when they enjoy dinner at Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Flying Fish at the Boardwalk, Citricos … Read more
Last night on WDW News Tonight… Great Movie Ride and Universe of Energy are closing The Minnie Van launches Weird World Showcase Food of the Week: Yunker We discuss Walt Disney World’s Biggest Mistakes “The Wonderful World of Psychotic Comments presented by The WDWNT Inner Globe Society Who’s Mad at Tom Now!? We play WDWNT: The … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Epcot as we countdown to the extinction of the Universe of Energy, the start of the Food and Wine Festival, and the relaunch of Mission: Space… Siemens Closes VIP Center at Spaceship Earth On July 31st, Siemens packed up shop and abandoned the VIP Center at Spaceship Earth … Read more
The lighthouse sculpture to honor Lane Thomas and the foundation set up in his name was recently unveiled at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at the Walt Disney World Resort. The sculpture rests along the shorelines where the incident took place a little over a year ago.
Following the success of the other establishments already running the program, three restaurants at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are joining Mobile Order through the MyDisney Experience app. The service will begin to be offered at Backlot Express on August 8th, ABC Commissary on August 14th, and PizzeRizzo on August 15th. The service is already offered at … Read more