Walt Disney World’s worst kept secret at this point is the gondola transportation system that will link Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Art of Animation Resort, and Pop Century Resort. With that being said, construction walls are now up at International Gateway, the World Showcase entrance to Epcot, for what we believe … Read more
Disney today announced that the Disneyland and Walt Disney World versions of Pirates of the Caribbean will be receiving a new scene in 2018, replacing the auction of women which has been part of the ride for 50 years. The scene will debut along with other changes when the Disneyland Paris version of the ride … Read more
Thanks to our friends over at Fresh Baked Disney, we have another weekly look at how the construction of Star Wars land is going over at Disneyland Park. Here is a look at the project as of June 28th, 2017: The Indian village is settling in to its new home along the Rivers of America. … Read more
Siemens AG, who has been a Disney Parks corporate sponsor since 2007, has chosen to not renew their deal. Siemens sponsored Spaceship Earth and IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth at Epcot, as well as “it’s a small world’ at Disneyland Park. In the past, they also sponsored the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights (as Sylvania, … Read more
The classic Muppet-Vision 3-D sign that has welcomed guests to the Hollywood Studios classic since 1991 has been removed and will be likely replaced today with this… The new sign gives a name to the theater the Muppets and Muppet Labs have taken over for the show, The Grand Arts Theatre. This change is likely … Read more
The Magic Kingdom will close one-hour before the beginning of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on event nights in 2017, a change from years past. In previous years, the park would close at 7pm just as the party was beginning. To better accommodate guests arriving for the parties and to help clear out day-guests earlier, … Read more
With the return of the Star Wars – A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, the glorified character photo-op has added Rey from The Force Awakens to each performance. This was first seen at the Star Wars – Galactic Nights event back in April, and you can see our video … Read more
Tonight on WDW News Tonight, we discuss the controversy over the hall of Presidents, the impending end of Epcot as we know it, and the Fan-ly Feud returns… If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to 105.5 FM or AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside of the Orlando area, … Read more
WDWNT is conducting a short poll. Your answers will help us with a future project. In addition to assisting us, and to show our appreciation, you can be entered in a random drawing for a WDWNT prize pack just for answering the questions! Answer below or click here to open the poll up in a … Read more
The following statement was just issued by Thomas Smith, Editorial Content Director for Disney Parks on the Disney Parks Blog: Since the Magic Kingdom Park opened in 1971, The Hall of Presidents has brought together a one-of-a-kind look at the office of the President of the United States through film and the magic of Disney’s … Read more
THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS PRESENTS UPCOMING FILM SLATE FROM DISNEY, PIXAR, MARVEL, AND LUCASFILM AT D23 EXPO 2017 ‘Celebration of an Animated Classic: The Lion King’ Event Announced The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, taking place July 14–16. At two marquee … Read more
As we bid farewell to DisneyQuest at Disney Springs, which closes its doors forever on July 2, 2017, DisneyStore.com gives us one last souvenir to remember it by. A limited-release tee shirt is now available through July 4 commemorating the indoor interactive theme park. These shirts (as with the Sci-Fi Dine In and Typhoon Lagoon … Read more
Our latest photo report takes us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, to see what is new and exciting for this park in transition… The Hollywood That Was Heavy demolition continues in the Hollywood Studios parking lot as they prepare to expand and reconfigure it ahead of Toy Story Land and Star Wars Land opening. The stage … Read more
A 5-year-old was airlifted to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children on Monday after the child nearly drowned at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World. The boy is alright and was last listed as “well” in condition. The pool was closed following the incident as it became the scene of an investigation … Read more
My all-time favorite Walt Disney World snack was always the Jalapeño Cream Cheese Stuffed Pretzel that used to be available at the theme parks. A few years ago, both this treat and the simpler Cream Cheese Stuffed Pretzel vanished, but that version did return to a few locations in recent months. I’m proud to announce … Read more
Disney today previewed three new merchandise items related Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom. These items come in addition to those we have showed you in the past. A light-up head band is coming later this summer. Also coming later this summer is an open edition pin. Last but certainly not least, the attraction … Read more