Eleven new acts join the Eat to the Beat concert series this fall during the 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, the longest event ever in the festival’s history. Festival first-timers include The Hooters, Baha Men, Lauren Alaina, Mark Wills, American Authors, Devon Allman, Postmodern Jukebox, 10,000 Maniacs, Kenny G, Blue October, and Squeeze. … Read more
With the D23 Expo 2017 quickly approaching, it seems logical that we begin speculating as to what announcements will be made by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek at 3PM on July 15th during what is usually a fairly interesting presentation. In the past, New Fantasyland, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, Fantasy Faire, … Read more
Sony Pictures has announced a Spider-Man: Homecoming VR experience for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift. On June 30 owners of any of those VR headsets can download this experience for free and get a feel for what it’s like to be Spider-Man (kinda). Below is the trailer, you may want to skip ahead … Read more
Tonight on WW News Tonight, the Map Game returns, and we talk about things we miss that other might not at the Disney Parks… 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, the show can be … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced their entertainment lineup at each of the four theme parks to celebrate the 4th of July 2017! Nighttime spectacles will light up each park: Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Magic Kingdom Park commemorates the Fourth with brilliant fireworks choreographed to patriotic music. The red, … Read more
Cars 3: Driven to Win is the first game from the recently reformed Avalanche Software, the former team behind the now canceled Disney Infinity series. Under ownership of WB Games, Avalanche has managed to make a return to the industry creating Disney licensed games of all things. It’s about the best (realistic) option fans could … Read more
Kathleen Kennedy just made a shocking announcement that directors Phil Lord And Christopher Miller are no longer attached to the Star Wars spinoff movie, “Han Solo”. There is currently no director attached to take over the film. We will keep you posted. From StarWars.com: A Message from Lucasfilm Regarding the Untitled Han Solo Film The … Read more
If you have young kids, you have probably experienced the frustration of misplacing your stroller in the sea of stroller parking that builds up at the parks. We recently uncovered this new product that has set out to combat this issue so you’ll never be hunting for your stroller at Disney again. The Stroller Spotter … Read more
DISNEY STORE TO UNVEIL NEW PRODUCT COLLECTIONS AND COLLECTIBLES AT D23 EXPO 2017 Disney Store Collections to Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries and Beloved Characters across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars Disney Publishing Worldwide Announces D23 Expo 2017 Exclusive Titles, Presentations, and Author Signings Pasadena, Calif. — June 20, 2017 – Disney Store today announced the … Read more
As construction continues on the two new themed lands for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the last remaining section of the Streets of America is coming back to life, while the “Battle Escape” attraction is finally rising upon the Star Wars Land site. We check in again in our latest photo and video update… We begin with … Read more
2018 Walt Disney World travel packages did in fact go on sale today, with the Disney Dining Plan now offering alcoholic and specialty beverages as rumored. Guests of select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels with Magic Your Way Vacation Packages that include a Disney Dining Plan have several new beverage options available. Beverages – Guests … Read more
Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:24:40 | Size: 77.52M This week we are without a Hero, but the Jedi and the Princess are joined by Annie “The Mom” who helps give Nick (and the listeners) a list of off-the-beaten-path things to do at Disneyland when he visits in July for D23 … Read more
DISNEY CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND INTERACTIVE MEDIA ANNOUNCES ACTION-PACKED PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE FOR D23 EXPO 2017, JULY 14-16, 2017 The Games Showcase returns to D23 Expo Arena, with special guests and surprise unveilings, on July 15 A Disney Products presentation—featuring surprises and giveaways—at the Walt Disney Archives Stage will help open the Expo on July 14 Disney … Read more
Last week, we told you that on-ride photos were coming to Pirates of the Caribbean at the Magic Kingdom. Well, with this addition, an old friend has returned. Removed during the 2006 refurbishment that brought the movie characters to the ride, a new version of the infamous talking skull that once stood before the drop … Read more
If you are a hardcore Disney Parks fan, you no doubt wear your ride evacuations like a badge of honor. While other guests are often angry or scared during an attraction breakdown, you are excited at the possibility of walking through a show scene in a ride and out some backstage exit door, undoubtedly seeing … Read more
This new column will focus on a widely overlooked demographic in the Disney parks: college students. As a college student myself, I will be writing on behalf of my peers to find the best offerings for the college-age demographic in Walt Disney World. Compared to other age demographics that visit WDW, college students present a … Read more