This morning, a new meet and greet experience debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios featuring Star Lord and Baby Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which of course also opened today in theaters. The meet and greet is located inside Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream, replacing what was the Moana meet and greet experience. … Read more
Disney released a new Limited Release Princess Leia and R2-D2 MagicBand 2 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today for May the 4th (otherwise known as Star Wars Day). Thankfully for those of us not in Orlando or not willing to brave the crowds at the park today, it is also available on DisneyStore.com. The retail price … Read more
Welcome to another edition of Tom’s Top 7, a continuing countdown of my favorite (and occasionally, least favorite) things at the Disney Parks around the globe. Why seven? Brakes, brakes… WHERE ARE THE BRAKES?!? As we celebrate Disney’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week here at WDWNT.com, I couldn’t help but get swept up in nostalgia for … Read more
While Star Wars Land may have eliminated quite a bit of the Streets of America, what’s left of New York Street appears to be getting extended… Two new crossbeams now extend from the New York facades to what was the Writer’s Stop building. The days of this being a movie set may be numbered. Once … Read more
Imagine having some fun, reciting some classic Star Wars lines…and the legendary Mark Hamill is your surprise co-star. Well, that happened to a few lucky fans, as seen in the video below — and it’s all in support of Star Wars: Force For Change‘s latest fundraising campaign. You can now enter for the chance to win the grand prize in Star Wars: Force for Change and … Read more
With less than 10 days until passholder previews begin, and only 23 days till the official grand opening, Pandora: The World of Avatar will be open before you know it! Disney has given us a new inside look into this upcoming land, which today showcases the Banshee Connect experience. The Banshee Connect allows guests to … Read more
Next week, “Wishes” will have its last performance at the Magic Kingdom on the evening of Thursday May 11th and “Happily Ever After” will debut the next night on May 12th. In order to accommodate larger crowd levels expected for the final/first shows, Disney is adding additional viewing areas for fireworks over the next few … Read more
Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the midst of Disney’s Hollywood Studios appreciation week for a look around at what’s new and exciting in tinsel town. Ready when you are C.B.! Hooray for Hollywood Streetmosphere characters Mayor Sonny Burbank and Evie Starlight welcome guests to the park. Officer Percival Peabody … Read more
Disney California Adventure will celebrate the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission Breakout one day before its official debut with a special hard-ticket event. Guests will be able to ride the new attraction throughout the party, enjoy a live DJ spinning an “awesome mix”, and meet Marvel superheroes including Black Widow, Hawkeye, Spider-Man and … Read more
Last night, many of the new effects and pyro for Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom were tested out for the very first time and were visible to guests around the Magic Kingdom resort area. If these photos are any indication, we are in for an amazing new nighttime spectacular… These photos show a … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has announced Disney Digital Network, an umbrella network containing all of Disney’s digital-first platforms to deliver more focused and carefully curated content to an audience of over one billion. The network is made up of over 300 social media channels that bring The Walt Disney Company’s characters and stories to more creators/influencers and vice … Read more
New for May 2017, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a specialty cupcake themed to the Guardians of the Galaxy, since the much anticipated Vol. 2 hits theaters this week (and Groot and Star Lord should be arriving at the park soon). The cupcake is available at the Trolley Car Cafe, ABC Commissary, and at the Sunset … Read more
Only 3 months remain until the 2017 Food and Wine Festival at Epcot. This year’s festival will have 35 unique different food kiosks and vendors in honor of Epcot’s 35th anniversary on October 1st. Also this year, the event will run a total of 75 day, which is the longest it has ever been! Here … Read more
Over the last week, I have seen a number of rumors circling the internet about a volcano-themed roller coaster possibly being constructed in Adventureland at the Magic Kingdom. I find the rumor strange for a number of reasons, first because it seems likely that a TRON roller coaster is being constructed in the park in … Read more
Disney has released an official video of Johnny Depp surprising fans at Disneyland on the “Pirates Of The Caribbean” attraction. This video also shows Captain Jack greeting his fans from on top of the balcony by the entrance of the “Pirates Of The Caribbean” attraction! Source: Disney Movie Trailers
Disney’s summer issue of the D23 magazine will show an in-depth look behind-the-scenes of the upcoming Animal Kingdom land Pandora – The World of Avatar. Readers will find exclusive commentary by Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde, Avatar director James Cameron, and movie producer Jon Landau on how Pandora was conceived and crafted. Here is a sneak peak … Read more