As part of WDWNT’s Stage 89 event weekend, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis will not only be sharing stories from his time creating Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but from his entire incredible Disney career! An Afternoon with Bob Weis Tickets are on sale now for “An Afternoon with Bob Weis”, taking place on … Read more
Walt Disney World has a new pin honoring 30 years of Disney’s All-Star Sports and Music Resorts. All-Star Sports and All-Star Music opened in 1994, while All-Star Movies opened in 1999. Limited Edition All-Star Resorts 30th Anniversary Pin – $19.99 The enamel pin is circular with Mickey peeking over the side. He’s wearing the green … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort shared another round of hints for their summer 2024 offerings. Universal Orlando Shares More Hints for Summer 2024 Offerings In the new video shared on social media, a person opens a cardboard box that reads, “Do not open until summer 2024.” Inside the box are various props referencing the summer 2024 Tribute … Read more
Disneyland Resort has confirmed some details about their plan to replace Autopia’s gas cars with electric vehicles. Autopia Electrification After LA Times climate columnist Sammy Roth broke the news earlier this month, electric vehicle activists began pressuring Disney to commit to fully electric vehicles, not hybrids, and to phase out the gasoline cars within two … Read more
Victoria & Albert’s, located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, has been awarded a Michelin Star — the first for a Disney-owned and operated restaurant. Victoria & Albert’s Earns Michelin Star The announcement was shared at the 2024 Michelin Guide Ceremony held in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, April 18. The restaurant’s Maître d’Hôtel, Israel … Read more
The first statue for Smellephants on Parade has been installed in the Storybook Circus section of Magic Kingdom. Smellephants on Parade The new interactive “search-and-sniff” experience is presented by Scentsy, who began sponsoring Dumbo the Flying Elephant last year. Disney has teased the new experience with “debuting soon” signs where the elephant statues will be … Read more
The opening date for Super Nintendo World’s newest expansion at Universal Studios Japan — Donkey Kong Country — has officially been delayed several months. Opening Date Set for Donkey Kong Country Universal Studios Japan has released a statement apologizing for the delays and stating they can not make the previously promised “Spring 2024” timeline, instead … Read more
The family of the woman who inspired Princess Tiana will be the first to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, custom plush character ear headbands are coming to Disneyland Resort, and the Mickey Shorts Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is closing for refurbishment — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, April 18, 2024. Walt … Read more
A homeless man being kicked out of Walt Disney World Resort shoved candy down a sheriff deputy’s body armor just before the deputy arrested him. Zachary Coley, 35, was arrested and charged with battery on law enforcement (a third-degree felony), according to Orange Circuit Court records. Coley pleaded not guilty this month and is represented … Read more
Recently, crews have installed several new props in the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure queue at Magic Kingdom. On Wednesday, we reported on new Tiana’s Foods boxes. There are now several new poles and a structure in the garden. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue The new poles are taller than the lampposts installed in the last few weeks. … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort is offering a Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days Free deal to Florida residents this summer and fall. Buy 2 Days, Get 2 Days Free Offer for Florida Residents Residents of Florida who buy a 2-Park 2-Day ticket will get two extra days for free, giving them four days of access to … Read more
After previewing most of the new Fantasy Springs merchandise, Tokyo Disney Resort has released images and prices of all the new items, including Tomica vehicles and Fantasy Springs Hotel merch. Fantasy Springs Hotel Merchandise Some of the merchandise for Fantasy Springs Hotel features Minnie and Mickey in new outfits just for the hotel. The collection … Read more
Two new Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke bags are available at Walt Disney World Resort. We found the bags in BouTiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. They join a new collection of DVC merch including an ear headband. Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Crossbody – $248.00 Both bags are white with brown detailing. … Read more
All the “Smellephants on Parade” locations in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom now have coming soon signs and lights. Smellephants on Parade “New act debuting soon” signs went up with red posts earlier this week. There were originally only two locations marked, but now all eight have a circle of red posts and a sign. … Read more
New pins featuring Figment, the famous purple dragon of the Imagination Pavilion, have arrived at EPCOT. Figment Pins We found these three pins in Creations Shop. They are all open editions. Figment Lightbulb Pin – $12.99 This first pin sees Figment hovering next to a large yellow lightbulb. A rainbow of purple, pink, red, and … Read more
Universal Creative has shared new footage from How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, one of the lands under construction for Epic Universe, the third Universal Orlando Resort theme park. How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk in Epic Universe Universal Creative posted several clips on their Instagram story. The videos featured Team … Read more