Universal Studios Hollywood announced that they will host a 4th of July fireworks celebration again this year. 4th of July Fireworks “Celebrate Independence Day with live performances, festive décor, and the sky filled with fireworks,” the Universal Studios Hollywood website states. The celebration will be included with entry. The 4th of July fireworks will begin … Read more
“Rogers: The Musical” themed food items are coming to Disney California Adventure alongside the show’s premiere on June 30, 2023. Red, White & Blue Shake: Vanilla shake with wild cherry and blue raspberry slushes and whipped topping (Non-alcoholic) Patriotic Punch at Hollywood Lounge: Sprite and white cranberry juice with blue raspberry and cherry syrups topped … Read more
Marvel star Jonathan Majors appeared in New York criminal court on Tuesday and his trial date has been set for August, The Hollywood Reporter shared. Tuesday’s court appearance was for a status conference. His trial date has been set for August 3, 2023. Majors was arrested on March 25 for a domestic violence incident. A … Read more
Universal Destinations & Experiences have applied for a patent for an augmented reality theme park ride system, Orlando Inno reports. The patent is titled “Augmented Reality System for an Amusement Ride.” It outlines a system with facial and skeletal recognition technology that could add AR elements to an image of a guest. “The augmented-reality animations … Read more
As part of the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, crew members are working on the balconies overlooking the resort’s lavish lobby. Construction in Grand Floridian Lobby Guests exiting the Grand Floridian Monorail station will immediately notice these potted plants blocking the view of the lobby. The plants are just around a … Read more
The president of the Reedy Creek Fire Department union blames fellow members sharing their new contract for the return to the negotiating table with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board of Supervisors. In a message obtained by Florida Politics, union president Jon Shirey told members, “We just shot ourselves in the foot to the … Read more
The new food stand in Universal Studios Florida has a collection of snacks including a breakfast empanada and an everything pretzel. The stand is located near the Universal Studios Florida entrance and Minion Land. Breakfast Empanada – $7.99 Filled with ham, egg, and cheese If you’re looking to hit the parks early and need a … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, June 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for additional local reporters to expand our Disneyland News Today staff. This position requires a specific time commitment and availability each week, and the start date is immediate. Qualified applicants will reside in the southern California area. Work hours will be variable, but will require travel to … Read more
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.’s (WWE) exclusive negotiating window with current partners Fox and Comcast has expired, meaning the company can officially open up talks with Disney and others looking to acquire their TV broadcasting rights. Last year, Disney and WWE made a deal for the WWE Network to stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia. … Read more
The glimmering rocks greeting guests at the entryway to Tomorrowland have been repainted in Magic Kingdom. The boulders had been peeling and fading, with traces of the original red hue showing. Tomorrowland Boulders Repainted The rocks at the entryway to Tomorrowland have received a fresh coat of paint. This is not a refresh that happens … Read more
Plastic sheets have been hung around the second floor of Disney’s Beach Club Resort lobby in preparation for refurbishment work at the hotel. Plastic Sheeting Up in Resort Lobby All of the second floor hallways are covered in plastic sheeting, which is visible from the main lobby. The sheeting covers the arches and railings, protecting … Read more
A new trio of Dooney & Bourke bags themed after “The Lion King” is now available for purchase at Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. These bags are also available on shopDisney. Let’s take a look. ‘The Lion King’ Dooney & Bourke Tote- $328.00 Dooney & Bourke’s signature product is the tote, a large, sturdy bag … Read more
The construction walls have expanded in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park, displacing the Jeep in preparation for building the new merchandise location. Construction Site Expands in Avengers Campus We previously reported that construction had started in this location, but the site footprint has grown since early April. The shop has been planned for … Read more
Join WDW News Today in celebration of our “Unscrupulous 16” with an event at both WDWNT Celebration and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida! Hear never-before-told stories from behind-the-scenes, hang out with the WDWNT team in personalized experiences, and have an unforgettable time celebrating the memories, milestones, controversies, and comedy of the last 16 … Read more
The Disney Careers site has posted a casting call for a Bruno look-alike performer to fill a position in Walt Disney World. Bruno Madrigal Casting Call A new posting for a look-alike performer has been posted by Disney. They are seeking an actor to portray Bruno from Disney’s “Encanto.” Take a look at the official … Read more