New Abdim’s Stork Chick Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Abdim's stork chick at Disney's Animal Kingdom

There’s a new addition at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! An Abdim’s stork chick has just joined Dinoland U.S.A. Abdim’s Stork Chick Dr. Mark Penning, the Vice President of Disney’s Animal, Science, and Environment shared the news of the recent arrival on his Instagram page, saying the following: “We have some egg-citing news to share! A new … Read more

RUMOR: No New Playground Coming to Replace Laughin’ Place Play Area at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom

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Sources have indicated that despite guests hoping for the contrary, a new playground will not be coming to the queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to replace the former Laughin’ Place Play Area. No New Playground Reportedly Coming to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Sources tell WDWNT that the location once home to the Laughin’ Place Play Area … Read more

Disney and CFTOD Reach Settlement in State Lawsuit & More: Daily Recap (3/27/24)

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Disney and CFTOD settle their state lawsuit, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shares a statement on the resolution, and a Marvel overlay is coming to “it’s a small world” at Tokyo Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Mama Melrose’s at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Announces New Menu Items Coming in April

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Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will launch six new menu items on April 1, Disney announced on Instagram. Mama Melrose’s New Menu Items The Rigatoni Bolognese is ground beef, Italian sausage, and parmesan. The Braised Pork Osso Buco includes creamy polenta, roasted cipollini onions, sweet peppers, and lemon gremolata. Fried mozzarella sticks … Read more

First Look at New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Critter Characters & More: Daily Recap (3/26/24)

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Critter characters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Space 220 Restaurant offers new trading card series and children’s menu items, and Mickey & Friends meet and greet sign installed at EPCOT — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney … Read more

Disney Debuts New Official Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Instagram Account & More: Daily Recap (3/25/24)

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Walt Disney World starts a new Annual Passholder Instagram account, Joe Rohde returns to Walt Disney Imagineering, and Disneyland reveals a new Jabba the Hutt popcorn bucket — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, March 25, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland … Read more

VIDEO: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Testing Ride Audio at Magic Kingdom

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has reached a new construction milestone at Magic Kingdom, as a new video posted to social media shows that ride audio is being tested as logs cycle through. Ride Audio Testing at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure In a video shared to X by user DrewDisneyDude, logs careen down the drop as “Down in … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Come Down Around Frontierland Railroad Station

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Some of the construction walls around the Frontierland Railroad Station have come down at Magic Kingdom, as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure moves ever closer to its summer 2024 opening. Walls Down at Frontierland Railroad Station During a recent trip to the park, we noticed that some of the construction walls put up for work on Frontierland … Read more

New ‘Toy Story’ Bag, Youth T-Shirt, and More Available at Walt Disney World

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A new “Toy Story” collection can be found throughout Walt Disney World. ‘Toy Story’ Crossbody Bag – $24.99 At Beverly Sunset Boutique at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we found this small crossbody tote. It has a ’90s feel, with a mix of primary and pastel colors. The front features a print of Woody and Buzz Lightyear, … Read more

New Pizza Planet Loungefly Backpack, Apparel & More Arrive at Walt Disney World

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A new collection of “Toy Story” Pizza Planet merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World Resort. Pizza Planet Merchandise We found most of this merchandise in Beverly Sunset Shop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and World of Disney at Disney Springs. Drawstring Backpack – $24.99 This backpack is red with black drawstrings. The Pizza Planet wordmark … Read more

WATCH PARKSCENTER — EPCOT Announcements, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Testing, and More Disney Guests Gone Bad

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Join us live tonight, Sunday, March 24th, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on WDWNT.TV. We are updating you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney Theater Reopens With New Seating and Carpet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The Walt Disney Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has reopened after a refurbishment with new seating and carpet. The theater is part of Walt Disney Presents, located in the Animation Courtyard between Pixar Plaza and the Voyage of the Little Mermaid theater. Walt Disney Theater Reopens The carpet is the same design but Cast Members … Read more

Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny Have Arrived at Magic Kingdom for 2024 Season

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Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny have returned to the Magic Kingdom for the 2024 season to meet and greet guests in advance of the holiday. Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny at Magic Kingdom Guests can meet them at “Bunny Lane Garden,” the Enchanted Glade Gazebo in Liberty Square. The couple are expected to meet each … Read more

Zazu Shoulder Plush Debuts at Walt Disney World & More: Daily Recap (3/23/24)

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The first piece of “The Lion King” 30th Anniversary merchandise arrives at Walt Disney World, take a virtual tour of the new DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, and Disney Legend Josh Gad expresses support for Disney CEO Bob Iger during board proxy fights — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, … Read more

New Disney’s Animal Kingdom Safari Mickey Ear Hat Available

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Get ready to explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a new safari bucket hat featuring built-in Mickey Mouse ears. We found the safari Mickey ear hat at Mombasa Marketplace in the park’s Africa section. Safari Mickey Ear Hat – $24.99 The hat is shaped similarly to a pith helmet. It’s made of woven fake straw with … Read more

Explore the New DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort With a Virtual Tour

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Guests can now take a virtual tour of the DVC cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Thanks to a video from Matterport Discover, guests can take a look inside one of the DVC cabins at Fort Wilderness even if they’re thousands of miles away. In the interactive video, guests can click through and “walk” around … Read more