With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re looking at the third and final part of “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir,” featuring World Showcase and some unbuilt pavilions! Note: This article will detail the … Read more
Yet another dining location has joined the ranks of those opening up on May 20th. Earl of Sandwich is set to reopen its doors once again serving up hot and cold gourmet sandwiches, salads, and wraps as well as an array of desserts, including cakes and pastries by Carlo’s Bake Shop. Earl of Sandwich will … Read more
Cast Members will be returning to work as early as this Friday after months of being on furlough to welcome back the first wave of guests to the property on May 20. While many are eager to return to work, the ever-present fear of infection lingers. Thankfully, workers unions are negotiating certain terms to allow … Read more
In line with recent cancellations through the first week of June, Walt Disney World Resort has now removed park hours through June 6 on their website as well as on the My Disney Experience app. Park calendars are set up months in advance, so we’ll be seeing the removal of park hours as the extended closure … Read more
Need to satisfy that itch to shop? Luckily, multiple retail shops in Disney Springs will be reopening along with many restaurant locations come May 20th. The current list of stores that will make their grand reopening includes Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Free People, Anthropologie, and American Thread. For Phase 1 reopenings of retail stores … Read more
Despite ongoing furloughs and park closures, Disney is still keeping busy to plus up its parks and resorts by filing a number of permits and patents, including this recent one, which caught our attention due to the flashy graphics used to explain the new technology––whenever a complex patent is explained by way of a comic … Read more
It seems like basketball isn’t the only sport seeking sanctuary in Walt Disney World during the aftermath of COVID-19. According to ESPN, Major League Soccer plans to make its return with a summer tournament proposed to take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. With post-pandemic plans underway, the league is proposing … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! We’re continuing our look at “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir” with part two, including Journey into Imagination, The Land, CommuniCore and more! Note: This article will detail the … Read more
This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be covering the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, what restaurants are going to be reopening at Disney Springs next week, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter in your favorite podcast app! You … Read more
The beauty and adventure of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Expedition Everest, plus classic characters and nighttime fun at the Disneyland Resort are the topics of the latest free PhotoPass wallpapers! You can download the images by logging on to the Walt Disney World website and clicking “My Photos” under the My Disney Experience drop-down menu. On the Disneyland … Read more
The Hollywood Reporter has revised an interview with Eric Clinton, President of the UNITE HERE Local 362 union to reflect a May 27 reopening date for World of Disney and other Disney-owned locations throughout Disney Springs, as opposed to the Memorial Day Weekend date that was issued earlier. The original publication stated the following: “The next … Read more
The Hollywood Reporter recently interviewed Eric Clinton, President of the UNITE HERE Local 362 union, which represents service workers across Walt Disney World Resort. In the interview, additional details on health and safety precautions for the reopening of Disney Springs on May 20 were released, as well as new information regarding the reopening of World … Read more
UPDATE: The Hollywood Reporter has changed the article to reflect a revised reopening date for Disney-owned shops and eateries on May 27. For the updated story, click here. As we track the restaurants that will be available and order Disney Parks face masks to prep for Disney Springs’ phased reopening on May 20, there are even … Read more
Tonight, May 13th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we’ll be covering the reopening of Shanghai Disneyland, what restaurants are going to be reopening at Disney Springs next week, and more! Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! Want … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! We’re heading back to 1982 to remember Walt Disney World’s newest park with the first part of “EPCOT Center: A Pictorial Souvenir!” Note: This article will detail the … Read more
Although the parks have been closed to guests for almost two months, it has been heartwarming to see people joining together to spread pixie dust from afar. Nobody is better at sharing the Disney magic we love and miss than the wonderful cast members, and we were delighted to see a newly-released video, made by … Read more