What a difference a few days makes, as our reporters at Disney Springs have noticed that Bongos Cuban Cafe is nearly completely demolished. Bongos, as you know, is being replaced by Beatrix Health Foods Restaurant, Coffeehouse, and Grab-and-Go Market. Let’s take a look at the progress of the demolition! There’s almost nothing left of the former … Read more
KA-CHOW! Just in from Radiator Springs is this brand-new “Cars” themed character bus, featuring none other than Lightning McQueen and Mater racing down a canyon. The all-red bus features a flashy Lightning McQueen with his best friend Mater trailing behind. The initials “RS”, for Radiator Springs, are located right by the doors to the bus. … Read more
Work is progressing on TRON Lightcycle Run as the future Magic Kingdom coaster’s show building is starting to be fully enclosed. Paneling is only on the lowest parts of the building at this moment, but soon the interior of the building will be obstructed from view in the park. Yesterday, two ride vehicles from TRON … Read more
Nathan Polit of Boynton Beach was arrested Sunday for possessing a firearm at the security checkpoint at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Polit claims he forgot to remove the 9 mm pistol from his backpack after taking it out of his car the night before. Polit was stopped at the … Read more
At the newly-opened Disney’s Riviera Resort last night, a family awoke to a loud bang after a Murphy bed became detached from the wall and fell on top a family member who was sleeping in it. The Guest was not moving at the time the bed collapsed on top of her. According to the post, … Read more
Thanks to Twitter user @ThatDisneyBoi_ we have found out that bathrooms have been installed in the middle of the Flight of Passage queue. These bathrooms will be a welcome addition in time for the busy holiday season, where wait times for Flight of Passage will exceed multiple hours. NEW BATHROOMS IN FLIGHT OF PASSAGE! pic.twitter.com/1pJuJtDC4t … Read more
Good news! The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History is coming back later this month for a limited time. The fan-favorite show in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom will perform daily from December 23 to December 31. December 23-24 & 26-31: 9:05 AM 9:50 AM 10:25 AM 11:05 AM 12:50 PM 1:20 PM … Read more
UPDATE: As of 1:20 PM EST, the dining reservation system for Walt Disney World is once again operational. Guests can make dining reservations on the Walt Disney World website, My Disney Experience app, or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Disney does state that reservations made over the app or the website are the preferred methods, however. The … Read more
Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom today were surprised by two ride vehicles and a photo op for the TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster, opening at the park in 2021. Located outside of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Tomorrowland, this advertisement for the upcoming attraction is sure to intrigue many a guest. What was most … Read more
Dark red is the newest MagicBand color available at Walt Disney World, and it looks fresh. Complementing the existing red MagicBand, this new red color is much darker and more subtle. The new MagicBand packaging makes it much easier to examine the band before deciding to purchase it. We found the dark red MagicBand at … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from December 9-15! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out this week’s photo report for … Read more
Park hours at Magic Kingdom Park are being extended during the holiday season in anticipation of large crowds. Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios have already had hours extended during this time period as well. Let’s take a look at the extended hours at the Magic Kingdom! December 2019 December 15, 20: Park hours … Read more
More park hour extensions have been announced, and this time it is Disney’s Hollywood Studios getting into the act. All alterations to the park hours are occurring in the morning, so if you’re an early riser, Disney is letting you spend more time at the park. Let’s take a look at the changes! December 2019 … Read more
Due to anticipated demand, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has extended some park hours and shifted Extra Magic Hours in the coming weeks. Most notably, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve are seeing extended park hours for more guests to enjoy the park. Take a look at the changes coming to the Animal Kingdom: December 25 – Park … Read more
If you’re looking for even more shopping, dining, and lodging options near Walt Disney World, look no further than Flamingo Crossings, a mixed-use center owned by the resort itself. Right on the western edge of property, Flamingo Crossings has been the latest construction site for new hotels and retail offerings, including the new Target store … Read more
Disney is developing a technology that is totally not like the interactive wand experiences over at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. According to this patent application, the user of a directional antenna (the wand in the image) would send a signal to a second interactive device which would then perform an audiovisual effect. Essentially … Read more