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PHOTOS: Even More Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Banners Arrive, Featuring Muppets, Mickey, Minnie, and More!

March 23, 2019March 23, 2019

Yesterday, we noticed some new Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary signs dotting the light posts that welcome you down Hollywood Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While we last got a peek at some Incredibles-themed banners back in January, it appears even more banners have popped up throughout the park, featuring Mickey, Minnie, and friends in their … Read more

PHOTOS: Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Now Open After Intensive Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

March 23, 2019

Time for lemonade and cracker jack, Casey Jr.’s back! For well over a year, Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station sat dejected in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom, direly in need of a good cleaning, painting, and overall refurbishment. The water play area closed to guests from February 11th, 2019 to March … Read more

Even More Early Morning Magic Dates at the Magic Kingdom Added Through September

March 22, 2019

It seems that while many bemoan the existence of specially ticketed events, these events continue with massive success. (We actually recommend it and believe it may be worth the price for many park-goers.) Early Morning Magic at the Magic Kingdom is no exception to this, and because of it, they’ve decided to add on even … Read more

PHOTOS: New Signs for Disney’s Hollywood Studios 30th Anniversary Installed At Park’s Entrance

March 22, 2019

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is gearing up big time for its 30th anniversary. While some changes, like the upgraded new bus loops and new parking lot names and signage, are rather large in scale, it’s nice to see them taking care of smaller touches, as well. Now greeting guests at the park gates and down Hollywood … Read more

WDWNT The RPG Premieres Tonight (3/21/19) at 8 PM on YouTube and WDWNTunes!

March 21, 2019

“WDWNT The RPG” is a brand new show premiering this month! In this custom written Role Playing Game, Tyler Mann, co-host of the Ride Rehab Podcast on WDWNT, acts as the Parks Manager, and will lead a cast of characters on an adventure throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Within these stories, they will solve mysteries, discover secrets, … Read more

REVIEW: Aunt Polly’s Has Perfected The Peanut Butter Sandwich at Tom Sawyer Island in The Magic Kingdom

March 21, 2019

When we heard Aunt Polly’s Restaurant was extending its hours and throwing down fresh PB&Js, we knew we had to take a raft over to the famed, elusive establishment. We didn’t have a bad experience there last time they were opened (we tried their pork sliders and mud brownie). So we figured, why not try … Read more

Two Separate Lawsuits Filed Over PeopleMover Collision Injuries at The Magic Kingdom

March 21, 2019

With a maximum speed of about 7 mph, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in the Magic Kingdom is quite possibly the slowest omnimover ride in all of Walt Disney World, but for two sets of guests, alleged issues with ride vehicles crashing into each other have caused injuries, and led to subsequent lawsuits. The Orlando … Read more

ParksCenter – New Halloween Fireworks, Indiana Jones Updates, and “Awesome Planet” – Ep. 47

March 21, 2019

This is ParksCenter. We cover the top 7 (yeah, 7) stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: A new Halloween fireworks show is coming this year, replacing HalloWishes Disney plans to update the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular for Walt Disney World’s … Read more

TONIGHT: ParksCenter – New Halloween Fireworks, Indiana Jones Updates, and “Awesome Planet” – Ep. 47

March 20, 2019

Tonight, March 20th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm EDT on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Moat Fully Drained For Pathway Widening Project at the Magic Kingdom 3/19/19

March 19, 2019

We reported earlier this week about the beginning stages of the process behind draining the moat surrounding Cinderella Castle. On a tour through the park today, we caught the latest updates on the progress, featuring an almost completely empty moat. It doesn’t look quite as magical with all that gunk at the bottom. The moat is … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Character Parking Lot Signage Debuts at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

March 19, 2019

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is deep into revamping its look, with upcoming gondolas, brand new bus loops, and expanded bag check stations opening soon in preparation for the park’s 30th anniversary. Today marked the debut of new parking lot names (and their accompanying signage) at the park, starring characters represented in the park’s latest attractions, some of which open … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Expanded Bus Loops Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

March 19, 2019March 19, 2019

We’ve been closely following the progress of the new bus loops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and are pleased to announce that they are officially open today and welcoming their first set of guests. They’ve been direly needed after months of cramped, makeshift bus dropoff/pickup areas at the park, and we’re sure guests appreciate the new, … Read more

PHOTOS: Pet Spirit Jerseys Wag Their Way Into Walt Disney World Merchandise Locations

March 18, 2019

Spirit Jerseys have pretty much conquered the Disney Parks. It seems like there’s a Spirit Jersey for anything you can think of. Not content with just limiting themselves to humans, now the Spirit Jersey craze has extended to the four-legged set, as part of the Disney Tails collection. We spotted these at Mouse Gear at … Read more

Walt Disney World Commemorative Brick Kiosks Now Open at Disney Springs and the Magic Kingdom

March 19, 2019March 18, 2019

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As previously announced, Disney’s Walk Around the World bricks at the Magic Kingdom are set to be removed, but due to the design of these historical bricks, they cannot be removed individually. As part of a solution to this dilemma, Disney is providing Walk Around the World participants with vouchers to redeem take-home bricks at new Commemorative Brick … Read more

PHOTOS: New Magic Kingdom Main Street, U.S.A. Limited Release MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World

March 18, 2019

As fans of all things Trolley Show and Dapper Dans, we’re thrilled to have spotted this Limited Release Main Street, U.S.A. MagicBand 2 at Walt Disney World today! What at first might seem like your average grey MagicBand is actually covered with sweet Main Street, U.S.A. references. Let’s take a closer look! Right at the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Tees, Towels, and More Surfs into Singapore Sal’s Souvenirs at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon

March 18, 2019

Spring Break means it’s time for sun, fun, and water parks! We recently ventured to Typhoon Lagoon to celebrate its triumphant return after a 3-month refurbishment period, and it couldn’t be looking better! There’s fresh paint, refreshed props, and best of all, new merch! Scroll through for all the latest merchandise to emerge with Typhoon … Read more