Ed Moriarty, Former Walt Disney World Vice President, Dead at 77

Ed Moriarty, one of the first cast members hired for Walt Disney World who rose through the ranks to become a vice president of the resort, died on December 28th, 2018. He was 77 years old. Moriarty was hired by Disney in 1967 to prepare for the resort’s opening. He drove the creation of The … Read more

ParksCenter – A Look to 2019… and Beyond! – Ep. 37

This is ParksCenter. We usually cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed… but not this week. Instead, we’ll be talking about 2019 and beyond – what we’re looking forward to, what makes us nervous, and what our hopes and dreams are. We’re also making the … Read more

TONIGHT: ParksCenter – A Look to 2019… and Beyond! – Ep. 37

Tonight, January 2nd at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We usually cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed… but not this week. Instead, we’ll be talking about 2019 and beyond – what we’re looking forward to, what makes us nervous, … Read more

Uniquely Disney – Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World is full of adventure and magic (not that I need to tell a Disney fan that!), which is carefully created through many avenues; but most of the magic comes down to the thing that Disney does best- attention to detail. Whether it be in the customer service, the finishing touch on a … Read more

ParksCenter – 2018: A Year in Review – Ep. 36

This is ParksCenter. We usually cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed… but not this week. Instead, we’ll be talking about 2018 – the highlights, the lowlights(?), and everything in between. We’re also making the timers longer than ever, so buckle up for a whole … Read more

TONIGHT: ParksCenter – 2018: A Year in Review – Ep. 36

Tonight, December 26th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We usually cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed… but not this week. Instead, we’ll be talking about 2018 – the highlights, the lowlights(?), and everything in between. We’re also making … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Holiday Treats, Holiday Crowds, and Stolen Animatronics

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 this week’s Disney news! Walt Disney World Beginning January 18, 2019, you can purchase 4-Park Magic tickets for as low … Read more

ParksCenter – Santa Falls, DVC Rises, and Cast Issues – Ep. 35

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 float collapse in Disneyland launches Santa out of his sleigh DVC annual dues go up, in some cases by almost 10% In two unrelated … Read more

TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Santa Falls, DVC Rises, and Cast Issues – Ep. 35

Tonight, December 19th 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

More Road Closures Coming To Walt Disney World Now Through December 21

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 6/2/17 (Happily Ever After, Road Work, iCan Robot, Gay Days, ETC.)

Heading into Walt Disney World before the holiday weekend? Be cautious of some road closures occurring around property. Starting Monday, Dec. 17 through the morning of Friday, Dec. 21, certain roads will be closed nightly from when Magic Kingdom Park closes through 6am. Please follow detour signage during these hours. The roads are expected to … Read more