Gilbert Gottfried, Voice of Iago in ‘Aladdin,’ Passes Away at Age 67

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Gilbert Gottfried, the voice of Iago in “Aladdin” as well as the actor behind several iconic non-Disney roles, has passed away at age 67. Gottfried’s family shared the news about his passing on Twitter, writing, “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Gilbert Gottfried after a long illness. In addition to being … Read more

PHOTOS: Series 2 of Limited Release VHS Box Plush Series Featuring ‘A Goofy Movie,’ ‘Winnie the Pooh,’ ‘Aladdin,’ and More Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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The second series of the VHS box plush merchandise collection has just arrived at Disneyland Resort. This series consists of Powerline from “A Goofy Movie,” Pooh from “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,” Genie from “Aladdin,” Alien from “Toy Story,” Sulley from “Monsters, Inc.” and Timon & Pumbaa from “The Lion King.” Limited Release … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disney on Broadway Returns to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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We attended the first night of Disney on Broadway at this year’s International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT. This year’s first performers are the sibling duo, Adam and Arielle Jacobs, from “Aladdin” on Broadway. In addition to today, they’ll also be performing on January 16, 17, 20, and 21. The theater was pretty full … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey and Princess Apparel Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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A plethora of new apparel inspired by Mickey Mouse and Disney Princesses has arrived at Disneyland Resort. We found these items in the Dress Shop at Downtown Disney District and Emporium at Disneyland Park. Mickey Mouse Cropped Tee – $36.99 Mickey Mouse Pants – $54.99 These pants feature patches of Mickey, his hand, a star, and the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Avengers, Disney Princess, ‘Drawn to Life’ Apparel and More Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Tons of new merchandise — mostly apparel — arrived at Walt Disney World yesterday. We found a new collection of Disney Princess tees at DisneyStyle, Avengers apparel at Super Hero Headquarters, new “Drawn to Life” merchandise in the Cirque du Soleil store, and much more. Check it all out below. Cinderella Tee – $49.99 Cinderella’s name is … Read more

New Sequence Featuring Moana, Aladdin, and Frozen Coming to Fantasmic! in 2022 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The return of Fantasmic! to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2022 was announced at Destination D23 earlier today, and now we have learned that the nighttime show will also receive a new sequence. Details for the new segment weren’t given, but it seems it will feature Moana, Aladdin, and Frozen as they are featured in the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/24/21 (Princess and the Frog Re-Theme Takes Over Family Play Zone, Tons of New World Princess Week Desserts Debut, Living With The Land Remains Closed, and More)

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Hallo, Nǐ hǎo, or simply hello! Welcome to another wonderful day at EPCOT! Join us today as we travel around and discover just what the day has in store for us. Let’s jump in! We journeyed over to Family Play Zone, which we discovered has been re-themed into a Princess and the Frog recreational area. … Read more

Abu Added to Disney Fab 50 Statue Collection for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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Michael James Scott, who plays the Genie in the “Aladdin” Broadway production, announced today that Abu will join the Disney Fab 50 character statue collection. The collection is part of the 18-month celebration for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Abu will be found at Magic Kingdom, joining Mickey, Minnie, and Stitch. For the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Artfully Evil Jafar, Annual Passholder Peter Pan, Lilo & Stitch and Limited Release Shang-Chi Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Whether you prefer flights of fancy, sinister style, mischief and mayhem or action and adventure, the latest round of limited edition and limited release pins at Walt Disney World are sure to grab your attention! Three pins continue recurring series that have been available in 2021, while one gets ready to welcome the Marvel Cinematic … Read more

PHOTOS: Insane New Pet Costumes Arrive at Disney Tails in Disney Springs

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Halloween is right around the corner (or at least, Disney After Hours Boo Bash is), and now you can check “pet costume” off your list with a trip to Disney Springs. Disney Tails, a part of Marketplace Co-op, has four new Disney costumes so your furry friend can fit in with the rest of the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/19/21): Moana Rooms Debut, Park Incident Report, Mayor Wants Masks, Hall of Presidents Reopening, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, July 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Release Stitch Crashes Disney “Aladdin” Plush and MagicBand Available at Walt Disney World

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The latest series of the Stitch Crashes Disney collection is inspired by “Aladdin.” Though each series has a pin, plush, and MagicBand, we only saw the plush and MagicBand at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom today. Limited Release “Aladdin” Stitch Crashes Disney Plush – $29.99 Stitch is patterned similar to the Magic Carpet, with Genie’s … Read more

Classic “Aladdin” Show and More Coming to Walt Disney Theatre on the Disney Wish Cruise Ship

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The Disney Wish will be the fifth ship to join Disney Cruise Line’s fleet. Like the four before it, this ship will include the Walt Disney Theatre and brand-new entertainment. This new version of the theatre will be tones of green and gold, inspired by a magical forest. While not many details were announced about … Read more

PHOTOS: New Castle Collection Princess Dresses Waltz Into Walt Disney World

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Attention all royal guests, the new Castle Collection gowns have arrived! These new princess costume dresses have additional embellishments and details along with a special brooch that represents the character and filigree that feature motifs from their films. A new Castle Collection dress is on the center-left in the photo above. These updated dresses are … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “Magical Comics” Genie and Limited Release Lunar New Year Pins at Walt Disney World

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Two new pins have arrived at Walt Disney World, one being the first in a monthly series and one celebrating the Lunar New Year. Limited Edition “Magical Comics” Genie Pin – $19.99 A new “Magical Comics” pin will be released each month, starting with this Genie pin. The pin opens up to reveal a short … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Disney Princess Tiara Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Of course, every princess needs a crown. We reported last year on previous princess tiara pins arriving at Walt Disney World, and now Cinderella, Aurora, Jasmine, and Tiana have joined the lineup at the Disney Parks! We found the latest princess tiara pins at Pin Traders/Camera Center at EPCOT. Cinderella Tiara Pin – $12.99 Cinderella’s … Read more