BREAKING: Full Details Revealed for DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida

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This morning, Universal Orlando Resort announced the opening window for DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida, as well as confirmed the attractions and other offerings that will be in the new land. DreamWorks Land Attractions The land will open with three previously unannounced attractions, themed to Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, and Shrek. Trolls On Trolls … Read more

BREAKING: Star Tours Adding Locations in 2024, Some We Haven’t Seen in Star Wars Yet

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Last year at Star Wars Celebration, it was announced that Star Tours would receive new destinations in the future. Now, it has just been announced at this year’s Star Wars Celebration that the ride will indeed be updated with locations we have not yet seen in the Star Wars Galaxy. New Star Tours Destinations The … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/1/21): Christmas Arrives at Magic Kingdom, 50th Anniversary Walt Disney World Funko POP!, New Passholder Tapstile Effect, Holiday Merchandise, 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, November 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

RUMOR: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Ride Will Not Open in 2020 at EPCOT, Not Deemed a “Priority Project” by Disney

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Sure, anyone can cook… but what do you do if there are no chefs left in the kitchen? While we’ve been visibly tracking construction on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at the France Pavilion in EPCOT, progress on the ride interior is at a standstill, making it nearly impossible for the beloved rat ride to open this … Read more

Disney Reportedly Hoping to Cast Karen Gillan as Lead in New “Pirates of the Caribbean” Reboot

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Ever since news broke that Disney was exploring the possibility of revisiting the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise back in 2018, we’ve been excitedly awaiting more details on the reboot to wash ashore. Although very limited information about the production has floated up from Davy Jones’ Locker so far, a new tale was reported today, … Read more

Interview Reveals What Happened to the Monsters Inc. “Door Chase” Roller Coaster for Hollywood Studios Over a Decade Ago

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While the parks are closed, former Walt Disney World executives are taking time to spill the beans on long-forgotten projects like the Tatooine-themed original concept for Star Wars Land (now Galaxy’s Edge) and probably one of the oldest rumors in the attraction mill: the Monsters, Inc. suspended-door roller coaster with roots as far back as … Read more

2020 First Quarter Injury Report Released for Walt Disney World Resort

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The 2020 first-quarter injury report for Walt Disney World has been released thanks to the MOU Exempt Facilities Report. Typically, amusement parks and fairs are subject to inspection from the State of Florida. However, “Permanent facilities that employ at least 1,000 full-time employees and that maintain full-time, in-house safety inspectors” are exempt from state inspection. … Read more

REVIEW: Reliance on Screens and Odd Audio-Animatronics Makes Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway “Just OK” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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I know this will be met with a chorus of “they never like anything”, but Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is honestly just OK. Even if it didn’t replace The Great Movie Ride, Runaway Railway is a series of projection rooms with oddly shaped “animatronics” and an incoherent storyline. If this is the best Mickey … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Park Life” Attraction Patch Backpack Hits the Shelves at Disneyland

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Whether you need more space for your hoodie or just looking for a new accessory, Disneyland has just provided you with a cute new backpack option for those long park days. The new navy blue backpack is decorated with not only attraction-themed patches, but also some artwork featuring the original gang. On the front pocket, … Read more

Primeval Whirl Now Scheduled To Open Daily at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Through January 4th

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Primeval Whirl in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened this weekend to crowds of excited guests eager to throw out their backs. Those looking to experience the attraction again are in luck, as the operating schedule for the popular ride has been extended. The attraction was originally slated to open from November 24th through December 1st … Read more

Primeval Whirl Reopening for Seasonal Operation During Christmas Week and New Year’s at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Originally set to reopen on November 23rd, it has been announced that Primeval Whirl in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will also be reopening for Christmas week. The attraction will open from December 22-31, 2019 and January 1-4, 2020. During these dates, the attraction will not operate during morning Extra Magic Hours. Prior to this, the … Read more

Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Now Reopening on November 23rd

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Originally set to reopen on November 24th, it has been announced that Primeval Whirl in DinoLand U.S.A. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will now be reopening on November 23rd, a full day earlier. The attraction will open earlier in the day for Morning Extra Magic Hours (for Walt Disney World resort guests) from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM, … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Best Day Ever” Attraction Scarf Spotted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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On our latest trip to Hollywood Studios, this particularly loud statement scarf really caught our eye… Behold, this winter’s must-have accessory: the Best Day Ever Scarf. Not only will it keep you warm as Frozen season draws nearer, this pastel number is great for anyone wanting to carry the banner for pretty much every aspect … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Images Revealed From Inside Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Attraction at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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We’ve gotten to see a few images and video of the interior Star Destroyer hangar bay scene of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance so far, but thanks to the eager executives at Disney, we’ve gotten a few more glimpses inside. In this image revealed by Disney CEO Robert Iger, we got a closer look … Read more

Road to the Ride: How The Tower of Terror Was Almost A Comedic Castle

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Editor’s Note: “Road to the Ride” was a column that focused on the background and development of Disney attractions, including all the twists and turns a project takes as it goes from original concept to theme park attraction. This article was originally published on June 16th, 2018, but we figured we’d bring back this lively tale … Read more

“Black Box” Interchangeable “Flex Ride” in Development for 2022 Opening at Disney California Adventure, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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We are in an age of abundant projection-heavy, screen-based attractions at the Disney Parks and there’s no sign of turning back anytime soon with Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway and the new Spider-Man attraction coming to Disneyland Resort. Well, beyond these announced attractions, Disney has plans to build a ride in what they call a … Read more