Now that EPCOT has reopened to the public, we can finally get a look at the progress of two of the park’s upcoming attractions. With most construction suspended during the COVID-19 shutdown, there hasn’t been much progress since we were last here in March, but it’s still worth taking a look. At the site of … Read more
As construction was halted across all of Walt Disney World due to the unprecedented COVID-19 closures, work at various construction sites came to a standstill. However, with the parks now reopening, Walt Disney Imagineering is gearing back up to try and meet deadlines—at least on projects that are already underway. Over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from July 6-12, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom finally reopened its gates this … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 29 – July 5. Walt Disney World Parks In celebration of the fourth of … Read more
With the opening of the Magic Kingdom for Cast Member Previews a mere eight days away, and work on the makeover of Cinderella Castle having restarted earlier this month after an extended pause due to COVID-19, one question looms: will the transformation of the iconic castle be complete when parks reopen? Today, we’re getting an … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 22-28 2020. Walt Disney World Parks The big park news this week was the … Read more
After several weeks of rumors and reports from basketball insiders, it was officially announced two days ago that the NBA would be resuming its 2019-2020 season at Walt Disney World. In those two shorts days, one of the three resorts expected to house NBA players and personnel, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, is already … Read more
Despite many construction projects on Walt Disney World property seeing significant delays, or possibly even cancellations, due to COVID-19, “The Cove” hotel at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort never skipped a beat. The hotel, which was formally announced in November of 2018, has maintained steady progress during the entirety of the park’s … Read more
City Works Eatery & Pour House, located over on the West Side of Disney Springs, has been under constant construction since Disney Springs reopened last month, and we have been monitoring its progress with interest ever since. Today the restaurant has taken a great step in the right direction, with the new awning and shade … Read more
Throughout the week, we’ve been celebrating the reopening of select resorts across Walt Disney World, as well as checking in on any pending projects throughout the property. So far, we’ve all been astonished by the newly-painted Cinderella Castle and taken a gander at TRON Lightcycle Run, but let’s head on over to Disney’s Fort Wilderness … Read more
Things may have gotten a little bit brighter on the horizon for guests at the Magic Kingdom, as Cinderella Castle is now a shining beacon of pink and gold after its nearly-completed transformation. With a number of resorts now reopened, guests staying in Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort have some of the best … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 15-21, 2020. Walt Disney World Parks Walt Disney World finally released information this week … Read more
Welcome to the weekend at Disney Springs! It’s another big day filled with sun, merch, and updates of all kinds. Let’s apply some sunscreen and head on in. Upon arriving at Disney Springs and heading over to World of Disney with the other early risers, most of these guests opted to form a line outside … Read more
Good morning from another exciting day at Disney Springs! As usual, we’ve got a ton of updates, from new merchandise to construction. Let’s put our masks on and head in. Heading towards our first destination, this recycling bin was slightly out of place. We spent several minutes talking to it, thinking it was perhaps the … Read more
The Arendelle expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland seems to have continued during the temporary closure, and we’re getting closer and closer to its 2021 opening date! And thanks to Twitter user HKDL of Fantasy, we caught a glimpse of the upcoming boats for Hong Kong’s clone of the popular Frozen Ever After attraction from EPCOT. … Read more
The engineers at Jurassic Park have spared no expense on the unannounced “Velocicoaster” attraction taking shape at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. With work continuing overnight, every day brings a new piece of track installed, giving guests and coaster enthusiasts alike a better idea of just how intense the ride layout will be. Today, we’re heading … Read more