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Disneyland Resort Will Not Resume Sales of Disney Genie+ and Individual Lightning Lane Selections Today, Refunds Being Issued Amid Technical Problems

December 8, 2021

The Disneyland Resort has quietly suspended sales of Disney Genie+ and individual Lightning Lane purchases following an extremely rocky first day of the system that saw massive server overloads and an inability for guests who already purchased Genie+ to make further bookings. Further, refunds will be issued to all guests who purchased Genie+. Cast Members … Read more

PHOTOS: Cast Members Checking Email Confirmations for Lightning Lane Access While Disneyland App is Down

December 8, 2021

While the Disneyland App remains non-functional, Disneyland Resort guests who already purchased Genie+ or an individual Lightning Lane pass are in a tough spot. Cast Members at WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure are currently accepting a receipt or confirmation email to allow guests into the Lightning Lane. Guests who purchase individual Lightning Lane access get … Read more

First Day of Genie at Disneyland Resort Full of Technical Failures, Long Lines Form at Guest Relations

December 8, 2021

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Disney Genie has arrived at Disneyland Resort, but its first day has not gone smoothly. Despite an easy start in the morning, once operations kicked into full swing, it seems the Disneyland App couldn’t handle the strain. We had issues with nearly every aspect of the Genie experience. It wouldn’t even load the things we … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run May Not Open for Another Year, Disney Genie & Lightning Lane Coming Dec. 8 to Disneyland, New Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Concept Art, and More: Daily Recap 12/6/21

December 6, 2021

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, December 6, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

BREAKING: Lunar New Year Celebration and Food & Wine Festival Returning to Disney California Adventure in 2022

December 2, 2021

The Lunar New Year celebration and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will be returning in 2022. The Lunar New Year celebration will take place from Jan. 21 through Feb. 13, 2022, and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will run from March 4 through April 26, 2022. Mark your calendars! Lunar New Year, Jan. 21 – … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/30/21): Barbara Bouza Named President of Imagineering, Magic Kingdom Closing Early, Disneyland Splash Mountain Refurbishment, and More

November 30, 2021

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 Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/26/21): Festival of the Holidays Begins at EPCOT, The WDWNT Toys for Tots 50 Hour Marathon Begins, and More

November 26, 2021

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 Friday, November 26, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey's Happy Holiday Cavalcade Steps Off at Disney California Adventure

November 24, 2021

The holiday magic is back at the Disneyland Resort, and that means that some beloved characters are getting in on the fun at Disney California Adventure! The gang walks its way through Paradise Gardens Park during Mickey’s Happy Holidays Cavalcade. The outfits here are suitable for a day in southern California, trading traditional heavier coats … Read more

"Hawkeye's" Clint Barton and Kate Bishop to Appear and Star in New Stunt Show at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure

November 24, 2021

With the first two episodes of Marvel Studios’ Hawkeye now streaming on Disney+, it’s been announced that the show’s two lead characters will be appearing at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Disney Parks has revealed on Instagram that Clint Barton and his new protégé, Kate Bishop, will soon appear in the land, and on … Read more

REVIEW: Holiday Shake and Loaded Latkes Bring the Festival of Holidays to Smokejumpers Grill in Disney California Adventure

November 23, 2021

For the Festival of Holidays, Smokejumpers Grill at Disney California Adventure is saying, “Merry Chrismukkah!” A new Holiday Shake has arrived in traditional Christmas colors, while Hanukkah gets its due with the return of Loaded Latkes. Let’s chow down on this multi-holiday celebration! Holiday Shake – $8.99 Cinnamon-spiced shake, garnished with green whipped cream and … Read more

VIDEO: Person Seen Climbing Rocks of Radiator Springs Racers in Disney California Adventure

November 23, 2021

TikTok user mainstreetmadds has shared a video of someone climbing one of the rock formations of Radiator Springs Racers in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. The person was on the rocks just off the walkway, and two of their friends were standing on the nearby railing. It seems there were no Cast Members in … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/22/21): Annual Pass Sales Halted at Walt Disney World, New Year's Eve Fireworks Likely Returning to Magic Kingdom, New World Showcase Costume, & More!

November 22, 2021

REVIEW: Mickey Snowman Cookie Decorating Kit at Treats for Santa Marketplace at Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays 2021

November 22, 2021

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The Festival of Holidays is underway at Disney California Adventure, bringing a wide variety of seasonal cuisine, but one Marketplace has an item that you make yourself. The Treats for Santa Marketplace is located within the “Santa’s Holiday Visit!” overlay of Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. The stand is located near the Tunnel Tree, on the … Read more

REVIEW: Addictive Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit Comes Back to Lucky Fortune Cookery for Disney California Adventure Festival of Holidays

November 22, 2021

The Festival of Holidays is back at Disney California Adventure, and it’s brought with it a returning favorite at Lucky Fortune Cookery. The Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit has returned to the counter-service restaurant, having last appeared during the Lunar New Year festivities in early 2020. Bao Bun with Seasonal Fruit — $6.49 Crispy bao … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/21/21): EPCOT Transformation Completing in 2023, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Backstory Revealed, Vault Collection Park Map Spirit Jersey & Vintage Cardigan Revealed, & More!

November 21, 2021

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 Sunday, November 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Candy Cane, Snowman, and Christmas Tree Sourdough Breads Come Home for the Holidays to Pacific Wharf Café in Disney California Adventure

November 21, 2021

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Among all the sights and sounds of the holidays at Disney California Adventure, it shouldn’t be forgotten that this time of year also means more creatively-baked sourdough! Pacific Wharf Café has brought back three seasonally-themed sourdough breads, including ones shaped like a snowman and candy cane, as well as a Christmas tree-shaped pull-apart bread. Though … Read more