New Disney California Adventure Popcorn Bucket Featuring Baymax, Groot, and Sam Wilson’s Captain America Now Available

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A new Disney California Adventure specific popcorn bucket featuring numerous characters and ride references is now available for purchase in the park. Disney California Adventure Popcorn Bucket – $14.25 This new bucket celebrates Disney California Adventure with characters and icons representing different areas of the park as Mickey Mouse admires it all. Mickey has a … Read more

Save BIG on Resale DVC Contracts for a Limited Time!

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Our friends at DVC Resale Market have brought back their “Red Hot Deals” limited-time offer to get you the best prices on a resale Disney Vacation Club contract. These deals are available now through February 28, 2025. Red Hot Deals Disney Vacation Club contracts under this promotion feature lower prices than typical listings, allowing you … Read more

UPDATE: Disney Breaks Silence on Removal of Manatees from EPCOT

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We recently reported on the sudden, unannounced removal of Lil Joe and Inigo from The Seas With Nemo and Friends. The pair of manatees have now been successfully relocated to Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park near Fort Walton Beach in the Florida Panhandle. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Lil Joe and recently added tank mate, Inigo … Read more

What to Look Forward to at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

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Nowadays, EPCOT can never go too long without a running festival. As the 2024 Festival of the Holidays ended, the first festival of 2025 is now upon us. The event will begin on January 17 and run through February 25, 2025. Here are some highlights and tips to make the most of your time at … Read more

Keyholder Vacations Debuts as Parent Company to World of DVC

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Keyholder Vacations launched today with a press release announcing itself as the new parent company for World of DVC Brands, including DVC Rental Store, DVC Resale Market, and Be Our Guest Vacations. Today marks an exciting milestone in the travel industry as we proudly announce the creation of Keyholder Vacations, a new parent company designed … Read more

Walt Disney Company Faces New Idea Theft Lawsuit Over “Moana” Films

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While the latest ‘Moana 2’ film has largely been in the headlines for breaking box-office records, the Walt Disney Company is now facing a lawsuit saying elements of the film constituted idea theft, according to The Hollywood Reporter. New “Moana 2” Lawsuit In a lawsuit filed January 10 in California federal court, animator Buck Woodall … Read more

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discover Scrap Plans for Joint Venu Sports Streaming Service

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Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have scrapped their plans to create the bundled sports streaming service Venu Sports, which would show all their game telecasts and studio programs. Venu Sports Streaming App Cancelled This decision comes just a few days after Disney signed a deal to merge Hulu + Live TV with Fubo, the … Read more

Disney Signs Deal to Merge Hulu Live TV with Fubo, Ending Lawsuit to Block Joint Sports Streaming App

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Disney has reached a deal to combine Hulu + Live TV with “sports-first” streaming service Fubo in a new joint venture, ending the latter’s antitrust lawsuit to block the Venu Sports joint streaming service from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Disney to Merge Hulu Live TV with Fubo The Hulu subscription video-on-demand service is … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/1/2025 (New Years Eve, Mickey and Friends, and More)

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Howdy! Happy 2025! I had tons of fun ringing in the New Year in Magic Kingdom, I found new merchandise and even explored a few Magic Kingdom resorts. New Year’s Eve in Magic Kingdom On New Year’s Eve Eve, Nana and I partied the night away. This was the first time I have ever seen … Read more

What Sets a Disney Cruise Apart from any other Cruise?

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Disney Cruise Line has grown in prominence and popularity significantly since the first ship debuted in 1998. Despite fierce competition on the high seas, Disney has managed to set itself apart from the rest. Here are the key elements that set Disney Cruise Line apart from its competition. Theming In nearly every aspect, Disney Cruise … Read more

Swiss Family Treehouse Fails to Open as Expected Following 1-Month Refurbishment

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The Swiss Family Treehouse closed on November 18, 2024, for a planned 1-month-long refurbishment. Today, it is still closed despite Disney’s expected reopening date of December 20. Swiss Family Treehouse Construction Green scrim is still prominently set up around the tree, blocking a significant portion of the lower levels from guest view. A rope blocks … Read more

The Top 3 Disney Vacation Club Resorts

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This post contains sponsored content from DVC Rental Store. Help support WDWNT by using the links in this article to book your next resort stay with our sponsors, DVC Rental Store. With so many Disney Vacation Club resorts, finding the perfect one for you and your party can be hard! Here is a list of three of … Read more

Disney Removes Transgender Storyline from Upcoming Pixar Series

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A new report confirms that Pixar’s animated series, “Win or Lose,” will no longer include a transgender storyline when it airs on Disney+ next year. Disney Removes Transgender Storyline from ‘Win or Lose’ According to The Hollywood Reporter, a spokesperson for Disney confirmed that the story arc was removed, and the following statement was shared: … Read more

First-Ever ‘Bluey’ Animated Feature Film Releasing in 2027 from Disney and BBC Studios

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Disney and BBC Studios have announced that the first-ever “Bluey” animated feature film will be released in theaters in 2027. ‘Bluey’ Animated Film The widely beloved Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning animated series will get its first feature film as part of a new deal in which Disney acquires the global theatrical rights. The film is … Read more

What’s New at Walt Disney World in 2025?

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This post contains sponsored content from Be Our Guest Vacations. Help support WDWNT by using the links in this article to book your next resort stay with our sponsors, Be Our Guest Vacations. As 2024 comes to a close, Walt Disney World is preparing to introduce plenty of new things in the coming year. If you are … Read more

What’s New at Disneyland in 2025?

This post contains sponsored content from Be Our Guest Vacations. Help support WDWNT by using the links in this article to book your next resort stay with our sponsors, Be Our Guest Vacations. As 2024 comes to a close, Disneyland has multiple fresh new offerings that debuted this year or are on the way soon! If you … Read more