The Rainforest Cafe location has been closed since 2018 and it was recently announced that the building will transform into a new Star Wars Trading Post. Updates are constantly being made to the exterior of the building to make it resemble a Resistance base in the jungle. Today, we noticed even more Star Wars details … Read more
We visited Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort today. While Southern California restaurants may offer outdoor dining, not all Downtown Disney restaurants have reopened. Let’s take a look at the status of a handful of eateries. Naples Ristorante E Bar — Open Guests dining at Naples are shaded by large umbrellas. Patio heaters are placed … Read more
Tonight, January 27 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we talk about the upcoming makeover of the Jungle Cruise, the return of dining to Disneyland and Festival of the Lion King to Animal Kingdom. The PeopleMover might also be coming back soon, but it looks like they’ve still got … Read more
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disneyland Resort has been closed since March 2020. With no definite schedule to reopen, Disney Parks announced the suspension of its Annual Pass program earlier this month. A new Annual Pass “membership” program is expected to launch upon the reopening of the resort. However, as the global pandemic is … Read more
With Disneyland Resort once again allowed to have guests dining outside, they are recalling 232 cast members to work immediately. Positions will be filled for Carthay Circle, Award Wieners, Smokejumpers Grill, and ODV carts and the like. In the first wave of recalled cast, Disney is bringing in 71 cast members in table service, 138 … Read more
Earlier this month, it was announced that the Rainforest Cafe location will be turned into a new Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Now, additional Sci-Fi elements have been added to the store facade including… satellite dishes? All jokes aside, there are a lot of these decorative radars on the … Read more
UPDATE: A new tweet from @imaginat1on provides a look at two alternate survey versions. The new screenshots show Passport and ticket options with modified blockout dates, features, and discounts. The pricing structure also varies from the initial survey. WDWNT will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. According to a tweet from … Read more
Tonight, January 20 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we talk about the Hall of Presidents closing to accommodate a new President, the partial opening of the France Expansion at EPCOT, and the continued closure of Disneyland Paris – and more! Want to watch us record the show live? … Read more
The COVID-19 vaccination site at the Disneyland Resort will remain closed for a second day after strong winds in the area damaged tents, according to the Orange County Register. The site, which is set up in the Toy Story Parking Lot, was closed today due to windy conditions. The National Weather Service issued a high … Read more
Planning on how to use your 30%-off merchandise discount beginning Monday, January 18 as an Annual Passholder at the Disneyland Resort? We spotted some brand new items celebrating the Lunar New Year and merchandise featuring Star Wars, Up, and Mickey Mouse at Disney California Adventure Park that can give you some ideas! Up Event Countdown … Read more
As spring arrives, so does brand new Disneyland Resort merchandise! Though the California theme park may still be shuttered and the Annual Passholder program has been suspended, the Downtown Disney District remains open for business. At World of Disney, we spotted a brand new pastel and tie-dye clothing collection that features the Disneyland logo and our favorite mouse couple, Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
As the winter chills set in, there’s plenty of choices for Guests to warm up while visiting Disneyland, like fleece character sweatshirts or vintage hoodies. After all, who doesn’t love to sport their favorite character wear when they visit the parks? Now there’s four new sweatshirts featuring characters from The Fox and the Hound, Toy … Read more
Renie Bardeau, Chief Photographer at Disney from 1975 to 1998, passed away on January 4th at 86 years old due to kidney failure complications related to COVID-19. He was best known as the photographer of some of Walt Disney’s most iconic Disneyland portraits. Bardeau’s illustrious career began at Disneyland in 1959, covering the opening of … Read more
It’s that time of year again—Mardi Gras is fast approaching! And even though we can’t celebrate in New Orleans (or New Orleans Square) like usual, or enjoy Mint Julep Bar’s iconic beignets, visitors to Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney can still get in the Mardi Gras spirit with these delightful new Mardi Gras … Read more
Recently found at Disneyland Resort are four new polo shirt designs. Whether you’re a golfer or just a stylish fella, these shirts are sure to make you stand out in style! Let’s take a look at the new additions. Charcoal Disneyland Resort Polo – $59.99 This polo is made of a thick fabric and sports … Read more
Tonight, January 13 at 9pm Eastern, will be the 2021 return of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we talk about the beginning of the Taste of the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, the end of Disney’s Magical Express, Josh D’Amaro showing up at Epcot, and more! Want to watch us record the show live? Tune … Read more
