Although the Disneyland Hotel is currently still closed to guests, a new line of merchandise celebrating “The Happiest Stay on Earth” has just checked in to the Downtown Disney District. After all, the Disneyland Resort has just celebrated its monumental 65th anniversary, and what better way to commemorate than with a souvenir for the resort’s … Read more
Late in July, we brought to you the update that Disneyland Resort had begun canceling Guest reservations through August 22nd. Now it appears that Guests will not be able to book their stays at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa or Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel until September 1st, 2020. Originally, these hotels were supposed to … Read more
An auction at Van Eaton Galleries set for August 15 and 16 features over 1,000 artifacts from Disneyland and Walt Disney World history. And while rare props, signage, and other park-used items are treasured by many Disney collectors, an even more elusive item is up for bid. A Splash Mountain Pitch Book developed for McDonald’s … Read more
“Here you leave today and enter the world of FuelRod kiosks, churro toffee, and merchandise.” While Walt never actually said that about Downtown Disney, that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy all that’s mentioned. Join us in our most recent visit to the Disneyland Resort to take a look at new face masks in World of … Read more
Tonight, July 29th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we’ll be talking about the expansion of temperature screenings at Walt Disney World to include restaurants, more details and responses concerning union performers in the parks, and more! Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight … Read more
The Disneyland Resort has once again modified its face covering policy. The resort now specifically excludes face coverings with valves, mesh material, or holes from being worn by guests. The rule change comes just a day after Walt Disney World enacted the same restriction. Below is the current policy, as of the writing of this … Read more
Attention, foolish mortals! All new Haunted Mansion face masks have materialized at Disney Parks! These reusable face masks feature the iconic Haunted Mansion purple wallpaper on cotton. The face masks come individually packaged and are available in youth medium and adult large sizes. The black lining around the masks wraps around to make up black … 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 20-26, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Read our Complete Guide to the Reopening … Read more
If you happened to snag a copy of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Traveler’s Guide to Batuu, you might’ve noticed that the book goes into detail about the in-park experience and what we might even see come to Batuu over time. This primarily took form in the details of three “local holidays” titled: Black Spire … Read more
Funko has officially announced the brand-new Disneyland Resort 65th Anniversary Funko POP! collection, available soon! The collection features a Matterhorn-themed Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, an Alice in Wonderland set, and a connectable Disney character train set. This new collection celebrates the 65th anniversary of the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Mickey Mouse and Donald … Read more
It seems Mr. Oogie Boogie won’t be in for a scare this year, as Disneyland Resort has announced that the separate-admission event at Disney California Adventure will not be returning this Halloween season. Both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure remain shuttered as they await approval for reopening from state and local officials. According to … Read more
We’re back at Downtown Disney on this cloudy morning in Anaheim. Crowds were low and the weather was cool! Join us in checking out the recently-opened California Sole footwear store, resumed operations at Tortilla Jo’s and Ballast Point Brewing Company, and new merchandise in World of Disney. Downtown Disney parking is still free to all … Read more
California Sole has stepped in as the newest addition to the Downtown Disney District! The shop, which was announced for the district last month, replaces Sanuk. The shop offers “some of California’s most iconic shoe and sandal brands.” Owner Wayne Heck said of the shop last month: “At California Sole, we look for iconic craftsmanship … Read more
While Walt Disney World’s phased reopening is well underway, the Disneyland Resort’s reopening remains stalled, with hotel cancellations now extending through August 22nd. Guests with existing reservations has begun to receive emails notifying them of the cancellation, which read as follows: Dear Guest, We are sorry to inform you that your upcoming visit with us … Read more
Tonight, July 22nd at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we’ll be talking about Stitch’s Great Escape, Primeval Whirl, and Rivers of Light permanently closing, the latest changes to Walt Disney World’s mask policy, how changes to Animal Kingdom’s bird show has drawn the ire of unions, and more! … 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 13-19, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Dine with us as we explore the … Read more
