Tonight at 8pm EST, Tyler and Thomas of the Ride Rehab Podcast here on WDWNT, sit down with Ben of ParksCenter to watch and riff along with some ridiculous Disney Parks videos! First up will be a LIVE watch of Ernest Goes To Splash Mountain, a Television special that first aired on The Disney Channel … Read more
With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the rise, the Governor of California has issued a statewide order mandating that citizens must stay at home, with few exceptions, “until further notice.” Deadline‘s Denise Petski reported on Governor Gavin Newsom’s order, which will keep open “essential” businesses, including: Gas stations Pharmacies Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, … Read more
As we all know, things are a little unusual right now. With Disney fans spending more time at home, we have a lot of free time on our hands. Why don’t we make the most of it? Have you ever dreamed about being in your favorite Disney attraction’s pre-show? Now’s your chance! Here at WDWNT, we … Read more
Editor’s Note: You could say we’ve been navigating some rough waters lately, but that’s no reason to miss the anniversary of one of our favorite iconic attractions: Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean. Having opened on March 18, 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland was the last attraction that Walt Disney himself participated in designing. … Read more
Tonight, March 18th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! Join us this week as we talk … Read more
We’re currently on day five of life in the post-Disneyland closure era, and we’re already turning to obscure Disney Channel movies to keep us entertained in the meantime. Whether you’re stuck working from home or among the brave service workers that are bringing us medical care, food, and other necessities during these trying times, you’re … Read more
Editor’s Note: You could say we’ve been navigating some rough waters lately, but that’s no reason to miss the anniversary of one of our favorite iconic attractions: Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean. Having opened on March 18, 1967, Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland was the last attraction that Walt Disney himself participated in designing. … Read more
As a result of the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, closed to guests the morning of March 14. For the final day of operation, we headed over to the parks. While not much was going on in Disney California Adventure, it was an emotional visit. Esplanade The weather … Read more
Every year, guests flock to Anaheim to experience the little park that started it all: Disneyland. But with Disneyland Resort now closed due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that is currently sweeping the nation, things have gotten pretty quiet throughout Anaheim, if not all of Southern California. In a fascinating new article by the … Read more
Uh-oa! It seems Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel has closed a bit early ahead of the resort-wide closures for COVID-19. While the resort’s pool bar was set to close at 5:00 PM with the rest of the Disneyland Hotel, managers at the location decided to close it early. The CDC is … Read more
As a result of the growing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, closed to guests the morning of March 14. We spent the entire day at Disneyland to enjoy the parks’ last day of operation until April 1, or further. There was a calm, but eerie atmosphere in Disneyland, … Read more
A new guidance advisory has been issued by the CDC recommending against public gatherings of more than 50 people––for the next eight (8) weeks––due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Given that the parks are only slated to stay closed for just over two weeks, or through the end of the month of March, 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 March 9-15! Coronavirus (COVID-19) Effects on Worldwide Parks and Resorts If you have been following … Read more
Earlier today we reported on the termination of the Walt Disney World College program with participating cast-members being sent home with the closure of the parks. It seems that Disneyland has now followed suit and the College program will also be ending for the California cast-members. Though no information has been released on what will … Read more
Nothing can stop them now! Cranes have arrived in Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland as construction begins on the west coast edition of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. When the ride opens in 2022, guests will enter the El CapiTOON Theater and step into the cartoon world of Disney Channel’s “Mickey Mouse” shorts. Yes, Disneyland, Chuuby … Read more
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Disneyland Resort is closed from March 14th through the end of the month. Disney previously announced that Downtown Disney will remain open during this time, and has released the adjusted operating hours that will begin March 16th. Hours for Saturday and Sunday are still 7am-1am. However, daily … Read more
