Construction on the new nighttime show at Epcot went vertical in World Showcase Lagoon last week. This week, we take a look at general construction around the entire lagoon. The construction area close to Norway has looked the same for a few weeks now. A crane sits on the barge and there are a few … Read more
Valentine’s Day can actually be a fun day to go to a Disney park. Whether you have someone to go with or not, there’s usually something unique happening that’s worth checking out. For example, this year, for one day only, several Disney Princesses were joined at their meet and greet locations by their Princes! Here you … Read more
We’ve been chronicling the progress of the Japan Pavilion’s up-and-coming signature dining restaurant ever since it was announced. Work has been seemingly slow on the project, but it appears that a metal awning structure has gone up over the entrance area recently, which is definitely a step forward. How do you say “That’s progress, dear.” … Read more
EPCOT: the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. Many of us know that Walt’s original vision for EPCOT was that of an actual city, not a theme park. So, how did that change? How does EPCOT today even reflect what Walt’s original vision of the city was? If you’ve ever had these questions, or find them at all … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of this week’s Disney news from February 11-17! Walt Disney World In order to combat beverage spilling following the decision to … Read more
Walt Disney World’s annual pin trading event for 2019 is approaching, and now we know when it will happen. Join us as we celebrate the endearing and enduring stories that our furry, hooved, feathered and scaled companions tell—be they imaginary or real—through the magic of Disney. We hope you will be able to bolt, trot, … Read more
There’s nothing more romantic than sharing a cupcake with your loved one. When Disney announced this Lady and the Tramp themed cupcake topped with “spaghetti”, we weren’t sure what to think of it, but it definitely sounded pretty good: “Chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate-strawberry mousse and topped with red velvet “spaghetti and meatballs,” strawberry jam, … Read more
Let your epicurean adventure begin at the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, running this year from March 6 to June 3! This year’s Outdoor Kitchen menus have been released and we can’t wait to taste our way around this healthy, wholesome smorgasbord. With over a dozen delectable stops, the World Showcase at Epcot plays … Read more
Changes to La Hacienda de San Angel’s menu are scheduled to go into effect on Sunday, February 10. Several items have been removed from the menu, but several new additions have been added as well. New Additions to the Starters Menu: Tlayudas – $12.00 Oaxacan tostada, barbacoa beef, chipotle black beans, chorizo, Mexican sour cream … Read more
Disney Parks Blog has announced that starting March 6, the vibrant music of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” will be coming to the Mexico pavilion, courtesy of the amazing Mariachi Cobre. The immensely talented musicians of Mariachi Cobre are joined by a pair of Folklórico (traditional Mexican folk dance) dancers to tell the tale of Miguel Rivera, his love of … Read more
We’re about halfway through the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, and between that and the myriad of construction projects going on, there’s always something cooking at Epcot. Let’s see what’s new. Future World Construction The new space restaurant in between Mission Space and Test Track is coming together very quickly. It seems like just … Read more
There’s no need to travel to Walt Disney World to buy the adorable Winnie the Pooh merchandise spotted in the United Kingdom Pavilion in Epcot last month. Several items that have been sold at The Toy Soldier for weeks have made their way to ShopDisney as part of the Hundred Acre Wonder collection. Winnie the … Read more
We were taking a stroll through Epcot’s World Showcase when we stumbled upon this cute little guy in Italy. Apparently Geppetto has switched from wood to yarn. This new Pinocchio plush is made of a knitted yarn, similar to some plush we’ve already seen in the parks in the past (Oswald, Olaf, etc.) He feels … Read more
Epcot’s upcoming Space Restaurant has already begun the hiring process, however it is still heavily under construction. Last year, we brought you a first look at the details currently known about the restaurant. A few days ago, we showed you that construction had gone vertical. Now we see that work is progressing quickly on the … Read more
I think we can all agree that when it comes to freshness, variety, and having actual colors in your food that aren’t derived from red and blue pigment, Sunshine Seasons is one of the few eateries at Walt Disney World that stands out. We recently reviewed their egg white soufflé and vegan power wrap as … Read more
They’re back! Registration is now open for V.I.PASSHOLDER Nights at Walt Disney World! For Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus, and Premier Passholders only, Walt Disney World will be offering special evenings at Magic Kingdom and Epcot for passholders to spend two extra hours in the park after closing. Select attractions, shops, and dining will stay open … Read more