PHOTOS, VIDEO: Magic Kingdom Perimeter Fireworks Testing at Walt Disney World

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The skies over the Magic Kingdom were ablaze tonight with the third fireworks test since the reopening of Walt Disney World. This actually marks the second fireworks testing at the Magic Kingdom, the first of which took place just last month. Eventually this led to the addition of low-level bursts to the Cinderella Castle Holiday Projection show. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/15/20): Boarding Group Changes Coming to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, New Jabba the Hutt “Paddy Frog” Sipper Hits Disney Parks, Imagineering Shares First Look at New Keister Coaster Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Scheduled to Reopen June 6, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/25/20): A Minnie Vans Sighting, Fireworks Return to the Magic Kingdom, Woody’s Lunchbox Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Carthay Circle Restaurant Accepting Reservations at Disneyland Resort, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/17/20): Fireworks Testing at Magic Kingdom, Voice of Brer Rabbit Comments on Princess and the Frog Retheme Coming to Splash Mountain, Tour a “Lion King” Suite at Disney’s Art of Animation, Tony Baxter and Greg Hale Inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Magic Kingdom Tests Fireworks For First Time Since COVID-19 Park Closure

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The skies over the Magic Kingdom were ablaze tonight in a potential test of the “Project Nugget” 50th anniversary fireworks show—that, or they were just testing out new fireworks shells after a long run without fireworks. Nighttime spectaculars were indefinitely discontinued when the parks reopened in mid-July, but tonight marks the second fireworks test since … Read more

Fireworks Testing Schedule Revealed for Magic Kingdom; Potentially for 50th Anniversary Show Codenamed “Project Nugget”

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Fireworks testing will be taking place in the Magic Kingdom area tomorrow, set to begin after park close from 10:00 PM to midnight. Shared by reporter Ashley Carter of Spectrum News 13, a community update was issued by Walt Disney World to inform neighbors and guests of the potential for noise. Don’t get your hub … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/13/20): Fireworks Testing at the Magic Kingdom, Park Hours Extended at Walt Disney World, Live Action Lilo and Stitch, Disney Gift Card Changes, and More

WDWNT Daily Recap 11.13.20

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, November 13, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Walt Disney World Park Hours Not Extended for New Year’s Eve, No Special Events Announced

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Hours have finally been released for the Walt Disney World theme parks through the start of the New Year, and given the year we’ve had so far, there are many looking forward to ringing in 2021. However, we’re still not in the clear of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, meaning every upcoming holiday will have to … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Reportedly Cuts Segments of “Ignite the Dream – A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light” to Save Costs

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As Disney Parks around the world work to try and make up for the massive financial losses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, one measure has allegedly affected a nighttime spectacular. A WDWNT reader has reported that Shanghai Disneyland has made cuts to “Ignite the Dream – A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic and Light,” which … Read more

Tokyo Disney Resort Reveals Schedule for Socially Distanced Character Greetings & Other Entertainment

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Since traditional meet-and-greets and entertainment programs have largely been suspended since the Tokyo Disney Resort reopened on July 1st, socially-distanced character greetings have taken place at both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea at surprise times to avoid crowding. But it seems that as the Tokyo Disney Resort continues to ease back towards normality, the Oriental Land … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Look at “HarmonioUS” Construction as it Resumes at EPCOT

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Since last year, EPCOT fans have been eagerly anticipating the grand debut of the park’s upcoming nighttime spectacular. “HarmonioUS” was originally set to take the place of the temporary “EPCOT Forever” firework performance over World Showcase Lagoon this Spring, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this has been delayed. Aerial photographer bioreconstruct recently posted … Read more

“Ignite the Dream” Nighttime Fireworks Spectacular Resumes at Shanghai Disneyland

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When Shanghai Disneyland became the first Disney resort to reopen following the historic COVID-19 closures, many entertainment offerings had been removed from their schedule. Now, two months after the resort reopened, we are delighted to see that fireworks are once again lighting the skies above the park, with the return of the beloved “Ignite the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Shanghai Disneyland Testing Fireworks for Imminent Reopening

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Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in China, Shanghai Disney Resort has been closed since late January. However, the Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown, and Wishing Star Park resumed limited operations on March 9, with health protocols in place to keep guests safe and prevent the further spread of the virus. Over the past few weeks, … Read more

VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Releases Full Video of “Disney Illuminations” Fireworks Spectacular in New At-Home Watch Party Series

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With the Disneyland Paris resort closed due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns “until further notice”, many of us are missing our regular fix of Disney magic. Whether you’re a frequent guest, had a recent vacation cancelled, or are just dreaming of future trips once we can break free of this quarantine, you’ll be excited to hear … Read more

EDITORIAL: How Disney Magic Can Beat The Quarantine Blues – Part 2

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Well, Walt Disney World has been closed for over an entire week now due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and we’re all in desperate need of a daily dose of enchantment! Throughout How Disney Magic Can Beat The Quarantine Blues – Part 1, we discussed everything from scrumptious copycat recipes, to crooning along to WDWNTunes, … Read more

VIDEO: EPCOT Forever Debuts New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2020

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Happy New Year! Earlier in 2019, we got to see “EPCOT Forever” debut after the final showing of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. It’s a divisive show amongst fans, but it’s all we’ve got until the debut of “HarmonioUs” in Spring 2020, and for the new year, it is debuting its first and last New Year’s … Read more