New “Onward” Character Meet & Greet Coming Soon to Disney California Adventure and Hong Kong Disneyland

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In Disney and Pixar’s original adventure, “Onward,” teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley Lightfoot embark on an extraordinary quest after being given the chance to spend one more day with their late father. And soon, they’ll be making another epic journey… to meet you! On March 5, Ian and Barley will make their Disney Parks … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Annual Pass and Ticket Price Increases, Big Changes at EPCOT, Valentine’s Day in the Parks, “Fantasia” 80th Anniversary Merchandise, and More!

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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 February 10–16! Walt Disney World Price increases have hit the resort again: Park Hopper ticket add-on … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Fire and Dangerous Weather Closures, Galactic Starcruiser Reservations, Runaway Railway Neon Marquee, City Works Grand Opening, and More!

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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 the Disney news from February 3-9! Walt Disney World Due to exceptionally high winds on Thursday, numerous nighttime … Read more

Disney Anticipating Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort To Experience Combined $280 Million In Losses Due to Coronavirus Outbreak, Protests

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Disney announced today in their earnings call that they expect operating income to drop by over $175 million due to closures in Hong Kong and Shanghai for Q1 2020. The current expectation from Disney is that they expect both Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort to be closed for two months, at least as … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Coronavirus Park Closures, Rise of the Resistance Boarding Changes, Stuntronic Spider-Man, Super Bowl LIV, Cinderella Anniversary Desserts, and More

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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 the Disney news from January 27 – February 2! Walt Disney World The Disney PhotoPass service has been … Read more

UPDATE: Hong Kong Disneyland Closing Resort Hotel Restaurants in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak

Despite leaving their resort hotels open while the park has been closed for a week now, Hong Kong Disneyland has decided to close the restaurants at said hotels as a precaution against the spread of the Coronavirus. The hotel restaurants will be closed beginning on February 1st, 2020. It remains unclear when operations might return … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Issuing Extended Annual Pass Dates Due to Coronavirus Park Closure

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Amid the Coronavirus outbreak in China, we’ve seen both Shanghai Disney Resort as well as Hong Kong Disneyland Resort both close due to the virus and to keep the public safe. Even Tokyo Disney Resort has advised visiting guests to take special precautions. Today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort released an official announcement regarding annual passes … Read more

BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland Closed in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak in China

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Just minutes before Hong Kong Disneyland was set to open for the day, Twitter users reported the park is closed due to the coronavirus. #hkdisneyland also closing until further notice in prevention of the disease spreading. #hkdl #disney pic.twitter.com/c0MYorGonq — Rina Disney (@hkdlfan) January 26, 2020 @hkdfan shared a screenshot from the park app, which … Read more

BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland Reportedly Suspends Face Character Meet-and-Greets as Coronavirus Threat Looms

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With the Coronavirus outbreak facing China, Hong Kong Disneyland is taking precautions by reportedly suspending face character meet-and-greets. 香港ディズニーは今日からフェイスキャラクターのグリはキャンセルになりました。 — しおり🎀✈️ (@maestro_mickey) January 24, 2020 (Translation via Google Translate: Hong Kong Disney has canceled face character [greetings] from today.) Cast members have reportedly been told that character meet-and-greets have been suspended over “health concerns.” As … Read more

PHOTOS: Adorable New Baby Simba Souvenir Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon to Disney Parks

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Finally, a popcorn bucket for us cat people. After all, it’s the circle of snacks, and it moves us all… If you follow any overseas merchandise accounts for the Disney Parks, you’ve probably seen this adorable new Baby Simba Popcorn Bucket making its rounds, and thanks to the Hong Kong Main Street Gazette and @HKDisneylandFood, … Read more

PHOTOS: Large Portions of New “Castle of Magical Dreams” Now Uncovered as Construction Continues at Hong Kong Disneyland

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As part of its multi-year transformation, Hong Kong Disneyland’s iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle is becoming the Castle of Magical Dreams. The newly reimagined Castle will stand as a shining beacon of courage, hope and possibility, drawing inspiration from 13 beloved Disney stories featuring princesses and heroines. The structure will feature adornments like Snow White’s apple, Cinderella’s coach … Read more

PHOTOS: Model Revealed for “Frozen” Themed Land Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland

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This morning, many Disney Parks fans and armchair Imagineers alike were treated to a special behind-the-scenes look at many of the first projects developed by WED Enterprises in the first episode of “The Imagineering Story.” (You can catch our full review of it here!) The Walt Disney Imagineering department even rolled out a fascinating new … Read more

PHOTOS: New Light-Up Christmas Tree and Little Green Men Popcorn Buckets Arriving This Holiday Season to Disney Parks

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The holidays are nearly upon us! And as we get closer to our Christmas parties being very merry and our processionals being candlelit, merchandise for the season continues to be revealed! Now, we’ve caught the holiday wind of two exquisite popcorn buckets coming to three resorts this season! So, let’s take a look at these … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: New Plant-Based Food Offerings, Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Logo Revealed, and a Bright Rainbow Figment Bus

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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 the Disney news from October 7-13! Walt Disney World Read the official statement Disney made regarding the Disney … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Renames Duffy Friend “Cookie” to “CookieAnn”

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In an adorable YouTube video, the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort announced that Cookie, the Duffy friend native to Hong Kong, would be renamed “CookieAnn”. This will bring CookieAnn in line with other Duffy friends like StellaLou and ShellieMay, who also have double names. You can check out the adorable announcement video below! CookieAnn was introduced … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Huge Announcements from the D23 Expo 2019 – New Movies, Attractions, Concept Art and More!

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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 the Disney news from August 19-25! Walt Disney World We learned that there’s big plans underway for the … Read more