Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Having Trouble Hiring Experienced Waitstaff, Disney Wish Maiden Voyage Delayed to July 14, and More: Daily Recap (2/3/22)

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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 Thursday, February 3, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

VIDEO: Jungle Cruise Skippers Reenact Ride During Attraction Downtime at Walt Disney World

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Jungle Cruise is currently unavailable at the Magic Kingdom, but the ride’s skippers won’t let guests go without a magical experience. We caught them gathered at the top of the stairs in Adventureland re-enacting the entire ride for guests walking by. They handed off who was acting as skipper, while the rest of the group … Read more

New Jungle Cruise Additions, Magical Express Buses Converted to MEARS, Smart Delivery Lockers Arrive At Resorts, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 1/7/21

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Hey-howdy-hey from Magic Kingdom! Quite a few 50th anniversary restocks hit the shelves at the Emporium today, including celebration hoodies, holographic water bottles, Peterbilt trucks, and more. A new Bruni “Sweet & Fiesty” tie-dye pullover is out for a twist on Valentine’s Day apparel. “Big Bad Wolf,” Mickey & Donald, and Minnie & Mickey retro … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Navigation Co. Ticket Agency Added to Exit of Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom

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The kiosk at the exit of Jungle Cruise in Magic Kingdom has new themed elements tying it into the Adventureland attraction. The kiosk has been turned into a ticket agent booth. Of course, it’s not an actual ticket booth, it’s just for show, BUT it is an homage to the ticket booths that existed in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Sculpture by Jim Shore Offers Nostalgic Surprises at Walt Disney World

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The latest addition to the many, many pieces of merchandise celebrating Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary has arrived, and it’s got plenty of nostalgic surprises! Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Sculpture by Jim Shore – $175 This statue by Jim Shore features Cinderella Castle in the pink and blue color scheme that was painted for Walt … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: 11/16/21 Magic Kingdom (Mickey’s PhilharMagic Sign Completed, Dooney & Bourke Holiday Dogs Collection, Greeter Structure Installed At EPCOT, & More)

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Happy holidays from Magic Kingdom! Some of the holiday dogs Dooney & Bourke collection arrived at Uptown Jewelers. A sparkling new Rebecca Hook 50th anniversary brooch to rival Mickey Mouse’s is also at Uptown Jewelers. Poinsettias now fill the garden at the Partners statue where the stage for filming for the Christmas special was taking … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/15/21): CDC Indoor Masking Guidance Change, Mickey’s Toontown Reimagining, Holiday Kitchen Menus, Rise of the Resistance Lawsuit, 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 Monday, November 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Cruise Edition Hungry Hungry Hippos Game Arrives at Disney Parks

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Jungle Cruise started as an attraction. Then it became a feature film. Now it is a classic family game. Hungry Hungry Hippos… & Friends Jungle Cruise Theme Park edition is now available. We found the game at World of Disney in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. Hungry Hungry Hippos… & Friends Jungle Cruise … Read more

SHOP: Disney Parks Little Golden Book Set Now Available for Pre-Order

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A series of Disney Parks Little Golden Books are being released, but you can also collect all five in a new set coming May 2022. The set is available for pre-order now. Disney Parks Little Golden Book Library – $29.95 The collection includes “The Haunted Mansion,” “it’s a small world,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Space Mountain,” and … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/5/21): Vaccinated Cast Members No Longer Required to Mask Indoors Backstage from 11/8, EARidescent Collection Arrives, “Eternals” Disappoints, 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 Friday, November 5, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/4/21): DVC Switching to Digital Membership Cards, Christmas Merchandise Arrives at Magic Kingdom, Plastic Sheeting Removed from Jungle Cruise, 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 Thursday, November 4, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Plastic Separating Guests and Skipper Removed From Jungle Cruise Boats at Magic Kingdom

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Plexiglass dividers between guests were removed from Jungle Cruise boats at Magic Kingdom several months ago, but the plastic screens between guests and the skipper Cast Members remained in place. It has now been removed. Two dividers on either side of the skipper remain. The transparent plastic screen previously blocked the front of the boat … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Sleigh Ride Sadie’ Sign With Spear Returns at Jingle Cruise in Magic Kingdom

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The annual holiday “Jingle Cruise” overlay of Jungle Cruise opened at Magic Kingdom a few days ago. Given the new scenes added amidst the cultural sensitivity updates to the attraction, the overlay was different, too. However, some decorations remained the same, including a sign with a spear on the Sankuru Sadie boat that turned it … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/3/21): ‘Jingle Cruise’ Spear Sign Hastily Removed, Disneyland Not Subject to Higher Minimum Wage, runDisney Springtime Surprise Events, WEB SLINGERS Standby Queue, 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 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs 11/2/21 (Jingle Cruise Sign in Place, Holiday Pins Brighten Up Walt Disney World Resort, and More)

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It is a beautiful fall day here at Magic Kingdom. We found some new and exciting holiday items to share with you. Grab your eggnog latte and let’s get into the holiday spirit! Only 53 days til Christmas! Magic Kingdom has added its Countdown to Christmas sign next to City Hall. Jungle all the way! … Read more

PHOTOS: Spear Signage Hastily Removed from “Sleigh Ride Sadie” Boat on Jingle Cruise in the Magic Kingdom

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The Jingle Cruise has come home for the holidays to the Magic Kingdom, making use of the new culturally-sensitive scenes for refreshed jokes. But there seems to be adjustments still being made. The Sleigh Ride Sadie has had its signage removed. The name overlay featured a spear just a few days ago, as seen below: … Read more