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!

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

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/16/20 (President’s Day Weekend Crowds, Missing Poster, 2019 MagicBand, and More)

Good morning from a very crowded Present’s Day weekend at Magic Kingdom! Let’s take a walk around! As we entered the park we noticed one of the posters was missing off the wall. We’re looking forward to see what returns here! Ahoy, mateys! The new “Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction” Pirates of the Caribbean collection … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 2/14/20 (Valentine’s Day Treats, Dooney & Bourke Fantasia Collection, Minnie Mouse Lava Cake, PeopleMover Evac, and More)

PeopleMover Evacuation

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Magic Kingdom! On this day of love and romance, we’re bringing you some sweet treats and great gifts from the park, as well as the attraction and construction updates from the Most Magical Place On Earth! At the Main Street Confectionery, there is no shortage of Valentine’s Day treats, and … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Fantasia” 80th Anniversary Dooney & Bourke Bags and Spell-Binding Dress Arrive at Walt Disney World

It’s been 80 years since Walt Disney’s masterpiece Fantasia first filled the big screen with fantastical animation set to classical music. In honor of this important anniversary, new spell-binding Fantasia merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World, including a collection of Dooney & Bourke bags and a new dress. Let’s take a closer look at these magical new … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Fantasia” 80th Anniversary Limited Release MagicBand by Dooney & Bourke Appears at Walt Disney World

In celebration of the film’s 80th anniversary, a wave of Fantasia-inspired merchandise has hit Walt Disney World. Fantasia introduced the world to the now beloved character of Sorcerer Mickey. The new magical merchandise starring Sorcerer Mickey includes a jewelry collection and a line of Dooney & Bourke bags. Now, a new Dooney & Bourke Fantasia MagicBand has appeared! … Read more

UPDATE: Teenager Arrested After Abandoning Stolen Car Near Magic Kingdom

According to reports from local Orlando news station WFTV, a teenager has been arrested in connection to the police manhunt that occurred on Reams Road behind Magic Kingdom yesterday. Yesterday’s police activity in the area, which included multiple police vehicles and helicopters, disrupted cast member transportation to and from Magic Kingdom. 18 year-old Andy Mendez … Read more

BREAKING: Significant Police Activity Reported Behind Magic Kingdom Due to Armed Subject; Cast Member Transit Impacted

UPDATE: Further updates from the Orange County Sheriff (as of 5:26 PM) have linked the police activity to vehicle theft. The suspect is reportedly armed and dangerous. There's a large law-enforcement presence at Ficquette Road and Summerlake Park Boulevard, near Reams Road. @OsceolaSheriff is in charge of the case: pic.twitter.com/gYE8eleXj4 — Spectrum News 13 (@MyNews13) February … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Vertical Supports Painted White as Restoration Continues at the Magic Kingdom

tomorrowland supports painted refurb

As part of the overall refresh of Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom, the vertical supports lining the top half of the PeopleMover are slowly being returned to their former concrete forms, and painted white to match a crisp new take on futurism. In addition to the upper supports’ transformation, the bottom half is also being … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Disney Ink & Paint Collection Merchandise Splashes Into Walt Disney World, Including Apparel, Art Set, Sock Calendar, Backpacks, Housewares, and More

We really have been seeing a lot of merchandise items in the new “Ink and Paint” collection, which has been bringing color and artistry to the parks this month. The set has been featuring classic Disney characters from the early movies, really brought alive with fun splashes of color, inspiring artists young and old to … Read more