Disney Legend Bob Matheison, a key figure in Walt Disney World’s history, from the development process to serving as Director of Operations for the Magic Kingdom at its 1971 opening to Executive Vice President of Parks for the resort in 1987, has passed away at the age of 85. From D23’s Disney Legends page for … 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 the Disney news from December 30–January 5! Walt Disney World Earlier this week we noticed that multiple gondolas … Read more
Since the TRON Lightcycle Run vehicle photo op and the first attraction walls were installed at the Magic Kingdom in December, there hasn’t been much visible action at the ride’s construction site. But today, we have a small breakthrough for those of us closely watching: more walls are being erected on top of the show building’s … Read more
Good morning and Happy New Year from The Magic Kingdom! It’s a nice bright sunny day and we can’t wait to see what all is new in the most magical place on earth today. The first thing we spotted today is this new Wishables collection! This series features park icons and they are just so … Read more
Just in case you haven’t gotten your enough of the new Park Life collection, even more items from the line were released today. In Magic Kingdom, we discovered an assortment of stationery products featuring Mickey and his pals having fun in the parks. If you’re the journaling type, you can write down your Disney vacation … Read more
Yesterday afternoon, reports broke out of smoke and a possible fire at the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover in the Magic Kingdom. Both the PeopleMover and the Astro Orbiter, which are housed in the same building, were evacuated. With the Reedy Creek Fire Department on the scene, the issue was resolved within the hour and both … Read more
Get ready to let your inner villain out, because Disney Villains After Hours is coming back! That’s right, this popular after-hours event will be returning to the Magic Kingdom on select nights February 7 through July 10, 2020. This special nighttime event showcases some of your favorite Disney Villains and lets you experience the park … Read more
Get ready for cuteness overload! It’s not often that new merchandise is released for the youngest member of your family. Today as we were walking around Magic Kingdom, we discovered a whole selection of new baby onesies. Let’s take a look at this new apparel for little ones! The first onesie we found is pink … Read more
UPDATE: The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter have now reopened after inspection from the Reedy Creek Fire Department. No official statement has been released regarding the cause of the smoke. Reports on social media are circulating regarding a possible fire in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The #PeopleMover in Tomorrowland has been shut … Read more
UPDATE: The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover and Astro Orbiter have now reopened after inspection from the Reedy Creek Fire Department. The full update can be found here. Reports on social media are circulating regarding a possible fire in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. The #PeopleMover in Tomorrowland has been shut down as reports of some … Read more
Today while scoping out new merchandise around Walt Disney World, we came across this adorable new “The World of PIXAR” collection of shirts, a pin, and some jewelry. These new items are perfect for any animation fan! The World of Pixar Youth T-Shirt – $19.99 This adorable youth t-shirt says “The World of PIXAR – … Read more
UPDATE – 1:07 PM: Touch points are back up and running at the Magic Kingdom. UPDATE – 12:41 PM: Cast Members are now using iPads to scan guests in as a back-up method while the physical touch points at the park appear to still be down. Entrance issues are also being reported by guests at … Read more
Are you excited to celebrate the New Year? Well if you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, there’s a new chic MagicBand available today! 2020 Annual Passholder Limited Release MagicBand – $29.99 The design is fairly basic, but that doesn’t make it any less neat! How are you supposed to show off your Passholder status … Read more
Hear ye, hear ye, it’s Wishables Wednesday once again! We all love the icons of the Disney Parks. From Spaceship Earth to Mickey’s Fun Wheel, there’s always something at every park that embodies those memories we all share. And now, you can bring home a plush version of select beloved icons in the new Disney … Read more
With crowds descending on Walt Disney World to ring in the new year, the Magic Kingdom has begun to turn guests away. As of about 1:00 PM, Magic Kingdom is now experiencing a Phase B closure, meaning access to the park is now closed to some guests. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are … Read more
Greetings from the Most Magical Place on Earth! We’re braving the holiday crowds and exploring Magic Kingdom today. Let’s see what we can find! Zootopia’s very own Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde were meeting with guests in front of the park’s Christmas tree. Our first stop was Curtain Call, where we discovered a plethora of … Read more