For the first time in over a year, Disneyland has opened to guests, and a few friends from the Hundred Acre Wood and Wonderland decided to say hello! Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, and Tigger made a surprise appearance near “it’s a small world” in Fantasyland, followed by some more familiar characters. Naturally, they were physically … Read more
Hello from Hollywood! We’re starting our day from Disney’s Hollywood Studios during this holiday weekend, and hoping crowds will be a little bit tamer than they were yesterday. We’re armed with a boarding group from the 7am distribution and with some fairly chilly weather awaiting us, we’re hoping to get our hands on a sparsely … Read more
Christmas time is here! Mickey, Minnie, and all of their friends are appearing in their holiday best amidst the decorations that now adorn Magic Kingdom. Pluto was with Mickey and Minnie in the Main Street, U.S.A. train station. Alice and the Mad Hatter were also there with scarves for the cooler weather. Some Main Street … Read more
It looks like face characters are returning to Tokyo Disneyland. While a handful of character meet-and-greets reopened last month, Mary Poppins, Bert, Rapunzel, and Flynn are the first face characters we’ve seen since the reopening. Mary Poppins and Bert were waving and speaking to guests from a safe distance. Rapunzel and Flynn Rider were also … Read more
Greetings from a wet, muggy, but slightly less crowded than usual EPCOT! The dreary weather has resulted in some mixed crowds, allowing us to get up close (but not too close) with some characters. We also had a chance to take a look at the construction of the Harmonious barges, amongst other construction projects around … Read more
It’s time to restock your kitchen with a plethora of new mugs now available at Disney Springs. These mugs feature Disney dogs, cats, princesses, and more, so let’s take a closer look! Pluto 90th Anniversary Mug – $22.99 Dug “I have just met you and I love you” Mug – $19.99 Stitch Mug With Palm … Read more
For the first time in four months, EPCOT is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you just want to … Read more
As we made our way around EPCOT’s World Showcase, we stumbled upon the ever-lovely Mary Poppins and Alice meeting guests in the United Kingdom pavilion. In lieu of traditional meet-and-greets, they took turns standing a safe distance away on the UK pavilion gazebo. Mary Poppins Mary Poppins was charming as ever as we met her … Read more
Greetings from Main Street, U.S.A! We are so happy to be back in the Magic Kingdom, as Annual Passholder previews take place in advance of the official park reopening this Saturday. While enjoying some downtime in front of the newly made-over Cinderella Castle, we were excited to spot an all-new processional of characters. In place … Read more
Last night, star power and classic Disney tunes met again on ABC in “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II.” As it aired on Mother’s Day in the United States, moms got a special emphasis in the special with a performance by Katy Perry singing “Baby Mine” from Dumbo dressed in a Mrs. Jumbo costume, and … Read more
With the start of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Appreciation Week here at WDWNT, we wanted to honor one of the park’s finest attractions, the only opening-day attraction that lasted through to the announcement of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which resides inside the now-gutted Chinese Theatre. Still, the faint glimmer of old Hollywood still echoes through … Read more
Kick your knees up, step in time! Get ready to relive the exciting and colorful “Welcome to Spring” castle stage show from Disneyland Paris. The show was a staple of springtime at the park, as guests get to watch the various characters from Mary Poppins dance and sing to such classics as “Jolly Holiday”, “Step in … Read more
If you enjoyed The Imagineering Story docuseries on Disney+, you’re going to love the upcoming new series, Prop Culture, which gives fans a chance to go inside the Disney archives and uncover some of its greatest treasures. Over eight episodes are all set to premiere on May 1 as host/collector Dan Lanigan goes on the … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! And this one is a treat for lovers of Disney in the 1960’s, as we take a look at the Walt Disney Productions 1965 Annual Report! Note: This article … Read more
If you enjoyed The Imagineering Story docuseries on Disney+, you’re going to love the upcoming new series, Prop Culture, which gives fans a chance to go inside the Disney archives and uncover some of its greatest treasures. Over eight episodes are all set to premiere on May 1 as host/collector Dan Lanigan goes on the … Read more
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic keeps the Disney Parks closed, we’re creating a list of films and television shows on Disney+ that we feel remind us of the parks we love, and today, we’re taking a cinematic tour through EPCOT! What is it about EPCOT that makes it so special? Is it the fact that … Read more