Disney CEO Bob Chapek Blames California’s “Stringent” Guidelines for Continued Disneyland Closure

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A story posted to The Orange County Register website details comments that Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared today on CNBC’s “Closing Bell.” In the interview, Chapek did not hold back his opinion of the reopening guidelines proposed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Chapek labeled the guidelines as “stringent” and “arbitrary.” After radio silence in the … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Files Fewer Liens in 2020 and Changes Resale Waiver that Could Affect Disney’s Riviera Resort

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The COVID-19 pandemic affects more than reduced traffic and a drop in sales at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Vacation Club has issued far fewer liens this past year than it has in the previous four years. Is COVID-19 to blame? Other changes have also affected DVC members, though rather quietly. The language of the … Read more

Disney’s Live-Action “Mulan” European Premiere Has Been Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

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This morning, BBC World News reported that the European red carpet premiere for “Mulan” has been cancelled, due to concerns surrounding the outbreak, and government advisories that large gatherings should be avoided. The premiere was set to take place in London, UK, tonight (March 12th). The screening of the film will still go ahead as … Read more

Disneyland Paris PhotoPass+ Service Will No Longer be Managed by FUJIFILM Starting April 1st

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It has been announced that the Disney PhotoPass+service, currently operated by FUJIFILM, will be managed directly by Disneyland Paris. PhotoPass holders are being notified that Disneyland Paris will take over the service from legacy partner Fujifilm starting April 1, 2020. This could be good news if the feature gets integrated into the official app. pic.twitter.com/gJugHq2k7Y … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disneyland Paris 2019 – A Year in Review

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Welcome to WDWNT’s Disneyland Paris 2019 Yearly Review! It’s been an exciting year for the beautiful resort, and we’ve loved reporting on what’s been moving and shaking in the parks. Here’s our recap on the news we reported on this year… Let’s start right at the end of December 2018, when the former Senior Vice … Read more

WDWNT Weeky Recap: Runaway Railway Opening Date Revealed, DuckTales Attraction Announced, Rise of the Resistance Opens at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Guest Breaks Carousel of Progress Props

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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 December 2-8! Walt Disney World Monorail Black is back and sporting a sleek new … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disney+ Launches with Original Series, Glitches, and “Outdated Cultural Depictions”; Gingerbread Displays Arrive at Disney Resorts; and Potential New Monorail Purchase

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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 November 11-17! Walt Disney World A new update to the My Disney Experience app … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: FuelRod Charges Reversed, Lots of Pumpkins, and The Holidays Have Arrived!

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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 28 – November 3! Walt Disney World New Annual Passholder discounts have been … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: R.I.P. FuelRod, Sleigh-Loads of Christmas Merchandise, Changes to the “Disney Look”, and Still Some Skyliner Issues

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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 21-27! Walt Disney World Segments for the festive Disney Parks Holiday televised specials … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Our First Flight on the Disney Skyliner, A Corporate Shake-Up, and Some Insanely Expensive Minnie Ears

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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 September 23-29! Walt Disney World This week, we rode the newly-opened Disney Skyliner for … Read more

How Disney Vacations Have Been Affected By The Thomas Cook Collapse, and What Guests Can Do to Save Their Travel Plans

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If you have been reading the news this week, you may have heard the horrible news that the British international travel company Thomas Cook Group has ceased all operations. From this devastating loss, all package holidays and flights booked through the company have been canceled. Being a global travel company, Thomas Cook also booked package … 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

New Details Released for Disney’s Live-Action “Mulan” at D23 Expo 2019

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Alongside the lineup of movies being announced at the Walt Disney Studios panel at D23, more details have emerged for the upcoming release of Disney’s live-action Mulan. Earlier this summer, we got our first glimpse of the movie in this teaser trailer, however with the release date of March 27, 2020 fast approaching we’re ready … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Epcot Closures, Transportation Upgrades, and Fourth of July Fireworks

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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 July 1-7! Walt Disney World Read this roundup of all the specialty food and … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Holiday Offerings, Villainous Events, and a Brazilian Pavilion

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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 June 3-9! Walt Disney World Christmas is coming, apparently, as Walt Disney World has … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Wreck-It Ralph Attraction Rumors, Leave A Legacy Monolith Removal, and a New Look For Sleeping Beauty Castle

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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 May 13-19! Walt Disney World Two new interactive games have been added to the … Read more