WDWNT Daily Recap (11/10/21): Disney May Reduce Food Portions to Increase Profit, Culturally Diverse Casting for Santa Claus, 50th Anniversary EARidescent Loungefly Backpack, 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 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Temporary Stage Expanded for Filming at Magic Kingdom

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The temporary stage around the Partners Statue in Magic Kingdom has been expanded to include more levels. The top of the stage is also now an EARidescent blue, with gold trim around each short level. The Partners Statue is still clearly visible. The area is blocked off from guest access, but pictures of the statue … Read more

PHOTOS: Stage Set up for Disney+ Day Filming at Magic Kingdom

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A small stage has been set up around the Partners Statue in front of Cinderella Castle for Disney+ Day filming. (Editor’s note: While Cast Members informed us on November 9 that the stage was for Disney+ day filming, we have since learned it is for filming for the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Parade.) The stage … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Light-Up Keychain and Partners Statue Ornament Available at Walt Disney World

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Two new 50th anniversary items are now available at Walt Disney World. We found this keychain and ornament in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. 50th Anniversary Light-Up Keychain – $14.99 This keychain is shaped like Mickey’s head, with a gold border and a blue center. The center has the 50th anniversary Cinderella Castle logo in … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney California Adventure and Disneyland (8/30/21): Mickey Pumpkin, Haul-o-Ween Decorations, Ghirardelli Sundaes, and More

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Hey there, hi there, ho there! Welcome to another beautiful day at the Disneyland Resort. We park hopped from Disney California Adventure to Disneyland today, and we want you to come along for the ride. As we exited the parking structure, we got to use those new contactless security scanners. They have just recently been … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/28/21): Living With The Land Difficulties Continue, Disney Cruise Line Shares New Details for AquaMouse, New Trailer for ‘Dug Days’ on Disney+, Cars Land Gets Decorations for Haul-O-Ween, 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 Saturday, August 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Temporary Promotional Filming Stage Surrounds “Partners” Statue at Magic Kingdom

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The recently refurbished “Partners” statue is now surrounded by a temporary stage. Construction workers were still present when guests entered the Magic Kingdom this morning. According to Cast Members, the stage should be in place for approximately one week. The temporary stage surrounds the “Partners” statue on all four sides. Each side of the stage … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/29/21 (Brand New Scene Featuring Wild Chimpanzees Added to Jungle Cruise, New Jungle Navigation Co. Merchandise, and More)

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Welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Today we found ourselves exploring the many lands of Magic Kingdom. Join us today as we venture throughout the park to see just what lies in store. Let’s jump in!  Entering The Transportation and Ticket Center this morning, we found that all Monorail lines were down. … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/30/21 (“it’s a small world” Clocktower Gets Colorful Makeover, Backside of Water Float Arrives, Mickey Balloon Dress Shop Dress Appears, and More)

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Hello from another hot but beautiful day here at the Magic Kingdom! We came to check out all the new things here, and we’re glad we did. Let’s get started! As announced two days ago, face masks are now once again required to be worn at all indoor locations, including shops, theaters, and attractions. For … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/26/21 (Cheshire Cafe & Prince Eric’s Reopen, New Construction Wall In Frontierland, Jungle Cruise Designer Collection Ear Hat Arrives, and More)

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Hello from another sweltering hot day here at the Magic Kingdom! We came to check out all the new things here at the Most Magical Place On Earth, despite the heat, and we’re glad we did. Let’s get started! Work on the replacement of the iconic gear pavement in Tomorrowland continues, with new scoring on … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/22/21 (Master Gracey Portrait Now Facing Original Direction, Jungle Cruise Sign Updated, Disney’s Contemporary Resort Sees Many Changes, and More)

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Hello and welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Join us as we venture throughout Magic Kingdom to see what lies ahead. Let’s jump in! “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” – Walt Disney We started off our day by visiting the man and mouse themselves, Walt … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/21/21 (Character Cavalcade Times Made Public, Tony’s Restaurant Sign Removed, Jungle Cruise Gets New Sign, and More)

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Hello from a lovely but hot and humid day at the Magic Kingdom! We came to check out what might be new at this classic park, and we found some things to show you. Let’s get started! On our way into the park, we noticed that the first parking lot as you exit the Transportation … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/21/21): Happily Ever After & EPCOT Forever to be Retired, More Entertainment Returns to Walt Disney World, New Sign at the 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 Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: All Eyes on “Partners” Statue as Refurbishment Continues at Magic Kingdom

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As part of the many ongoing updates Walt Disney World is receiving to prepare for the 50th anniversary celebration, the iconic “Partners” statue in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom is getting shined up for the occasion. The statue was previously a very dark bronze, and the process for refurbishing requires stripping the metal … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/19/21 (Partners Statue Being Refurbished, New Dooney & Bourke Collection Preview, “Great Mouse Detective” LE MagicBand Arrives, and More)

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Hello from another beautiful but tumultuous weather day here at the Magic Kingdom! It started out sunny and warm, but after a strong rainstorm midday, it cooled down a bit while bringing in the high humidity. We found some things to show you, so let’s get started! On our way into the park, we noticed … Read more

PHOTOS: “Partners” Statue Being Refurbished for 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom

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The iconic “Partners” statue in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom is being refurbished ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. The statue features Walt Disney holding Mickey Mouse’s hand and greeting guests as they enter the park. A nearby sign explains the process of removing oxidation buildup from the statue’s bronze and reapplying a … Read more