Zazu Shoulder Plush Debuts at Walt Disney World & More: Daily Recap (3/23/24)

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The first piece of “The Lion King” 30th Anniversary merchandise arrives at Walt Disney World, take a virtual tour of the new DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, and Disney Legend Josh Gad expresses support for Disney CEO Bob Iger during board proxy fights — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, … Read more

REVIEW: Smokehouse Brisket Pizza & Strawberry Shortcake from the NEW Trail’s End, Signature Chili Returns in Insulting State

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Trail’s End Restaurant at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has been reimagined as a quick-service restaurant with casual seating. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, this venue was a buffet experience, reopening in 2021 as a family-style outlet like many other buffet restaurants at the time. Then, at the beginning of 2023, it was officially … Read more

Woman Delivers Baby at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

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A “full-time RVer” recently gave birth to her baby in an RV at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground in Walt Disney World. According to her account, all it took was a Facebook post and “small word of encouragement”. Here’s how it happened: Birth at Fort Wilderness The following information comes directly from the mother, … Read more

Power Outage at Fort Wilderness Leads to Shortened ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’, Guests Strangely Charged Full Price and Given Bowls As Recovery

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This evening, a performance of the “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” was adjusted due to a temporary power outage at Pioneer Hall. To make up for the situation, guests were given a rather strange recovery — one of the bowls used to serve guests during the dinner show. As a result of the power outage, the 6:15p.m. show … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Watch the New ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’ with Cultural Sensitivity Alterations, Full List of Changes to Show

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After being suspended due to COVID-19, “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” is back at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort after over two years. The experience has seen quite a few changes, some probably long-overdue. We already reported that they were no longer using their signature buckets to serve food. Here’s everything else that has been altered about the … Read more

‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’ Removes Trademark Buckets from Food Service, Replaced with Generic Skillets

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One of the trademarks of the dining experience at the “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” at Walt Disney World was food coming in buckets, part of the frontier charm at the nearly 48 year-old show. But with its return to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground this month, we can sadly confirm that food is no longer … Read more

New Cocktail and Mac & Cheese Added to ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’ Menu

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The “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” is returning to Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort on June 23 with an updated all-you-care-to-enjoy menu. Showtimes and pricing have already been announced. Guests can choose from standard fountain drinks or, for guests over 21, red and white sangria, draft beer, and wine. New to the menu is The … Read more

Walt Disney World Railroad Tunnel Expands Beneath TRON Lightcycle Run, ’Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’ Returning to Pioneer Hall, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 3/29/2022

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Royal Greetings and welcome to Magic Kingdom! Today’s selection of balloons on Main Street, U.S.A. 50th Anniversary Coach x Disney collection is still available at Uptown Jewelers. You can also find more of this pricey collection at the Coach store in Disney Springs. We headed over to Tomorrowland, and hopped on the PeopleMover for our … Read more

Disney Posts Audition Calls for ‘Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue’

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New listings on Disney’s career website have appeared for the “Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue” as the show prepares to make its triumphant return to Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. The auditions are being considered for performers who are local to the Orlando area for sub/casual temporary positions only, with current full-time Equity … Read more

New Strollers Roll into Walt Disney World, New Vault Collection Vintage Magic Kingdom Map Spirit Jersey Pops into Disney’s Contemporary Resort, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 1/20/2022

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Good morning from Main Street U.S.A.! Today, we’re wandering through Magic Kingdom and around the Seven Seas Lagoon. Let’s get started. It’s out with the old and in with the new! New Mickey and Minnie strollers have debuted and are available for rental. You can rent a single or double stroller. Both strollers have Mickey … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pioneer Hall ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’ Ornament Celebrates 50 Years of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

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Though the beloved dinner show has yet to return to Walt Disney World, you can pick up a Pioneer Hall-shaped ornament featuring the fan-favorite “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue,” celebrating 50 years of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. We found it in Meadow Trading Post. Fort Wilderness Pioneer Hall Ornament – $29.99 The ornament is shaped … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/13/21): Imagineer Leaves Over Lake Nona Move, Non-Inclusive Kitchen Equipment, TRON Lightcycle Run Ride Vehicles Arrive, Free Genie+ For Some D23 Gold Members, 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, October 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: New Fried Chicken, Peas and Carrots, and Mashed Potato Cupcake Trio From P & J’s Southern Takeout at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

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P & J’s Southern Takeout has a new chicken dinner cupcake trio at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. This unique dessert platter features all the fixings of a Southern chicken dinner, right down to peas, carrots, and mashed potatoes. P & J’s Southern Takeout is located at Pioneer Hall. Three cupcakes are included. Chicken … Read more

REVIEW: Average Breakfast is Not Worth the Trek to Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

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Trail’s End Restaurant reopened today at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, and we stopped in to enjoy a hearty breakfast. Trail’s End is inside Pioneer Hall at the Campsites. Interior Menu A Trail’s End Family-style Breakfast is $19.99 per adult and $11.99 per child, plus tax and gratuity. The pricing is the same for … Read more

See Walt Disney Productions in the Early 70’s With the 1973 Annual Report – Part One

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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! We’re heading back in time to see Walt Disney Productions in the early 1970’s with the first part of the 1973 Annual Report, featuring a celebration of the company’s … Read more