Back in November, we noticed that the sail outside of Magic Kingdom’s Pirates of the Caribbean had been replaced. The sail acted as a sign for the attraction, with “Pirates of the Caribbean” printed on it, plus a few cannonball holes. The sail was replaced with a solid black one, and we expected a quick … Read more
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 Sunday, December 13, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
Welcome to the Magic Kingdom on a busy, and gloomy, November day. We’re a mere five days from Thanksgiving Day, and both the crowds and weather are reflective of the season. Despite the overcast and rainy conditions, we had many great character interactions and really embraced the Christmas festivities — let’s head in and see … Read more
Good afternoon from Magic Kingdom! After noticing long wait times and crowds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we’re checking up on Magic Kingdom to see if wait times are getting longer as the holidays approach. The park was relatively calm when we arrived this morning. Some areas were almost empty. The wait time for Pirates of … Read more
If you’ve been having trouble getting your hands on Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction merchandise, then now’s your chance! shopDisney has restocked items from each series. Below is a list of exactly what is now available from each series. Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction – “it’s a small world” You can get the following from April’s … Read more
Ahoy there, mateys! Are you ready to show off your pirate pride with some swashbucklin’ swag? Then sail down to The Golden Galleon in Tokyo Disneyland’s Adventureland, because there be a new haul of loot for us! In all seriousness, this new line features Mickey, Donald, and Goofy dressed as pirates, with some pretty neat … Read more
For the first time in nearly four months, the Magic Kingdom 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 … Read more
A previously dismissed lawsuit claiming an infringement of copyright on Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise has been reopened by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, a move which could potentially lead to trouble for Disney. According to Bloomberg Law, Producer Tova Laiter sent a screenplay to Disney back in 2000, which Disney declined to … Read more
“Yo ho, yo ho! A pirate’s life for me!” If you need a new backpack to carry all of your pilfered loot, you might want to check out this all-new Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly mini backpack that’s arrived at the Disney Parks from shopDisney. This new faux-leather backpack features two zippered compartments, with an … Read more
Ahoy, there! Cast member previews have begun at the Magic Kingdom, and it’s time to head to Adventureland and set sail with the Pirates of the Caribbean! Social distancing can be seen throughout the queue, even extending outside the building. Plenty of floor markings show guests where to stand to maintain a safe distance. Parties … Read more
I do not know about you but my countdown has begun for the Magic Kingdom re-opening on July 11th! I am so excited to walk down Main Street U.S.A and see the Cinderella Castle transformation up close, grab a Mickey Mouse cinnamon roll, and then head on over to my favorite attractions. We know that … Read more
“Yo ho, yo ho! A pirate’s life for me!” If you need a new backpack to carry all of your pilfered loot, you might want to check out this all new Pirates of the Caribbean Loungefly mini backpack that’s arrived on shopDisney! Pirates of the Caribbean Mini Backpack by Loungefly – $75.00 This new faux-leather … 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! If you love Disney merchandise and history, you’ll be sold on the Fall 1985 issue of “The Disneyana Collector,” featuring profiles on Disney artists, a look back at the … Read more
Ever since news broke that Disney was exploring the possibility of revisiting the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise back in 2018, we’ve been excitedly awaiting more details on the reboot to wash ashore. Although very limited information about the production has floated up from Davy Jones’ Locker so far, a new tale was reported today, … Read more
Items from throughout the history of the Disney Parks, from the 1950’s to the 2010’s, are being featured in Van Eaton Galleries’ “Popular Culture and Disneyland” auction taking place on Saturday, May 9th. Whether you like parks signage, vintage publications, or Disney Legends, there’s plenty for fans to enjoy. (If you’re the lucky winner, that … Read more
Whether for television, film, or theme parks, Kirk Hanson has used a pencil and a little ingenuity to create some of the most beloved stories of our time. As a story artist for Disney Feature animation, Kirk helped bring to life Aladdin, Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Hercules. He’s also found himself over at Imagineering … Read more
