REVIEW: New Rum Cake at Tortuga Tavern in Magic Kingdom

Gunpowder Pete may have gotten away with his treasure, but he didn’t get the rum. Rum Cake, rather. There’s two brand new items on the menu at Tortuga Tavern, one being the Rum Cake and another being a Pirate Pear Slush. We didn’t bother with the slush because it’s literally the prickly pear slush from … Read more

TRIP REPORT: Shanghai Disney Resort (Part 5 – Treasure Cove)

Treasure Cove Entrance Sign at Shanghai Disneyland

In the summer of 2018 my partner and I visited the Shanghai Disney Resort as part of a two-week trip to the Chinese city Shanghai. In seven articles, appearing every weekend here at wdwnt.com, I will share our adventure through this newest Disney Resort that opened in 2016. I am writing about the park and … Read more

Another Disney Dilemma: Disney Park Relationship Compatibility

There two types of Disneyland guests in this world. There are those who believe Guardians of the Galaxy Mission Breakout is the resort’s best attraction, and those who know it is the Matterhorn. Representatives of the former group may well accompany members of the latter and have a spectacular time at The Happiest Place on Earth. Inside, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Adds Live Actors for Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom

The original Pirates of the Caribbean may have convinced guests it featured real pirates back in 1967 during the infancy of audio-animatronics, but now live actors are roaming the attraction during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. Guests will encounter living, breathing buccaneers who are in search of “Gunpowder Pete” populate the attraction. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Starbucks ‘You Are Here’ New Orleans Square Mug Arrives at Disneyland

Starbucks Disney Parks Collection You Are Here New Orleans Square Mug

The latest addition to the Starbucks ‘You Are Here’ Mug Collection is here. The new, eagerly anticipated ‘You Are Here’ New Orleans Square mug has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. Joining the ranks of the wildly popular Starbucks ‘You Are Here’ Disney Parks series, this brand new release is a fitting testament to the current creative redesign. … Read more

Disneyland Past and Present: Tomorrowland and Beyond

“Disneyland Past and Present” is an examination of the ever changing landscape of the Disneyland Resort. Restaurants, rides, courtyards, candy shops, even entire hotels come and go as Disney continues to innovate and, arguably, upgrade. In this column we will highlight and get a little sentimental about the Disneyland that was, that is, and what … Read more

VIDEO: Pirates of the Caribbean Returns in Kingdom Hearts III

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Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be another Kingdom Hearts III trailer this E3, Square Enix dropped yet another one during Sony’s press conference. In Kingdom Hearts III players will return to the world of Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean, as shown extensively in the trailer below. If worlds like Toy Story, Frozen, and … Read more

Redd Makes Port at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square Starting June 8th

Redd, the controversial reboot of the famed “Redhead” character from Pirates of the Caribbean, makes her walk-around debut at Disneyland’s New Orleans Square starting Friday, June 8th. The premiere coincides with the reopening of the ride, where the redheaded pirate will take on the role of the auctioneer, selling goods (and livestock) plundered from the … Read more

Pirates of the Caribbean Funko Dorbz Ridez Released at Disney Parks

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There’s a new Funko Pop! vinyl figure inspired by one of Disney Parks’ most classic attractions: Pirates of the Caribbean. What’s even better is this figure will be available in select locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts! This particular inspired Funko is part of the Funko Dorbz Ridez series, which features Jolly Roger … Read more