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
Check out the new images for Disney’s “The Lion King” featuring voice talent with their characters—available for the first time today. Images include Donald Glover with Simba; Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with Nala; John Oliver, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner with Zazu, Pumbaa and Timon; Chiwetel Ejiofor with Scar; Alfre Woodard with Sarabi; Eric André, Florence Kasumba and … Read more
Located at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko transports you to the heart of Africa with its vibrant spices, crackling wood-burning ovens, and a delicious blend of traditional African wines and cuisine, making it the perfect place for an intimate night out with friends or family. In an effort to bring life to this sometimes-overlooked signature … Read more
With the new Lion King film releasing later this month, Lion King fever has hit the Disney parks. As we mentioned in a previous article, a whole new line of Lion King goodies is making its way to the parks, and we have the first look at some of those items in the wild. We … Read more
Everywhere you look, The Lion King is standing in the spotlight lately! The original animated feature just celebrated its 25th anniversary, and the new live-action film is stampeding into theaters on July 19th, so naturally we are seeing Lion King treats and merch pop up all across property. We recently found the new Lion King popcorn bucket at … Read more
It’s the circle of life… and it helps you tap into your resort room, too. Just this morning, even more “The Lion King” merchandise was announced for Disney Parks, but exclusive to Walt Disney World is this adorable new open-edition Simba and Rafiki MagicBand. We spotted it at MouseGear at the Camera Center at Epcot, … Read more
Disney has just announced the release of even more new merchandise inspired by Disney’s all-new movie “The Lion King”, now available (or coming soon, in the case of the MagicBand) at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Take a look at what’s to come below!“The Lion King”-inspired items include several vibrant T-shirts in a variety of colors as well … Read more
Disney Pin Collectors and Traders, clutch your wallets tight. Disney has shared a look at this month’s pin releases and it’s an incredible lineup of must-have pins with new Pins of the Month, Disney Renaissance character pins, and a celebration of the release of the live-action The Lion King. Disneyland Pin Releases – July 2019 … Read more
“The Lion King,” the Jon Favreau-helmed feature film that brings treasured characters to the big screen in a whole new way. The film—like the original 1994 version—features unforgettable music by an award-winning team, including Oscar® and GRAMMY®-winning superstar Elton John and Oscar and GRAMMY-winning lyricist Tim Rice, who’ve written an uplifting new song, “Never Too … Read more
Disney has released an extended TV spot for “The Lion King” featuring the voices of Donald Glover (Simba) and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala), who perform the iconic song “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” Tickets for the feature film are available for advance purchase starting tomorrow! Disney’s “The Lion King” opens in U.S. theaters on July … Read more
Everybody look left! Everybody look right! Everywhere you look there are new Lion King buckets! The Lion King souvenir popcorn bucket has finally arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and we just can’t wait to share it with you. We found this specific one at the cart across from Tamu Tamu refreshments, but they’re available at … Read more
We’re back at the Refreshment Outpost in Epcot to check out the new menu here, now that the beloved hot dogs are gone. Many of you seemed curious about the new additions, like the Nigerian Meat Pie, so we decided to review them for you! You’ll be pleasantly surprised that this new menu is a … Read more
Summer is upon us at the Disneyland Resort, but June gloom is still going strong. If the weather has you feeling down, then maybe some character meet and greets will cheer you up? Our latest visit to Disney California Adventure was filled with character sightings, new merchandise, and more. Keep scrolling to check it out. … Read more
If you’ve been looking for a fun souvenir that also contributes to a good cause, you’re in luck! Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now have the opportunity to purchase special edition plush featuring Simba and Nala from The Lion King. Not only are they super cute, but a portion of the money goes to help … Read more
Celebrate the Circle of Life (and style) with these new Alex and Ani bangles featuring designs from The Lion King! These designs are a part of The Lion King celebration taking place across Disney Parks, with specialty menus and photo ops at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and a special theatrical outdoor show called Tale of the … Read more
In celebration of the release of The Lion King, The Walt Disney Company has announced The Lion King: Protect the Pride: a global conservation initiative dedicated to supporting and protecting the endangered lion population across Africa. Since the release of the original The Lion King 25 years ago, over half of Africa’s lions have disappeared … Read more