Splash Mountain at Disneyland Closing for Annual Refurbishment on January 10

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Splash Mountain at Disneyland will be closing for refurbishment on January 10, 2022. A reopening date is not currently listed on the Disneyland calendar. While Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World will soon be rethemed to “The Princess and the Frog,” this closure seems to simply be for the standard annual refurbishment … Read more

PHOTOS: All of the Disney WonderGround Photo Opportunites at Disney Merriest Nites in Disneyland

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If you’re going to Disney Merriest Nites in Disneyland, it’s not too late to get that perfect holiday card photo! There are six photo opportunities at the event that feature stunning artwork by Disney WonderGround artists. Let’s take a look! New Orleans Square Near Pirates of the Caribbean Near Pirates of the Caribbean, there’s this … Read more

FIRST LOOK: ‘Tiana’ Animated Musical Series Coming to Disney+ in 2023

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Happy Disney+ Day! The announcements continue with a first look at the new animated musical series, “Tiana,” coming to Disney+ in 2023. The series follows Tiana from “The Princess and the Frog” into new adventures. Directed and written by Stella Meghie, the series “follows the newly crowned Princess of Maldonia on a new adventure, but … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour A ‘The Princess and The Frog’ Themed Room at Disney’s Port Orleans: Riverside Resort

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Last week, Disney’s Port Orleans: Riverside resort reopened for the first time in 18 months. Now, we’re giving you a look at a refreshed room at the resort filled with touches from the Disney animated film “The Princess and The Frog.” This is a Standard Woods View room. You walk into this room adjacent to … Read more

PHOTOS: Family Play Zone Reopens with ‘Princess and the Frog’ Theme at EPCOT

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Yesterday marked the beginning of Disney’s first World Princess Week as part of the Ultimate Princess Celebration. In honor of Princess Tiana, the Family Play Zone in EPCOT has been rethemed to “The Princess and the Frog.” The Family Play Zone is behind Creations Shop. The entrance is now lined with walls covered in Tiana’s … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Story Details Revealed for “The Princess and the Frog” Retheming of Splash Mountain

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To kick off the celebrations for World Princess Week, Disney has released more details about the upcoming “The Princess and the Frog” retheme of Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. Imagineers are working on developing the new concept and divulged some of the behind-the-scenes inspirations. “Tiana is an ambitious and resilient woman, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/19/21): Monorail Loses Power, Stranding Guests; Imagineers Developing Giant Character Exoskeletons; POG Juice Reportedly Leaving Walt Disney World; 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 Thursday, August 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Family Play Zone at EPCOT Being Rethemed to Princess and the Frog

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August 23 marks the beginning of Disney’s World Princess Week, part of the Ultimate Princess Celebration. Walt Disney World guests can celebrate at the EPCOT playground, which will be rethemed to Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog on August 23. The Family Play Zone, which recently reopened, is frequently rethemed to different Disney … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/18/21): Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane Replace FastPass and MaxPass, Masks Optional for Outdoor Attractions at Walt Disney World, 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, August 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney to Release First Look at Inspiration for ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Attraction on August 23

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Disney reportedly commissioned New Orleans-based artist Sharika Mahdi to create a collection of paintings to inspire the Imagineers behind the upcoming retheming of Splash Mountain to “The Princess and the Frog.” According to Central Florida journalist Ashley Carter, Disney plans to share the first look at one of the paintings on August 23. The reimagining … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/11/21): Disney After Hours BOO BASH Review, Dog Rescued from Car, Splash Mountain Retheming in Development, Disney Cuts Ties with Scarlett Johansson, 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, August 11, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

“The Princess and the Frog” Reimagining of Splash Mountain Still in Development, According to Magic Kingdom Vice President

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Vice President of the Magic Kingdom, Melissa Valiquette, spoke to the Orlando Sentinel recently and addressed the future reimagining of Splash Mountain into a ride based on “The Princess and the Frog.” Valiquette confirmed the reimagining is still in development, noting she is in “a lot of meetings” regarding the attraction. “That’s going to take … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 8/5/21 (Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor Unexpectedly Reopens, Columbia Harbour House Welcomes Guests Once Again, Main Street U.S.A. Gets a Fall Makeover, & More)

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Good morning and welcome to a magical kind of day at Walt Disney World! Today had tons of surprises in store for us, so follow us around to learn about each and every one of them. Let’s jump in! Walking in to Magic Kingdom this morning we were greeted by some incredibly beautiful Halloween and … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Princess and the Frog, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, and Cruella Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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While enjoying our day at the Magic Kingdom this morning, we found some excellent new, exclusive pins at Frontier Trading Post that are perfect for commemorating some special moments. The Princess and the Frog Father’s Day 2021 Limited Release Pin – $15.99 Just in time for Father’s Day later this month, you can celebrate the … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (5/2/21): Disney & Marvel Face Lawsuit Over Iron Man & Ant-Man Designs, FL Resident Discover Disney Tickets Extended, Disney’s Beach Club Resort Courtyard Refurbishment Complete, MCO Reduces Physical Distancing, 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 Sunday, May 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 1/31/21 (2021 Graduation Ear Headband, Mouse Gear Construction, Play! Pavilion Roof Completion, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Filming, and More)

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Nín hÇŽo (hello) from EPCOT! We’re ending the weekend — and the month — here at the home of Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. There’s quite a bit going on, though as usual, a lot of it is in the form of construction — though we have new merchandise and art, too. … Read more