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Brightline & Mears Transportation Announce Partnership, Services Between Orlando International Airport & Walt Disney World Resort

September 21, 2023

Brightline has announced a partnership with Mears Transportation that will see the latter’s fleet “incorporated into Brightline’s innovative door-to-door booking service . . . enabling guests to easily plan and book their entire journey within one seamless transaction.” As part of the partnership, Mears Transportation will power “Shared Connect Shuttle” and “Luxury Private Ride,” services … Read more

REVIEW: Trying The 2nd Anniversary Cocktails at Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT

September 21, 2023

Walt Disney World Resort recently announced a litany of new food and beverage options coming to EPCOT in the near future, among them being a collection of new dishes and cocktails at Space 220 Restaurant to celebrate the venue’s second anniversary. Though described as “new, refreshing beverage[s]” by Disney Parks Blog, the vast majority of … Read more

Menus With Prices Posted for NEW Disney100 Global Marketplace Booths at EPCOT

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

Four new Global Marketplaces will soon join the feast at the ongoing 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Disney Parks Blog posted the menus of the four new locations earlier this week, also confirming the previously announced opening date of September 22 for all but one of the booths. All four booths are located … Read more

PHOTOS: Roofing Tiles and Trim Added to Possible New Cast Building at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

September 20, 2023

A new building is currently under construction at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, next to Pioneer Hall at the former location of Tri-Circle-D Ranch. Work continues at a steady pace, with new additions to the structure since our last update. New Building at Disney’s Fort Wilderness This building is most likely going to be … Read more

Magic Kingdom Bear Safely Released, Disney Has ‘Over 1,000 Acres of Land’ for Theme Park Expansion, & More: Daily Recap (9/19/23)

September 19, 2023

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 Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Bear Closes Nearly Half of Magic Kingdom for Hours Before Being Captured, Luminous Delayed Due to Disappointing Musical Score, & More: Daily Recap (9/18/23)

September 18, 2023

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 Monday, September 18, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

New EPCOT Reimagined Loungefly Minnie Ear Headband Available on shopDisney

September 18, 2023

Disney Parks Blog recently provided a look at a new EPCOT Reimagined merchandise collection coming soon to Creations Shop. While guests will first be able to purchase items released as part of the line in person at an Annual Passholder shopping event later this month, you can secure the new EPCOT Reimagined Loungfly Minnie Ear … Read more

PHOTOS: Chip ‘n’ Dale Meet and Greet Moves to Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

September 18, 2023

Chip ‘n’ Dale took on a futuristic appearance to meet guests in a new location today, September 18. The rambunctious chipmunks had their meet and greet moved from its usual Fantasyland home to Tomorrowland on Monday, and whether or not this is a permanent residency is not yet known. According to a Cast Member whom … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Installed Around Snack Cart in World Discovery at EPCOT

September 18, 2023

There’s temporarily one less place to stock up on snacks at EPCOT, as a snack cart in World Discovery is currently surrounded by work walls. We noticed the new walls on a recent trip to the park. Snack Cart at World Discovery Being Refurbished The snack cart sits near the entrance of Guardians of the … Read more

WATCH PARKSCENTER — Digging into Destination D23 2023: Highlights, Recaps, and Reviews

September 17, 2023

Join us live tonight, Sunday, September 17, at 9:00 p.m. ET, or watch ParksCenter anytime on our new home, WDWNT.TV. We are updating you on all of the big things happening in the Disney Parks each week! We cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind … Read more

New Figment Headphone Case, Ornament, & Phone Cases Available at EPCOT

September 17, 2023

He’s always with you in your brain (and heart), but now you can take him on the go, as a number of new Figment phone cases have recently debuted at Walt Disney World Resort. The phone cases have been released alongside a new headphone case and an ornament that depicts the beloved purple dragon. We … Read more

Scaffolding Removed From Cowboy Cookin’ Set Building at Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

September 16, 2023

Scaffolding surrounding the structure behind Woody’s Lunch Box in Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been deconstructed, suggesting that work on the project may be at or nearing its conclusion. Initial work on the building started in 2022 before it went vertical in early 2023, sticking out as a strange unadorned concrete box amidst the intricately-themed structures … Read more

Disney Lorcana Gift Sets Back in Stock at Walt Disney World Resort Amidst Limited Retail Availability, Price Gouging

September 16, 2023

As individual cards sell for north of $1,000 and additional demand-prompted reprintings are announced, guests are still able to get their hands on Disney Lorcana at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. The trading card game, which debuted at Disney Springs on August 28 and became available at general retailers on September 1, has … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Encanto’ Theming Added to Disney Skyliner Gondola at Walt Disney World Resort

September 16, 2023

New “Encanto” theming has been added to one of the gondolas that transports guests between several Walt Disney World Resort parks and hotels as part of the Disney Skyliner. The addition of “Encanto” theming to the service was announced in August, and its introduction coincides with the start of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month … Read more

REVIEW: Coco Skeleton Bone Pastry Arrives at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month

September 16, 2023September 15, 2023

A new treat inspired by a beloved Pixar film has been introduced at Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month 2023, which runs from September 15 through October 15. The “Coco” Skeleton Bone Pastry is now available at Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Know Before … Read more

New Pins Celebrating International Day of Peace and Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month Available at Walt Disney World Resort

September 16, 2023September 15, 2023

Walt Disney World has a new “Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs” pin honoring International Day of Peace 2023 and a new Mirabel pin celebrating the art of “Encanto” in time for Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. We found these pins at both Creations Shop in EPCOT and Frontier Trading Post in the Frontierland … Read more