Get ready for the winter with this adorable new pair of ears that we spotted in World of Disney at Disney Springs. Walt’s Holiday Lodge Minnie Ear Headband – $29.99 The ears and top of the band are cream, patterned with Mickey & Friends enjoying winter activities. A big red and black bow sits in … Read more
Join us live for ParksCenter tonight, Sunday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m. ET or watch anytime on YouTube.com/wdwnt! Each week, we cover the top stories in Disney Parks news and discuss the topics that are top of mind for the Disney community. After a week off, we’re back! This week, we start by going Around … Read more
Welcome to today’s merchandise roundup! Walt Disney World releases new merchandise every day, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing. Let’s see what our reporters found in the parks on December 4, 2021. PeopleMover Bag Charm – $9.99 We found this bag charm in Sir Mickey’s at the Magic Kingdom. Two new … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Another new item featuring Figment in his Christmas sweater has arrived at Creations Shop in EPCOT. Figment Christmas Sweater Phone Case – $34.99 Figment is wearing his Christmas sweater, which can be seen now on Journey Into Imagination With Figment. Beside him is a snowman version of … Read more
Disney has released a preview of some of the new pins, both limited and open edition, coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort in 2022. Floating Down Main Street This monthly pin series features Disney characters on hot air balloons with high concentrated glitter and a soft PVC basket. Our Transformation Story This monthly … Read more
Space Mountain, one of the most popular attractions at the Magic Kingdom, has yet to open today, December 4, 2021. When the park opened at 8:30 a.m., the attraction did not open along with it. As of 1 p.m., Space Mountain is still closed. Cast Members are stationed in front of the ride’s entrance to … Read more
Today in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom, we found new Christmas Cookie Mickey Ear Headbands that look almost sweet enough to eat. Christmas Cookie Mickey Ear Headband – $29.99 The ears are shaped like Santa Mickey sugar cookies, complete with green and white “sprinkles.” Both sides are identical. The band is candy-cane striped in … Read more
Central Florida is celebrating Walt Disney World Day today, as officially proclaimed this morning by the Orlando and Orange County mayors. Today, December 3, 2021, was declared Walt Disney World Day in honor of all the contributions to the community made by the resort over the last 50 years. The ceremony took place this morning … Read more
As surely as the sun rises in the east, new merchandise debuts daily at Walt Disney World. We know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we’ve gathered all the newest finds in our new daily merchandise roundup! Tiny Kingdom Series 4 Pins – $19.99 Series 4 of the Tiny Kingdom pin collection has … Read more
Imagineers have given another look at the process behind the façade for the upcoming attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT. Wyatt Winter (left) and Colleen Meyers (right) displayed the color swatches next to concept art for the building. Meyers discussed how they use color in architecture to tell stories at EPCOT. For … Read more
A bumper crop of 50th anniversary ID tags have come to Walt Disney World, but the latest addition is a major nostalgia trip. At Tower Hotel Gifts in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a new tag takes fans on a journey through celebrations past with a collection of anniversary logos. We’ve spotted logos from the 1st, 5th, … Read more
Walt Disney World Transportation Cast Members were surprised to find their regular schedules scrambled with only five days’ notice, right before the start of the holiday season. Cast Members, who wish to remain anonymous, reported to WDWNT that management is attempting to reduce overtime to compensate for a new bussing system rumored to cost around … Read more
Refurbishment continues at Restaurantosaurus in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and the second deck is open once again. The second deck seating area at Restaurantosaurus has received the same refurbishment as the first. The flooring and wood have been restained. Of course, given the “employee break area” theme of Restaurantosaurus and the general well-worn aesthetics of Dinoland … Read more
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings are set to declare December 3 “Walt Disney World Day.” “For 50 years, Walt Disney World Resort has served as a beacon of hope and happiness in the Central Florida area, bringing the beloved magic found across the resort to children and families in our … Read more
Today is the first day Annual Passholders can access an exclusive seating area for Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The area will be available only through December 15. The entrance is to the right of the regular entrance. Guests must present a valid Annual Pass for entry. Signs and Cast Members direct Passholders to … Read more
Guests shopping in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom now have a new way to make their purchases. Mobile Checkout, previously seen at World of Disney and Creations Shop, has arrived. Five mobile checkout stations are now located near the exits of the Emporium. Signs are posted around to assist guests with using mobile checkout, … Read more