PHOTOS: Automated PhotoPass Cameras Installed at Star Wars Launch Bay Meet and Greets, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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As we previously reported, automated PhotoPass cameras are being introduced at select Walt Disney World meet and greet locations. These automated cameras will take your picture instead of PhotoPass photographers once activated. The camera will be positioned in the room to take photos throughout the duration of the interaction with the characters. We recently showed you … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Flower & Garden Festival Fun, Galaxy’s Edge Opening Dates, and New Foodie Favorites

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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 this week’s Disney news from March 4 -10! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom The narrow pathway behind Cinderella Castle in … Read more

Poolside Private Cabanas Now Available to Reserve at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts

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Reservations are now open for rentals of the new poolside cabanas at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, where guests can indulge in the lap of luxury. These private hideaways exclusive to Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts provide guests with a number of services, including: Padded furniture (chairs and couch) Dedicated Disney Cast Member … Read more

FastPass+ Will Not Be Initially Offered for Rise of the Resistance Attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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With opening dates officially announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests are clamoring for more information––and resort room reservations––with hopes to secure FastPasses and opt in for Extra Magic Hours. With yesterday’s multiple announcements came the realization that FastPass+ service at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will not initially be offered at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for an undisclosed … Read more

PHOTOS, SHOP: New Limited Edition Captain Marvel MagicBand Now Available at Walt Disney World and shopDisney

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With the premiere of “Captain Marvel” captivating audiences throughout the nation, Disney is appealing to fans of the superhero by offering a limited edition Captain Marvel MagicBand, available now at Walt Disney World and on shopDisney. The are only 2,000 of these out there, so if you want to show your love for the newest … Read more

PHOTOS: New Concept Art Released for Creature Stall, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, and Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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In light of this morning’s opening date announcement, Disney has just sneaked in some brand-new concept art into listings for certain merchandise and dining locations, as well as a look at the special interface for the Play Disney Parks app for the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands. Take a look at what’s new! Docking … Read more

PHOTOS: New Refillable Mugs Featuring “Mickey Through The Years” Debuting Across Walt Disney World Resorts

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While a number of refillable popcorn buckets have come and gone from Walt Disney World in the past months, we haven’t had a new resort refillable mug since the seasonal ones that were released in very limited quantity last Halloween, as well as some short-lived Christmas ones. While the old design has been around for … Read more

Height Requirements Announced for Millennium Falcon and Rise of the Resistance Rides, No FastPass Offered on Smugglers Run at Open

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In addition to today’s announcement of the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts, Disney has also unveiled the height requirements for both attractions and some important FastPass information. At Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, guests must be 38″ or taller to ride. Once it opens, the height requirement for Star Wars: Rise … Read more

BREAKING: Rise of the Resistance Ride Won’t Open with Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland Requires Reservations to Enter, Disney World Offering Extra Magic Hours

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Minutes ago, Disney shared an exciting announcement many of you have been waiting to hear – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening ahead of schedule on May 31 at Disneyland Resort in Southern California and August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. That’s right – it’s debuting early because of high guest interest in … Read more

ParksCenter – Epcot Bulldozing Innoventions, Massive Galaxy’s Edge Details, and WDWNT’s March Madness – Ep. 45

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This is ParksCenter. We cover the top 7 (yeah, 7) stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: Demolition plans filed for removing Innoventions buildings A multitude of new details released for Star Wars Land Our predictions for WDWNT’s March Madness for 2019! … Read more

TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Epcot Bulldozing Innoventions, Massive Galaxy’s Edge Details, and WDWNT’s March Madness – Ep. 45

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Tonight, March 6th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm EDT on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: … Read more

REVIEW: New House-Made Philly Cheesesteak Spring Rolls Arrive at Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom

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All the great snack explorers will tell you that Adventureland has one of the greatest hidden gems in the park. There’s a small cart that sells house-made spring rolls and they are amazing. These new rolls arrive fresh from the Adventureland kitchens, where they were handmade instead of being from a vendor. We’ve tried the Cheeseburger … Read more

Opening Date for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge To Be Announced Thursday, Florida Date Moves Up

With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park edging ever closer, lots of news is brewing. We now know specifics about ride details, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings in the new land. Disneyland Park Cast Members recently got a unique preview of what the costumes across Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will look like, … Read more

PHOTOS: “The Most Magical Place on Earth” Alex and Ani Bangle Now at Walt Disney World

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The Most Magical Place on Earth Collection has started to arrive at Walt Disney World! After falling in love with the artwork on the latest OtterBox phone case, and a gorgeous collection of mugs, throws, and house wares, we weren’t really expecting much more… but Disney has surprised us yet again. This time, with an Alex … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: A Big Week for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge News, Food & Wine Festival Offerings, Construction Updates

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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 this week’s Disney news from February 25 – March 3! WDWNT News Register for this year’s WDWNT March Madness tournament, … Read more

ParksCenter – Star Wars Land Updates, and a New Play Pavilion for Epcot! – Ep. 44

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This is ParksCenter. We cover the top 7 (yeah, 7) stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: We take a deep dive into the new Play pavilion, sharing our thoughts and ideas for what might be coming Discussion of the latest updates … Read more