As vaccinations continue to expand across the United States, experts are beginning to assess the massive impact the COVID-19 has left on the amusement industry. IAAPA has released a study on job losses within the industry in the last year, calling on elected officials and policymakers to provide aid and safe reopening guidelines in an … Read more
Hours at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World have been extended for Sunday, February 21, 2021. Originally scheduled to close at 7PM Sunday evening, the Magic Kingdom will now be closing at 8PM Though Disney Park Pass reservations for the Magic Kingdom are completely booked for Annual Passholders tomorrow, Disney Theme Park Tickets Guests … Read more
Disney has filed permits for the new nighttime lighting on Spaceship Earth that was more formally announced today as part of the rollout of info for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. Thanks to WDWMAGIC and @danlb_2000 on the WDWMAGIC Forums, we have additional details that these permits are being carried out by Pro Sound and … Read more
This is ParksCenter. Tonight, February 17 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we talk about the additional details that have come out on the Disney California Adventure hard-ticket event, implanting MagicBands into your body, and Disney’s acknowledgement that capital investments in the parks have decreased significantly. All this and … Read more
Tonight, February 10 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we talk about what might happen if domestic travel to Florida is restricted, and whether Disneyland could reopen soon – even if its just Main Street U.S.A. There are also a lot of changes at Epcot, as the new Leave … Read more
While free MagicBands are no longer offered to resort guests, they can add MagicBands on to their resort stay at a “discounted” price through the Walt Disney World website. In fact, an exciting new option just dropped today… Walt Disney World 25th Anniversary Castle Cake MagicBand – $20 Just in time for Walt Disney World’s … Read more
If spirit jerseys aren’t your style, perhaps these new finds at the Walt Disney World Resort will be! At World of Disney, we found two baseball jerseys paying homage to the resort’s 1971 opening. Grey Walt Disney World Baseball Jersey – $59.99 The color scheme of this jersey is grey, white, blue, and gold. The … Read more
Tonight, February 3 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we take a look at the new Star Wars Trading Post coming to Downtown Disney in California in the old Rainforest Cafe location; a permit that may signal the final straw for Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom; and the … Read more
Two new versions of a must-have Disney Parks accessory have arrived at Walt Disney World. We found brand new MagicBand designs at MouseGear at EPCOT today. Featuring something shiny and something whimsical, these styles are sure to brighten up your park-going outfit! Silver Glitter MagicBand – $24.99 We found an earlier version of this MagicBand … Read more
Tonight, January 27 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we talk about the upcoming makeover of the Jungle Cruise, the return of dining to Disneyland and Festival of the Lion King to Animal Kingdom. The PeopleMover might also be coming back soon, but it looks like they’ve still got … Read more
Paint crews are quickly working to give the Osceola Parkway entrance sign its 50th Anniversary makeover. After the removal of the Cinderella Castle and flag decorative elements, painting continues. The Osceola Parkway entrance sign features an arch connected to Mickey and Minnie signs. A standalone Goofy sign is also part of the entrance sign. No … Read more
The demolition of Innoventions West at EPCOT advances as Walt Disney World prepares for its 50th Anniversary. This area will become the World Celebration Neighborhood as the EPCOT overhaul plans continue along. Though construction is mostly halted during opening hours, we noticed the side paneling of the Art of Disney building has been removed. The … Read more
Tonight, January 20 at 9pm Eastern, is the next episode of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we talk about the Hall of Presidents closing to accommodate a new President, the partial opening of the France Expansion at EPCOT, and the continued closure of Disneyland Paris – and more! Want to watch us record the show live? … Read more
Just a few days ago, we shared that a giant red M&M was added to the signage on the new M&M’s Store facade. Today, three new additions were made to the storefront at Disney Springs: yellow, red, and orange M&Ms. These three new light-up decorations are true to the chocolate pieces we know and love. … Read more
Of course, every princess needs a crown. We reported last year on previous princess tiara pins arriving at Walt Disney World, and now Cinderella, Aurora, Jasmine, and Tiana have joined the lineup at the Disney Parks! We found the latest princess tiara pins at Pin Traders/Camera Center at EPCOT. Cinderella Tiara Pin – $12.99 Cinderella’s … Read more
It’s hard to believe that the original MouseGear, EPCOT’s premier retail store, has been closed for a year now. Though it has a temporary location across the breezeway at Innoventions East, we’re missing our staple store! However, we are very excited that the transformation of EPCOT is moving swiftly along. The other day, we brought … Read more
