This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be covering Hong Kong Disneyland’s plans for reopening, the possibility of a new contactless security screening, further details on housekeeping in the era of COVID-19, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter … Read more
People in the United Kingdom looking to be at Walt Disney World on its 50th anniversary won’t be able to use 7- or 14-day tickets to be there. When trying to buy the tickets on the Walt Disney Travel Company’s UK website, guests are met with a message saying that tickets are not currently available … Read more
Tonight, June 17th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we’ll be covering Hong Kong Disneyland’s plans for reopening, the possibility of a new contactless security screening, further details on housekeeping in the era of COVID-19, and more! Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight … Read more
It has been reported that starting today through Sunday, there will be helicopter activity throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Disney will be performing park flyovers to obtain reference footage for future use. Of course, this is different from helicopter hobbyists who regularly take flights over the parks, many of which we’ve featured as a means … Read more
A few days ago, Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ posted on their official Instagram that the eatery would be reopening on June 17. Well, today is the day, and with that comes a brand-new sign welcoming guests to the restaurant’s all-new patio bar. The “Shine Bar + Social” patio bar was brought to light on the … Read more
We have less than a month left until Walt Disney World theme parks reopen, but with many resorts reopening next week on June 22, it seems places around property are making many menu and price changes before welcoming back guests. Below, you’ll find a complete listing of what items have been removed, what items have … Read more
UPDATE: Upon publication of this post, it was noted that price increases at Topolino’s Terrace were linked to the reopening. These prices were increased shortly before the resort closure in early February. An updated menu was published today for Topolino’s Terrace at Disney’s Riviera Resort and many items were removed. Not only were items cut … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 8-14, 2020. Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Reopening Announcement Updates & Guest Information … Read more
A new rumor is circulating around that the DVC resort Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, may actually have been quietly canceled. This rumor started on a WDWMagic forum, where it was noted that grass seed was found on the site where the resort was planned to be. Typically, this is a step that would … Read more
Today, the Walt Disney Travel Company announced that starting in 2021, they will no longer be offering vacation packages that include air travel. Currently, Guests traveling to Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa will no longer have air travel included in their 2021 vacation packages. This goes for … Read more
While it’s been announced that fireworks will be temporarily suspended at the theme parks in Walt Disney World Resort once they begin to reopen next month, to maintain social distancing, it seems that My Disney Experience has also decided to remove the fireworks from their opening app splash screen. Thanks to Twitter user @ScottGustin, we … Read more
It seems it’s been forever since we’ve been able to check-in with Disney’s Animal Kingdom entrance area that has been under construction for some time now. However, thanks to our friend in the skies, @bioreconstruct on Twitter, we can finally see the work that’s been going on since the park closure. @bioreconstruct was helpful to include a … Read more
Walt Disney World recently released a full series of new policies regarding resort housekeeping procedures, transportation, and activities for the upcoming reopening of the resorts, starting with Disney Vacation Club properties and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground on June 22. With all of these changes, Disney is now asking guests with reservations through July … Read more
This is ParksCenter. This week, we’ll be covering the details of Disneyland’s proposed reopening, the latest details on the park reservation system, updates on hotel operations and activities, and more! Want to watch? The video version is embedded below, or check out our audio-only version on iTunes, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or search for ParksCenter in your favorite … Read more
Tonight, June 10th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! This week, we’ll be covering the details of Disneyland’s proposed reopening, the latest details on the park reservation system, updates on hotel operations and activities, and more! Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern … Read more
At Disney Springs, Pride Month continues with the return of the Disney Rainbow Collection. With the newest addition to the collection, you can bring some color to the holidays in a Castle Mickey Ear ornament! The ornament features a general castle that borrows elements of both the Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle and Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty … Read more
