This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Join us this week as we talk about what’s coming up in WDWNT’s March Madness bracket. This year, we’ll be ranking 64 ideas for the theme parks that never quite came to be… so come learn … Read more
If you’ve been following along with our coverage of the Coronavirus pandemic as it affects Disney Parks, a recent US ban on travel from Europe might affect many of our international readers with plans to visit Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort. All travel from Europe to the United States is banned starting midnight … Read more
Tonight, March 11th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm Eastern on WDWNTunes! Join us this week as we talk … Read more
Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order to declare a State of Emergency for Florida and engage statewide response for the control of Coronavirus (COVID-19). A global map of live updates on Coronavirus confirmed cases by Johns Hopkins can be found here. Near Orlando, Volusia County has reported one (1) active confirmed case of … Read more
It was only a couple of weeks ago that we reported on the colorful new design of popcorn containers which have made their way across carts throughout Walt Disney World resort. First debuted as hot food wrappers in the Disneyland Resort, the Mary Blair-inspired pattern is eye-catching and incredibly fun, so we are more than … Read more
Where are my fellow stationery fans at? We’ve just found this motivational and inspiring new notebook over in the Magic Kingdom, and had to share it with you all. This pale blue notebook is the latest item we have spotted in the new “ABCDisney Letters” collection, where each letter is illustrated to represent an attraction, … 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 March 2 – 8! Walt Disney World With the continuing concerns surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak, … Read more
For the first time in 2020, Cool Wash is bringing a specialty item to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. And with a variety of options to create your own Coca-Cola slushies, this is one treat that allows you to get creative! Menu for Cool Wash at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival … Read more
The island breezes have swept in the return of La Isla Fresca to the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Lamb curry with sweet plantains and rice joins the lineup this year. But is this menu a delight or a dud? Menu for La Isla Fresca at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food: … Read more
With the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World fast approaching, quite a few construction and refurbishment projects are currently taking place throughout the Magic Kingdom. One of the most visible of these projects is the rolling back of Tomorrowland aesthetics to how they looked prior to the 1994 “New Tomorrowland” changes. Today, we’re bringing … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days from early March to early April 2020. Park hours have been extended presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and now Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The last time park hours were updated, these 8:00 AM opens were extended … Read more
It has been announced that the recently-prolonged operating hours for the Walt Disney World Minnie Van service have been extended through March 9th. This means that up until Monday next week, guests will instead be able to get private, magical transport around the resort from the earlier hour of 5:30 AM. From March 10th, the … Read more
“Venture to Germany for Bavarian bites sure to sate foodies of all ages—every dish is köstlich!” That is how EPCOT describes Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Menu for Bauernmarkt: Farmer’s Market at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & … Read more
Being a Floridian never tasted so good! With dishes inspired by the sunshine state for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and beers from local breweries all around, this booth should give you a taste of the offerings of our wonderful state. Florida Fresh Kitchen at the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden … Read more
Joining the festival family for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is Magnolia Terrace. This booth centers around a “cozy feeling with some comfort food inspired by the Gulf region,” and with items such as a seafood boil and oysters, we’re excited to welcome this kitchen to the park (and our stomachs!) Magnolia … Read more
Japan is one of our favorite pavilions in all of World Showcase, not only for Mitsukoshi, but also because they constantly have great booths for the many food festivals held around the park. So, let’s dive in Hanami, which is back again for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, with many new menu … Read more