At the newly-opened Disney’s Riviera Resort last night, a family awoke to a loud bang after a Murphy bed became detached from the wall and fell on top a family member who was sleeping in it. The Guest was not moving at the time the bed collapsed on top of her. According to the post, … Read more
Thanks to Twitter user @ThatDisneyBoi_ we have found out that bathrooms have been installed in the middle of the Flight of Passage queue. These bathrooms will be a welcome addition in time for the busy holiday season, where wait times for Flight of Passage will exceed multiple hours. NEW BATHROOMS IN FLIGHT OF PASSAGE! pic.twitter.com/1pJuJtDC4t … Read more
Good news! The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History is coming back later this month for a limited time. The fan-favorite show in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom will perform daily from December 23 to December 31. December 23-24 & 26-31: 9:05 AM 9:50 AM 10:25 AM 11:05 AM 12:50 PM 1:20 PM … Read more
UPDATE: As of 1:20 PM EST, the dining reservation system for Walt Disney World is once again operational. Guests can make dining reservations on the Walt Disney World website, My Disney Experience app, or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. Disney does state that reservations made over the app or the website are the preferred methods, however. The … Read more
Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom today were surprised by two ride vehicles and a photo op for the TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster, opening at the park in 2021. Located outside of Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Tomorrowland, this advertisement for the upcoming attraction is sure to intrigue many a guest. What was most … Read more
Dark red is the newest MagicBand color available at Walt Disney World, and it looks fresh. Complementing the existing red MagicBand, this new red color is much darker and more subtle. The new MagicBand packaging makes it much easier to examine the band before deciding to purchase it. We found the dark red MagicBand at … Read more
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 the Disney news from December 9-15! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Check out this week’s photo report for … Read more
Park hours at Magic Kingdom Park are being extended during the holiday season in anticipation of large crowds. Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios have already had hours extended during this time period as well. Let’s take a look at the extended hours at the Magic Kingdom! December 2019 December 15, 20: Park hours … Read more
More park hour extensions have been announced, and this time it is Disney’s Hollywood Studios getting into the act. All alterations to the park hours are occurring in the morning, so if you’re an early riser, Disney is letting you spend more time at the park. Let’s take a look at the changes! December 2019 … Read more
Due to anticipated demand, Disney’s Animal Kingdom has extended some park hours and shifted Extra Magic Hours in the coming weeks. Most notably, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve are seeing extended park hours for more guests to enjoy the park. Take a look at the changes coming to the Animal Kingdom: December 25 – Park … Read more
If you’re looking for even more shopping, dining, and lodging options near Walt Disney World, look no further than Flamingo Crossings, a mixed-use center owned by the resort itself. Right on the western edge of property, Flamingo Crossings has been the latest construction site for new hotels and retail offerings, including the new Target store … Read more
Disney is developing a technology that is totally not like the interactive wand experiences over at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. According to this patent application, the user of a directional antenna (the wand in the image) would send a signal to a second interactive device which would then perform an audiovisual effect. Essentially … Read more
A new construction permit filed by Walt Disney World states that “A new guest interactive feature to wash sand” is coming to Fort Wilderness Campground. As you may remember, Fort Wildness is undergoing a large scale refurbishment and reimagining as part of the construction of Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge. The permit doesn’t go into … Read more
According to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, a Disney security guard named Rodney Davis showed up to a prostitution sting “buck naked”. The 56-year-old showed up to a Polk County home expecting to pay for sex from an undercover deputy. Sheriff Judd said, “This guy walked up to the front door of this home in … Read more
Theming is important for immersing guests into a story and is why many people flock to Disney Parks. One major challenge for Disney is to create realistic props and characters that not only look convincing, but can operate properly: The disclosure is directed to providing operator visibility through an object that occludes the view of … Read more
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top news stories from this week in Disney Parks news in 30 minutes. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about Rise of the Resistance’s opening – from the ride itself, to the frequent downtime it’s been experiencing, to how Disney is handling crowds, and beyond. Want to watch? The video … Read more