Tonight, January 8th 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! This week, we’ll be talking about: A … Read more
Blizzard Beach, the ski resort themed water park at Walt Disney World, closed for an extended refurbishment last September. The refurbishment was originally set to conclude on January 13th, but has since been extended past that date. The refurbishment is now set to be completed by January 18th, with the water park reopening to guests … Read more
A new year means new discounts, and Disney Vacation Club members are about to save at Walt Disney World Joffrey’s locations. According to DVCNews.com, DVC members can now save 20% on purchases of non-alcoholic beverages and food at all Joffrey’s kiosks. Additional new discounts of 10% can be found at Blaze Pizza and Yesake at … Read more
The “restaurant remodel” for Chicken Guy! we shared with you back in December is already underway at Disney Springs. Our reporters noticed this morning that the windows near the Planet Hollywood gift shop were blocked by “Chicken Guy! – Hatching Soon” coverings. The window coverings for the Chicken Guy! expansion are clearly visible from the … Read more
The “Park Life” merchandise collection has arrived at the Disneyland Resort over the last few days, and we have a look at even more additions to the collection. From sticky notes to towels to ornaments, there’s plenty to show off your love of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure! Disneyland Resort “Park Life” Travel Journal – … Read more
Celebrate the Year of the Mouse with a brand new collection of Lunar New Year merchandise to celebrate the main mouse himself! Although technically 2020 is the Year of the Rat, we never want to refer to Mickey as a rat, so we’re celebrating him as Mickey Mouse with all new items. We got a … Read more
The first Monday of the year just got a bit more exciting! Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours tonight in response to large holiday crowds. Park hours are often altered to allow guests more time to experience parks in the busiest times of the year, but this change occurred this morning, more last-minute … Read more
Disney Legend Bob Matheison, a key figure in Walt Disney World’s history, from the development process to serving as Director of Operations for the Magic Kingdom at its 1971 opening to Executive Vice President of Parks for the resort in 1987, has passed away at the age of 85. From D23’s Disney Legends page for … 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 30–January 5! Walt Disney World Earlier this week we noticed that multiple gondolas … Read more
Since the TRON Lightcycle Run vehicle photo op and the first attraction walls were installed at the Magic Kingdom in December, there hasn’t been much visible action at the ride’s construction site. But today, we have a small breakthrough for those of us closely watching: more walls are being erected on top of the show building’s … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours through Saturday, January 4 in response to large holiday crowds. Park hours are often altered to allow guests more time to experience parks in the busiest times of the year, but this change occurred today, more last-minute than normal. January 2-4: Park hours extended to 10 PM (Previously … Read more
STK Steakhouse, the signature restaurant located in The Landing section of Disney Springs, is no longer accepting the Disney Dining Plan. Guests with the Disney Dining Plan that have a reservation at STK should contact or visit Guest Relations to remedy this situation. Previously, STK Steakhouse required 2 dining plan requirements for brunch, lunch, and … Read more
It’s always a great morning when offers on your next stay at the Walt Disney World Resort are released… and extended! First announced back in October, many Disney Resort hotel room offers have been extended for the new year. Check out all of the details below! Give The Gift of a Magical Stay – Save … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has extended its park hours on select days in early 2020. Park Hours have been extended to 7 AM for additional days in January, presumably due to guest demand for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Here are the dates for the extended early openings: January 17 – 20, 2020: Park hours extended … Read more
Are you excited to celebrate the New Year? Well if you’re a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder, there’s a new chic MagicBand available today! 2020 Annual Passholder Limited Release MagicBand – $29.99 The design is fairly basic, but that doesn’t make it any less neat! How are you supposed to show off your Passholder status … Read more
Hear ye, hear ye, it’s Wishables Wednesday once again! We all love the icons of the Disney Parks. From Spaceship Earth to Mickey’s Fun Wheel, there’s always something at every park that embodies those memories we all share. And now, you can bring home a plush version of select beloved icons in the new Disney … Read more
