Starting September 15, Walt Disney World Cast Members will receive complimentary entry to NBA Experience. Since opening on August 12, every visitor to NBA Experience has had to pay an entry fee, something Disney Quest did not require around the time it closed. Free entry for Cast Members is slated to end on December 31, … Read more
According to a permit filed with Orange County, construction on the Play Pavilion at Epcot is well underway. The permit in question has a description of “Fabricate and install show set components”, indicating a new step in the construction progress. Previously, the only permits we had for the pavilion was for “Selective interior removal of … Read more
A permit filed with Orange County has indicated Disney has plans to install a variable message sign at the Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza. Signs like this are used to aid drivers when driving on portions of road that have constantly changing road patterns. Where the sign may be installed is still not certain, but could … Read more
We come to you today with a bunch of photos from the entrance area of the Magic Kingdom! As you may remember, Disney is reimagining the entire entrance area of the Magic Kingdom in time for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. We will start by looking at the former boat dock for the … Read more
It seems like Disney Parks are going through a trend of sleeping characters. The insanely adorable sleeping Figment plush sold out in record time, and there’s even news of sleeping Duffy & Friends coming to Tokyo DisneySea! I’m not complaining at all, of course. These things are all so gosh darn cute! Well today, we … Read more
Tonight, September 11th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm EDT on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: … Read more
Since their arrival at Disney Parks, park guests have turned to countless trusted FuelRod kiosks for their first $30 FuelRod starter kit and enjoyed years of unlimited, free swapping once the battery ran out. However, FuelRod kiosks at Disney Parks have started to see the “Free Unlimited Swapping” graphic be removed. You may remember that … Read more
Early this summer we got to see a new look for some of the Walt Disney World buses, as the sensational six: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Pluto hit the roadways. As we roll on into September, even more buses featuring characters from some of the most beloved Disney films are joining the fleet. Now … Read more
Sponsored by Penguin Young Readers Whether you love Disney characters, movies, or theme parks, you know that they all began with the creativity and perseverance of Walt Disney. Now, young readers can learn more about the man and the mouse he created in a new book – I am Walt Disney, by Brad Meltzer. The … Read more
During the night of September 9th and 10th 2019, guests staying at any of the monorail resorts (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort) should be aware construction will be taking place. The construction should occur only during nighttime hours for the upcoming bridge that will connect the … 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 September 2-8! Walt Disney World We have been closely following the unpredictable path of … Read more
On this episode of the Ride Rehab Podcast here on WDWNT, Tyler and Thomas hide under an umbrella fashioned from peeled-off wall decals, and figure out how to thematically add shade into Toy Story Land in the Hollywood Studios theme park. They talk the heart of Toy Story, dark rides, and Honey I Shrunk The … Read more
According to permits filed with Orange County, improved Wi-Fi may be on the way to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. A slew of permits were filed today that indicated the “installation of Cat6a Cabling for Wi-Fi”. These permits were filed for locations all over the resort, from the Cozy Cone pool to the Check-In building. … Read more
Florida Residents can enjoy some flexibility with their visit when they purchase a new special ticket offer: the Florida Resident Seasonal Flex Ticket at Walt Disney World. Florida Residents can purchase tickets available for use most days through February 29, 2020 (see blockout dates below) at the following rates: 3-Day Ticket – $249 plus tax … Read more
This is ParksCenter. We cover the top 7 (yeah, 7) stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about: We talk about this year’s International Food and Wine Festival – what’s new, what’s good, and what to avoid! Disney leaked via a casting call … Read more
Tonight, September 4th at 9pm Eastern, will be the next edition of WDWNT’s ParksCenter! We’re going to cover the top 7 stories from this week in Disney Parks news, in under 30 minutes, guaranteed. Want to watch us record the show live? Tune in tonight at 9pm EDT on WDWNTunes! This week, we’ll be talking about: … Read more
