Just announced at this year’s D23 Expo, an exclusive partnership has been wrought between Target and Disney, and the two companies are coming together for a project that includes the launch of 25 Disney stores within select Target stores nationwide on October 4, with 40 additional locations opening by October 2020. The Disney store at … Read more
During the chaos surrounding pre-D23 announcements like Marvel Land’s name and the Cast costumes for TRON Lightcycle Run being revealed, something else quietly happened: A new “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” album quietly dropped on major streaming services worldwide this morning! “Oga’s Cantina: R3X’s Playlist #1” features a selection of six songs heard in and around … 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 learn some more details about the upcoming Star Wars hotel – specifically more about the transporter to get you to and from Battu, and … Read more
Tonight, August 21st 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
Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will undergo a brief refurbishment in early 2020. The dinner show will not be available January 21 through January 25, 2020, for the refurbishment of the show’s venue, Luau Cove. Reservations for the dinner show will resume on January 28, 2020, as shows only occur … 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 August 12-18! Walt Disney World Overnight closures have been scheduled for the Osceola Parkway … Read more
The unplanned refurbishment of Magic Kingdom’s Astro Orbiter has been extended through September 19, 2019. Originally closed in mid July, the issues plaguing the attraction seem to be more serious than previously thought. Astro Orbiter was originally scheduled to reopen today, but that obviously did not happen. Much like Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, … Read more
Beginning today, Aug. 15, 2019, guests can “fall into fun” like never before at Walt Disney World® Resort with a new ticket offer. With the “Mid-Day Magic Ticket,” Guests can enjoy admission after 12 p.m. to one theme park per day. 2-, 3- and 4-day Mid-Day Magic tickets are available for start dates on or … 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: The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland celebrates its 50th anniversary, with live actors, merch, and more In a surprise move, Living with the Land gets new … Read more
Tonight, August 14th 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
One of our reporters made a trip to Epcot to take some photos of latest progress on Guardians of the Galaxy Roller Coaster construction today. While not too much has changed, there was some increased work on the side of the building for what we assume will be for train and track storage, as well … Read more
Ahead of the clash between the University of Miami and the University of Florida, College GameDay will broadcast live from the Magic Kingdom. Typically broadcast from a college campus, College GameDay is a pre-game show broadcast by ESPN, broadcast on Saturday mornings during the college football season. The game between Florida and Miami, however, is … Read more
A former Walt Disney World Cast Member has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes after stealing cash, credit cards, and other valuables, according to a police affidavit reported on by the Orlando Sentinel. Shariel Agosto, 28, of Windermere, used her knowledge of the backstage areas of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon to steal from current Cast … Read more
Mobile Ordering is officially available at even more select Disney Resort hotels. With a few taps of the screen, guests are now able to use this service to save time and skip the line to order at seven newly-participating quick-service restaurants, including Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, … Read more
We finally have a date for the permanent closure of Bongo’s Cuban Cafe at Disney Springs. On August 18, 2019, the Gloria and Emilio Estefan-owned restaurant located in Disney Springs’ West Side will close forever. Bongos Cuban Cafe opened in 1997 in what was Downtown Disney and has been left mostly unchanged in its 22-year … Read more
Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Well, come with us and you will see, the new range of Halloween merchandise we spotted at the Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom! Countdown to Halloween Calendar – $39.99 Count down the days until your favorite holiday with this adorable block … Read more
