Hello, Animal Kingdom! Let’s see what exciting new things you have in store for us. Well, first off, DiVine is here today! I haven’t seen her in ages, but to be honest that might just be because she’s perfectly camouflaged to her surroundings. In Dinoland U.S.A., Donald’s Dino-Bash is still going strong. Work continues on … 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: A stray firework landed on a footpath during Illuminations The Walt Disney World Railroad will be closing for TRON construction A preview of what’s coming … Read more
Tonight, November 28th 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
It’s less than a month until Christmas! You know what that means- busy days at The Magic Kingdom. Despite that, let’s take a lap around the park and see what’s new. Jim Shore was meeting guests at the Main Street Cinema. He had a few new items to show off as well. The line trailed … Read more
Tren-D’s Latest Additions As the temperatures in Florida start to drop, racks of sweatshirts have started to fill the gift shops around the Walt Disney World Resort. If you’re looking for something a little more stylish, check out some of the new winter apparel available at Tren-D in Disney Springs. We came across three new … Read more
We reported earlier this year that a new hotel was coming to the Swan and Dolphin complex in the next few years. Today, an official announcement was made by Marriott International, which owns and operates the Swan and Dolphin hotels. According to the plans revealed Tuesday, this new project will be called The Cove. The … Read more
We covered the first phase of Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries’ remodeling back in October. Since then, the gift shop’s new look has finally made its debut, and with a few holiday touches, to boot! Scroll to see more photos of Panchito’s newly remodeled look: There’s a very open-floor vibe to the whole space. Most merchandise is … Read more
Your attention please… the Walt Disney World Railroad will reach its “End of Line” for a while to accommodate construction of the upcoming Tron roller coaster starting December 3rd. While the railroad is closed, one of the trains will be parked at the Main Street U.S.A. station for visitors to get a closer look at … Read more
Welcome back to another edition of Uniquely Disney! In this installment, let’s venture back to Epcot and the endlessly beautiful and fascinating World Showcase. Though admittedly not one of my top pavilions when I was younger, I have grown to love Morocco more and more, and at this point it is right up there on … Read more
Casey’s Corner in Magic Kingdom is becoming famous for piling anything and everything on top of their hot dogs these days. This month’s experiment is the “Poutine Hot Diggity Dog.” Poutine, if you’ve never experienced it before, is a French-Canadian concoction primarily made up of french fries, gravy, and cheese curds. Casey’s version is all … Read more
It’s that time once again. The 2019 runDisney race season is on its way. As long time runners, we know that race day can be tremendously fun. Especially when the course takes you through Disney Parks. That being said, you should never forget that these are long runs (and some are insanely long). Despite the … Read more
The teen years are some of the most awkward in your life—and I should know, being only 16. A teen’s opinion on Disney Parks, and Disney in general, can be very confusing: You don’t want to be made fun of for being childish, but you may still really enjoy the IPs that Disney owns. Because … Read more
Today, “Disney Parks Presents a 25 Days of Christmas Holiday Party” will debut on the DisneyNOW app as well as on December 1 at 8 p.m. EST on Disney Channel. The half-hour special will get you in the holiday mood and features appearances and performances from fan-favorite Disney Channel stars. These stars include Ruby Rose … Read more
First, there was Black Friday, then came Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday. This year, get ready for Gran Destino Tuesday. Disney Parks Blog has announced that reservations for Gran Destino Tower, the new addition to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, will be available starting this Tuesday, November 27th. They can be booked online at the … Read more
It’s been apparent to almost everyone who rides on the Walt Disney World monorail system that this once-futuristic mode of transportation is in need of an extreme makeover. Between the frequent mechanical troubles and mounting safety concerns, it’s clear that the current fleet of Mark VI monorails is in dire need of a major overhaul. … 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 proposed addition of automated cameras to select meet-and-greet locations Recent changes to Space Mountain’s exit – specifically, the removal of anything interesting to look … Read more
