In an interesting new survey, Walt Disney World is asking guests about their interest in some interactive features that could be added to their Disney Resort room to make the experience more immersive. In the survey, Disney asks for feedback on some possible new features such as: A welcome sequence where curtains will open, lights … Read more
New at the U.S. Disney Parks is the “Fairy Tales and Sea Shells” collection, a series of home goods themed to The Little Mermaid. Plate, $16.99 Mug, $22.99 Sculpted mug, $27.99 Votive, $16.99 Bowl, $14.99 Cup and saucer set, $32.99 Glass, $24.99 Jewelry box, $29.99 Most of the items have the “Fairy Tales and Sea … Read more
Since even before Hurricane Irma struck, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground at the Walt Disney World Resort has been closed for the safety of guests, and now for the clean up of the area. For whatever reason, there are fake-news articles plastered all over the Internet claiming the Resort will never reopen. Almost needless … Read more
Hurricane Irma passed through Walt Disney World this week, closing the parks for two days and many attractions for even longer. While the parks did reopen yesterday, damage was quite evident at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as well as in the Epcot Resort Area. Take a look: The Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal … Read more
Yesterday, we took a visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios just before it closed for Hurricane Irma. Just as we showed you for Epcot, the park was in full preparation-mode for the storm, providing some rather unique and interesting views of the park. Take a look:
Disney World is distributing important “Resort Impacts” pamphlets to all guests staying at their resort hotels during Hurricane Irma. The first paper lists the park and Disney Springs closure information for today, Saturday, September 9th, as well as the information on the closures for the next two days. There is then some helpful information on … Read more
Yesterday, we took a trip to Epcot to enjoy a lightly-attended day at the Food and Wine Festival 2017, and while we were there, we found that the park was already well-underway into preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irma. The following video shows all the changes the park had made up until yesterday to … Read more
Disney has cancelled and scheduled more closings for several offerings this weekend in anticipation of Hurricane Irma: Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground will close beginning Saturday afternoon 9/9 at 2PM. Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ have been cancelled for Saturday 9/9, Sunday, 9/10, and Monday 9/11. The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show … Read more
In addition to the previous news we brought you yesterday regarding Blizzard Beach and the Aerophile balloon, Disney has now cancelled the Night of Joy event for Saturday, September 9th and the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party for Sunday, September 10th at the Magic Kingdom. Stay tuned to WDWNT for more updates as we … Read more
Disney is already making some operational modifications in response to Hurricane Irma and some nasty weather that will arrive ahead of it. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will be closed due to inclement weather on September 8th and 9th, 2017. Typhoon Lagoon has not announced a closure as of yet. Meanwhile, at Disney Springs, the … Read more
Hurricane Irma, a dangerous Category 5 hurricane, could impact Central Florida and operations at Walt Disney World in the coming days. While it is still too soon to narrow down specifics on the exact path of Irma’s center and eyewall, there is an increasing chance of a major hurricane strike on at least part of South Florida, … Read more
WDWNT’s Nick Lociciero attended the Force Friday II product release last night at Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World, being among the first to shop through the extensive collection of items that Disney Parks guests will find for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, in theaters this December. Below we have pictures and pricing for … Read more
Yesterday, Disney released a new update for the My Disney Experience app for both iOS and Android, bringing a bunch of new features to the app. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will now be able to renew their pass on the app directly on their mobile device. Additionally, guests using the Disney Dining Plan will … Read more
With the success of Minnie Vans already proven in a very short period of time, Disney has decided to axe the Express Bus Service after 8 months. The service, launched back in December of 2016, allowed unlimited park-to-park transportation for guests for a price. However, a Minnie Van, while more expensive as it is sold … Read more
The lighthouse sculpture to honor Lane Thomas and the foundation set up in his name was recently unveiled at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa at the Walt Disney World Resort. The sculpture rests along the shorelines where the incident took place a little over a year ago.
Announced yesterday, concept art of the interior and the logo for the Baseline Tap House on Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have now been released. Baseline Tap House opens this Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. More information on the new location can be found here.
