A new MagicBand celebrating the first Mickey Mouse cartoon, “Steamboat Willie”, and the man behind the mouse is now available at Walt Disney World. One end of the MagicBand features Walt Disney drawing Mickey Mouse as “Steamboat Willie.” The other end has Mickey Mouse driving his steamboat in the famous cartoon. We found this MagicBand … Read more
A new aerial photo shows that a fence has been installed around Walt Disney’s personal airplane, currently located in a backstage area near Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Back in 2018, we reported that the Grumman G-159 Gulfstream 1, which Disney used to travel back and forth between Burbank and Orlando when the company was acquiring land … Read more
The previously D23 Exclusive collector plush “A Man and his Mouse Mickey” is now available for purchase by the general public on Amazon.com for $29.99. The packaging is a special “Year of the Mouse” themed window box that shows off the plush Mickey wearing Walt’s finest. Here’s how D23 and Amazon describe the plush: Commemorate … Read more
Several new limited edition and limited release pins were just released at Walt Disney World. These include the 2020 holiday gifting pins and limited-edition Walt Disney Day, Kim Possible, and Buzz Lightyear pins. Let’s take a closer look! Walt Disney Day 2020 Pin – $17.99 (Limited Edition 5000) This special pin celebrates Walt Disney’s 119th … Read more
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have been getting a lot of neat merchandise exclusively for them lately. Joining the lineup are new designs for phone cases, magnets and t-shirts available at MaDe kiosks around the resort! Several of the cases are inspired by Annual Passholder magnets that have been given away in recent years. Similar … Read more
Businesses in Rhode Island have received refund checks “signed” by Mickey Mouse and Walt Disney, according to WJAR. The majority of the checks were corporation tax refunds. They should have been signed by Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner and State Controller Peter Keenan. Jade Borgeson, Chief of Staff for the Department of Revenue, said … Read more
In 1955, Walt Disney opened the doors to his ambitious dream, Disneyland. Sixty-five years later, Disneyland has become a cherished destination for generation to generation. Disneyland has been no stranger to change throughout the years, from slight enhancements to the park within the first four years, to more modernizations within the last few years. As … Read more
Theatermania has shared that a virtual performance of a brand-new musical will air next month, and it looks to be a must-watch for any fan of Disney and musical theater. Walt and Roy: A Magical New Musical is an all-new biographical musical written by Richard Allen and Taran Gray, directed by Allen with music direction … Read more
It seems Bradford Lund, Grandson of Walt Disney has some thoughts on the misuse of funds when it comes to The Walt Disney Company. With thousands of Cast Members being furloughed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems Lund feels that funds should have been distributed more evenly throughout the company. In an interview with … Read more
Longing for a taste of South Seas tropics with a shot of escapism? Our Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum Copycat Recipe from Trader Sam’s will help you create your own tropical hideaway, you lucky people, you! Walt’s Wanderlust The Walt Disney Company has a long withstanding love affair with the South Pacific. Even Walt … Read more
If you’ve always wanted to attend a D23 Member event, you’re in luck, because now you can watch an exclusive panel from the comfort of your home with the release of the “A Look Back at Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures” talk that took place at the Destination D: Amazing Adventures event in 2016. Join acclaimed … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! It’s time for the third and final part of our look at Walt Disney Productions’ 1965 Annual Report with a glimpse into the company’s plans for 1967 and beyond, … Read more
Last week, we presented you with Walt Disney’s very own chili recipe. Afterwards, I received inquiries about providing feedback on the recipe, so I decided to try it out this weekend. In our house, we’ve had our own chili recipe for years, so deviating from that felt like an unnecessary risk, but when you’re presented … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! We’re back with the second part of our look at Walt Disney Productions’ 1965 Annual Report, featuring Disney’s 1966 offerings in film, television, Disneyland and other real estate ventures, … Read more
Chili is typically considered a wintertime staple, but chilly weather can last well into spring! If you’re still experiencing some colder weather where you are and need meal ideas while we’re all at home, D23 recently released the ingredient list to Walt Disney’s very own chili recipe. According to the Walt Disney Archives, Walt was a Midwestern boy … Read more
With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage materials for a look back into Disney history! And this one is a treat for lovers of Disney in the 1960’s, as we take a look at the Walt Disney Productions 1965 Annual Report! Note: This article … Read more