Guest Jumps Out of Space Mountain Rocket, Ride Remains Closed at Disneyland Park
Jessica Figueroa
On Tuesday afternoon, a Southern California man in his 20s climbed off of Space Mountain in Disneyland while the attraction was still in motion. It caused much concern on Twitter, where guests and Cast Members alike were confused and worried as to what had actually happened: Hey @DisneylandToday, yesterday my husband and I were about to …
TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/31/19) – The Math Game, Club 33 News, Weird Food from Epcot, ECVs, and More!
Tom Corless
Tonight! WDWNT: The Math Game returns, we eat more weird World Showcase food, and Nick remembers to play the right music to start hour 2… right, Nick? The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube). You can also use …
“Star Wars” Cookbook, Comics, and Novels Featuring Ties To Galaxy’s Edge Theme Park Land Coming Soon
Jessica Figueroa
With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort later this year, publishers are providing us with a literary step into the new land of Batuu with new books, comics, and fables surrounding the fringes of Wild Space. These new books and comics intersect with the Star Wars characters we know …
REVIEW: New Lion King Cupcake Debuts at Pizzafari in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Annie Wilson
There’s a new cupcake in town, and this time, it’s all about the king. In honor of the 25th anniversary of “The Lion King”, Animal Kingdom has debuted a new Simba cupcake, and it’s gonna be the ‘mane’ event for sure. This Lion King inspired cupcake is available at Pizzafari. The sign by the register …
PHOTOS: Classic Attractions and Resort-Themed Door Hangers Now At Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Welcome, Foolish Mortals… to your bedroom! These fun new door hangers are sure to add a touch of whimsy to your home with their clever sayings and cute designs. We found three designs at Mickey’s of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but we expect them to be rolled out across shops throughout the World soon. …
PHOTOS: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster FastPass+ Entrance Being Moved for Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Jessica Figueroa
Last Saturday, we noticed that the gates to Sunset Showcase had been torn down in preparation for the upcoming arrival of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy. Well, it appears that even more preparations are underway as the arrival of a mystery construction box signals the eventual move of the current FastPass+ entrance queue to Rock ‘n’ Roller …
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disneyland Paris to Close In September for Iron Man Attraction
Iain
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster starring Aerosmith will close September 2, 2019 to make way for the new Iron Man themed overlay of the attraction. First announced at D23 Expo Japan, the attraction will be totally reimagined as a high-speed, hyper-kinetic adventure, in which guests will team up with Iron Man and their favorite Avengers. The …
ParksCenter – Maleficent Returns, $12,000 Tours, and Reusable Bags – Ep. 41
Ben
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: Maleficent returns to the Festival of Fantasy Parade, with fire! Disney’s new “World of Dreams” tour will take you anywhere… for $12,000. New reusable bags …
RUMOR: Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is Coming to Disneyland Paris, Another E-Ticket Attraction to Follow
Tom Corless
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is opening this Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and has still yet to be announced for Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California despite being all but confirmed at this point, but a third version of the ride is likely approved for Disneyland Paris already. In addition, the original park in Paris …
GUIDE: Every “Get Your Ears On” Celebration 2019 Specialty Food and Drink Item Reviewed at the Disneyland Resort
Iain
In honor of Mickey and Minnie’s 90th birthday last November, the Disneyland Resort is celebrating with a new celebration: Get Your Ears On. This celebration is rumored to last through May, so guests have a few months to try all of the seasonal food offerings throughout the Resort. We’ve rounded up a list of the …
TONIGHT: ParksCenter – Maleficent Returns, $12,000 Tours, and Reusable Bags – Ep. 41
Ben
Tonight, January 30th 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: …
PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Resort Refurbishments 1/30/19 (Sleeping Beauty Castle, Astro Orbitor, Pacific Wharf, and Parking Structure Construction)
Iain
Every January, the Disneyland Resort uses the post-holiday offseason to refurbish attractions that have suffered wear the previous year. While this usually results in a number of attractions being closed, much to guests’ dismay, it does leave us with something to look forward to when the end of Spring arrives. After our most recent trip …
PHOTOS: New Limited Release “it’s a small world” MagicBand Cruises Into Walt Disney World
Jessica Figueroa
Here at WDWNT, we’ve been tracking down all the items in the latest “it’s a small world” collection and shamelessly squealing over all of it. We first spotted a plush throw blanket, followed by some mystery pins and a mug, but this here is the pièce de résistance… a Limited Release “it’s a small world” MagicBand! …
PHOTOS: New “I’m Going To Walt Disney World” Merchandise Touches Down at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort
Iain
On our most recent visit to Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, we spotted this new line of “I’m going to Walt Disney World” merchandise! The new line also has a Disneyland version, which debuted in California earlier this week. The merch is also available on shopDisney, so you can emulate your favorite Super Bowl athletes. Click the …
PHOTOS: Disney Parks Attractions As Businesses Tees Now at Disney Springs
Jessica Figueroa
Given what a success those fake business pens were a few weeks back, it seems Disney has come back with another riff on “attractions as businesses” with these fun screened tees. We spotted them at DisneyStyle in Disney Springs, so keep an eye out next time you’re there! Pirates of the Caribbean Crop Top – …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney Springs 1/30/19 (Construction Updates, Missing Princesses, and More!)
Iain
There are just a few projects left under construction at Disney Springs. The West Side is seeing the most upheaval currently. Let’s see how things are going. Jaleo is coming along nicely! It missed its late 2018 target date, but they’re aiming to open as soon as possible. The signage all looks crisp and clean, …
The Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report (1/30/18): Splash Mountain Success, But The List Grows
Tom Corless
Welcome to the Weekly Walt Disney World Maintenance Report. In this weekly report, the goal is to create a comprehensive list of broken effects, damaged props, and more at the Walt Disney World Resort in the hopes they will be repaired. This week, we had our first major success, but the “Needs Repair” list is …
Crush’s Coaster Set To Reopen, Return To Extra Magic Time at Disneyland Paris
Iain
According to the Disneyland Paris Resort February 2019 Extra Magic Time guide, Crush’s Coaster is set to reopen at Walt Disney Studios Park on February 9th. With the reopening of Crush’s Coaster at Walt Disney Studios Park, the last date for the Toy Soldiers Parachute Drop during Extra Magic Time will be February 8th, making …
PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 1/30/19 (Jack-Jack’s Back, Security and Bus Loop Construction Updates, Farewell to Planet Hollywood, ETC.)
Iain
What’s new at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Well, let’s take a look in the updated guidemap and see! New Hollywood Studios Map, App Updates They’re finally using the 30th Anniversary logo in print! They started putting up banners earlier this month, so this is nice to see. Hopefully merchandise is right around the corner. While we …
PHOTOS: Even More Adorable New “it’s a small world” Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks
Jessica Figueroa
We recently gushed over the latest “it’s a small world” merchandise that hit the shelves due to how colorful and cute it all was. Well, today, we’re happy to announce that there’s more colorful cuteness to go around in the form of mugs, pins, and tees. While we’ll list exactly where we found everything, it’s …
Marvel News Mash-Up (“Captain Marvel”, “Spider-Man: Far From Home”, Retro Review)
Joe Hogarty
Marvel News Mash-Up “Spider-Man: Far From Home” International Trailer Shows A Lot Of New Footage After the release of the first “Spider-Man: Far From Home” teaser trailer, an international trailer popped up online and it has a ton of new footage not shown in the U.S. trailer. This image above shows that even though Peter …
GUIDE: Every Valentine’s Month Specialty Food and Drink Item at Disneyland Resort 2019
Iain
The first Valentine’s Month at Disneyland Resort celebration has launched and with it comes many Minnie-inspired eats and treats. The celebration is offered for a limited time, from January 22 to mid-February, so you won’t want to miss out on these items while they are available. Our team reviewed every seasonal food item and we …
REVIEW: Spice Traders – Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Ali
The Lunar New Year Festival 2019 is in full swing at Disney California Adventure. The celebration runs from January 25 – February 17, 2019 in the Paradise Gardens area of Disney California Adventure. In addition to special merchandise, characters, and activities, there are some special food booths offering Asian-inspired cuisine. The Spice Traders booth had two of …
REVIEW: Lucky 8 Lantern – Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Ali
The Lunar New Year Festival 2019 is in full swing at Disney California Adventure. The celebration runs from January 25 – February 17, 2019 in the Paradise Gardens area of Disney California Adventure. In addition to special merchandise, characters, and activities, there are some special food booths offering Asian-inspired cuisine. The Lucky 8 Lantern booth has two …
Disney Sued Over Scooter Incident at Epcot
Iain
Dee Ann Glover, a Disney Annual Passholder is suing Disney after an incident where she says she was run over by a motorized scooter. The incident took place last year, and since then, she has needed surgery to ‘pin a steel rod into her hip’ which may require hip replacement surgery according to their attorney, …
Sparkly Castle Minnie Ear Headband Coming Soon to Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Matthew Soberman
The iconic symbol of Disney Parks everywhere is getting the headband treatment. The castle will be featured in a sparkly mouse ear headband coming soon to both the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort. Complete with a Minnie Mouse bow, these are sure to dazzle and delight park guests. The castle seems to …
More Performers Added to 2019 Garden Rocks Concert Series at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier this year, Disney announced that the Garden Rocks Concert Series would expand to seven days, for a total of 270 concerts during the Flower & Garden Festival, which runs from March 6 through June 3. Now they’ve announced over 15 new artists that will be gracing the American Gardens Theatre stage starting in March. …
PHOTOS: “What Are You Going To Do Next?” Merchandise at World of Disney in Disneyland Resort
Ali
With the Super Bowl just days away, football and Disneyland fans alike can get behind this gear. The famous phrases “What are you going to do next?” “I’m going to Disneyland/Disney World!” was made famous following Super Bowl XXI in 1987. Michael Eisner decided to have the winning New York Giant’s quarterback Phil Simms star …
PHOTOS: New Mary Poppins Jewelry Arrives at Disney Springs
Annie Wilson
Some adorable, new Mary Poppins jewelry has been spotted in the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs. A necklace, earring set, and charm bracelet are now available, and they’re beautiful. You might even say that they’re practically perfect in every way. The earring set comes with three pairs for $14.99. Mary Poppins’ iconic umbrella is a light …
UPDATE: Early Morning Magic Breakfast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Moved to Backlot Express
Iain
Beginning February 6, guests attending Early Morning Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will no longer be served breakfast at the ABC Commissary. The event’s breakfast location has been moved to the Backlot Express located between Star Tours and the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. The event menu, consisting of a continental breakfast buffet and the …
REVIEW: New Pork Tamale, Tres Leches & Lemon Cheesecake Verrine, and More Now Available At Fairfax Fare, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Iain
Some new menu items have made their way to Fairfax Fare, Catalina Eddie’s, and Rosie’s All American Café over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At Fairfax Fare there is a new Pork Tamale, and a Tres Leches Verrine. At Catalina Eddie’s there’s a new Lemon Cheesecake Verrine, and finally at Rosie’s All American Café there’s a …
New “World of Dreams” $12,000 Tour Being Offered at Walt Disney World, Offers Cinderella Castle Suite Access and More
Tom Corless
A new VIP tour called “World of Dreams” is being offered at Walt Disney World. The tour costs $12,000 for up to six guests and is 12 hours long. Two tour guides will conduct each tour. I’m sure you’re asking what could possibly be included on a tour so expensive. Well, the answer is pretty …
Hepatitis A Found in Food Service Worker at Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Matthew Soberman
A food service worker at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue contracted Hepatitis A, according to a Florida Department of Health report. The case was reported on January 24 and was confirmed by the Department’s epidemiology department. The department has been working with Disney to provide vaccines to Cast members since last week. The vaccination program is still …
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures Coming to Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian on March 30
Jessica Figueroa
There’s a new character breakfast coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on Saturday, March 30 that allows guests to start their day with an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind adventure alongside some of your favorite Disney Princesses. Guests can dine on a delicious three-course breakfast as they enjoy personal interactions, photo opportunities, a fun takeaway bag, …
National Labor Relations Board Rules Against Teamsters Plans To Unionize Minnie Van Drivers
Matthew Soberman
A recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board has blocked the local Teamsters chapter’s plans to unionize Walt Disney World’s Minnie Van Drivers, according to the Associated Press’ Mike Schneider. On Monday, the panel voted to overturn a ruling by a regional director from back in May, which would’ve allowed the Teamsters to bargain for wages, …
REVIEW: Longevity Noodle Co. – Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
Ali
The Lunar New Year Festival 2019 is in full swing at Disney California Adventure. The celebration runs from January 25 – February 17, 2019 in the Paradise Gardens area of California Adventure. In addition to special merchandise, characters, and activities, there are some special food booths offering Asian inspired cuisine. The Longevity Noodle Co. booth has two …
PHOTOS: New Starbucks Acrylic Tumbler Featuring Park Icons Arrives at U.S. Disney Parks
Tom Corless
The acrylic tumbler for the U.S. Disney Parks Starbucks locations has been updated. The new tumbler features Cinderella Castle, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Spaceship Earth, the Tree of Life, and the Carthay Circle Theater. It is currently only available at the Market House and Fiddler, Fifer, and Practical Cafe at Disneyland Resort. …
PHOTOS: Disneyland Resort Specific Reusable Bags Now Available
Jessica Figueroa
Earlier this week, we told you that park specific reusable bags would be coming to Walt Disney World Resort and on Sunday we got our first look at their Parks and Resorts themed bags. Well, the reusable bags have made it to the West Coast and they have us considering a trip over just to …
New Topiaries, Expanded Garden Rocks Concerts, and More Announced for the 2019 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Jessica Figueroa
New sights, sounds and flavors of spring will envelop Walt Disney World Resort guests beginning March 6 when the 26th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival bursts into bloom. This year’s festival will be chock-full of lush new topiary whimsy, edible delights, gardens to play in and an expanded lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert …
New V.I.PASSHOLDER Event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Offers Presale on Minnie Donut Ears
Matthew Soberman
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will have the first opportunity to purchase the brand-new Minnie Mouse-themed Donut Ear headband at a special V.I.PASSHOLDER pop-up event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The event will take place January 31, from 7-9 a.m., prior to park opening. The Minnie Donut Ear headband is part of the new Disney D-Lish …