PHOTOS: Thumper and Eeyore Meet Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Toni Ferrigno
Thumper and Eeyore made an appearance to meet guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week. Thumper and Eeyore Meet and Greet The two characters made a surprise appearance outside of the Conservation Station in Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Animal Kingdom on May 13, 2024. Thumper from the animated film, “Bambi,” and Eeyore from “Winnie the …
Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Summer 2024 Pass Member Park Takeover
Shannen Ace
Universal Studios Hollywood announced a Pass Member Park Takeover this summer, and a Pass Member special drink and Coca-Cola offer. Pass Member Park Takeover The Pass Member Park Takeover will be on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Mark your calendars for June 5, 2024 for your exclusive after-hours Pass Member Park …
Release Windows Shared for Marvel Studios’ ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ & ‘Ironheart’
Brit Tuttle
During the Disney Upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday, May 14, Marvel Studios confirmed the release windows for two upcoming series, “Daredevil: Born Again” and “Ironheart.” ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ and ‘Ironheart’ Get Release Windows Audiences can look forward to seeing Charlie Cox as Daredevil when the series debuts on Disney+ in March 2025. Cox, along …
Marvel Studios’ ‘Agatha All Along’ Series Sets Disney+ Premiere Date
Brit Tuttle
Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” spinoff series, “Agatha All Along,” has finally set its Disney+ premiere date. ‘Agatha All Along’ Premiere Shared during the Disney Upfront presentation to advertisers on Tuesday, May 14, the series will make its debut on the streaming service with two new episodes on September 18, 2024. Episodes will be available to stream …
VIDEO: New MagicBand+ Effect Added to Tower of Terror Pre-Show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Shannen Ace
Disney has added a new MagicBand+ effect to the library pre-show of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Tower of Terror MagicBand+ Effect Before guests board the Tower of Terror, they watch a pre-show on an old TV in the hotel’s library. The pre-show features the opening sequence of “The Twilight …
2024 Disney Pride Collection Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Shannen Ace
The 2024 Disney Pride Collection has arrived at Disneyland Resort. This collection features the rainbow pride flag, honoring the LGBTQIA+ community for Pride Month (June). We found the new collection in the Emporium at Disneyland. The Disney Pride Collection was created by members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Walt Disney Company proudly works …
‘Inside Out’ Joy Meet and Greet at EPCOT Permanently Closed
Shannen Ace
The Joy meet and greet in the Imagination! Pavilion of EPCOT has permanently closed for the character to move to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Joy Meet and Greet Joy has met in front of this Imagination Land backdrop inside the Imagination! Pavilion for a few years. She appeared outside when there were social distancing requirements. When …
Gideon’s Bakehouse Responds to Claims of Poor Working Conditions
Shannen Ace
Gideon’s Bakehouse has responded to claims of a dirty, dangerous, and toxic workplace at the Disney Springs store. Gideon’s Bakehouse Response Gideon’s posted the following to their Instagram story: Hi. I’m getting a lot of calls to answer the anonymous poster’s claims of workplace mistreatment. We will respond, but I am not anonymous and have …
Date & Details Announced for D23 Gold Preview of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
D23 announced details of the Gold Member preview of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. D23 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Preview The event will be on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Tickets will go on sale on Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. Tickets will be $67 and available on the D23 …
The Gate is Opened in New Halloween Horror Nights 33 Teaser
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Resort released a new Halloween Horror Nights 33 teaser on social media this Tuesday. The teaser follows up on the image of a utilitarian door reading “Do Not Enter.” Halloween Horror Nights 33 Teaser The video begins with a look at the entrance of Universal Studios Florida at night. A custodian is cleaning …
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Crews Prepare to Install Queue Signs at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Crew members are preparing to install wait time and Lightning Lane signs at the Tiana’s Bayou Adventure entrance in Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Construction The entrance to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is located under the Frontierland train station. Crew members have been working on the marquee during our past few visits. It features horizontal wood …
UOAP Previews Announced for DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida
Shannen Ace
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders will get to preview DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida before it opens to all guests next month. On May 21, Passholders will be able to sign up for previews between May 24 and May 27. Passholders will be able to RSVP for themselves and up to eight other Passholders. More …
UPDATE: Magic Kingdom Park Pass Reservations No Longer Available for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Annual Passholder Previews
Shannen Ace
Magic Kingdom pass reservations are all gone for Annual Passholder previews of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Annual Passholders with a park pass can preview Tiana’s Bayou Adventure using a virtual queue on June 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 20. All six dates are now unavailable, according to the Annual Pass park pass availability calendar. The …
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Cast Member Previews Announced
Shannen Ace
Walt Disney World Cast Members will be able to preview Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom before it opens to guests on June 28. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Cast Previews Magic Kingdom Cast Members will be able to preview the attraction beginning on June 2. More previews will be from June 3 through 7 and 23 …
Park Passes Going Quickly for Annual Passholder Previews of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
UPDATE: As of 10:30 a.m. ET, park passes are no longer available for any Passholder preview dates. Magic Kingdom park passes are quickly disappearing for the dates of Annual Passholder previews of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Annual Passholder previews will be on June 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 20. Passholder must have a park pass …
BREAKING: Disney Vacation Club Preview Dates Announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom
Shannen Ace
Disney has announced the preview dates for Disney Vacation Club members to ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom before it opens to the public on June 28. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure DVC Previews DVC members will be able to preview the attraction between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 12, and from …
Comcast Announces Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Bundle
Shannen Ace
NBCUniversal parent company Comcast will launch a discounted bundle of the streamers Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ later this month. Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Bundle The bundle is called StreamSaver. It will be available to all Comcast broadband, TV, and mobile customers. Comcast CEO Brian Roberts announced StreamSaver on Tuesday at MoffettNathanson’s 2024 Media, …
BREAKING: Annual Passholder Preview Dates Announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Katie Francis
Disney has confirmed the dates for Annual Passholder previews of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Passholder Previews Passholders will be able to preview the attraction on June 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, and 20. Virtual Queue and park pass reservations will be required. Park Reservations & Virtual Queue RequiredA virtual queue will …
Merchandise and Special Food & Beverages Coming to Magic Kingdom for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Katie Francis
Speciality food and beverage offerings plus attraction merchandise for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure are coming to Magic Kingdom next month. Merchandise Starting June 28, you can find the collections for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and “The Princess and the Frog”-inspired merchandise at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. And, shortly after the attraction debuts, the merchandise will hop …
First Look at On-Ride Photo for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Katie Francis
Disney has shared a first look at the on-ride photo available through Disney PhotoPass for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. Disney PhotoPass is an extra purchase guests can buy to obtain on-ride attraction photos and other opportunities. Memory Maker is an all-inclusive photo package, you can download all of your Disney PhotoPass photos taken …
Virtual Queue and Lightning Lane Confirmed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening
Katie Francis
Disney has confirmed that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will use a virtual queue and Lightning Lane when it opens at Magic Kingdom. A standby queue will not be available at first. Virtual Queue When Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens on June 28, it will use a virtual queue. Guests can request to join the virtual queue via …
Gideon’s Bakehouse Employees Report Dirty & Dangerous Working Conditions at Disney Springs & More: Daily Recap (5/13/24)
Brit Tuttle
Gideon’s Bakehouse employees report dangerous and dirty working conditions at Disney Springs, D23 announces a preview event for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and Chip ‘n’ Dale get a new meet and greet location at Magic Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, May 13, 2024. Daily Recap for 5/13/2024 Walt Disney …
TOM IS FOUND! A Winner Takes Home the Grand Prize of ‘Where in the World is Tom Corless?’
Brit Tuttle
Orlando, FL — TOM IS FOUND! On a recent episode of WDW News Tonight, one lucky contestant won the grand prize on our most ambitious game show ever “Where in the World is Tom Corless?”, sponsored by Be Our Guest Vacations. During the high-energy finale, contestant Matthew managed to find Tom and win the grand …
Trusses Installed Outside of Future Summer Tribute Store Location at Universal Orlando Resort
Toni Ferrigno
Work on the summer Tribute Store is underway, as trusses have been installed outside of the building. Summer Tribute Store Construction Trusses have gone up in front of the former location of Williams of Hollywood at Universal Studios Florida in preparation for the new summer Tribute Store. Universal has released a slew of teasers leading …
Minion Cafe Closed Temporarily at Universal Studios Florida
Annie Wilson
Minion Cafe, the restaurant located in Minion Land, is now temporarily closed at Universal Studios Florida. Minion Cafe Closed Illumination’s Minion Cafe is the newest restaurant at Universal Studios Florida and has quickly become one of the most popular. As you can guess, this quick-service restaurant serves up “Despicable Me”-themed dishes. From Agnes’ Honeymoon Soup …
Run Through World of Frozen During the Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2024
Brit Tuttle
Guests will have a chance to run through the recently-opened World of Frozen land during the Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2024. Hong Kong Disneyland 10K Weekend 2024 The race weekend will take place on November 2 and 3, 2024, and will feature five races themed to Marvel Super Heroes, Pixar characters, Duffy and Friends, …
New ’50 Foot Plunge Ahead’ Signs Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue in Magic Kingdom
Toni Ferrigno
Two new signs warning guests about the ride’s drop have been installed in the queue for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. New Signs in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Queue At the barn queue area for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, decorated to be the entrance of Tiana’s Foods, two identical signs can be seen posted on the interior sides of …
PHOTOS: Alice and The Mad Hatter Meeting Guests at Magic Kingdom
Toni Ferrigno
Alice and the Mad Hatter are now meeting guests in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Alice and the Mad Hatter Meet and Greet The duo from the 1951 animated film, “Alice in Wonderland” could be found outside of the Mad Tea Party attraction in Fantasyland on May 13, 2024. The meet and greet with …
Gideon’s Bakehouse Employees Report Dirty & Dangerous Working Conditions at Disney Springs
Katie Francis
Employees from Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs have come forward with reports of dangerous and dirty working conditions, as told to WDWNT in an exclusive interview. Gideon’s Bakehouse Employees Speak Out After reports emerged about unsafe practices and unfair wages, we spoke with a collective of Gideon’s Bakehouse employees about the ongoing issues. The staff …
DreamWorks Land Previews Starting This Month at Universal Studios Florida
Annie Wilson
Get ready to play with all of your DreamWorks friends, because previews for the new land are starting this month at Universal Orlando Resort. DreamWorks Land at Universal Studios Florida will officially open on June 14, 2024, but Team Member previews will begin this weekend. DreamWorks Land Previews The Universal Orlando Resort website has confirmed …
2024 Disney Pride Collection Debuts at Walt Disney World
Toni Ferrigno
In honor of the start of Pride Month on June 1, a new drop of 2024 Disney Pride Collection merchandise has arrived at Walt Disney World. 2024 Disney Pride Collection We spotted the majority of the collection at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Disney notes that the Disney Pride Collection was created by both members …
Disney Imagineer Michel den Dulk Named Vice President – Portfolio Creative Director for Disneyland Paris
Toni Ferrigno
Michel den Dulk of Walt Disney Imagineering has been named the Vice President – Portfolio Creative Direction for Disneyland Paris Resort. Michel den Dulk New Appointment at Walt Disney Imagineering Michael den Dulk announced his appointment via his LinkedIn page, sharing the following: I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Vice …
D23 to Host Exclusive Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Preview Event for D23 Gold Members
Toni Ferrigno
D23, the Official Disney Fan Club, has announced a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure preview event for D23 Gold Members. D23 Gold Member Celebration for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure D23 Gold Members will soon have the opportunity to purchase tickets for an evening event that will grant them access to be among the first people to ride Tiana’s …
PHOTOS: New Chip ‘n’ Dale Meet and Greet Location at Magic Kingdom
Toni Ferrigno
Chip ‘n’ Dale are now meeting Magic Kingdom guests in a new area of the park. New Chip ‘n’ Dale Meet and Greet Starting May 13, 2024, Chip ‘n’ Dale have shifted meet and greet locations at Magic Kingdom. The chipmunks can now be seen meeting guests in Frontierland at the Rivers of America River …
New Cast Member Costumes Make Their Debut at Crystal Arts and Harmony Barber Shop
Toni Ferrigno
The recently-announced updated Main Street, U.S.A. Cast Member Costumes have debuted at Crystal Arts and Harmony Barber Shop. New Cast Member Costumes on Main Street, U.S.A. Beginning May 13, 2024, Cast Members at Crystal Arts and Harmony Barber Shop in Magic Kingdom can be seen wearing new costumes. These costumes were first revealed in April, …
New Emporium Cast Member Costumes Debut
Katie Francis
Cast Members at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom are wearing their new costumes as of May 13, 2024. New Emporium Cast Member Costumes The new costumes feature a few options, including patterned skirts, vests, and pastel tops. The new costumes are being rolled out slowly for Main Street, U.S.A. Cast Members. The costumes use recycled …
Opening Date Announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure & More: Daily Recap (5/12/24)
Katie Francis
An opening date was announced for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, pro-Palestine protesters were arrested for blocking a highway exit to Walt Disney World, and three meet and greets returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, May 12, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s …
EPCOT Mexico Pavilion Three Caballeros Plush Arrives at Disneyland
Katie Francis
More EPCOT Mexico Pavilion merchandise has arrived at Disneyland. We found the Gran Fiesta Tour Featuring the Three Caballeros plush in Pioneer Mercantile. Pioneer Mercantile is located in Frontierland next to Bonanza Outfitters. Three Caballeros Plush – $39.99 The plush is based on the Gran Fiesta Tour Featuring the Three Caballeros attraction in the Mexico …
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Cast Member, Passholder, and DVC Previews to Be Announced This Week
Katie Francis
Following the official announcement of the opening date for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom, Disney has now teased information about previews. Walt Disney World Cast Members, Annual Passholders, and eligible Disney Vacation Club Members will be able to preview the attraction before it opens on June 28. More information about preview dates and registration …
New ‘Big Hero 6’ Baymax Pillow and Tadashi Hat at Disney California Adventure
Katie Francis
Two new “Big Hero 6” merchandise items have arrived in San Fransokyo Square at Disney California Adventure: a Baymax pillow and a Tadashi hat. Both items were available at the San Fransokyo Maker’s Market. Baymax Pillow – $39.99 Now you can have your personal healthcare companion in pillow form. Baymax is a rectangle throw pillow …