Magic Key Holders Can Ride Haunted Mansion Holiday After Park Close on Select Dates From September 20 to October 7 at Disneyland

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Disneyland has announced a new, limited time perk for Magic Key Holders. Guests with valid Magic Key Passes can ride Haunted Mansion Holiday after the park closes on select dates from September 20 through October 7. The ride will be open for an extra hour on Mondays through Thursdays within the above dates. Proof of … Read more

Behind the Scenes Video Features Scenes From the New ‘Harmonious’ Nighttime Spectacular Coming to EPCOT

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Harmonious debuts October 1 at EPCOT, replacing the temporary “EPCOT Forever” nighttime spectacular. A new behind the scenes video shared by the Disney Parks Blog explores the soundtrack and reveals clips of the new show. Imagineer Zach Riddley said, “Harmonious is a unique experience that could only happen at EPCOT, a place dedicated to possibility, … Read more

BREAKING: Virtual Queue Being Paused at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Traditional Standby Queue Coming September 23 to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney has announced that beginning September 23, boarding groups will not be used for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and the attraction will utilize a traditional standby queue. The Disney Parks Blog announced the change, stating, “We know our guests love choice and flexibility when planning their time in a theme park — which … Read more

PHOTOS: More New Mickey & Minnie Paris Merchandise Comes to the France Pavilion at EPCOT

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Bonjour! More merchandise in the Paris collection has arrived in the France Pavilion at EPCOT, featuring Mickey & Minnie in the city of love. Mickey & Pluto “Bonjour Paris” Sweater – $39.99 This gray crewneck sweater features Mickey on a bicycle with Pluto following him. The Eiffel Tower is in the background, under the text, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/15/21): Creations Shop and Club Cool Open at EPCOT, President Biden Consults Disney CEO Bob Chapek About Vaccine Mandate, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Caravan Road Posts New All-Beverage Menu at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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While no reopening date has been announced for Caravan Road, a snack kiosk in Asia at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new menu has been posted outside the venue. It, surprisingly, has no food offerings, but several alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Previously, the kiosk offered food items such as Char Siu Pork with Sticky Rice. It … Read more

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Required at “Mega Events,” Including Theme Parks, in Los Angeles County Starting October 7

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In Los Angeles County, California, a new policy will require all attendees and employees at “mega events” (defined as events with more than 10,000 people) to have proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or a negative test. According to LA-based reporter Claudia Peschiutta, the Director of Public Health Barbara Ferrer said, “[Theme parks] will be … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween, ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ and ‘Hocus Pocus’ Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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While shopping on Buena Vista Street today at Disney California Adventure, we spotted some new “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hocus Pocus” merchandise in Los Feliz Five & Dime. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Loungefly Backpack – $75 The backpack features holographic art of various characters from the cult classic film. The side pockets have metal … Read more

Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT Only Accepting Walk-ins From September 20-26, Reservations Begin September 27

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Space 220 Restaurant opens at EPCOT on September 20, but you can’t book ahead for opening day. From September 20 through September 26, the restaurant will only accept walk-ins. Beginning September 27, reservations will be available. Booking begins September 20. Pricing and menus were just revealed for the upcoming venue as well. Both dinner and … Read more

PHOTOS: Prix-Fixe Menus with Pricing Revealed for Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT

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Space 220 Restaurant opens at EPCOT on September 20, and the menus have now been revealed. Lunch Select One of Each: Lift-Offs (Appetizer) + Star Course (Entrée) / $55 Kids’ Lunch Children’s Lunch: Select One of Each – Star Course (Entrée) + Supernova Sweets (Dessert) + Celestial Beverages (Drink) / $29. Nine years old and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Filter Comes to Instagram

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A new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser filter has debuted on Instagram. The filter gives you a Star Wars makeover and puts you aboard the Halcyon. To find the filter, search for “Galactic Starcruiser.” Then you can select it as a camera effect. You can become a Twi’lek Rebel or a First Order Officer. The filter … Read more

REVIEW: New Menu at Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery recently reopened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and debuted three new menu items. We stopped by on our visit to the park to try the new dishes. Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery is located in Africa, next to Tusker House Restaurant. Spiced Potato Hand Pies – $9.99 Vegetables and potatoes wrapped … Read more

BREAKING: New “Finding Nemo” Musical Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022

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Disney has announced that a new, updated Finding Nemo: The Musical show is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022. The previous show has permanently closed and will be replaced by the new version next year. The original cast was notified their show was discontinued, so this will likely be a fresh casting. It will … Read more

Stolen Walt Disney World iPad Used By Guest with Tour Group to Skip Ride Lines at Theme Parks

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Authorities caught a 30-year-old Orlando man giving an unauthorized tour of Hollywood Studios this summer with a Disney iPad that let him skip the ride lines, according to a new Orange County Sheriff’s report. A Disney fraud investigator was on alert that someone outside the company may have gotten control of a device for Disney … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/13/21): Finding Nemo: The Musical Permanently Closed and Construction Walls Up Around Primeval Whirl at Animal Kingdom, Menus Revealed for Steakhouse 71, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, September 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signage Comes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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We’ve seen FastPass+ signage disappear and new Lightning Lane signage installed around the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now, Lightning Lane signage has begun to be installed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Dinosaur has had its FastPass+ sign replaced with a Lightning Lane sign. Like we’ve seen on other Lightning Lane signs, the text … Read more