Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

Additional Registration Slots to Open for runDisney’s 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend on July 30

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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2020 disney wine dine virtual half marathon weekend

Are you ready to run with the best of the worst? runDisney has announced that limited registration will open for the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at 10 AM ET on Thursday, July 30th. This year’s Half Marathon Weekend will take place November 5th-8th, 2020. Last week, we learned that the weekend’s … Read more

Disneyland Resort Modifies Face Covering Requirements, Excluding Coverings With Valves, Mesh, or Holes

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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The Disneyland Resort has once again modified its face covering policy. The resort now specifically excludes face coverings with valves, mesh material, or holes from being worn by guests. The rule change comes just a day after Walt Disney World enacted the same restriction. Below is the current policy, as of the writing of this … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Reimagining Nears Completion at the Magic Kingdom as Focus Moves to Rock Work

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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For months, Cinderella Castle has undergone a deep refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom. It’s carried on through the longest shutdown in the park’s history, and now, it seems that the work is nearly at its end. As we noted in our last report, the paint-by-numbers approach to the castle’s stonework seems to be finished, with … Read more

PHOTOS: New Ramp and Temperature Screening Tent Installed Near Magic Kingdom Walkway Bridge, Plus Latest Update on New Dock

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Work has continued to progress on the pathway between the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, so we took a look around by the Monorail station at the park to check on all of the latest updates. One of the first things we noticed before we even boarded the Monorail was this … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Splash Mountain Reopens After Temporary Closure at the Magic Kingdom

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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After being closed and drained yesterday and part of today, Splash Mountain has reopened to guests at the Magic Kingdom. Empty logs were sent out first as the ride prepared to reopen. With word getting out that the ride had reopened, guests passed by the closed Briar Patch shop. The ride has been popular since … Read more

Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine Expected to Reach Tropical Storm Strength by Wednesday with Central Florida in Cone

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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The National Weather Service is predicting that a potential tropical cyclone will reach tropical storm strength by Wednesday, with Central Florida in its path. Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, which was 400 miles east of the Lesser Antilles, is forecasted to become a tropical storm by Wednesday, July 29th, producing potential flash flooding and mudslides across … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Junior Play & Dance! Debuts Today Without Equity Performers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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A new show, “Disney Junior Play & Dance!” is premiering today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios amid a heated disagreement with the Actors’ Equity Association. The show replaces “Disney Junior Dance Party!,” whose name still appears on the exterior marquee. Showtimes are at 11:15 AM, 11:55 AM, 12:35 PM, 1:20 PM, 2 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Reveal Video, Concept Art, and Cast Unveiled for “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge” Virtual Reality Experience

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Soon, fans will be able to the mystery and adventure of Black Spire Outpost from the comfort of home. ILMxLAB has revealed more details about Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, an at-home virtual reality experience developed in collaboration with Oculus Studios and inspired by the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands at Disneyland and … Read more

PHOTOS: Long Lines, Mobile Order Only, and Temporary Drink Refill System in Everything POP Shopping & Dining at the Newly-Reopened Disney’s Pop Century Resort

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Earlier this month, Everything POP Shopping & Dining reopened alongside Disney’s Pop Century Resort. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some major changes have been made to this location, so we thought we’d show you around and share our experience. As we approached, a very long line was well outside the entrance, traversing the … Read more

Splash Mountain Drained, Remains Closed For Full Day After Breakdown on Sunday Morning at the Magic Kingdom

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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splash mountain down magic kingdom

There seems to be technical difficulties at the Laughin’ Place. Splash Mountain was temporarily closed today at the Magic Kingdom, the latest in a string of unexpected downtime for the attraction. The attraction broke down Sunday morning, and remained closed Monday. The attraction could be seen partially drained during our Magic Kingdom livestream on YouTube … Read more

PHOTOS: New Chuuby Bird and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Socks Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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We’re on the move to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to check out the latest merchandise from Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, and they sure knock our socks off! Luckily, two new pairs of socks are now available. This pair of socks features Mickey and Minnie as they happily drive along, while Goofy speeds along in his … Read more

Walt Disney World Extends Resort Main Pool Hours; Pools Now Open at 9 AM

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Walt Disney World resort hotel guests now have a bit of extra time to enjoy their pools. Beginning today, resorts’ main, or feature, pools, will open at 9 AM, a two-hour extension from the previous 11 AM openings. Pool closing times remain at 9 PM. The news comes after we learned that the reopening of … Read more

PHOTOS: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe Introduces Interior Waiting Spaces For Mobile Order Pick-Up at the Magic Kingdom

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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The newest offering at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe isn’t a menu item… it’s a new place to wait. Designated waiting spaces are now in place at the Magic Kingdom restaurant, allowing guests who have placed a Mobile Order to wait inside out of the Florida heat. Large crowds have been seen lined … Read more

PHOTOS: Jose Carioca Audio-Animatronic Still Missing at Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros at EPCOT

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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For nearly a week, Jose Carioca has flown the coop. The character’s Audio-Animatronic remains missing at EPCOT’s Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros following last week’s incident where it fell down while operating. On July 21st, the same day it fell down, the Audio-Animatronic was hidden from sight by a display of flowers and … Read more

PHOTO: Resort Signage Updated to Reflect Exclusion of Face Masks with Exhalation Valves After Policy Change at Walt Disney World

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Just a day after Walt Disney World modified its face covering policy to exclude masks with valves, new signage reflecting the changes has been erected at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Similar signage has also begun to pop up at the theme parks, including at EPCOT: The signage reads as follows: Face coverings are … Read more

A Complete Guide to the Reopening of the Magic Kingdom

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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For the first time in nearly four months, the Magic Kingdom is once again welcoming guests at Walt Disney World. Of course, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, major changes have been made to the park experience, including temperature screenings, mandatory face masks, social distancing, and more. If you’re planning a visit, or if you … Read more

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