Avengers Campus to Not Be Canon with Marvel Cinematic Universe; “The Snap” Never Happened in Upcoming Disney Parks Lands

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While Avengers Campus will undoubtedly be inspired by the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU, for short), being consistent with it is another story. WARNING: Spoilers for Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame follow. Comicbook.com‘s Cameron Bonomolo reports that during a preview of the new land coming to Disney California Adventure in Anaheim and … Read more

Disneyland All-American College Band Suspends 2020 Program Due To Coronavirus Pandemic

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With the Disneyland Resort closed “until further notice” due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a staple of summer at Disneyland has already cancelled its plans for 2020. The Disneyland All-American College Band has suspended its program for 2020, which would have marked its 50th year of performance. In a Facebook post, the band revealed the … Read more

Raglan Road at Disney Springs Helps Staff and Customers With $75 for $50 Gift Card Sale

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With restaurants around Florida forced to close or move to strictly takeout or delivery due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many have been forced to lay off or furlough much of their staff. And with an uncertain economy looming, Disney Springs’ Raglan Road is looking to help out its staff and customers with a gift … Read more

Disneyland Paris Reportedly Pressuring Temporary Employees with Blacklisting in an Attempt to Terminate Contracts

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With Disneyland Paris closed “until further notice,” cast members were set to be paid through April 19th, but it seems the company is trying to cut costs by trying to stop paying some cast members sooner. According to Le Monde‘s Guy Dutheil, resort management has attempted to pressure and threaten temporary workers with blacklisting in … Read more

Disneyland Resort Labor Relations Leadership Meeting With Union Leaders; Furloughs Reportedly “Going to Happen”

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After news this week broke that non-union Disneyland Resort cast members will be furloughed effective April 19th, resort leadership is in talks with union leaders about the furloughing of union staff as well, according to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald. Workers United Local 50 president Chris Duarte told MacDonald, “We’re in active talks with … Read more

Take a Magic Journey Back to 1982 With This EPCOT Center “Journey Into Imagination” Opening Press Kit From Kodak

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! We’re taking a Magic Journey back to 1982 for the opening of the Journey into Imagination Pavilion! Note: This article will detail the press kit page by page, … Read more

Battle with Disney and Pixar Characters in the Newly Announced Mobile Action RPG, “Disney Mirrorverse”

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Are you ready to protect the Mirrorverse with some of your favorite characters? Enter a divergent universe and assemble teams of powerfully-amplified Disney and Pixar guardians to battle against an unrelenting threat in this new action RPG for mobile devices. Disney and Kabam have announced Disney Mirrorverse, an all-new Action Role-Playing Game (RPG) for mobile devices. Disney Mirrorverse will … Read more

PHOTOS: Revisit the Days of Future Past at the Magic Kingdom with this New Tomorrowland 1995 Press Kit

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re taking a look back at “the future that never was” at the Magic Kingdom with a 1995 New Tomorrowland press kit! Note: This article will … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Lucasfilm Peers Into its Archives to Show Off Props from “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

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With fans now able to enjoy Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at home, “The Star Wars Show” has stepped into the Lucasfilm archives to show off some of the props of the film in greater detail. For those who have seen the film, you might recall that this Battle of Yavin medal plays a … Read more

Disney Publishing Offers Free Downloadable Activity Sheets from “Coco,” “Frozen II” National Geographic, and Mo Willems

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Do you have little ones getting bored at home? Maybe these activity sheets from Disney Publishing will help, featuring Coco, Frozen II, National Geographic, and the art of Mo Willems, and more! From Disney Parks Blog: Calling all parents, teachers and newly appointed teachers! Looking for ways to ensure your kids’ minds stay active? Check … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney Archives Offers a Look at Walt Disney World’s Early Years Through the Eyes of a Guest

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As The Walt Disney Archives celebrates its 50th anniversary, they’re celebrating by offering up a look into Walt Disney World’s early years through the eyes a guest affectionately known by cast members as “Mr. Jones.” In an article on D23’s website, Matthew Moryc discusses the impact Millard C. Jones had on documenting the early years … Read more

Take a Retro Journey to The Land Pavilion With This 1987 EPCOT Teacher’s Guide

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today, we’re sailing into EPCOT’s past with a bountiful 1987 teachers’ guide to Listen to The Land––Located in EPCOT’s The Land Pavilion! Note: This article will detail … Read more

Relive EPCOT Center’s Early Days With a Deep Dive into Spaceship Earth’s Opening Cast Booklet

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! Today features a flashback to the early days of EPCOT Center with this booklet all about Spaceship Earth, given to cast members at the attraction during EPCOT’s … Read more

Walt Disney World Construction Workers Laid Off Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Closures

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While most Walt Disney World cast members will continue to be paid at least through April 18th while the parks and resort hotels remain closed, some workers fallen through the cracks, according to a report by WFTV. Daralene Jones, an investigative reporter for the network, has revealed that some construction workers, who worked for the … Read more

New Disney Editions Book Celebrating The “Women of Imagineering” to be Released October 13th

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Disney Parks fans around the world have enjoyed their work. Soon, you’ll be able to read their stories. Disney Editions is set to release a new book, Women of Imagineering: 12 Careers, 12 Theme Parks, Countless Stories by Elisabete Erlandson, which celebrates some of the female Imagineers that have brought Disney magic to life. The … Read more

Marvel Comics to Release Avengers Campus Tie-In Miniseries, “W.E.B. of Spider-Man,” Beginning in June

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On July 18th, Avengers Campus will open to potential recruits at Disney California Adventure, and naturally, to mark the occasion, Marvel is celebrating with – what else? – a comic miniseries. And much like guests will find at the park, this series takes Spider-Man on an adventure with the Worldwide Engineering Brigade. “W.E.B. of Spider-Man” … Read more