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Disney Springs Parking Garages to Receive New Technology That Captures A Guest’s License Plate

October 1, 2018September 29, 2018

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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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Disney Springs’ parking garages will soon have new technology aimed at improving guests’ parking experiences, according to a recent permit filed by the Reedy Creek Improvement District with Orange County. According to the permit, Reedy Creek will install a $2.37 million new system from Indect Parking in the Lime and Orange garages, as well as … Read more

Spaceship Earth Operating Hours Adjusted October 1st-4th

September 29, 2018

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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.

Spaceship Earth

Epcot visitors, please be advised that time-travelling hours will be restricted next week. Spaceship Earth will be closing early from Monday, October 1st (coincidentally, the attraction and park’s 36th birthday) to Thursday, October 4th. The attraction will close at 8 PM, an hour before park closing. The ride will be closing for “routine maintenance.” (There’s … Read more

UPDATE: Rafiki’s Planet Watch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Will Reopen Spring 2019

March 4, 2019September 28, 2018

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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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Guests will be able to learn more about conservation and Disney’s animal programs after all. Disney confirmed today that Rafiki’s Planet Watch’s closure will in fact be temporary rather than permanent, and the area and Wildlife Express Train will reopen in Spring 2019. This will allow time for an “extensive refurbishment”, where Disney is expected … Read more

VIDEO: “Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series” Trailer Released

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

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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.

Cue up “The Imperial March,” because one of cinema’s most iconic villains is coming to Oculus Quest next year. “Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series” is a three-part story series collaboration between Oculus and ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s division for virtual and augmented reality games, and is written and executive produced by David S. Goyer (the … Read more

“It’s a Small World”-Themed Blind Box Vinyl Figurines Releasing September 29th at Disney Parks

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018

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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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Fans can soon take home vinyl figurines inspired by “It’s a Small World” as part of a blind box set. “The Happiest Cruise,” a series designed by Jerrod Maruyama, will be released on Saturday, September 29th at Disney’s Pin Traders and Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World, as well as at WonderGround … Read more

Disneyland Resort Reveals Holiday Offerings for 2018; Pixar Play Parade, Paint the Night to End Runs

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

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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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From “A Christmas Fantasy” to “Believe in Holiday Magic” to “¡Viva Navidad!, some beloved favorites are returning to the Disneyland Resort for this holiday season. But to make room for the upcoming festivities, both the Pixar Play Parade and Paint the Night will be ending their runs in early November. From the Disney Parks Blog: … Read more

New Jack Skellington, Witch Minnie Chocolate Piñatas Arrive at The Ganachery

September 24, 2018

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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.

The Ganachery

Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange…or chocolaty? The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Jack Skellington has a new specialty chocolate piñata now available at The Ganachery at Disney Springs. The new treat is designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film. If you prefer classic characters, there’s … Read more

Downtown Disney’s Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria Opens Refurbished Dining Area

September 23, 2018

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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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Visitors to Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria can now enjoy their pizza and Italian entrees in a refreshed upstairs dining area, complete with a walkout patio. The announcement of the new area’s opening, the second in a three-stage overhaul of the restaurant, came from Disney Parks Blog on Friday. Twinkling chandeliers illuminate the space, while booth … Read more

CinéMagique to Return to Walt Disney Studios Park for Limited Run Starting December 1st

September 22, 2018

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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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With the Marvel Summer of Super Heroes at its end, CinéMagique, the beloved film/theatre show, is scheduled to return to Walt Disney Studios Park starting on Saturday, December 1st for a limited run through Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. The attraction is expected to return as a “revisited show,” with new effects to make it “more … Read more

“Up Close with Rhinos” Tour Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Starting November 1st

March 4, 2019September 19, 2018

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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 tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom centered on their white rhinos is coming in November. “Up Close with Rhinos” is an hour-long, backstage guided tour that explores how the park’s animal team takes care of the white rhinos that roam the savannah on Kilimanjaro Safaris, as well as the efforts Disney is taking to … Read more

Hong Kong Disneyland Reopens After Typhoon Mangkhut Slams Area

September 18, 2018

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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 Typhoon Mangkhut slammed Southern China and the Philippines with winds reaching up to 138 miles per hour over the last couple of days, Hong Kong Disneyland has reopened to guests after two days of closure. The majority of the park is open, though the Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad and a majority of Adventureland remain … Read more

PHOTOS: New Alice in Wonderland, Mickey Coin Purses Released at Disney Parks

September 17, 2018

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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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Whether you’re looking to head down the rabbit hole or love Disney’s “big cheese,” there are new coin purses of all shapes and sizes available at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. The purses are currently available at the Disneyland Resort, but are also coming to Florida.

Complimentary Ziploc Bags Coming to Splash Mountain “Soon”

September 15, 2018

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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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Back in July, we reported that Ziploc bags would soon be available at Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, and now we can confirm it. Disney recently announced that the bags would be available at the ride “soon”. The bags, which will feature an exclusive design for the ride, are designed to protect guests’ personal … Read more

RUMOR: “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party” Ending at Magic Kingdom

September 14, 2018

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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.

Move It Shake It Dance & Play It Street Party

Magic Kingdom visitors will still be able to move, shake, dance, and play, but there may not be a street party to do it at soon. Sources indicate that the “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party” will have its final performance on Saturday, October 6th at 4:45 PM. No performances are … Read more

BREAKING: Earl of Sandwich to Reopen at Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort

September 14, 2018

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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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Disneyland Resort visitors still craving a Full Montagu or an Earl Grey Lemonade will soon be able to get their fix once more. Earl of Sandwich is set to reopen at Downtown Disney for a limited time in its original location. The restaurant closed earlier this summer to make way for a planned hotel in … Read more

$1 Coffee Coming to Walt Disney World for National Coffee Day, September 29th

March 4, 2019September 13, 2018

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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.

REVIEW: Cheshire Cat Tails & Cold Brew Coffee Magically Appear at Cheshire Cafe at the Magic Kingdom

Whether it’s to perk you up as you prepare to rope-drop Flight of Passage, or to pick you up after a long day at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, for some Walt Disney World visitors, coffee is a necessity. And with National Coffee Day around the corner, Joffrey’s has a special deal coming … Read more

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