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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Turning Blue for Disney+ Day at Walt Disney Studios Park

November 8, 2021

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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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While The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Walt Disney Studios Park might normally gloomy, on Disney+ Day, it’ll be looking rather blue. The attraction will be lit up in blue for the occasion on November 12th as part of a grand finale. Additionally, the park will remain open for an extra half hour to … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Announces “Incredi-Games” Game Show Experience Coming to the Disney Wish

November 3, 2021

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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 on Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish will be able to let out their inner superhero with the “Incredi-Games” game show experience! From Disney: It’s no secret that the Disney Wish is going to be incredible. Our newest ship, debuting in summer 2022, will be jam-packed with activities and features brand new to Disney Cruise Line and today, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Dole Whip Pin and Patch Set, Stitch Vomiting Rainbow Patch and More Arrive at Walt Disney World

November 3, 2021

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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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New “Patched” patches have arrived at Walt Disney World, and whether your into sweet treats, glamorous headwear, or projectile vomiting, this next round has something for everyone! Let’s take a closer look at the new offerings. Dole Whip “Perfection” Patch and Pin Set — $19.99 For those who like to collect both pins and patches … Read more

PHOTOS: Christmas Tree, Loads More Holiday Decorations Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

November 3, 2021

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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.

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Just days after the first decorations arrived at the park, even more décor is now in place to welcome the season. Let’s take a tour around the park to see how the park is looking! Parking Entrance Wreaths and garlands have been … Read more

Judge Rules Disneyland Resort Not Subject to Anaheim’s $18 Minimum Wage

November 3, 2021

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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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An Orange County Superior Court judge has ruled that the Disneyland Resort and its contractors are not subject to the city of Anaheim’s 2018 ballot measure that would eventually increase the minimum wage to $18/hour, according to the Orange County Register‘s Alicia Robinson. The ballot measure, which was approved by voters in 2018, required businesses … Read more

California-Based Trion Properties Buys Disney College Program Apartment Complex

November 3, 2021

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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.

With Disney College Program apartments now located at Flamingo Crossings, a California-based real estate firm has purchased a complex formerly used to house DCP participants. Orlando Business Journal‘s Richard Bilbao has reported that Trion Properties has purchased the 384-unit Patterson Court complex for $107.75 million. Located off International Drive east of Walt Disney World (and … Read more

runDisney Announces Expedition Everest 5K, Tower of Terror 10-Miler, and More for Springtime Surprise Weekend 2022

November 3, 2021

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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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It’s a race through Walt Disney World history for the inaugural runDisney’s Springtime Surprise Weekend, running March 31st through April 3rd, 2022. The race schedule, themed to attractions found at the resort’s theme parks, is as follows: Expedition Everest 5K (April 1, 2022) – The race will once again feature a nighttime 5K combined with … Read more

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Closed for the Day For Unscheduled Maintenance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

November 3, 2021

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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 looking to take a trip to the fifth dimension were met with an unpleasant surprise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is expected to remain closed today due to unscheduled maintenance, with Cast Members posted out front to direct guests to other attractions in the park. Just yesterday, we … Read more

PHOTOS: Spear Signage Hastily Removed from “Sleigh Ride Sadie” Boat on Jingle Cruise in the Magic Kingdom

November 3, 2021

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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 Jingle Cruise has come home for the holidays to the Magic Kingdom, making use of the new culturally-sensitive scenes for refreshed jokes. But there seems to be adjustments still being made. The Sleigh Ride Sadie has had its signage removed. The name overlay featured a spear just a few days ago, as seen below: … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Mickey’s Really Swell Coffee” Perks Up at Walt Disney World

November 3, 2021

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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 it’s an eye-opener to kick off a day at the parks or a cup to close out the night, coffee drinkers can find a Disney spin on that cup of joe now available at Walt Disney World! Just weeks after Wonderland Tea launched new flavors, Mickey’s Really Swell Coffee has debuted, with a wide … Read more

Walt Disney World Offers Special Genie+ Pricing for Ticket Packages Purchased from the United Kingdom and Ireland

November 4, 2021November 3, 2021

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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 guests from the United Kingdom and Ireland about to be able to travel to the United States for the first time since early 2020, Walt Disney World announced that ticket packages purchased from these countries will have special pricing for the Disney Genie+ service. The Disney Magic Ticket will offer the upcharge service for … Read more

“Music from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” at EPCOT to Be Released November 5th

November 3, 2021

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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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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is off and scurrying at EPCOT, and very soon, guests will be able to listen to tunes from the new attraction wherever they go! Disney Music Licensing has revealed that “Music from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure” will release on Friday, November 5th. The single offers two tracks, “Remy’s Rat Pack” and “RataTango,” for … Read more

PHOTOS: Crews Installing TRON Lightcycle Run Illuminated Canopy Wiring in Magic Kingdom

October 28, 2021

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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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While we don’t know when TRON Lightcycle / Run will finally open at the Magic Kingdom, it may not be too long before it lights up the park skyline. Work is well underway on the illuminated canopy, as construction workers were spotted seemingly installing the wiring that will help light the attraction’s exterior. Wires could … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Christmas Decorations Installed at Pacific Wharf and Grizzly Peak in Disney California Adventure

October 27, 2021

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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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Even though Halloween is still days away, Disney California Adventure has already begun to “haul out the holly,” so to speak. The installation of Christmas decorations has already begun around the park, with the latest efforts focused on two lands. At Pacific Wharf, lights have been strung from the rooftops, adding a colorful charm to … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Holiday Decorations Make Hogsmeade Bright at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

October 27, 2021

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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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Universal Orlando Resort has quietly begun getting its theme parks ready for the holidays. Just days after we reported that the first decorations were being installed at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade is now looking even more festive. Since our last visit, long garlands have been installed at … Read more

PHOTOS: 2021 Holiday Merchandise Starts to Arrive at the Disneyland Resort

October 27, 2021

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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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If you’re someone who likes to get a jump on the holiday season, you’re in luck! From adults to kids to even pets, there’s lots of new items for that special time of year now available at the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Resort Christmas Spirit Jersey Bucket Hat — $39.99 This bucket hat’s for fans of … Read more

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