PHOTOS: New Halloween Pumpkin Mickey Mouse Pandora Charm Arrives at Walt Disney World

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Fall is about to… well, fall upon Walt Disney World. And if you can’t get enough of changing leaves, cooler weather and all things spooky, then Pandora may just have a new charm for you! This double-sided charm features Mickey Mouse as a pumpkin rendered in orange and silver, perfect for the Halloween season For … Read more

Walt Disney World Offering $1500 Hiring Bonuses, Announces Job Fair at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort

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Amid hiring troubles, Walt Disney World has raised its hiring bonuses for select Cast Member roles. The role most affected by the change is chef’s assistant as well as Cook 1 candidates, which now offers a $1,500 bonus for new hires. Other roles, including certain positions in culinary and housekeeping staff, continue to offer a … Read more

Walt Disney Company Purchases Roughly 60 Acres for Lake Nona Campus

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The Walt Disney Company’s campus in Lake Nona, Florida is coming closer to fruition. Disney has reportedly purchased approximately 60 acres of land in southeast Orlando for the project, according to Jack Witthaus of the Orlando Business Journal. According to records from Orange County, a Disney-connected entity, Dynamic Campus LLC, made the purchase from Lake … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s All-Star Music Resort Reopens with Remodeled Lobby

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Right on cue, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort has reopened to guests. And during the year-and-a-half long closure, it seems they’ve taken some time to “remaster” the lobby with a slightly new look. Fittingly, guests walk the red carpet to check into the resort. The focus of the remodel seems to have been put on the … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Announce Protest Against Mandatory Vaccine Mandate

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With the deadline for many of The Walt Disney Company’s Cast Members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 rapidly approaching, a number of Walt Disney World Cast Members are planning to protest against the company’s mandate, according to Fox 35. A march is planned for Friday at 2 PM at 12151 S. Apopka Vineland Road, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Ride the “Stellarvator” from Earth to Space 220 at EPCOT, Another Look Around Restaurant

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Even though Space 220 Restaurant doesn’t officially launch until September 20th, EPCOT’s newest restaurant has begun “test flights,” and we were lucky enough to pay a visit to the culinary space station. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the interior of the restaurant. The windows “looking out” to Earth provide a unique view that’s … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Banners Featuring Mary Blair Concept Art Installed at Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom

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We’re inching ever closer to the kickoff to “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” marking Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and the latest additions to the decorations in the Magic Kingdom focus on the main icon of the park, Cinderella Castle. Around the castle, new rose gold banners have been raised with an ornate pattern resembling … Read more

runDisney Unveils Training Programs Ahead of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

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Runners, it’s time to lace up your shoes and get ready! runDisney has revealed training programs to help get prepared for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The programs, available on the runDisney website, have been designed by Jeff Galloway, a former Olympian and runDisney trainer, and offer programs for beginning runners with fewer than six months … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/14/21): New “Finding Nemo” Musical Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, New Dessert Parties and Updated “Celebration at the Top” Coming Soon, Menus and Pricing Revealed for Space 220 and 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 Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS: New Brick-Patterned Pavement Revealed on Walkway to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

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Construction walls are down on the first section of the walkway to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland, revealing a peculiar sight. Rather than matching the brickwork in Fantasyland, the walkway is now a reddish-brown pavement pressed into a brick pattern. Above, you can see how the patterns differ by the edge of the new pavement. Previously, … Read more

Ed Asner to Make Posthumous Appearance in “Muppets Haunted Mansion,” Coming to Disney+ October 8th

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While fans everywhere continue to mourn the passing of Ed Asner, it looks like there’s a little more of the late actor’s body of work left to enjoy. It’s been announced that Asner will appear in Muppets Haunted Mansion, a brand-new special coming to Disney+ on Friday, October 8th. No details have been revealed about … Read more

VIDEO: Sneak Peek of Creations Shop Revealed Ahead of Tomorrow’s Opening at EPCOT

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Ahead of tomorrow’s official opening, Disney has shared a sneak peek at the interior of Creations Shop at EPCOT. The sneak peek was shared on the Disney Parks TikTok account, which shows off some of the new decor and the merchandise that’ll be featured at the new shop. Above, you can see part of a … Read more

PHOTOS: New Loungefly Mickey and Minnie Mouse Gingerbread and Snowmen Collections Coming Soon

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Sure, it’s still September, but if you’re already over all the Halloween happenings going on, you can get ready for the holidays with two new collections from Loungefly! Both feature Mickey and Minnie Mouse as they pay tribute to the sweet treats of the season and the snowy fun that winter brings. While they aren’t … Read more

The Haunted Mansion Tiki Mug Coming to Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar at the Disneyland Hotel September 17th

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The grim grinning ghosts of The Haunted Mansion are about to collide with the exotic fun of Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar when a new mug themed to the attraction comes to the lounge at the Disneyland Hotel on Friday, September 17th at 6 AM Pacific Time. Disney announced the mug, available through Mobile Order, … Read more

‘The Lion King’ to Mark Reopening Night on Broadway with Livestream of ‘Circle of Life’ on TikTok September 14

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After being shut down for a year and a half, “The Lion King” is getting ready to roar once more on Broadway, and for one number, everyone’s invited to the show. To mark the long-running show’s reopening night at the Minskoff Theatre, the opening number, “Circle of Life,” will be livestreamed on the @DisneyonBroadway TikTok … Read more

New Details Revealed for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Vault Collection, Including Retro Lunchbox Crossbody Bag

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We’re just weeks away from Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and new details are starting to trickle out about the wide variety of merchandise that’ll be available for the occasion. In an interview with Disney Parks Blog, Senior Merchandise Brand Manager Hardlines Kevin-Michael Lezotte revealed some of the influences behind the Vault Collection, which draws … Read more