Foldaway Beds Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows and The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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Love them or hate them, foldaway beds are here to stay at Walt Disney World, with two more Disney Vacation Club resorts receiving them in upcoming refurbishments. Disney announced today that the beds will be coming to the villas at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows when its ongoing refurbishment concludes this fall, as well as … Read more

Breakfast Service Returns to Cinderella’s Royal Table August 27th at the Magic Kingdom

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Guests at the Magic Kingdom will be able start their day the royal way when breakfast service returns to Cinderella’s Royal Table beginning Friday, August 27th. Breakfast hasn’t been offered at the restaurant since it reopened last September. Reservations will be available beginning Tuesday, August 24th. It’s unclear whether character interactions will be included with … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney Imagineering Releases Footage of New Character Exoskeletons in Action

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Just yesterday, Walt Disney Imagineering revealed details about Project Exo, which is developing exoskeletons so that guests will be able to interact with larger-than-life characters in the parks. Today, they revealed footage of these exoskeletons in action. The eleven-second video, which was released on TikTok, shows a pair of Imagineers walking, jumping and waving using … Read more

Operating Hours Extended Select Days in September at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Guests can enjoy the fun a little longer at the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on two days in September. On Saturday, September 11th, the Magic Kingdom will be open from 9 AM to 9 PM, a two hour extension from its previously announced 7 PM closing time. And on Wednesday, September 29th, Disney’s … Read more

REVIEW: Boma – Flavors of Africa Breakfast Returns OLD SCHOOL Buffet Style at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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After being gone for nearly a year and a half, buffets have finally returned to Walt Disney World with the reopening of Boma – Flavors of Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Eager to see how things have change (and get a taste of some of our favorites), we appeared for breakfast this morning. Restaurant … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary 2022 Poster Calendar Arrives at the Magic Kingdom

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With “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” kicking off in a matter of weeks, you can keep the party going throughout 2022 with the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Poster Calendar! The calendar pays tribute to the resort’s history, with the cover featuring a collage of souvenirs from throughout Walt Disney World’s early years. Did you … Read more

PHOTOS: Jungle Green Pavement Expands at Adventureland in the Magic Kingdom Ahead of 50th Anniversary

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The return of jungle green pavement to Adventureland has taken a leap forward at the Magic Kingdom. Since our last report, the work has expanded significantly, turning one strip of green pavement to a large patch outside the entrance to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room. The color is a throwback to how the land appeared … Read more

REVIEW: Dufftoberfest Beer Makes a Triumphant Return to Moe’s Tavern & Duff Brewery at Universal Studios Florida

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As Duffman might say, “oh yeah!” With fall just around the corner, Dufftoberfest has made its return to Springfield, U.S.A. at Universal Studios Florida. The beer, a German-style Märzen, is on tap at Moe’s Tavern just ahead of the Oktoberfest season. Having not been available last year, a friendly Team Member was eager to show … Read more

Halloween Horror Nights 30 Button and Magnet for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders Revealed; Passholders Will Have Early Access to Tribute Store

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Halloween Horror Nights 30 is lurking around the corner, and there’s plenty of treats on the way for Universal Orlando Annual Passholders. In the latest UOAP Passport, Universal Orlando Resort has revealed that Passholders are entitled to a complimentary Jack the Clown button (beginning September 1st) and Jack UOAP magnet (beginning September 9th). Passholders can … Read more

VIDEO: First Look at Actual Fab 50 Character Collection Statues for Walt Disney World

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With announcements coming rapidly about the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection, Disney Parks Blog has revealed a behind the scenes look on how these statues are being made. From Ryan March on Disney Parks Blog: While most of the content I’m so fortunate to help produce for Disney fans is created with Disney Vacation Club … Read more

Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise Collections to Release In Parks and On shopDisney October 1st

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The countdown is on for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” but even if you can’t make it to Walt Disney World for its fiftieth anniversary, you can still bring home part of the fun! shopDisney has confirmed that four merchandise collections previously announced for the celebration will be available on their website beginning on October … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween Pillow, Pumpkin Spice Scented Candle and Oogie Boogie Shorts Creep into Walt Disney World

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New Halloween merchandise continues to slink into Walt Disney World, and the latest wave to be released features a (not-quite) terrifying trio of items. Her Universe Oogie Boogie Shorts – $34.99 First up, fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas can roll the dice on this pair of shorts featuring Oogie Boogie himself. The shorts, from … Read more

VIDEO: Abraham Lincoln Audio-Animatronic Folded Over at The Hall of Presidents in the Magic Kingdom

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Even though it’s only Wednesday, it’s been a bad week to be an Audio-Animatronic at Walt Disney World. On Tuesday night, a guest at the Magic Kingdom managed to capture footage of the Abraham Lincoln Audio-Animatronic malfunctioning in The Hall of Presidents. The video, posted by @daytonac500 on TikTok, shows Lincoln slumped over during his … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/16/21): NBA Experience Permanently Closes at Disney Springs, Buffets and Original ‘Ohana Menu to Return to Walt Disney World, 50th Anniversary Banners Arrive at the Magic Kingdom 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 Monday, August 16, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

REVIEW: Kimchee Fries Bring Some Tasty Heat to Passholder Appreciation Days at Universal Studios Florida

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Passholder Appreciation Days are in full swing at Universal Orlando Resort, bringing with it plenty of UOAP-exclusive food offerings. Over at Mel’s Drive In in Universal Studios Florida, passholders can find these Kimchee Fries. As the name suggests, the fries are dusted with kimchee spices and served with Thai chili and sriracha aioli. With the … Read more

REVIEW: Vegan Pizza Tots Make for a Pleasant Vegan Offering at Universal’s Islands of Adventure for Passholder Appreciation Days

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Passholder Appreciation Days have begun at Universal Orlando Resort, and the Green Eggs & Ham Cafe in Universal’s Islands of Adventure is getting in on the fun with UOAP-exclusive Vegan Pizza Tots! These tots are topped with plant-based sausage, pepperoni, parmesan cheese and tomato sauce, making them similar to the non-vegan version that’s been at … Read more