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PHOTOS: Pym Test Kitchen Banners & Signage Mysteriously Appear in Hollywood Land Ahead of Avengers Campus Opening at Disney California Adventure

May 17, 2021

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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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This may not be a bit of Quantum Realm-related time travel, but signage for Pym Test Kitchen has arrived at Disney California Adventure! Interestingly, much of the banners and signs are in Hollywood Land, which neighbors the soon-to-open Avengers Campus where the new eatery will reside. Above, you can see banners boasting the restaurant’s logo … Read more

RUMOR: Daisy Ridley Reportedly in Talks to Return as Rey in an Upcoming Star Wars Project

May 16, 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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Could Daisy Ridley be returning to a galaxy far, far away? A new rumor suggests that Rey’s story isn’t over just yet. According to pop culture website Giant Freakin Robot, Ridley is reportedly in talks to reprise the character which appeared in the Star Wars sequel trilogy from 2015 to 2019. It’s not clear as … Read more

PHOTOS: More Harmonious Barge Arms Covered in Decorative Screens as Testing Continues at EPCOT

May 16, 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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Lately, it seems like there’s been a frenzy of testing as Harmonious continues to move closer to debuting at EPCOT. And while it may not be as visually exciting as all the fountain testing that’s been going on, more flexible screen has been added to the arms of the barges. On the barge closest to … Read more

PHOTOS: “Walt Disney World” Sign Being Repainted as EPCOT/World Center Drive Entrance Refurbishment Continues

May 15, 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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Walt Disney World’s main entrances have been undergoing a refurbishment ahead of the resort’s 50th anniversary, and in recent weeks, the focus has turned to EPCOT/World Center Drive, the final entrance to receive the new color scheme. In just the span of just a day, quite a bit has changed. Let’s see what’s new! Work … Read more

The Hollywood Brown Derby Receives New Menu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 14, 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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Hollywood loves a reboot, and The Hollywood Brown Derby is no exception, as the signature restaurant has received a new menu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In the past, the restaurant has occasionally changed its menu while maintaining some classics, and it seems that time has come again. All items listed are available for both lunch … Read more

Orlando-Area Community Groups Oppose Brightline Train Extension to Walt Disney World

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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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For some time, Brightline has planned its ambitious expansion that will extend their rail line from Tampa to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. Unfortunately, the project has managed to draw its share of detractors. According to the Orlando Business Journal‘s Ryan Lynch, a trio of community organizations from Orlando’s Hunter’s Creek community, Hunter’s Creek … Read more

CDC Says Masks or Physically Distancing No Longer Necessary for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

May 13, 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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As the numbers of individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19 continue to rise in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (better known as the CDC) has issued new guidance that radically changes the policies we’ve seen in the last year. In a briefing Thursday afternoon, the CDC confirmed that face masks and … Read more

Avengers Campus Tie-In Comics “W.E.B. of Spider-Man” Set to Release in June; Imagineering Concept Art Variant and Issue Two Cover Revealed

May 13, 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 Avengers Campus scheduled to open at Disney California Adventure in a matter of weeks, the tie-in Marvel Comics miniseries “W.E.B. of Spider-Man” is finally expected to hit comics shops after a year-long delay. Comics industry website PREVIEWSworld now has the first of the series’ five issues scheduled for release on Wednesday, June 9th, just … Read more

Walt Disney World Guest Service Account Returns to Twitter to Assist With Guest Issues

May 13, 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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Walt Disney World guests now have another way to help get assistance with issues at the resort, as the Walt Disney World Guest Service account has returned to Twitter. The account, which can be found at @WDWGuestService, has begun responding to guests again for the first time since March 12th, 2020, the same day the … Read more

“Jungle Cruise,” Coming to Disney+ Premier Access and Theaters on July 30th

May 13, 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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Fans patiently waiting for the new Jungle Cruise movie will now be able to take the journey at home, as star Dwayne Johnson announced the film will be available on Disney+ Premier Access beginning July 30th, the same day it docks in theaters. Johnson made the announcement ahead of Disney’s second quarter earnings call later … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Alice, Mary Poppins, and Bert Appear in New Distanced Meet & Greets at Disneyland

May 1, 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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For the first time in over a year, Disneyland has opened to guests, and a few friends from the Hundred Acre Wood and Wonderland decided to say hello! Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, and Tigger made a surprise appearance near “it’s a small world” in Fantasyland, followed by some more familiar characters. Naturally, they were physically … Read more

PHOTOS: New “101 Dalmatians” Ladies T-Shirt and Leggings Make a Paw-some Debut at Walt Disney World

April 30, 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 a dog lover or a fan of classic Disney animation, we’ve “spotted” a pair of new items themed to 101 Dalmatians that are worth rolling over for! The first item is this black ladies’ t-shirt, which reads “101 Reasons I Love Disney” in white, punctuated with trio of pawprints. It’s a subtle way … Read more

Johnny Crawford, Original Mouseketeer, Passes Away at 75

April 30, 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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Johnny Crawford, one of the original members of “The Mickey Mouse Club” when the show premiered in 1955, has passed away at 75, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Crawford was one of 24 kids who were Mouseketeers during the show’s first season, but was let go when the roster was reduced to 12 for season … Read more

PHOTOS: New Tie-Dye Vintage Pirates of the Caribbean Apparel Drops Anchor at the Disneyland Resort

April 30, 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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Ahoy there! If you’re looking for something classic and comfortable, set sail for the Disneyland Resort, where two new items themed to Pirates of the Caribbean have debuted. The tie-dye shirt and joggers themed to the iconic attraction have arrived on the West Coast, having previously appeared at Walt Disney World. But in keeping with … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Magic is Back” Merchandise Collection Debuts at the Disneyland Resort

April 30, 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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After over a year of waiting, both Disneyland and the attractions of Disney California Adventure are open again, and with this monumental occasion comes some brand new merchandise! Whether you collect pins, t-shirts, or just want a new face covering to match that Disneyland feeling there’s plenty to enjoy in “The Magic is Back” collection! … Read more

REVIEW: New Birthday Cake Celebration Churro is a Sweet Way to Mark the Reopening of Disneyland

April 30, 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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Greetings from The Happiest Place on Earth! Disneyland is open once more, and it feels like it’s time for a celebration. Thankfully, there’s a new way to taste the excitement with the Celebration Churro! The churro can be found at the cart near the hub of the park, just steps away from Sleeping Beauty Castle. … Read more

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