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NBA G League Reportedly Considering Playing Season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

December 30, 2020

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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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Sports are known for having comebacks… and Walt Disney World might be joining the roster. According to The Athletic‘s Shams Charania, the NBA G League is considering playing their season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The league, which acts as the official minor league of the National Basketball Asssociation, would play an … Read more

Disney Parks Monthly Pin Collections Revealed for 2021

December 30, 2020

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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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Collectors, on your marks! The monthly Disney Parks pin collections have been revealed for 2021, and there’s plenty to collect at both Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort! Disney Pins Blog has provided a listing of what’s new for the coming year, though edition sizes are currently unknown. Disneyland Resort Exclusives Guests can fly … Read more

Sparkling Wine & Chocolate Truffles Package Available at Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Quick-Service Locations for New Year’s Eve

December 30, 2020

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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 at Walt Disney World Resort hotels will have a tasty way to ring in 2021. Hotel quick-service locations will offer a special sparkling wine and chocolate truffles package for New Year’s Eve. The package comes with a pair of truffles from The Ganachery at Disney Springs, decorated to look like Mickey and Minnie Mouse … Read more

GIVEAWAY: Enter Today’s WDWNT Holiday Giveaway For a Chance to Win a Rivers of Light Prize Pack, an Avengers Hatch or Ferrytale Wishes Pin, or a Soarin’ Pen

December 30, 2020

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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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Just because the year is almost over doesn’t mean WDWNT’s giveaways are! You can win rare and limited edition merchandise by just following a few simple steps. Each of our many social media accounts will be giving away a different item. Here’s each prize and how to win it: To win a Rivers of Light … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Releases New Concept Art of Jurassic World VelociCoaster Coming to Universal’s Islands of Adventure in 2021

December 30, 2020

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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 released a new piece of concept art for the Jurassic World VelociCoaster, the new roller coaster coming to the Jurassic Park section of Univeral’s Islands of Adventure in the summer of 2021. The art, featuring a coaster train running past velociraptors beneath a Jurassic World gate, is featured on the resort’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Wall Sealed Over TRON Lightcycle Run Roller Coaster Track, Indicating Halt on Interior Construction

December 30, 2020

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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 year may be coming to an end, but work on TRON Lightcycle / Run’s illuminated canopy is far from done. Workers were on site to help send 2020 off strong with more progress at the Magic Kingdom. It was a gray morning at the park, but the site was bustling with activity. We spotted … Read more

All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks Fully Booked on New Year’s Eve for All Pass Types

December 30, 2020

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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 looking to spend New Year’s Eve somewhere special, it’s likely not going to be at a Walt Disney World theme park. All four parks are fully booked for Park Pass reservations on December 31st. As of yesterday, no reservations were available for Annual Passholders, while only EPCOT and Disney’s Animal Kingdom remained open … Read more

BREAKING: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure Reach Capacity Before 8:00 AM

December 30, 2020

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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 Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure have both reached capacity as of 7:30 AM. Signs at the entrance warn guests of the current situation: Universal Orlando Resort has since released an official update, although they state that the parks reached capacity by 8:10 AM: The parks have had a recent string of capacity … Read more

Disney+ App Earns 2.3 Million Downloads Worldwide During Christmas Holiday

December 29, 2020

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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 a pandemic keeping many movie theaters closed, Disney+ saw a significant bump in app downloads over the Christmas holiday. According to Bloomberg‘s Christopher Palmeri, the streaming service had 2.3 million downloads worldwide, an increase of 28% from the previous weekend, as reported by market research firm Sensor Tower. Earlier this month, Disney announced that … Read more

NEW Disney Parks Transportation and Mad Tea Party Wishables Plush Collections Coming Soon

December 29, 2020

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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 Disney Parks Wishables collectors, 2021 is starting off with a bang. Two new sets of Wishables are launching on Wednesday, January 6th, featuring iconic characters and vehicles from the Disney parks. You might find the first collection rather moving, as it celebrates the many modes of Disney transportation. The mystery bag will contain one … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Springs Experiencing Heavy Crowds and Long Security Waits Tonight Ahead of New Year’s Holiday

December 29, 2020

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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 in the midst of a pandemic, some traditions have remained… including plenty of guests around Walt Disney World during the holiday week. Our reporters noticed heavy crowds at Disney Springs, causing some delays in entering the shopping and dining complex. Earlier tonight, we spotted a long line just to get in, with a 25-minute … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Advising Guests to Expect Capacity Closures Early on December 30

December 29, 2020

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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 looking to visit Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure tomorrow, plan on going very early. Universal Orlando Resort has already announced that they anticipate early closures due to capacity on Wednesday, December 30th. The theme parks have consistently reached capacity during the holiday week. Just earlier today, both parks were full … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues to Shape Illuminated Canopy Structure for TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

December 28, 2020

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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 may be Christmastime at the Magic Kingdom, but work is still moving forward on the illuminated canopy structure for TRON Lightcycle / Run. Piece by piece, the structure has come together, allowing us to see how it will compliment the coaster track. The two pieces we spotted not too long ago were still on … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Section of Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Supports Repainted as Attraction Moves Toward Reopening at the Magic Kingdom

December 26, 2020

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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 Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover having been down for most of the year, we’ve been eagerly anticipating its return. Thankfully, we may have gotten an indicator that it may come sooner rather than later. The final pair of upper support columns surrounding the track have been remodeled and repainted to match the new white … Read more

VIDEO: Marvel Studios Shares New Preview of “WandaVision” During “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration”

December 25, 2020

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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 “most unusual couple” is coming to save the day. Marvel Studios released a new preview of WandaVision, the first Disney+ Original Series from the studio, during the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” earlier today. While Marvel has yet to release the official trailer footage, you can check out the new trailer in the video … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Golden Cinderella Statue Revealed for Disney Wish Atrium Aboard Disney Cruise Line

December 25, 2020

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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’ve been waiting for a glimpse of the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, your wish has been granted! During this morning’s “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration” on ABC, we got a brand new look at the Disney Wish, set to make its maiden voyage in summer 2022. In classic Disney Cruise … Read more

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