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PHOTOS: NEW Starbucks Disney Parks Holiday Tumbler and Ornament Arrive at Walt Disney World

November 2, 2020

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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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Even though the calendar may not say it, as far as merchandise goes, the holidays are in full swing around Walt Disney World, and Starbucks has put even more magic in our stocking with a new Disney Parks tumbler and ornament! We previously saw these at the Disneyland Resort, but they’ve made their way east … Read more

PHOTOS: Celebrate the Christmas Season with a NEW Pandora Holiday Charm Set at Walt Disney World

November 1, 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 holiday hits keep coming at Walt Disney World, and Pandora is getting into the fun with a new set of three charms. The set features a charm with a snowman dressed as Mickey Mouse, a blue and silver one with a snowflake and the word “Magic” written in a very Disney-esque font, and one … Read more

PHOTOS: New Sleeping Beauty Castle Snowflake Dress by The Dress Shop Arrives at the Disneyland Resort

November 1, 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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Like a snowstorm, holiday merchandise keeps blowing into the Disneyland Resort, and now you can look your best for the season! A new dress by The Dress Shop features a winter scene over Sleeping Beauty Castle. The cream-colored dress is dotted with plenty of embroidered silver snowflakes around the neckline and waist. There’s also plenty … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Jungle Cruise Canteen Water Bottle Debuts at Walt Disney World

October 31, 2020October 31, 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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Ladies and gorillas, boys and giraffes, I present to you the newest wonder of the world: A bottle for water! A new metal water bottle themed to the world-famous Jungle Cruise has sailed into Walt Disney World, featuring beautifully stylized art of the animals and scenery guests can find in the attraction. Let’s take a … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Continues on the New Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk Orlando

October 31, 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 Universal Studios Store will soon have a new home at Universal CityWalk Orlando, and “production” on the new space is well underway. As we entered CityWalk from the main entrance, we could see plenty of metal framework up around the exterior. It’s very possible that the building could be expanded during the construction to … Read more

Reservations for Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Resume Beginning December 1st

October 31, 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 celebrate the holidays at Universal Orlando Resort, there’s some good news. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is now accepting reservations beginning December 1st. Back in August, the hotel was announced to remain closed, along with several others around Universal Orlando, for the remainder of 2020. Currently, the resorts that remain closed include … Read more

REVIEW: New Maple Cream Voodoo Doughnut is Perfectly Sweet at Universal Orlando Resort

October 31, 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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Fall has brought plenty of interesting flavors to Universal Orlando Resort, and the latest offering centers around the taste of maple. The new Maple Cream Doughnut has arrived at Voodoo Doughnut in CityWalk Orlando, consisting of a maple cream shell with a Bavarian cream filling and topped with maple frosting. This outside is similar to … Read more

PHOTOS: Chow Down on the NEW “Buon Appetito” Kitchenware Collection at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

November 2, 2020October 31, 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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Ciao from EPCOT! If you’re someone who loves to cook, there’s a new merchandise collection at the Italy Pavilion that might just be your missing ingredient! The “Buon Appetito” collection, part of the “Cucina Italia” series, features kitchenware decorated with pasta in the outline of Mickey Mouse’s head. It’s Topolino made with tagliatelle! Let’s take … Read more

PHOTOS: Gate Added to Goat Exhibit at Kilimanjaro Safaris in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

October 31, 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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Construction has been pretty slow over at the site of the future goat exhibit at Kilimanjaro Safaris lately, but a new addition has us feeling pretty “gate!” But before we get to the big addition, we also noticed that more wooden poles now line the pathways around the exhibit And as we move towards the … Read more

CONFIRMED: New “Beetlejuice” Halloween Horror Nights Haunted House to Open Today at Universal Studios Florida

October 31, 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.

It’s (almost) showtime. The rumors are true that the “Beetlejuice” haunted house will open at Universal Studios Florida. The house was added to the official Universal Orlando Resort app on Halloween, though as of the writing of this article, no official announcement on when it will open has been made. Previously, a test post appeared … Read more

PHOTOS: Amazingly Themed “Jurassic Park”, MARVEL, and Seuss Christmas Trees, Arrive at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

October 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 magic of the holiday season continues to make its way across Universal’s Islands of Adventure as more locations around the park are decorated from the season. In addition to more at Port of Entry and Seuss Landing, we’ve got our first look at décor in The Lost Continent, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter … Read more

PHOTOS: Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn Now Available at Walt Disney World Outside of EPCOT

October 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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There’s some sweet news for caramel lovers at Walt Disney World: Werther’s Original caramel popcorn is now available outside EPCOT. We spotted bags of Werther’s Original Caramel Popcorn with Chocolate Flavored Drizzle at the Main Street Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom. It’s currently unknown if they’re available at other locations, but this is the first … Read more

PHOTOS: “Snoap” Machines Installed at Disney Springs Ahead of the Christmas Holiday Season

October 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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One of the surest signs that the holiday season is nearly upon us has arrived at Disney Springs. We spotted “snoap” machines being installed around the Town Center section of the complex. Above, a pair of the dispensers are in place by the entrance/exit to the resort bus loop. When operational, these will let the … Read more

REVIEW: NEW Pumpkin Churro Toffee Adds a Seasonal Fall Twist to a Disneyland Classic at the Downtown Disney District

October 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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The flavors of fall can be found all around the Downtown Disney District, and today, we’ve got an intriguing new addition perfect to satisfy your sweet tooth. Pumpkin churro toffee has arrived, adding a seasonal take on what has quickly become a popular snack. We were fans of the cinnamon version, so we had high … Read more

PHOTOS: New COVID-19 Health & Safety Signage Installed at the Entrance Gates to Disney California Adventure

October 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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As Disney California Adventure prepares to reopen select shopping and dining offerings for the holiday season, safety signage has been installed at the park gates reminding them of the new rules in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We spotted this diligent Cast Member installing a sign on the fence outside the entrance turnstiles. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail Blue Gets Refurbished Interior, New Silver Deltas at Walt Disney World

October 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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Monorail Blue is back in action at Walt Disney World after a refurbishment that gave it a somewhat refreshed interior. For the first time, the monorail has silver deltas that can be found on the outside. A sticker for J. Vendur and Associates can be found outside the cockpit doors. The silver nicely compliments the … Read more

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