ABC Commissary Reopens for Lunch October 8th at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The new fall season is about to premiere at the ABC Commissary. Disney Parks Blog has revealed that the restaurant will reopen for lunch service at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning Thursday, October 8th. It closed with the rest of the park back in March. Right now, only walk-ins are announced to be accepted. It’s currently … Read more

PHOTOS: Gaston’s Tavern Adds Signage and Social Distancing Markers in Preparation for September 4th Reopening at the Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom guests craving LeFou’s Brew will soon be able to get their fix. Preparations are underway to reopen Gaston’s Tavern ahead of its scheduled reopening on Friday, September 4th. The restaurant closed along with the park back in March. At the restaurant’s entrance, signage in the doors has been updated to designate them as … Read more

Marvel Studios Focused on Paying Tribute to Chadwick Boseman Before Determining Next Steps for Black Panther

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Marvel Studios is reportedly still “processing its grief” following the passing of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman before they determine what comes next for the character, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As Tatiana Siegel and Borys Kit report, until about a week before his passing, Boseman was supposedly convinced that he would win his battle with colon … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Square Walkway Refurbishment Begins at the Magic Kingdom

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Part of the walkway in the Magic Kingdom’s Liberty Square has been roped off for what appears to be a refurbishment. The patch being worked on is located just off of the entrance to the Liberty Square Riverboat, which reopened earlier this week after its annual refurbishment. Luckily, trash cans are still accessible behind the … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Coco: Plaza de La Familia” Wishables Arrive at the Magic Kingdom

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With Fall and Dia de los Muertos just around the corner, there’s a new way for fans to remember the characters of Coco. The new set of Wishables from the “Plaza De La Familia” series have arrived at Walt Disney World. The set consists of four characters being sold as mystery plush, as well as … Read more

John Boyega Accuses Disney of Downplaying Characters of Color in Recent “Star Wars” Films in New Interview

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John Boyega is speaking out about how characters of color were treated in the Star Wars sequel trilogy in a new interview with British GQ. Boyega, who played Finn, the ex-Stormtrooper who joins the Resistance against the First Order, claims that Disney downplayed his and other characters in The Last Jedi and The Rise of … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Now Stocking Many Once-Exclusive Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Items at the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom

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Items from Black Spire Outpost has landed on a most peculiar world… the Magic Kingdom. Merchandise from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now being sold in the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. Initially, these items were supposed to be sold exclusively in the land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to help sell the immersive theming, but … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction of TRON Lightcycle Run Plugs Away at the Magic Kingdom

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Greetings, programs! Work continues to race along at the future site of TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom, so let’s enter the Game… er Construction Grid! From Fantasyland, we can see portions of the illuminated canopy that will shelter the exterior coaster track continue to be erected. It doesn’t look like any new … Read more

PHOTOS: New Glow in the Dark Haunted Mansion T-Shirt is Frightfully Bright at the Magic Kingdom

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Rap on a table, it’s time to respond. Send us some new merch from somewhere beyond… Well, that was quick. A new glow in the dark t-shirt themed to The Haunted Mansion has materialized at the Magic Kingdom! The shirt features portraits of many of the denizens of Gracey Manor, including Madame Leota, the Hatbox Ghost, … Read more

SHOP: New Mickey & Friends, Pixar, and Marvel Loungefly Mini Backpacks, Wallets, and More Now Available at shopDisney

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If you enjoy the fun of Mickey and Friends, the magic of Disney and Pixar animation, or the action of Marvel, there’s plenty of new Loungefly items with character on shopDisney! Let’s take a look at the massive amount of merchandise! Mickey Mouse Pastel Stripe Mini Backpack by Loungefly – $75.00 Mickey Mouse Pastel Wallet … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Sleeping Beauty Castle Sipper Debuts for Disneyland’s 65th Anniversary

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Disneyland’s 65th anniversary celebration is still going strong at the Downtown Disney District. While we visited to pick up the new limited edition pins that were released as part of the new shopping reservation system, we spotted this sipper celebrating the park’s most famous icon: Sleeping Beauty Castle! The castle is at the bottom of … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Railroad Exhibit Blocked by Planters at the Magic Kingdom

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While the Walt Disney World Railroad exhibit didn’t reopen with the rest of the Magic Kingdom, now the train tracks themselves have been hidden from view. Planters now block the view of the train tracks at Fantasyland Station, which has a chain barrier up at the entrance. Typically, the station has been roped off, though … Read more

REVIEW: New Pumpkin Spice Voodoo Doughnut is Gourd-Awful at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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Even though it’s still technically summer, the flavors of fall have arrived at Universal CityWalk Orlando, and Voodoo Doughnut is getting in on the act with a new pumpkin doughnut! It’s a raised yeast doughnut with a pumpkin spice filling and covered in vanilla frosting, finished with a pretzel “stem.” It’s a pretty-looking doughnut, but … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror T-Shirts Drop In to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Today’s story on WDWNT is somewhat unique and calls for a different kind of introduction… because four new T-shirts themed to The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror have checked into Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Hollywood Tower Hotel T-Shirt – $24.99 The stately charm of The Hollywood Tower Hotel is captured on this dark grey t-shirt … Read more

REVIEW: New Halloween Horror Nights Jack the Clown Voodoo Doughnut is Deviously Delicious at Universal CityWalk Orlando

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Even though Halloween Horror Nights isn’t happening this year, Universal Orlando Resort has found plenty of ways to bring the terrifying fun with specialty merchandise and food. Now, they’re paying tribute to arguably their most popular event icon with a Jack the Clown doughnut! The doughnut, available at Universal CityWalk Orlando, is a raised yeast … Read more

PHOTOS: Play! Pavilion Roof Panel Replacement Continues to Expand at EPCOT

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Just two days after our last visit, the roof panel replacement has expanded significantly at the site of the future Play! Pavilion at EPCOT. The two sections of work have finally met in the middle. For comparison, here’s how it looked on Monday: Construction workers continue the job, safely secured by ropes to the top … Read more