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Kids Eat Free at Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs Mondays-Thursdays in August

August 13, 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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Families can save when dining at Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian in Disney Springs this month. Mondays through Thursdays in August, kids nine and under eat free with the purchase of two adult entrees in both restaurants. Patrons must mention this offer to receive the discount. At Paddlefish, both adult entrees must be selected from … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Tinker Bell Dog Costume (With Wig) Flies Into Walt Disney World

August 13, 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 Halloween fast approaching, you can give your pooch a touch of pixie dust with this new Tinker Bell dog costume now available at Walt Disney World! This lacy green costume is decorated with gold sequins around the wings and a pink butterfly. The soft fabric of the body means that your canine should be … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Test Track Car Magnet Races Into EPCOT

August 13, 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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Now any car can feel like the vehicle of the future with this new Test Track car magnet available at EPCOT! The magnet features three electric blue gauges as seen around the attraction in the shape of Mickey Mouse’s head, with the “TT” portion of the Test Track logo in the middle gauge. This magnet … Read more

PHOTOS: MagicBand Slap Bracelets Featuring Figment, Orange Bird, Stitch, and More Return to Walt Disney World

August 13, 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 long saga of the MagicBand Slap Bracelets may have finally reached a happy ending. The MagicBands have finally returned to Walt Disney World after being recalled just weeks after they were released in November due to issues with the RFID technology in the interchangeable icon pucks. With their return, it seems like the problems … Read more

Disneyland Resort Releases Statement After Pregnant Cast Member is Killed in Alleged DUI Incident

August 13, 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 Disneyland Resort cast member has tragically passed away after being struck by an SUV in an alleged DUI incident. KTLA reported that 23 year-old Yesenia Aguilar died Tuesday evening. Aguilar was out walking in Anaheim with her husband, James Alvarez. Aguilar was 35 weeks pregnant with the couple’s first child, a baby girl. She … Read more

“The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” to Premiere on Disney+ on November 17

August 13, 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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Perhaps one of the most quirky pieces of the Star Wars legacy is the 1978 television event, “The Star Wars Holiday Special.” Star Wars creator George Lucas famously hated the special, and it’s never been officially released in its entirety since its original airing. But Lucasfilm and the LEGO Group have teamed up to pay … Read more

PHOTOS: New Lavender Sparkle Minnie Ears Shine at 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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A new pair of lovely lavender Minnie ears have made their way to Walt Disney World! The ears sparkle with a blue-green glitter that makes them look glamorous. Meanwhile, the bow is made of a shiny leather-like fabric. The shine continues to the metallic purple headband, completing the lavish lavender look. And for those who … Read more

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure Not Operating for Second Day in a Row Following Backstage Fire at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

August 13, 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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Aspiring witches and wizards should be advised that visitations to Hagrid’s hut may be delayed today. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure currently remains closed at Universal’s Islands of Adventure after a small fire broke out backstage on Tuesday. The fire was extinguished quickly, with no injuries reported. The attraction didn’t operate at all yesterday, with … Read more

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Winnie the Pooh, Mushu, and More Featured in New Limited Edition Pins Coming to shopDisney on August 20

August 13, 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 a fan of monstrous jokes, the old ball game, or riding around with the Seven Dwarfs, you’ll enjoy the next round of limited edition pins coming August 20th to shopDisney! On that day, seven new pins go on sale. As seen above, the lineup includes a vintage Mickey Mouse toy pin featuring him … Read more

PHOTOS: “Majestic Theater” Signage Installed at Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Possible Name Change Coming

August 13, 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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New signage at Legends of Hollywood in Disney’s Hollywood Studios pays tribute to a piece of Tinsel Town’s history. New signs for the “The Majestic Theater” have been put up outside the shop’s exterior. You may recall that we noticed the former signs were falling over on a recent visit: The new blue and beige … Read more

PHOTOS: Frontier Trading Post Reopens with New Social Distancing Measures at the Magic Kingdom

August 13, 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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Pin traders, get ready to lasso up some pins and head on over to the Frontier Trading Post, which has officially reopened at the Magic Kingdom! Like many other smaller stores across the park, the Frontier Trading Post remained closed throughout the initial reopening, but has since opened its doors to pin aficionados and shoppers … Read more

“The Haunted Mansion: Frights of Fancy” Graphic Novel Releasing August 18; Now Available for Pre-Order

August 12, 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 grim grinning ghosts of The Haunted Mansion have materialized in a brand-new graphic novel adventure! The Haunted Mansion: Frights of Fancy, written by Sina Grace and illustrated by Egle Bartolini, will be released on Tuesday, August 18th. For years, we’ve heard that Gracey Manor has been home to 999 spirited spirits, but in the … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Halloween 2020 and Disney Villains Pins Debut at Walt Disney World

August 12, 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 warmth of summer will soon give way to autumn’s chill, which means we’ll soon be celebrating Halloween! You can get a jump on the season with these new Halloween and Disney Villains pins now available at Walt Disney World! Maleficent Pin – $14.99 Evil Queen Pin – $14.99 Mickey & Minnie Pumpkin Pin Set … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Stitch & Frozen Disney Skyliner Toys Soar Into Walt Disney World

August 12, 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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Two new Disney Skyliner toys have arrived at Walt Disney World featuring beloved animated characters. The pair join the lineup of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and characters from Toy Story and The Haunted Mansion released last year. First, Stitch unleashes his brand of mischief on a Skyliner gondola. Contrary to Stitch’s behavior above, we at … Read more

PHOTOS: New Gelato Collection Luggage Tag and Scoop Arrive at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT

August 12, 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 are two new arrivals for the gelato merchandise collection for the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT, and they’re perfect for the traveler and gourmand in us all! First is a new luggage tag that resembles a Mickey-shaped scoop of gelato in a cone. Written in pink is “Mi sciolgo per te,” Italian for “I melt … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Mickey Ice Cream Bar Cooling Fan Chills Out at Walt Disney World

August 12, 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 Mickey ice cream bar has plenty of fans, but now it’s become a fan itself! A cooling fan themed to the classic Disney Parks treat has arrived at Walt Disney World. The shiny plastic resembles chocolate freshly coated on the ice cream, and a “bite” has already been taken out of one of the … Read more

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