Starring Rolls Cafe at Hollywood Studios Closing Tomorrow

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The Starring Rolls Cafe and Bakery at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will permanently close on Saturday, February 4th, 2017. No replacement has been named as of yet and there is no word on what will happen to the space.

New “Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour” Introduced at the Magic Kingdom

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Today, Disney introduced a brand new tour designed to provide guests with a chance to see all of the quintessential Magic Kingdom Park experiences and attractions–the Ultimate Disney Classics VIP Tour. The four-hour tour is led by Disney VIP Tour Guides, so you can enjoy many of the most beloved Magic Kingdom Park attractions carefree. … Read more

Celebrate EPCOT Center’s Perfect Pair with WDWNT’s First Limited Release T-Shirts!

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WDWNT.com is proud to introduce our very first limited release t-shirts celebrating EPCOT Center’s greatest pair! These shirts will only be available for a limited time, and once that time is up, they’re gone (just like the original Journey Into Imagination, sadly). The two different shirts are available at the two different links below: Dreamfinder … Read more

RUMOR: Rivers of Light Possibly Debuting This Month at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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It’s hard to write these stories over and over as Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom has been continually delayed since its original debut date was set for April 22nd, 2016. I know we have told you many times that the show was near completion, and in most recent times it has been, but for … Read more

New Trams, Trivia Monorails, & More; Changes Announced for Disney World Transportation Systems

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The latest Eyes and Ears Cast Member publication has an interesting article about changes coming to and already in place for the various transportation systems at the Walt Disney World Resort. Below you will find the text from that story, as well as some, photos, videos, and added insight we can offer: New experiences, improved … Read more

CONFIRMED: Captain’s Grille Closing for Extensive Remodeling & Refurbishment

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As we told you several months ago, Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort will be closing for several months to under go a massive remodeling and refurbishment project. The restaurant overhaul is part of the sweeping changes at the resort, including the ongoing room remodeling and the expansion of the convention center. During the … Read more

PHOTOS: Kermit the Frog Hot Air Balloon Removed from Disney’s Hollywood Studios

PHOTOS: Kermit the Frog Hot Air Balloon Removed from Disney's Hollywood Studios

As we warned you last month, the Kermit the Frog hot air balloon that stood above MuppetVision 3-D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was slated to be removed. Well, that has been removed as of today: The balloon was removed as it would have been visible from the Star Wars themed land in the park, expected … Read more

Lineup Revealed for 2017 Epcot Flower and Garden Festival “Garden Rocks” Concert Series

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The Garden Rocks concert series lineup for the 2017 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival has been announced. The Garden Rocks concert schedule is (subject to change): March 3-4: Jon Secada March 5-6: Dennis DeYoung March 10-13: Pointer Sisters March 17-18: Simple Plan (“Welcome to My Life”) March 19-20: Plain White T’s March 24-27: Night … Read more

BREAKING: Leaked Image Reveals Ride Vehicle for AVATAR “Flying Banshee” Attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Since the Flight of Passage attraction was announced, we have wondered how Disney would achieve such an attraction, where guests were promised that they would get to ride on a “real Banshee” from the AVATAR film series. Well, the following image was sent our way courtesy of an inside source and is a screen cap … Read more

Princess and Prince Character Breakfast Coming to Trattoria Al Forno

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Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk will begin a character breakfast service this Spring. “A delicious breakfast awaits you at Trattoria al Forno, as you get ready to set out for a day of endless magic at Walt Disney World Resort. It’s a hearty “bon voyage” celebration, featuring popular characters from favorite Disney stories like … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Animal Kingdom 2/1/17 (AVATAR, Rivers of Light, Lots of Animals, New Merchandise, Etc.)

PHOTO REPORT: Disney's Animal Kingdom 2/1/17 (AVATAR, Rivers of Light, Lots of Animals, New Merchandise, Etc.)

Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see the latest progress on Pandora: The World of AVATAR, Rivers of Light, and more around the park. Let’s take a look… Wild Places and Parking Spaces The large dirt barrier behind Pandora: The World of AVATAR is still quite visible from outside of … Read more

BREAKING: Massive Power Outage Shuts Down Most Epcot Attractions

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Most attractions at Epcot are temporarily closed due to a power outage problem at the park. There are no further details available at this time, but it appears that nearly every attraction in the park is closed. UPDATE: Power was restored before 9pm last night, but some attractions did not reopen. Normal park operations did … Read more

RUMOR: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort to Be Gutted to Become Modern Luxury Resort

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This rumor is out there, but seems to be picking up some steam… It appears Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts Bob Chapek is not a big fan of the current Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, Walt Disney World’s flagship hotel and often most expensive per night. Similar to the recently initiated shakeup in … Read more

Swan and Dolphin Resort Offering Discounts for Atlanta and New England Football Fans

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Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Jan. 30, 2017 – The winners of this year’s big football game between Atlanta and New England will celebrate their victory in style – and now their fans can, too. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is once again rewarding fans with the “I’m off to the Walt … Read more

Disney Files Patent for Theme Park Rides Controlled by Guest Emotions

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Disney has filed a patent for a ride system that can alter the guest’s experience based on their emotions. “Sensing and Managing Vehicle Behavior Based on Occupant Awareness” looks at a way to read riders’ emotions or pre-determined interests to create personalized ride experiences. For example, the patent states that via a camera on the … Read more

BREAKING: DisneyQuest to Close July 3, NBA Experience on the Way

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From the Disney Parks Blog: Our multi-year transformation of Disney Springs is continuing, and as you know, we’re bringing new experiences to the West Side Neighborhood, including The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort. Today, we wanted to share an update that to make way for this basketball-themed experience, the West Side area will … Read more