WDWNT Podcast Episode 378 (01/22/18)

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Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, the Back to the Future series continues with an in-depth look at Stitch’s Great Escape, Alien Encounter, Mission to Mars, and Flight to the Moon. All this and more Disney Parks information and fun … Read more

Animal Kingdom Expanding “Party for the Planet” to Celebrate Park’s 20th Anniversary with New Food Booths, Tours, & More

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Every year, Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates Earth Day and the park’s anniversary with Party for the Planet, a few-day long celebration where guests could find extra opportunities to explore the natural wonders of Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, thanks to a variety of enhanced park offerings, including interactive activities, entertainment, enhanced animal encounters, commemorative photo options and merchandise. … Read more

REVIEW: New “Happy Trail Mix” with House-Made Marshmallows in Frontierland, Magic Kingdom

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New at Westward Ho in Frontierland at the Magic Kingdom guests will find a Happy Trail Mix… With the maple popcorn gone next door, it’s nice to see something somewhat-themed being offered in the area. It comes in a little resealable bag that features a Mickey Mouse as Davy Crockett sticker, which is pretty cute. … Read more

RUMOR: Sweet Spells at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Close in February in Favor of Toy Story Store

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The Sweet Spells bake shop inside of the Beverly Sunset facade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is rumored to close in February to be converted into an additional retail location along Sunset Boulevard. The attached shop to Sweet Spells was named Villains in Vogue until 2015 when it became Reel Vogue. Reel Vogue became home to … Read more

Disneyland Altering Parade Route, “it’s a small world” Queue Area Through the Spring

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Once “it’s a small world” returns to its classic version, transitioning from “it’s a small world” Holiday, guests may notice work continuing in the promenade in front of the attraction. The location of the queue will be moved – along with other enhancements, including a new parade route entrance and stroller parking area – allowing … Read more

Walt Disney World Testing Registered Nurse First Aid Centers at Resort Hotels

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Starting next week, Walt Disney World will run a test program providing first aid centers with a registered nurse at a resort hotel. Beginning January 22nd and lasting for 90 days, guests at Disney’s All-Star Resorts needing assistance can visit the All-Star Music Resort lobby between 7AM and 11AM daily. Similar to the in-park first aid, … Read more

BREAKING: Japan Pavilion at Epcot to Add Signature Seafood & Steakhouse Restaurant

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As part of the ongoing expansion of Epcot, the Japan pavilion will be adding a 3rd table service restaurant, a signature seafood and steakhouse establishment that has yet to be named. The restaurant will reside on the first floor of the shopping/dining complex, taking over space utilized for some of the Mitsukoshi store, merchandise storage, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Orange Bird and Magic Kingdom Dresses Released

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Two new dresses are now available at the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs… A new Orange Bird dress design ($118) is available, as well as the Magic Kingdom dress ($98) below.

PHOTOS: First Look at Toy Story Land Pins for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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With Toy Story Land set to open this Summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, today we are getting our first look at some pins celebrating the new land that should be available later this year. Above is the open edition logo pin for the Slinky Dog Dash rollercoaster. Below, the open edition logo pin for Alien … Read more

New Aerial Construction Photos of Toy Story Land & Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Thanks to NearMap, we have a new aerial look at the construction of the two new, massive themed lands coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. We begin with Toy Story Land, set to open this Summer… To the left and bottom, we see Slinky Dog Dash, above it on the … Read more

TONIGHT on WDW News Tonight (1/17/18) – Festival of the Arts Review, The Price is Right, & We Go Cash-less

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Tonight! WDW News Tonight is back, we review the Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2018, we play The Price is Right, and we go cash-less in a pilot program… If you are in the Orlando area, you can tune in to 105.5 FM or AM 1520 WBZW at showtime. For those outside of the … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/17/18 (Seasonal Refurbishments, Hundreds of New Souvenirs, So Many Mugs and Hats, ETC.)

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Our latest photo report brings us to the Magic Kingdom for a look at what’s new (mostly merchandise) around the park… Welcome to the Merchant Kingdom! The 2018 limited release MagicBand for sale. The seven Dwarfs brown MagicBand is also now available. Some cute new comic strip style mugs were just released. They retail at … Read more

REVIEW: Maria and Enzo’s Italian Restaurant Opens at Disney Springs

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Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante opened at Disney Springs on January 4th, 2018, so we made the trip out that evening to check out how the new Italian restaurant would fare. With the Patina group we expected a really solid meal knowing their Italian restaurants in Epcot, Via Napoli and Tutto Italia, are both very good. … Read more

Walt Disney World to Test Cash-less Resort Concept at Animal Kingdom Lodge in February

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Walt Disney World will be testing a cash-less environment at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge during a limited pilot program beginning February 12th, 2018. Jambo House at the Resort will be the first location to accept electronic payment only for all purchases and services. Guests with resort or dining reservations during the pilot program are being … Read more

Back to the Future LIVE! – The History of Flight to the Moon, Mission to Mars, Alien Encounter, and Stitch’s Great Escape Airs Tonight at 9PM ET

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It’s time to go back! Prepare yourselves for an unforgettable encounter tonight at WDWNTunes.com or on YouTube, as WDWNT presents the complete history of a seemingly cursed space in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. This multimedia experience will include rare imagery, thoughtful insights, and more on some of the most controversial theme park attractions of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Skyliner Concept Art for Pop Century & Art of Animation Resorts Revealed

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Now located on the construction walls between Disney’s Art of Animation and Pop Century Resorts, guests can get a closer look at the upcoming Disney Skyliner gondola transportation system. A map of the system, as well as an overhead rendering of the shared station for the two hotels can be seen. Here we get our … Read more