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.

PHOTOS: Learn the Alphabet Disney Style with New “ABCDisney Letters” Mugs and Trinket Boxes 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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Class is in session at Walt Disney World with ABCDisney Letters, a brand new merchandise collection that teaches the alphabet, Disney-style. So far, we’ve seen trinket boxes and mugs in the collection, but with this kind of artwork, we wouldn’t be surprised to see it extend to other items. Now, if the class is settled, … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Disney Ink & Paint” Dooney & Bourke Handbag Collection Paints a Picture at the Magic Kingdom

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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 world is a carousel of color at the Magic Kingdom today as the new Disney Ink & Paint Dooney & Bourke handbag collection has arrived! Featuring characters from throughout the history of Disney’s animated films, these handbags are sure to catch anyone’s eye! Disney Ink & Paint Dooney & Bourke Large Tote – $268.00 … Read more

PHOTO: New Happy Ride with Baymax Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Tokyo Disneyland April 15th

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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 popcorn bucket themed to the upcoming attraction The Happy Ride with Baymax is coming to Tokyo Disneyland beginning on the day the ride opens, Wednesday, April 15th. The bucket, which sells for ¥2,600, resembles the ride vehicles that were recently revealed for the attraction coming to Tomorrowland, which you can see below. Based … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious New Orange-Honey Bee Cupcake Buzzes Into Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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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 buzz going around Disney’s Animal Kingdom is that there’s a new orange and honey-flavored bee cupcake! Well, we here at WDWNT are fond of bees (sort of), so we had to fly over there and check it out! The treat consists of orange cake with honey custard filling topped with buttercream icing, chocolate pearls, … Read more

REVIEW: Every Refreshingly Patriotic Specialty Beverage from the Walk-Up Bar at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT

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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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Today’s a day for the red, white, and ‘cue! Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue has finally opened at The American Adventure at EPCOT, and if a full menu of barbecue isn’t enticing enough, there’s even a walk-up bar offering craft beers and wines on tap, as well as specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages! … Read more

REVIEW: Every Item on the Menu – An All-American Feast at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue in EPCOT

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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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Greetings, world travelers, and welcome to the great Centennial Cook-Off! Today is an auspicious occasion at The American Adventure at EPCOT, as Sam Eagle has finally opened the doors at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue! A salute to ALL cook-offs… but mostly barbecue. Naturally, we felt it was our patriotic duty to try out … Read more

PHOTOS: New Opening-Day Muppets Merchandise from Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue at EPCOT

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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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Truly, two of America’s greatest contributions to the world are barbecue and the Muppets. Thankfully, these two icons have come together at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue at The American Adventure at EPCOT, and you can commemorate this epic collaboration with merchandise themed to the new restaurant! We don’t get to see much … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Annual Passholder Exclusive Merchandise and Spirit Jersey for the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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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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We’re just under two weeks away from the start of the 2020 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, and as the festival gets ready to bloom, we’ve got a look at some of the event merchandise that guests will be able to purchase! Thanks to the latest Walt Disney World Annual Passholder newsletter, we’re able … Read more

VIDEO: Disneyland Paris Reveals New Slogan, “Where Magic Gets Real,” in New Television Commercial

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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 magical experiences of Disneyland Paris are on full display in a new television commercial which features the new slogan, “Where Magic Gets Real.” The commercial, shown online without any dialogue, shows a girl as she walks facing the camera while the score to “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” plays. Behind her, scenes inspired by attractions at … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look Inside Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue; Opens Tomorrow at EPCOT

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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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In a new video, Disney has revealed that Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue will open tomorrow, February 19th, at EPCOT. Here’s a first look at the interior: Not only will patriotic Muppet Sam the Eagle serve as host, but there will also be posters celebrating the different styles of barbecue sauce that guests … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Reveals Specialty Offerings for “Disneyland After Dark: Pixar Nite” at Disney California Adventure

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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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Get ready to dance, dine, meet-and-greet and celebrate your favorite Pixar characters when Disneyland After Dark: Pixar Nite hits Disney California Adventure on Thursday, March 5! According to the Disney Parks Blog, this special, after-park hours event will celebrate some of the world’s best-loved stories and characters from Pixar Animation Studios with unique entertainment, special … Read more

PHOTOS: Grizzly River Run Reopens Following Annual Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure

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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 water is flowing and the rapids are wild once more at Grizzly River Run, as the attraction has reopened to guests following its annual refurbishment. The ride was closed last month to refurbish the scenery, as we saw what looked like plaster work and repainting going on. Naturally, an attraction with this much water … Read more

PHOTOS: Scaffolds Up as Sky Backdrop Undergoes Repainting at Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure

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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 lot of “re-” words get thrown around Hollywood. Reboot, remake, retooling — those kind of things. Over at Disney California Adventure’s Hollywood Land, the word is “repaint.” Scaffolds have risen around the land’s sky backdrop that surrounds the Hyperion Theater; it seems to be undergoing a repainting. Of course, the scaffolds destroy the effect … Read more

Nikita Pearl Waligwa, Gloria in Disney’s “Queen of Katwe,” Dead at 15

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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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Nikita Pearl Waligwa Queen of Katwe

Ugandan actress Nikita Pearl Waligwa, who appeared in the 2016 Disney film “Queen of Katwe,” has passed away at 15, according to the BBC. Waligwa played Gloria, a friend of the film’s protagonist, Phiona Mutesi, who explains the rules of chess to her. Based on a true story, “Queen of Katwe” is the story of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Ink & Paint Collection Alex and Ani Sorcerer Mickey Bracelet Magically Appears at Disneyland Resort

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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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Celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, the most recognizable character from “Fantasia” is being celebrated with a new Alex and Ani bracelet as part of the Ink & Paint collection. Sorcerer Mickey is featured in this new bracelet, posed as he puts on his sorcerer’s hat for the first time. The Ink & Paint collection logo … Read more

New Book “The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky” Set to Release September 1st

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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 Disney Monorail Imagineering a Highway in the Sky

Please stand clear of this announcement. (Por favor, manténgase alejado de este anuncio.) A new book all about Disney’s monorails is pulling into stores on September 1st, 2020! The book, The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky, by Jeff Kurtti, Vanessa Hunt, and Paul Wolski, looks back at the creation of the Disney … Read more

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