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PHOTOS: Vegan Black N’ White CakeShake Comes to Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes at Downtown Disney on February 1st

January 28, 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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If you’ve been looking for a vegan treat, head to the Downtown Disney District for Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes’ first 100% vegan shake, The Vegan Black N’ White CakeShake, coming to the restaurant starting Saturday, February 1st. After years of perfecting the recipe and non-stop DMs from Instagram fans, Black Tap will now offer … Read more

PHOTOS: World Showcase Torches Undergo Testing for “HarmonioUS” During Refurbishment at EPCOT

January 28, 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 carry a torch for the torches of World Showcase, today featured a unique sight to see as the iconic structures undergo their refurbishment. The Imagineers and techs on-site at EPCOT tested out the torches for general maintenance, lighting each torch individually. As they lit the torches, they called out the number of each torch … Read more

Walt Disney World Website Offering New CoBrowse Screen Sharing Technology to Improve Guest Service

January 27, 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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Let’s be honest: at times, navigating the Walt Disney World website can be pretty frustrating. Thankfully, there’s a new feature that should help guests easily find the information and make the bookings they need. Guests now have the option of using CoBrowse, a screen sharing technology, that allows cast members to see what the guest … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland Closed for Coronavirus, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Gets FastPass+, Disneyland Attractions Close for Refurbishment, and WDWNT The Cruise!

January 26, 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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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 20–26! Walt Disney World Heavy machinery arrived at the Magic Kingdom parking lot … Read more

“Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite” Wins Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition

January 26, 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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Dok-Ondar is going to have to make some room on his shelves for a new treasure. The “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite” won a Grammy Award this Sunday for Best Instrumental Composition. Of course, the recipient of the award is legendary composer John Williams, who brought his trademark style to this new corner of the … Read more

BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland Reportedly Suspends Face Character Meet-and-Greets as Coronavirus Threat Looms

January 24, 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 the Coronavirus outbreak facing China, Hong Kong Disneyland is taking precautions by reportedly suspending face character meet-and-greets. 香港ディズニーは今日からフェイスキャラクターのグリはキャンセルになりました。 — しおり🎀✈️ (@maestro_mickey) January 24, 2020 (Translation via Google Translate: Hong Kong Disney has canceled face character [greetings] from today.) Cast members have reportedly been told that character meet-and-greets have been suspended over “health concerns.” As … Read more

BREAKING: Shanghai Disney Resort Temporarily Closing Due to Coronavirus Outbreak in China; Official Statement Released

January 24, 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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Due to the outbreak of Coronavirus in China, Shanghai Disneyland and Disneytown are temporarily closing beginning on January 25th, 2020. Visitors to Shanghai Disney Resort’s website can find the following message: In response to the prevention and control of the disease outbreak and in order to ensure the health and safety of our guests and … Read more

REVIEW: New Sorcerer Mickey Cupcake is Pretty But Basic at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

January 23, 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 bakers at the Disneyland Resort have worked their magic to bring you a brand new cupcake themed to Fantasia‘s Sorcerer Mickey! This vanilla cupcake, available at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, features whipped frosting, shimmering blue sprinkles, chocolate stars, and a milk chocolate hat and ears. This is a very photogenic cupcake. In … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls (and Vintage Concept Art) Rise at The Haunted Mansion for Two-Month Refurbishment at Disneyland

January 22, 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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Whenever candlelights flicker, where the air is deathly still… that is the time to take down the holiday decorations and prepare for an extensive refurbishment at The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. On Tuesday, the attraction closed for a refurbishment that’s expected to last until spring 2020. During this time, the ride will have its seasonal … Read more

PHOTOS: New Construction Wall Art and Scrim Now Surrounding Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland

January 22, 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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Work on the months-long refurbishment of Snow White’s Scary Adventures in Disneyland is moving along, as scrims have gone up around the beloved attraction. And with this project lasting for months, they’ve made the construction walls a little more pleasant with some artwork inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. I have to admit, … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up Around King Arthur Carrousel for Extended Refurbishment at Disneyland

January 21, 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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While Belle might say “it’s a quiet village”, lately Disneyland’s Fantasyland has been anything but. King Arthur Carrousel is the latest attraction to close for a months-long refurbishment, with construction walls and scaffolding already surrounding the attraction. While we don’t exactly know what will be happening during the refurbishment, it is expected to last until … Read more

PHOTOS: New “PatcheD” Patches Featuring Baby Pegasus and Marie Arrive at Disneyland Park

January 21, 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 looking to give your jacket or backpack a touch of character, these new “PatcheD” patches featuring Hercules‘ Baby Pegasus and The Aristocats‘ Marie have the competition sewn up at Disneyland! These patches are the perfect thing to show of your love of adorable animals, whether they’re from Paris or Greek mythology! Hercules’ first … Read more

Disney+ to Launch in Western Europe on March 24

January 21, 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.

European readers beware: Baby Yoda-mania is coming a week ahead of schedule. The Western European debut of Disney+ has been pushed up to March 24, 2020, one week ahead of its previously scheduled date, according to Deadline. On that day, the streaming service will become available to fans in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, … Read more

PHOTOS: Snow White’s Scary Adventures Construction Walls Expand at Disneyland

January 20, 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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Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to work they go over at Disneyland. The construction walls at Snow White’s Scary Adventures have expanded, seemingly covering the entire attraction. Earlier this month, the attraction closed for an extensive refurbishment that’s expected to last until May 2020. In our last report, the walls had only been installed at the … Read more

PHOTOS: Avengers Campus Spider-Man Attraction Construction Keeps Crawling While Sightlines Are Destroyed in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure

January 20, 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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Work at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus is progressing as it races to meet its Summer 2020 opening, and today, we’ve got a look at the latest advancements. From Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree in neighboring Cars Land, we can see construction progressing steadily. Some of the red paneling on the exterior of the future Spider-Man ride … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars Hoth Spirit Jersey (Snow) Speeds into Disneyland

January 20, 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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One of the exotic planets in the Star Wars universe now has its own dedicated piece of apparel. Hoth, as featured in “Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back,” is featured in a new Spirit Jersey available at Disneyland. The blue jersey shows the Battle of Hoth from the beginning of the film, where Rebel … Read more

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