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: New Lilo & Stitch and The Emperor’s New Groove VHS Wristlets Press Play at Disney Parks

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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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No need to adjust your tracking, two new VHS wristlets have arrived featuring Lilo & Stitch and The Emperor’s New Groove. And with these new accessories, you can have the hottest item from Hawaii from to the Andean Mountains! The wristlets feature a clear vinyl exterior, removable wrist strap, and a zipper closure. I can … Read more

PHOTOS: “Swappable” Signage Returns to FuelRod Kiosks at Disneyland Resort Parks and Hotels: Swapping Fees Reversed

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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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FuelRod Swappbable Disneyland Resort Parks Hotels

As the decision to charge $3 for FuelRod swaps has been reversed, the phrase “swappable” has returned to FuelRod kiosks across the Disneyland Resort’s parks and resort hotels. So far, we’ve seen the signage around Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Kiosks that hadn’t been re-skinned with the $3 … Read more

PHOTOS: New Holiday Starbucks Mug Ornaments Arrive at Disney Parks

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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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It’s that time of year again. Time to talk about Starbucks’ holiday cups! Well… sort of. Two new Starbucks cup ornaments themed to the Disneyland Resort have arrived at Downtown Disney’s World of Disney. The ornaments retail for $14.99 each, and come in three designs: Disneyland Park with a teal top, Disney California Adventure with … Read more

PHOTOS: New Eeyore Dream Friends Plush Slumbers Into Disneyland Park

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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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It’s a universal constant: everybody sleeps, even in the Hundred Acre Wood. The latest Dream Friends plush has arrived, and this time, Eeyore gets the naptime nod. Maybe after a good rest, he won’t be so gloomy. (It usually works for me.) We found these dozing at Disneyland’s Emporium. They currently retail for $34.99. This … Read more

PHOTOS: New Reversible Sequin Minnie Mouse Orb Plush Arrives at Disneyland Park

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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 plush has arrived at Disneyland Park and… folks, I don’t know how to describe it, besides calling it what it is: a reversible sequined Minnie Mouse orb. We spotted this at the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. It currently retails for $29.99, and is… certainly sequined. Both the top and bottom are reversible, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey and Minnie “My Happy Holiday Place” Jewelry Skates Into Disney Springs

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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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‘Tis the season to be jolly! You can wear your love of Disney and the holidays on your sleeve (or wrist and neck) with new “My Happy Holiday Place” jewelry featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. We found these at Disney Springs’ World of Disney. Mickey & Minnie Holiday Bracelet – $19.99 This bracelet features Mickey … Read more

PHOTOS: Menu Item Name Changes Arrive at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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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 saga that is menu item name changes has made its way west to Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. The changes attempt to satisfy both the need to clarify menu items for guests and the desire to keep the immersive experience of Batuu. These item names mostly … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More New Disney Legacy Ornaments (Princess and the Frog, Sleeping Beauty, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) Now Available at Disney Parks

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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 holiday season is nearly here, and there’s even more new Legacy ornaments in the Sketchbook Ornament Collection to help your Christmas tree (or Hanukkah bush, or Festivus pole, if you don’t find tinsel distracting) this year. Combined with the five ornaments we found earlier this week, we’ve seen 9 of the 10 ornaments in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Collection Jewelry Featuring Swarovski Crystals Arrives 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 whole new world of Disney Parks Collection Jewelry featuring Swarovski crystals has arrived at MouseGear in EPCOT. Themed to Frozen snowflakes and a slew of Fantasyland favorites, you’ll definitely want to check out these giftable boxed jewelry sets. See the full line below! Snowflake Necklace – $29.99 While there’s nothing here noting a specific … Read more

PHOTOS: New Norway Pavilion Helly Hansen Jackets Heat Up The Fjording 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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Hei alle sammen! We may still be in autumn, but you can prepare yourselves for the colder months and show off your love for trolls and school bread with new Helly Hansen jackets themed to EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion! Naturally, we found these in The Fjording, conveniently located in… EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion. (I know, what a … Read more

Enter NOW To Win WDW News Tonight’s Halloween Story Contest, “Are You Afraid of the Park?”

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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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Fairly Scary Halloween Party

Submitted for the approval of the 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central Society, we call this contest… “Are You Afraid of the Park?” That’s right, WDW News Tonight will be airing a special episode on Halloween night, October 31st: WDWNT’s Fairly Scary Halloween Party! And to celebrate, we’re holding a spooky short story contest, and you … Read more

Disney Developing “Hocus Pocus 2” for Disney+, Jen D’Angelo (“Workaholics”) to Write Script

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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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Pull up a cauldron and grab your broomstick (or vacuum cleaner)! A sequel to Hocus Pocus is reportedly in development for Disney+, according to Collider‘s Jeff Sneider. Jen D’Angelo (Workaholics, LA to Vegas, Happy Together) has been hired to pen the script for the film. Sneider also reported that D’Angelo has been given another task … Read more

Guest With Measles Visited Disneyland While Infectious on October 16th

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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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Disneyland Sleeping Beauty Castle Refurbished Refurbishment

Public health officials confirmed that a guest with measles visited Disneyland while infectious, according to the Los Angeles Times‘ Jaclyn Cosgrove. The guest, a Los Angeles County resident, visited the park on October 16th. Officials say that the person may have infected others. Anybody who visited the park on that day between 9:15 AM and … Read more

Disney Parks Holiday Special to Be Recorded at Walt Disney World November 7th-10th

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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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Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

Segments for this year’s Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade on ABC, and other Disney Parks holiday specials to air on ABC and Disney Channel, will be taped at Walt Disney World from November 7th-10th. In keeping with recent tradition, while musical performances will be recorded at Walt Disney World, the parade itself will be … Read more

Disney Sells 26 Acres of Land Next to Disney’s Vero Beach 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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Disney has sold off approximately 26 acres of land next to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, according to TC Palm‘s Colleen Wixon. DVCNews.com reports that the land was previously earmarked for a resort expansion that was ultimately canceled due to low timeshare sales at the resort. The land that was sold is west of the resort’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Sleeping Beauty Castle Receives More Snow-Topped Turrets Ahead of Holiday Season at Disneyland

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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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As spooky as Halloween time can be, perhaps the scariest thing of all is that once it’s over, the holiday blitz begins. And ahead of “the most wonderful time of the year,” even more turrets are covered with snow at Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Just a few days after we first reported that “snow” was … Read more

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