Matthew Soberman 
People of a certain age probably have a lot of love for those old Disney VHS tapes. For many, it was the first time they could access the magic of Disney movies any time they wanted. And when it came to the animated films, those tapes always had amazing artwork. Now, you can wear your … Read more
The crisp October air is upon us, and as the leaves fall, guests who have a Walt Disney World Resort hotel stay coming up can start planning for their holiday stay! And as the 60-day window rolls in for the last month of the year, there are four new MagicBand desgins available for pre-order, including … Read more
Fresh from Halloween Town, The Nightmare Before Christmas‘ Jack Skellington and Sally are featured on a new, double-sided Alex and Ani bracelet! We spotted this at World of Disney in Disney Springs. The bracelet sells for $49.99. This bracelet is perfect for lovers of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and you don’t even have to choose … Read more
Guests driving around the Walt Disney World Resort should take notice that southbound Victory Way between the entrances to Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Osceola Parkway will be closed nightly between October 1st – 4th, as indicated by the red line in the map below. The closures will take effect from 10 PM to … Read more
In addition to the incredible voices of Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad, and Jonathan Groff, music superstars Panic! At the Disco, Weezer, and Kacey Musgraves will contribute to the soundtrack of Frozen 2. AltPress has revealed the full soundtrack for the film, which includes seven new songs by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, including … Read more
It’s easier than ever to bring a little bit of Pandora: The World of Avatar home with you, thanks to a new bag and a new deal. This new Banshee bag features patches themed to Avatar Flight of Passage, including the WDWNT-favorite phrase, “Sivako.” (That means “rise to the challenge” in Na’vi.) We spotted this … Read more
Your cadaverous pallor betrays an aura of foreboding, almost as if you detect a new aroma… That’s right, the Haunted Mansion has its own fragrance, featuring that famed medium, Madame Leota. We spotted this bottle at Memento Mori at the Magic Kingdom. This 3.4 fl oz./100 mL bottle costs $39.99. We smelled the perfume, which … Read more
Strangers! From the outside! Themed construction walls are up at the future Magic of Disney Store location at Orlando International Airport. This location replaces the Disney’s EarPort shop, which closed in July. These walls, which replace the un-themed white walls we saw the day after EarPort’s closure, feature the Little Green Men from the Toy … Read more
A Change.org petition to keep PhotoPass photographers in the Walt Disney World theme parks has picked up in popularity. As of the writing of this article, over 80,000 people have signed the petition, more than half of its 150,000 person goal. The petition, started by @Martsartuk, reads as follows: Disney are planning to replace photopass … Read more
Well, well, well, what have we here? Welcome to the first ever Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure! We’re lurking through a night of spine-tingling treats, bone-chilling merchandise, and thrilling entertainment! Let’s take a trip down the Immersive Treat Trails, and pay a visit to the Mad Hatter, Dr. Facilier and the host of … Read more
Even though it doesn’t officially open until next year, some lucky cast members were given a preview tour of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From Disney Parks Blog: Recently, cast members from Disney’s Hollywood Studios were treated to a surprise sneak peek of the progress underway at the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction – … Read more
Scat Cat’s Club will soon be expanding at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, and with it comes a new way to pick up those famous Mickey beignets: Scat Cat’s Club – Café. From Disney Parks Blog: Soon, things will be jazzed up even more at the resort’s lounge: Scat Cat’s Club. The club will … Read more
The full list of menus for Holiday Kitchens at the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays has been announced! From hand-carved ham and gingerbread cookies at American Holiday Table to smoked salmon potato latkes and sufganiyot at L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen, there’s something for everyone this holiday season! Holiday Kitchens are open daily November 29 … Read more
New details have been revealed about the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, including new items at Holiday Kitchens and the return of the Holiday Cookie Stroll. From Disney Parks Blog: Fall begins Monday with the autumnal equinox, and visions of holiday happenings already are dancing in our heads! The Epcot International Festival of the … Read more
Two legendary actresses have joined the lineup of narrators for this year’s Candlelight Processional at Epcot. Emmy and Golden Globe-nominee Isabella Rossellini will narrate the Candlelight Processional December 8th through the 10th, while Academy Award-winner Marlee Matlin will narrate December 27th and 28th. The pair join a lineup that already includes talented actors such as … Read more
We recently took a visit to Princess Fairytale Hall… where the machines have arrived. Yes, the automated PhotoPass cameras have arrived at this Princess meet-and-greet. (Boy, that sky does look ominous for this story, doesn’t it?) We saw them at the meet-and-greet areas for Cinderella and Elena of Avalor, though we expect they’ll be installed … Read more
