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Disney Vacation Club Members Staying at Grand Villas Now Entitled to Purchase Additional FastPass+ Reservations

August 19, 2019

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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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Three-bedroom Grand Villas are some of the most luxurious (and expensive) rooms on Walt Disney World property. And now, Disney Vacation Club members staying in those Grand Villas have a new level of luxury: the ability to purchase additional FastPass+ reservations beyond the allotted three in advance per guest, according to DVCNews.com‘s Tim Krasniewski. Guests … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Dogs and Cats D-Tech Phone Cases Spotted at the Magic Kingdom

August 19, 2019

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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.

Disney Dogs and Cats Phone Case New Packaging Frontier Trading Post

Look what the cats (and dogs) dragged in… new phone cases in new packaging! We spotted (no pun intended) these cases unleashed at the Frontier Trading Post at the Magic Kingdom. Favorite canines and felines from across Disney and Pixar’s animated catalog (pun slightly intended) can be found on this case, including Marie, the Cheshire … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up Along Future World East Pathway for Expansion Project at Epcot

August 16, 2019

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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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Psst! Is it just me, or is Epcot undergoing just a few changes these days? Between the work on the entrance, Future World West, the Play Pavilion, the Rose Walk, the Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, work at Epcot has been busy with a capital B. And now, the next … Read more

Joe Rohde Explains Lack of Wheelchair-Accessible Boats on Na’vi River Journey in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

August 13, 2019

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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.

In a public conversation on Twitter, Walt Disney Imagineering’s Executive Designer Joe Rohde revealed some previously-unknown details about Na’vi River Journey at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. When asked about the lack of wheelchair-accessible boats, Rohde explained that the attraction’s positioning within Pandora – The World of Avatar prohibited the possibility of the wider boats that would … Read more

PHOTOS: Redesigned Rose Walk Pathway Construction Progresses with a New Structure at Epcot

August 12, 2019

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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.

Rose Walk Pathway Construction Epcot Spaceship Earth

Here at Epcot, construction of the redesigned Rose Walk pathway between Future World and World Showcase continues to progress as the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is just weeks from opening. And that’s it! (Just kidding… did you really think we’d just take pictures of a wall?) It seems quiet now, but work … Read more

PHOTOS: New Generic Cast Costumes Replace Themed Outfits at MuppetVision 3D, Walt Disney Presents, Jedi Training and More Hollywood Studios Attractions

August 11, 2019

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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.

Disney's Hollywood Studios Generic Cast Member Costume Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular

With the official opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just weeks away, the transformation of Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues with the cast member costumes. The themed costumes that cast members wore at certain attractions have been replaced with more generic outfits. These outfits debuted earlier this month at the park’s main entrance. We’ve seen this … Read more

Piece of Rockwork Falls on Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds, Forcing Temporary Closure of One Track

August 9, 2019

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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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Operation of Disneyland’s Matterhorn Bobsleds was reduced to one track on Thursday after a large piece of plaster rockwork fell during after-hours maintenance, according to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald. According to MacDonald, Disneyland officials stated that the chunk of plaster, roughly the size of a bedroom door, fell early Thursday morning, before the … Read more

Freeform to Air “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits” Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris as Part of “30 Days of Disney” on September 29th

August 7, 2019

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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 short time from now on a television network not so far away… To celebrate the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Freeform will be airing a two-hour all-star special, “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits” on Sunday, September 29th at 8 PM Eastern. D23 revealed that … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: The Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary, Remaining Leave A Legacy Removal, and Galaxy’s Edge Previews at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 4, 2019

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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 July 29-August 4! Walt Disney World It’s the end of an era at Orlando … Read more

Removal of Epcot’s Remaining Leave a Legacy Monoliths to Begin August 6th

August 3, 2019

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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.

Leave a Legacy Epcot

The end of an era has arrived at Epcot. The final group of Leave a Legacy monoliths will be removed from the park starting on Tuesday, August 6th, when construction walls will go up in the area. The final group is located on the eastern side of Spaceship Earth. (Or on the left side, as … Read more

PHOTOS: Main Street Electrical Parade Merchandise Lights Up Disneyana & Disney Showcase at Disneyland

August 9, 2019August 2, 2019

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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.

Main Street Electrical Parade Disneyland Merchandise 2019

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, WDWNT and Disneyland News Today proudly present our spectacular festival pageant of event-themed merchandise, with a dozen sparkling items, enough for two different shops: The Main Street Electrical Parade merchandise article! But seriously, The Main Street Electrical Parade is back at Disneyland, and in true Disney fashion, there’s plenty … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Haunted Mansion Tumbler and Mugs Hitch a Ride at Disney California Adventure

August 1, 2019

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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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Do you make coffee that can raise the dead? Looking for the perfect beverage holder for that swinging wake-up? A new tumbler and mugs themed to The Haunted Mansion might do the trick. We found these vessels at Julius Katz & Sons at Disney California Adventure, but we expect that they’ll materialize elsewhere around the … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering and Khan Academy Introduce “Imagineering in a Box” Video Activity Series

August 1, 2019

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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.

Imagineering in a Box Khan Academy

For over six decades, visitors to Disney parks have been enthralled by the work of Imagineers. Now, a new video and activity series from Walt Disney Imagineering and Khan Academy offer you the chance to learn about the Imagineering process and try your hand at designing your own theme park with “Imagineering in a Box.” … Read more

Splash Mountain Funko POP! Set Coming to Disneyland Resort on August 3rd, shopDisney on August 14th

July 29, 2019

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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.

Splash Mountain Funko Pop 3-Pack Brer Bear Fox Rabbit Disneyland Resort

Here’s some “satisfactual” news out of the Disneyland Resort: the stars of Splash Mountain will be featured in a Funko POP! 3-Pack! Br’er Bear, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Rabbit will be featured in the 3-Pack, available at three locations around the resort on August 3rd. Right now, the list of locations that will have the … Read more

runDisney to Offer Exclusive Black Panther Medal for August’s Virtual 5K at 2019 D23 Expo

July 27, 2019

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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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Visitors to next month’s D23 Expo can earn a special medal for signing up for the runDisney 2019 Virtual 5K… no heart-shaped herb required! D23 showed off the medal in a recent article, featuring the emblem of the Black Panther. This year’s Virtual 5K is themed to Marvel’s 80th anniversary. D23 Expo attendees can obtain … Read more

Save Up to 15% on Select Disneyland Resort Hotel Stays Through September 26th

July 24, 2019

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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 end of summer quickly approaching, guests can take advantage of rooms discounted up to 15% off for Sunday through Thursday nights at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort now through September 26th. Guests can save up to 10% on standard rooms and up to 15% on premium rooms at the Disneyland Hotel and … Read more

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