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+ Streaming Service to Feature Studio’s Entire Film Library, Smashing Open “Disney Vault”

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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 exciting as it is to hear about new projects on Disney+ like The Mandalorian or the Lady and the Tramp remake, die-hard Disney fans like myself have been hoping to hear about how much of Disney’s vast back catalog of films and television programs would be on the new streaming service. And on Thursday … Read more

Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew Makes Port at Disney’s Beach Club Resort April 28th

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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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Avast and shiver me timbers! Captain Hook and his crew are docking for a new kids club experience, fittingly named Captain Hook’s Pirate Crew, at Disney’s Beach Club Resort starting April 28th. Guests ages 4-12 will enjoy a treasure hunt as they sail around Crescent Lake. They’ll also meet Captain Hook himself as they learn … Read more

PHOTOS: A Look at the Captain Marvel Pop-Up Experience at Times Square Disney Store

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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 Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most powerful superheroes is about to land in theaters when Captain Marvel releases on March 8th, and to celebrate, a limited-time pop-up experience has flown into the Disney Store in New York City’s Times Square. Being a Marvel fan and willing to brave the large crowds of Times Square, I … Read more

PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Madame Leota, Genie, Timon and Pumbaa Medium Figures 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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From “regions beyond,” to the Cave of Wonders, to the Pridelands, three new figurines have made their way to Disneyana at Disneyland Park. Madame Leota, straight from The Haunted Mansion, is now available as a medium figurine. (With an emphasis on the medium. Get it?) This comes not long after a new line of Haunted … Read more

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook Releasing November 5th, Available for Pre-Order Now

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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 flavors of Black Spire Outpost can come to your kitchen starting this Fall. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge cookbook, by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Marc Sumerak, will be released November 5th, 2019, featuring recipes from the new land coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While we don’t know what’s inside just yet, this book is likely … Read more

PHOTOS: “it’s a small world” Dooney & Bourke Collection Launching Tomorrow at 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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It's a Small World Dooney & Bourke

“It’s a world of laughter, a world of tears…” If you don’t want to hurt me already for getting the song in your head, you might be a fan of It’s a Small World. And if you really love the iconic Disney Parks attraction, you should head to Disney Springs tomorrow for the launch of … Read more

BREAKING: New Details of Rise of the Resistance Ride Emerge, Including Partial Synopsis for Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

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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 Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s centerpieces will be Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and thanks to reports from D23 and Entertainment Weekly, we now have a better look than ever at the new attraction. Entertainment Weekly‘s Anthony Breznican got an first look at the attraction, and provided a detailed description of this new … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Hudson’s Bay”-Inspired Mickey Mouse Shirts at Epcot’s Canada Pavilion

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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 series of shirts inspired by one of Canada’s most popular retailers has been spotted at the shops at Epcot’s Canada Pavilion. Mickey Mouse T-Shirt – $24.99 Mickey Mouse “True Original” Sweatshirt – $49.99 The multi-colored pattern is inspired by Hudson’s Bay, one of Canada’s most iconic department stores. The retailer dates back to … Read more

Jaleo Set to Open at Disney Springs Sometime in March

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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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Jaleo, the highly anticipated restaurant by chef Jose Andres, has been expected for a while. After a long run of delays, WDWNT has learned that the restaurant will finally open in Disney Springs sometime next month. The exact date has yet to be determined. Jaleo was previously announced to open in Winter 2019 after originally … Read more

PHOTOS: Self-Serve Soda Fountains Coming to ABC Commissary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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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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Walls are up around Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ ABC Commissary, with self-serve soda fountains coming to the counter service eatery. Work began on the transition last week. As of the writing of this article, we don’t have an expected opening date. You should expect to see the newer, slightly-less-prone-to-spillage Solo cups that Walt Disney World has … Read more

Dave Smith, Walt Disney Archives Founder and Disney Legend, Has Passed Away

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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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Dave Smith, who founded the Walt Disney Archives in 1970 and named a Disney Legend in 2007, has passed away. He was 78. Bob Iger said in a statement: “I’m deeply saddened to learn of Dave Smith’s passing. He was the unsung hero of Disney’s history who, as our first archivist, spent 40 years rescuing … Read more

Hampton Inn & Suites Coming to Walt Disney World’s Flamingo Crossings, According to Permits

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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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Hampton Inn & Suites will be coming to Flamingo Crossings, according to permits filed with the South Florida Water Management District. The proposed hotel will be across the street from the already-revealed Holiday Inn Resort and Hyatt House, which we learned about last November. This is part of Flamingo Crossings’ transformation into a value-minded complex, … Read more

Ron W. Miller, Former Disney President and CEO, Passes Away at 85

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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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Ron W. Miller, producer of countless Disney films and the former President and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has passed away at the age of 85. Miller came to the company via his wife, Diane Disney, Walt’s daughter. The two met at the University of Southern California, and married in 1954. Following a brief … Read more

Voyageurs’ Lounge Announced for Disney’s Riviera 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’s Riviera Resort is speeding towards its Fall 2019 opening. And today, we learned that a new lounge will be part of the resort! Called Voyageur’s Lounge, the lounge celebrates Walt Disney’s international travels and the books he collected along the way. From Disney Parks Blog: “Inside this fun lounge at Disney’s Riviera Resort, you will be … Read more

Full Lineup Released for Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival’s Garden Rocks Concert Series

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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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Music will be in bloom at the Garden Rocks Concert Series as part of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, and we have the full lineup! Concerts happen at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. Shows are 7 nights a week during the festival at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8 … Read more

Overnight Road Closures in Disney World Affecting World Drive Traffic Through February 8

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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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Guests driving around Walt Disney World will have to contend with an overnight road closures on World Drive through February 8. The closures begin at park close for the Magic Kingdom through 6:00 AM. The affected portion spans from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge to Disney’s Contemporary Resort. In addition, the turnaround on World Drive (just south … Read more

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