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New Vault Collection Map Reversible Bucket Hat Debuts at Walt Disney World

October 26, 2022

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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.

At least for a few more months, Walt Disney World’s still celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the Vault Collection keeps delivering with a new bucket hat! Vault Collection Map Reversible Bucket Hat – $34.99 One side of the hat features a 1979 map of the Magic Kingdom across the circumference. In the middle, there’s a … Read more

More Holiday Decorations Installed Across Disneyland Resort

October 26, 2022

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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.

The yuletide season is just around the corner, and both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are already getting ready as more holiday decorations arrive. Over at Sleeping Beauty Castle, more snow has been added to the turrets. It really creates a delightful winter landscape… even in southern California! Moving to the right of the drawbridge, … Read more

Bob Chapek Discusses Disney Parks Fandom and Criticism at Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live Conference

October 26, 2022

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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.

Bob Chapek discussed the fans of Disney Parks at The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference today. When moderator, and the Journal’s Editor in Chief, Matt Murray, brought up the passion and occasional criticism of the fans, Chapek noted that he ran the parks for seven years, adding that he was “quite familiar with how … Read more

CEO Bob Chapek Responds to Allegations of Disney Being ‘Too Woke’

October 26, 2022

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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.

At The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live 2022 streaming event, Disney CEO Bob Chapek defended the company against allegations of being “too woke.” When asked about the matter, Chapek noted that content is the company’s north star, stating that Disney’s creative projects are designed to reflect the “rich diverse world” people live in. He added … Read more

Disney, Orlando Magic Extend Jersey Sponsorship Agreement

October 26, 2022

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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 magic on the court will continue, as the company and the NBA’s Orlando Magic have agreed to an extension on their jersey sponsorship. Magic point guard Markelle Fultz marked the extension with a fun photo shoot of him wearing the uniform with Disney’s sponsorship patch, along with Mickey Mouse ears, gloves, and yellow shoes. … Read more

Mickey Mouse and Globe Removed From Crossroads of the World in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 26, 2022

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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.

Mickey Mouse is once again missing from the top of Crossroads of the World at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. He was previously removed in April 2019, but returned later that month. It’s very possible that the removal could just be for maintenance, though no official reason has been given as of the writing of this article. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Fantasmic! Entrance Billboard at Hollywood Studios Pays Homage to Walt Disney’s ‘Fantasia’

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

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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.

Just days before “Fantasmic!” returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, new art promoting the nighttime spectacular can be seen on Sunset Boulevard. The art can be found on the LED billboard just outside The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, which is used prominently in Sunset Seasons Greetings. It depicts Sorcerer Mickey in battle with Maleficent in … Read more

PHOTOS: Signage and Lamps Added to Roundup Rodeo BBQ in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

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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.

Roundup Rodeo BBQ is slowly coming together at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and a new milestone has been reached with the installation of signage at the future restaurant. The sign is currently covered up by a protective tarp, illuminated by a pair of red lanterns on each side. Construction workers could be seen working on the … Read more

Extended Evening Theme Park Hours Continued Through 2023 at Walt Disney World

October 26, 2022

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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.

Guests staying at deluxe hotels in Walt Disney World will able to enjoy even more time in the parks, as Extended Evening Theme Park Hours will continue throughout 2023! The perk was previously scheduled to run through “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, which ends March 31. It allows Deluxe … Read more

Disney nuiMOs and Holiday Countdown Pin Advent Calendars Now Available on shopDisney

October 25, 2022

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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 nuiMOs and pin collectors can count down to the holidays with two new advent calendars available on shopDisney! Disney nuiMOs 12-Day Advent Calendar – $149.99 This set features nuiMOs plush of Mickey and Minnie Mouse decked out in green for the season. Included with the two plush are ten special outfits and accessories, including … Read more

Pavement Work Continues for TRON Lightcycle Run at the Magic Kingdom

October 24, 2022

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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.

TRON Lightcycle / Run continues to “download” at the Magic Kingdom, with more attention being put on the pavement leading to the attraction entrance. A crew of construction workers could be seen lining the pathway that will connect the attraction to the rest of Tomorrowland. From the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, we could see little … Read more

Lobby Refurbishment, Repainting, and Room Renovations Underway at Disney’s All-Star Resorts

October 24, 2022

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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.

There’s been a flurry of refurbishments at Disney’s All-Star Resorts lately, so we thought we’d take a tour around them and see what’s been happing. Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort Lobby Much of the check-in desk in the lobby remains closed off and behind construction walls for the moment. The concierge desk remains open to assist … Read more

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy to Direct Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars Movie

October 24, 2022

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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.

Damon Lindelof’s Star Wars movie has found its director in “Ms. Marvel’s” Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, according to Deadline‘s Justin Kroll. While no formal announcement of the film has been made yet, Lindelof’s project, which he will co-write, was rumored to be in development back in March. Sources told Deadline that while the project is still being … Read more

New Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’ Alex and Ani Bracelet Now Available

October 24, 2022

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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.

Even though we’re in the home stretch of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, there’s still new merchandise to be found, and the latest is a new bracelet from Alex and Ani! “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” Alex and Ani Bracelet – $54.99 The bracelet consists of a gold chain with a special charm to … Read more

runDisney Instituting Virtual Queue for Merchandise During 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

October 24, 2022

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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.

To help alleviate crowds during 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney will institute a virtual queue for merchandise. From runDisney: The countdown is on to the start of the runDisney race season and as participants gear up for the 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by Shokz, we’re excited … Read more

‘Black Panther’ Heart-Shaped Herb Artificial Plant Now Available at Walt Disney World

October 24, 2022

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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.

You may not be able to gain the power of the Black Panther, but the heart-shaped herb can bring a little bit of Wakanda into your home with a new artificial plant at Walt Disney World! Heart-Shaped Herb Artificial Plant – $24.99 The purple plant comes in a pot themed to the iconic superhero. The … Read more

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