Since the characters were already removed from the exterior a few months back, Characters in Flight at Disney Springs will be changing its name effective this week.
The new name of the balloon will be Aerophile, named after the company who operates the attraction. The new Disney Springs maps already reflect this change.
I have a special Hostess with the Mostess countdown for you today. You have probably already read or heard about our upcoming event in September at Walt Disney World. Yes that’s right, it is “WDWNT’s Tencennial Celebration!” We are 10 and cannot wait to celebrate with you!
I am very excited for this event and I hope most of your are already registered. If not, no worries, there is still time! You can check out the important info and register right here. The event is sadly still months away but we can celebrate early because WDWNT’s actual birthday was Saturday July 8th!
With all of the excitement I really wanted to do a countdown on my WDWNT favorites. After all, it seemed very appropriate to honor the site on its birthday. Before I was brought on as the Hostess with the Mostess I was an avid reader. Every morning before work I would get on to check out the latest news. I was able to visit Disney World everyday at my desk by listening to park music On The Air. I enjoyed the competitive Disney banter on Around the Hub and loved agreeing and disagreeing with the staff.
I really appreciated everything that WDWNT had to offer. I appreciated it so much I wanted to be apart of it. And now here I am a year later (yep, it’s my anniversary too!) sharing my Disney favorites, tips, hearing from you, and loving every minute of it! In honor of our 10 year anniversary, here are my Top 10 WDWNT Favorites!
I love the shirts on Tee Public! The designs are well thought out and very trendy. Some of them are pretty funny and you can even find attractions and characters that you do not normally see on merchandise. There are designs for all ages and styles!
Our Patreon’s get some pretty sweet exclusives! Becoming a Patreon Member is easy, just go to the website, choose from the 7 levels of support, and sit back and enjoy all of the exclusive content coming your way. What kind of exclusive content is there you ask? Each level offers something different! You can get …
Reviews are awesome! Not only are there reviews for Disney restaurants, shows, and attractions. But there are even reviews for movies and video games. It has always been a one stop shop for me. I am able to get everything I need right in one place. One of my favorite things about WDWNT reviews has to be the honesty. These people love Disney! But just because they love it does not mean they sugar coat it. They tell it like it is, which I believe is how a good review should be. If you have not read any of their reviews, I encourage you to do so!
I NEED my Disney fix in between vacations. As much as I want to, I cannot just hop on a plane anytime and fly to Disney. So when I am feeling like I really want to visit (which is kind of all the time), I have to get creative. Along with reading Disney news, I listen to Disney tunes! Whether I am at work, at the gym, home cooking, or even just lounging in my backyard, I can transport myself to Disney through the parks and resort music.
Yes, the name is WDW News Today, but sometimes you need a little something different in between those riveting news stories. And we have just the thing! We offer all sorts of articles that include historical facts, live streams of your favorite parades or fireworks, and there is even this really cool lady who does a countdown of her Disney favorites and has everyone vote! ; ) (I had to!) This is just another reason why this place is a one stop shop.
There are so many fun podcasts! One of the first things I discovered on WDWNT was Around the Hub with Patrick Hackett. I absolutely loved every minute of it. I felt that it was interesting from beginning to end and could not get enough of the Disney banter. Now I listen to and really enjoy all of the podcasts!
WDWNT Now! is a very useful page! It provides the park, restaurant, and shop hours, attraction wait times, character meet and greets, events and tour information, restroom locations and so much more! It is jammed packed with important information that you will need while spending time in the parks. The best part is you do not have to go far when needing to access this info. Picture this, you are already reading your favorite article … Hostess with the Mostess no doubt … (I had to again, it was too easy.), and you want to see the wait time for Tower of Terror. There is no need to go elsewhere when the information you seek is just on the next page!
WDW News Tonight is pretty fantastic, very informative, interactive, and always entertaining. This show makes number 3 on my list! If you are unfamiliar with it, here is the overview. “Hosted by radio veterans and life-long Disney fans Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly, audio and video program presented on 105.5 FM, 660 AM, and AM 1520 WBZW in Orlando, Florida, as well as online at WDWNewsTonight.com every Wednesday from 9-11pm EST. The show covers the Walt Disney World Resort and other Disney news. The show combines the latest headlines, comedy, trending vacation topics, call-in games, and in-depth discussions to bring Disney fans a one-of-a-kind 2-hour program covering the Disney Parks. While the show is being live-streamed in both audio and video, listeners and viewers also interact via a live chat online. The show is also available on demand as an audio download, online audio stream and can be watched live or recorded on YouTube.”
Did you know that we have an app?! And ALL of the amazing things in my countdown today can be accessed on this very app! I use it all the time and absolutely love it!
Check out the great features:
The News has to be my number one pick! After all, it’s in the name! When I first started reading WDWNT, I was amazed that a lot of the news being published showed up here first. They really were and still are on top of it! The news is always interesting to me, I feel well informed, and I LOVE the photo reports! After spending years of reading many different websites, it was easy for me to make WDWNT my number one go to site.
Those are my Top 10 WDWNT Favorites! If there is something in my countdown that you have never read or listened to, I hope you check it out!
Now for the best part … what do you think? Vote for your WDWNT Favorite below! Remember, if I did not mention your WDWNT Favorite vote “other” and comment to me let know!
Happy Birthday WDWNT!!
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The WDWNT Store at TeePublic is offering 30% off everything with code AMERICA, but this offer ends tonight!
Our patriotic design, Make America Sing Again, pays tribute to America Sings, the classic Disneyland attraction hosted by Sam and Ollie which operated in the Carousel Theater from 1974-1988.
In addition, all of our newest designs, such as Indigenous Pandora Ale, Save Figment, Captain EO Crunch, and ‘Punzel’s sPoopers, plus all your classic favorites, including Seven, Tom Corless’ Mean Tweets, and Make the Movie Ride Great Again, are all on sale!
Everything else in our TeePublic Store, including stickers, wall art, kids apparel, and hoodies are also on sale. But remember, this sale ends tonight at midnight EDT, so don’t delay!
With just two weeks to go before their official opening, the Cascade Cabins area and the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool opened to guests at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort this week. Below, we have a video tour for you to enjoy of the awesome new area, followed by some photos:
The mighty buffalo topiaries are back, a nice touch for the new area.
Now connected to the track at Geyser Point Bar and Grill, there is another mine car.
Steps away from Geyser Point is the new Boulder Ridge Cove Pool.
The entrance to this section of the Cascade Cabins can be found just behind Geyser Point.
Once it grows in more, the area around the cabins will be pretty serene. The look is already quite pleasant with the new foliage though.
I love the cabin number signs so much.
It probably would have been a little cooler if they were log cabins, but they aren’t unpleasant looking.
Benches in the surrounding area are nice and unique.
Now we head back to the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool area.
The spa timer is attached to dynamite. This might be my favorite detail in any pool area Disney has ever built.
The poolside restrooms are gorgeous and offer a little more privacy that at most resorts.
Don’t worry, I made sure it was empty before I took any pictures…
A shower and changing room with a locking door is a nice offering.
The covered seating areas are well themed and furnished.
And lastly, a look from above.
The Cascade Cabins and the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool both look to be fantastic additions to Wilderness Lodge, continuing the rich theme and attention to detail that the resort is known for. While we may scoff at more and more Disney Vacation Club additions, these are well thought out and well executed, and a viable addition to the DVC lineup at Walt Disney World.
With multiple sources now confirming, it seems likely that Brazil is the new country being added to World Showcase during the multi-year expansion and re-imagining of Walt Disney World’s Epcot.
Likely location for the new Brazil pavilion at Epcot
The pavilion is rumored to be going between the Italy and Germany pavilions in World Showcase, an empty 1.5 acre plot left for a future pavilion since the park opened in 1982. The pavilion will likely include an attraction, but there are nor rumblings as to what it might be at this time.
Brazil will likely be announced for Epcot at the D23 Expo 2017 during the presentation on Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. This rumor dates back to a 2011 story run here on WDWNT.com.
The 2017 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival is quickly approaching, especially because of the new start date that for the first time enters the month of August during this now 75-day long event. Today, we have a first look at this year’s event logo for you, as well as a list of the 6 new festival marketplaces that will be joining the usual lineup.
Here is the 2017 event logo, featuring Remy from Ratatouille (and possibly Epcot’s newest ride in World Showcase):
Below is a tentative list of the new booths/marketplaces that will debuting at the event for 2017 (names subject to change):
A record number of global food and wine marketplaces – 35 in all –will sizzle with new edible delights to celebrate 35 years of Epcot during the 22nd Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Aug. 31-Nov. 13, 2017.
Episode VI: Hostess with the Mostess Strikes Back
I received multiple requests to hold off on the result post for a few weeks so some of you could experience the things on my list before voting for them. I was thrilled that so many of you wanted to actually go out and give them a try that I was more than happy to honor your request. I hope most of you were able to experience something new and vote for your favorite.
In honor of Star Wars’ 40th Anniversary I brought you my top five favorite Star Wars experiences in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You can check out my original list here.
Now let’s see how you voted!
You voted the Jedi Training into the number 5 spot. Maybe someday we will be lucky enough to experience Jedi Training. After all, this is the place where dreams come true, is it not?!
The Galactic Dessert Party beat Jedi Training … but only by one vote! If you do ever get to experience this yummy event make sure you get the Freeze Fried Nutella! It is amazing and you do not want to miss it. If the desserts/snacks weren’t already good enough, the VIP viewing area was the perfect spot!
I am surprised the Launch Bay did not get more votes. With an introductory film, meet and greets, and movie props … it is a pretty cool place! You have the choice to bear right and skip the film, but I do not recommend skipping it. It is only about 9 minutes long and features interviews with some of the creators, movie clips, and they even talk about Star Wars’ impact on culture. It is an interesting film and really gets you pumped for the future!
You brought Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular into number two. What a fantastic show! If you haven’t seen it yet, you must make time to go! I recommend scoping out your viewing area ahead of time. If you are not attending the dessert party, near Center Stage is a prime spot. It can get pretty crowded so try to get there early to stake your claim.
Star Tours comes in first and this attraction deserves it! It would have been my number one pick but I unfortunately cannot ride it most of the time #Bummer. The last time I was able to ride it was shortly after The Force Awakens came out and lo and behold our scene was Jakku. I was ecstatic that I could experience the new story. I am very happy that this attraction made number one!
Thank you again for voting! I love to read your comments and see how you vote! I have another special post coming up very soon! May the Force Be With You!
Extra Magic Tip: While you are in the queue for Star Tours: The Adventure Continues, pay attention to the security droid scanning luggage. If you look closely while he scans, you will see some familiar objects. There are tons of different easter eggs, but my personal favorite might be a Buzz Lightyear toy that he sends to “Infinity and Beyond”!
Due to unplanned maintenance, Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is temporarily moving to a new space in the convention center.
The temporary location will operate from July 28th until August 13th, 2017. With the exception of the location, nothing else about the experience will be different.
Beginning July 10, Guests who purchase a limited edition $100 Shopping Card at World of Disney (located at Disney Springs) will receive an additional $25 bonus Shopping Card to be used on future visits, redeemable beginning the following day. Both cards are redeemable at Disney owned and operated merchandise locations at Disney Springs, Earport and Magic of Disney at Orlando International Airport, as well as the Shop Disney Parks app.
The $25.00 Bonus Shopping Card will expire on October 29th, 2017, while the $100.00 Shopping Card does not expire at any point.
Spider-Man: Homecoming hits theaters in just a few days, and to get ready here is a collection of clips from the new movie to hold you over.
SPOILER WARNING: These clips offer an in-depth look at Spider-Man: Homecoming. This goes without saying, but you may not want to watch these clips if you wish to remain “spoiler free.”
Thanks to FilmSelect Trailer on YouTube for putting together all these clips into one video.
In the video above we get a glimpse of Peter’s interactions with his Aunt May, his best friends Ned and Michelle, and his school’s academic decathlon team. We also get a sneak peak of the uprising of Vulture (Michael Keaton).
Spider-Man: Homecoming swings (see what I did there) into theaters on July 7.
