PHOTOS: The Great Movie Ride Signs & Banners Removed from Chinese Theater

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

Early this morning, we made our way over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and noticed that of all signs relating to The Great Movie Ride including the marquees and side theater banners had been removed. These items have been up on the Chinese Theater since the park opened back in 1989, so it is strange to see them gone.

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The Great Movie Ride attraction marquees are gone

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New signs have been added and references to the upcoming Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction have been removed already for some reason…

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Disneyland Adventures & Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure Being Remastered for Xbox One

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

Two Disney games that were seemingly stuck forever on the original Kinect for Xbox 360 are now being brought over and upgraded for the Xbox One.

Disneyland Adventures and Rush: A Disney-Pixar Adventure will both be making their way to Xbox One on October 31, with a slew of updates.

Both games now support 4K resolution (for Xbox One X owners), HD, and HDR. Perhaps the biggest news though, is that now players can opt for traditional controls in place of the Kinect motion controls.

This addresses the major criticism of both these titles, which was the unresponsive motion controls. With a more traditional method of playing, these games can now shine and offer a unique and more broad appeal for fans looking to get their Disney gaming fix.

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Both games will be sold for $30 each and feature new content, though Microsoft hasn’t specified just what that new content is.

 

VIDEOS: Star Wars Battlefront II Starfighter Assault Battles Shown off at Gamescom

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

During Gamescom this weekend, EA released the first gameplay trailer for the new Starfighter Assault mode coming to Star Wars Battlefront II.

The trailer shows off numerous locations that players will have the chance to experience, like Endor, Fondor, Ryloth, and Kamino. Ship controls have been vastly improved in the new game, and new features like a class-based team play will help to diversify battle scenarios.

In addition to the trailer, EA held a livestream to show off the new mode in action. Check out this full match that IGN recorded for a deeper look at the new space combat mode.

Star Wars Battlefront II will be released on November 17 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

Cinderella’s Royal Table Closing for Refurbishment in 2018

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

Cinderella’s Royal Table at the Magic Kingdom will be closing for a short refurbishment in 2018.

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The restaurant inside of Cinderella Castle will be closed February 28th through March 2nd, 2018. The restaurant is available for reservations once again starting 3/3.

Disney Parks Limited Release Haunted Mansion & Halloween T-Shirts Available Online

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

Today, the Disney Store unveiled Limited Release Halloween shirts! There are six of them in total and three of them glow in the dark. Let’s take a look at the collection.

Once again Disney Store is running their special of buy one get one 40% off and no coupon code is necessary!

Hatbox Ghost T-Shirt for Men

Hatbox Ghost T-Shirt for Men – $29.99

 

Haunted Mansion T-Shirt for Men

Haunted Mansion T-Shirt for Men – $29.99

Haunted Mansion T-Shirt for Women

Haunted Mansion T-Shirt for Women – $32.99

 

Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween T-Shirt for Adults

Mickey Mouse and Friends Halloween T-Shirt for Adults (also available in kids) – $34.99

 

Mickey Mouse Halloween T-Shirt for Men

Mickey Mouse Halloween T-Shirt for Men – $29.99

 

Minnie Mouse Halloween T-Shirt for Women

Minnie Mouse Halloween T-Shirt for Women – $32.99

 

 

 

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PHOTOS: Tokyo Disneyland’s Grand Circuit Raceway Cars Being Recycled at Tomorrowland Speedway, Magic Kingdom

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

The Tokyo Disneyland Grand Circuit Raceway attraction closed forever back in January as the park embarks on its largest expansion ever, but now the vehicles from that extinct Tomorrowland attraction have crossed the ocean and made their way to the Magic Kingdom.

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The cars are currently visible from the TTA Peoplemover attraction, located behind Space Mountain.

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It is unclear if Disney will reuse the full cars or is simply breaking them down for spare parts for the Tomorrowland Speedway.

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The cars are the very same model as those used at Orlando’s Speedway attraction.

Minnie Van Service Expands to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Starting Today

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

While initially only available to guests staying at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club and Boardwalk Resorts (and then expanded to Disny’s Wilderness Lodge last week), a few additional resort guests are now able to take advantage of Disney’s Minnie Van service due to popular demand.

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Starting today, guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Kidani Village and Jambo House) can now go to the front desk at the resort to activate the service for their use.

Minnie Vans is a paid point-to-point transportation service that is operated by Disney and summoned through the Lyft app. Please check out our review to see how it works and if Minnie Vans will be right for you.

SHOP NOW: Alex and Ani Haunted Mansion Collection

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

The wait is over! The 3 different Haunted Mansion Alex and Ani designs are now available online! Let’s take a look at these designs (also all available in silver)!

Haunted Mansion Singing Busts Bangle by Alex and Ani -

Haunted Mansion Singing Busts Bangle by Alex and Ani – $44.95

Haunted Mansion Logo Bangle by Alex and Ani

Haunted Mansion Logo Bangle by Alex and Ani – $39.95

 

Madame Leota Bangle by Alex and Ani

Madame Leota Bangle by Alex and Ani – $44.95

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Dole Whip & More Restaurants Coming to Mobile Order at Disney World

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

On the heels of the successful rollout at many other restaurants, Walt Disney World will expand the Mobile Order program through the MyDisneyExperience app to several previously unannounced establishments later this year.

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Here are the restaurants now adding the service later this year:

  • Lunching Pad at the Magic Kingdom
  • Aloha Isle at the Magic Kingdom
  • Rosie’s All-American Cafe at Hollywood Studios
  • Fairfax Fare at Hollywood Studios
  • Catalina Eddie’s at Hollywood Studios
  • Sunshine Seasons at Epcot

No exact date for these additions has been given as of yet.

The mobile ordering program allows guests to order at Disney counter service restaurants from their mobile devices and then pick-up the order when they are ready to eat. Check out our comprehensive review of the service to see how it works.

PHOTOS: Iconic Water Feature Drained as Universe of Energy Transitions to Guardians of the Galaxy

WDWNT on August 29, 2017

While not much work has happened since The Universe of Energy closed at Epcot last week, the iconic water feature outside of the 1982 Future World Pavilion has now been drained.

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The water feature may or may not return, with the marquee being replaced by a Nova Corps ship from the Guardians of the Galaxy film franchise.

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The Guardians of the Galaxy ride will open before 2021 at Epcot.