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 22-28!
Walt Disney World
- A lawsuit was filed that claims that a monorail window shattering caused facial injuries to a five-year-old
- Full Slate of Resort-Wide New Year’s Eve Parties Announced for Walt Disney World
- Travel Protection Plan Price Increase Goes Into Effect August 7th for Walt Disney World Bookings
- runDisney to Offer Exclusive Black Panther Medal for August’s Virtual 5K at 2019 D23 Expo
Magic Kingdom
- Take a look at the expanded walkway by Cinderella Castle as it receives painted brick accents
- Check out this week’s photo report for the Magic Kingdom, featuring TRON updates, new ornaments, and the missing awnings from the Haunted Mansion queue
- The first of the “Walk Around the World” bricks are removed from the entrance at the Magic Kingdom
- A new Tomorrowland parade unit was announced for “Mickey’s Boo to You Halloween Parade” along with a Haunted Mansion enhancement
- Permits gave us a look at what the new arrival experience will look like at the Magic Kingdom after construction finishes
- Construction on the walkway from the Grand Floridian Resort to the Magic Kingdom commenced and we took some photos of the work
- Check out this week’s photo report of the Magic Kingdom, featuring TRON updates, walk around the world bricks, and a lack of Haunted Mansion queue covers
- New Tomorrowland and Fantasyland Attraction Overlays Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom
- See Cinderella Castle Pathway Widening Project at the Magic Kingdom Updates
- Check out this week’s photo report of the Magic Kingdom, featuring Rainy Day Cavalcade, Sonny Eclipse returns, and more
- Check Out Photos of the Magic Kingdom “Arrival Experience Enhancements” Construction
- New Queue Awnings Partially Installed at The Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom
- Giant Mickey Donuts Now Served at Main Street Bakery in The Magic Kingdom
- Liberty Square Market Seating Area Closed Off For Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom
- Check out this week’s photo report for the Magic Kingdom, featuring new pet spirit jerseys, and character sightings!
- Check out this week’s photo report for the Magic Kingdom, featuring castle walkway construction, Steamboat Willie Ear Hats, and more!
Animal Kingdom
- Primeval Whirl Closure Extended Once Again Through August 3rd at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Vertical Construction Progressing Rapidly for Club 33 Location at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Epcot
- Check out this week’s photo report for Epcot, featuring Instagram Walls, Construction, and Beverley is Still Missing!
- Permits were filed that indicated work would be beginning soon for Awesome Planet, “Beauty and the Beast” Sing-Along, and O Canada!
- Permit Filed for The Odyssey as Pavilion Transforms Into Future Epcot “Experience Center”
- Limited-Time Annual Passholder Reserved Concert Seating, Secret Menu Items, Special PhotoPass Opportunities and More Perks Coming to Epcot
- Check out this week’s photo report for Epcot, featuring changes in Germany, Designer Ears, and Construction updates
- New Pathway Carved Out as Rose Walk Construction Continues at Epcot
- Work Continues on Epcot Tram Loop Arrival Experience Enhancements
Hollywood Studios
- Check out this week’s photo report for Hollywood Studios, featuring new hats, construction updates, and more
- Take a look at the construction continuing for the expanded security checkpoint at Hollywood Studios
- Guests rooms at the Star Wars Hotel start to take shape as construction progresses
- A guest was removed from Hollywood Studios for punching a Cast Member at Tower of Terror after a dispute
- Annual Passholder preview dates were announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Oasis Canteen Bar Construction Mishap Leads to Watery Explosion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Registration for Annual Passholder Previews Opened (and Closed) for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- See Photos of Security Checkpoint Expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Sunset Seasons Greetings Projection Show Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 8th
- Check out this week’s photo report for Hollywood Studios, featuring Galaxy’s Edge pins, and missing props from Backlot Express
- We review New Full-Sized Desserts and Heirloom Tomato Salad at The Hollywood Brown Derby
- New Merchandise Released for 20th Anniversary of Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster
- Full Line of 20th Anniversary Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- New PhotoPass Animated Magic Shot Debuts for 25th Anniversary of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Disney Springs
- Check out this week’s photo report for Disney Springs, featuring shoulder porgs, the NBA Experience, and where to find Beverley at Walt Disney World
- Jaleo announces a new “Sangria Festival Happy Hour” with drink and tapas specials
- There’s a new vegan burger and iced slush at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs
- Check out this week’s photo report for Disney Springs, featuring the new vegan burger, NBA Experience updates, and new cupcakes
- Read Our Review of the New Pepperoni Pizza Burger at D-Luxe Burger in Disney Springs
- Power Outage Causes Blackout at Disney Springs
- Read our not so positive review of the all-new NBA Experience at Disney Springs
- Check out this week’s photo report for Disney Springs, featuring the Pepperoni Pizza Burger, DescenDance Party, Yellow Corksicles, and more!
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- New “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package” Vacation Offer Now Available for Booking at Walt Disney World
- Free Dining and More to Indulge Your Inner Foodie at Walt Disney World This Fall and Winter
Art of Animation Resort
- Refurbishments on the lobby of Art of Animation makes quite a bit of progress
- Carpets Removed in Newly Refurbished Family Suites at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
Coronado Springs
- Check out our photos, video and review of Chronos Club at Gran Destino Tower
Pop Century Resort
- We Review New Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge
- Reflections will feature a table service restaurant on Bay Lake
Riviera Resort
- Skyliner signage was unveiled at the Riviera Resort Skyliner station
Disneyland Resort
- Operating hours for the monorail were reduced until September due to excessive heat
- “World of Color – Season of Light”, Attraction Overlays, Festival of Holidays, and More Christmas Offerings Announced for Disneyland Resort
- See Our Photos of RFID Readers Being Added to Elevators in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
Disneyland Park
- Check out this week’s photo report for Disneyland Park, featuring new mini buttons, crowds, and more!
- R-Series and BB-Series droid parts are now sold separately at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Standard reservations are now available for Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- 60-Day Advance Reservations Now Available for Savi’s Workshop at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
Disney California Adventure
- Check out this week’s photo report of Disney California Adventure, featuring Guardians of the Galaxy queue changes, and other construction around the park
- We review the new Time Stone Churro at Disney California Adventure
- Ride vehicle concept art was revealed for the upcoming Spider-Man attraction
- A First Look at W.E.B. Suppliers, Spider-Man Shop Coming to Marvel Themed Land at Disney California Adventure
- We Review New Signature Mac ‘n’ Cheese at Smokejumpers Grill in Disney California Adventure
- Read our review of the new seasonal Orange Cream Lemonade at Schmoozies!
Downtown Disney Resort
- Check out this week’s photo report for Downtown Disney, featuring the Pixar Pals pedestrian bridge, new merchandise, and more
Disneyland Paris
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Walt Disney Studios Park is set to get random drop sequences, new stories, sounds, and visual effects
- Ride vehicle concept art was revealed for the upcoming Spider-Man attraction
- New Goofy & Max Spooky Space Party, Land of the Dead, and More Announced for 2019 Halloween Parties
Tokyo Disney Resort
- Take a look at photos and video of the queue for Soaring Fantastic Flight at Tokyo DisneySea
- Check out this week’s photo report for Tokyo Disneyland, featuring rare characters, Donald’s Hot Jungle Summer Merchandise, and more
- Check out our Review of Lunch at Horizon Bay Restaurant “Buffeteria” in Tokyo DisneySea
New Merchandise
- A Ducky and Bunny straw inspired by “Toy Story 4” arrives at Backlot Express in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- New Mickey Mouse Balloons and Chip and Dale Patches Added to “PatcheD” Collection at Disneyland Resort
- Prepare for the New School Year with the Star Wars Back-to-School Collection
- Limited Edition Pins Revealed for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom
- August Pin Releases for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Feature “A Goofy Movie”, Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary, and Countdown to Galaxy’s Edge Pins
- Disney Parks Designer Collection Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Ear Hat Now Available on shopDisney
- New Logo, Quotes, and Icon Magnets Spotted at Walt Disney World
- Minnie Mouse Ear Headband Ornaments Arrive at Disneyland Park
- King and Queen of the Castle Matching Shirts Debut at Disneyland Resort
- Sleepy Pluto Dream Friend Plush Now Napping at MouseGear in Epcot
- Sleepy Stitch and Angel Dream Friends Plush Arrive at Walt Disney World
Entertainment & Media
- Marvel Celebrates 80th Birthday With a Week of Events and Giveaways on August 31st
Other Disney News
- Drastic Pricing Error Listed for Disney Parks Designer Collection Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse Steamboat Willie Ear Hats Released Today
- Voice of Minnie Mouse and Disney Legend Russi Taylor Dies at 75
- Disney’s EarPort Store at Orlando International Airport Closing for Refurbishment on July 29th
WDWNT News
- Radio Free Disneyland Returns in Shorter Form as “Dispatch from Radio Free Disneyland” Premieres on WDWNT
That’s all of the Disney news for this past week! Make sure you check back at the end of each week for our weekly recaps!