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Minnie Apple and Cake Pop Debut at the Disneyland Resort for Disney 100 Years of Wonder

January 26, 2023

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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.

If you’re looking to jazz up some of the more typical treats found around Disneyland with some Disney100 flair, Disney has already taken care of that for you! Minnie Mouse gets the spotlight in a pair of new sweet treats for the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration at the Disneyland Resort. These are available … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger says Apple Takeover Is Just ‘Speculation’

November 28, 2022

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

In an employee Town Hall today, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that talk of Apple buying The Walt Disney Company is “nothing more than speculation.” Since the ousting of former Disney CEO Bob Chapek and Iger back at the helm, rumors about Apple buying The Walt Disney Company have resurfaced. According to a story in … Read more

Report Claims Disney Could Be Sold to Apple Under Returning CEO Bob Iger

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

Ever since Disney bought Pixar Animation Studios in 2006, there have been rumors that Apple could or would buy The Walt Disney Company. Now that Bob Iger is back in the CEO chair, speculation is back that he could cement his legacy with a sale to Apple (or some other mega buyer). According to a … Read more

REVIEW: New Churro Cupcake, Cookie, Apple, Marshmallow Pop, and Rice Krispy Appear in the Center Ring at Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom

August 31, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Cast Members have stocked Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom full of fall and Halloween-themed desserts. Among these tantalizing treats is a new line of churro-flavored items. We picked up all five churro items for a very sugary snack time. Churro Cupcake – $5.19 The cake itself has a subtle cinnamon flavor with cinnamon sugar … Read more

REVIEW: New Chamoy Candy Apple with Spicy Vial from Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom

August 31, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Among the new fall treats available at Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom is the unique chamoy apple. This caramel apple has a twist of chamoy, a pickled sour fruit mixed with chiles. Chamoy Apple – $10.99 This is a big break from your regular caramel apple. It comes with a small vial to drizzle your … Read more

Apple’s SharePlay to Allow Users to Stream Disney+ and Hulu on FaceTime Calls

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

During Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference today, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi announced SharePlay, a new feature that will allow users to share streaming content on FaceTime calls. “SharePlay is a powerful new set of features for shared experiences that you can enjoy when you’re on a FaceTime call,” Federighi said. Several major … Read more

WDWNT: The App Update Adds EPCOT Festival Guides, Allows You to Choose Notifications for Only the Disney Parks That Interest You

February 20, 2021

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Matt

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What’s new in 2.0.67 Festival Guide With EPCOT featuring a festival… well… all the time, we’ve added a new section to the App called the Festival Guide. For each EPCOT festival throughout the year, we will have articles on each of the food booths with reviews and what’s new at each booth. All the entertainment … Read more

Disney Adds Films in 4K HDR to iTunes, Including Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Studios Titles

October 5, 2020

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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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There’s a new way to watch Disney movies on iTunes. Disney has made dozens of titles available in 4K HDR, according to The Verge‘s Chris Welch including Disney’s live-action and animated titles, as well as offerings from Pixar, Marvel Studios, and the Star Wars universe. Currently, the upgrade is available in the United States and … Read more

WDWNT: The App 2.0 Now Available on App Store and Google Play

September 14, 2020

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VERSION 2.0 Over the last several months, the WDWNT Tech Team has been diligently working on an update to WDWNT: The App. Today, we are proud to announce that WDWNT: The App 2.0 has been published to the Apple App Store and Google Play. It has been months… no, years in the making! We redesigned … Read more

Analyst Claims Apple Could Acquire The Walt Disney Company in Volatile Stock Market

May 27, 2021March 16, 2020

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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.

With The Walt Disney Company taking some major hits in the last week due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, an analyst has suggested that the time may be right for Apple to acquire the company. According to The Hollywood Reporter‘s Georg Szalai, Rosenblatt Securities analyst Bernie McTernan claimed in a research report released on Friday … Read more

Apple Maps Update Adds 3D Models of Park Icons and Attractions at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

February 1, 2020

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

If you have an iPhone, make sure to update your Apple Maps app to get a closer look at Disney Parks. Twitter user @IRRGeek alerted us to new 3D models of the parks that you can view in Maps. Apple Maps update went all out on 3D models of #Disney landmarks. @WDWNT pic.twitter.com/AvB1ejD7Jj — Scott … Read more

Bob Iger Resigns from Apple Board of Directors Due to Disney+ and Apple TV+ Conflicts

September 15, 2019September 13, 2019

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Jessica Figueroa

Jessica lives in South Florida with her 15-pound cat Gordo and a small army of Tsum Tsums. You can contact her, ideally with photos of your cats, at jessica@wdwnt.com.

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It’s the battle of the streaming services. With Disney+ launching on November 12th and Apple TV+ launching on November 1st, it appears there’s been some conflict between the company’s respective leaders, leading Disney CEO Bob Iger to resign from Apple’s board of directors, as Apple disclosed in an SEC filing on Friday. According to CNBC, … Read more

REVIEW: Sven’s Apple Cheesecake Makes An Oddly Presented, Yet Delicious Addition To Kringla Bakeri at Epcot

January 22, 2019

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Cameron F

Contact Cameron at Cameron@WDWNT.com Cameron is an Orlando local who has had a life long passion for Central Florida's theme parks.

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Hallo! We recently discovered a new cheesecake themed to Sven from Frozen within Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot! Sven’s Apple Cheesecake costs $4.49 and is redeemable as a snack credit if you’re on the Disney Dining Plan. This cheesecake is pretty oddly shaped, and presented in an unappetizing way. Without … Read more

Beats to Release Special Edition Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Headphones

October 18, 2018

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Zachary Shoemaker

Zack took his first trip to Walt Disney World® Resort when he was 5 years old and has remained a huge fan ever since. Zack is a Junior at his university and is majoring in Music Education. In his free time, he loves to watch Disney movies, post to instagram, and plan his next trip to the parks! You can contact Zack at zacks@wdwnt.com

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November 18th Marks Mickey Mouse’s 90th Birthday, and Beats has partnered with Disney to mark the special occasion with new Mickey themed headphones. The Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Edition Beats Solo3’s are predicted to be released on November 11th, just in time for Mickey’s Birthday. The limited edition headphones will come with a special print … Read more

REVIEW: New Halloween Time Sour Apple Churro

September 9, 2018

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Gavin Moore

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Another stop on the grand churro tour at the Disneyland Resort during Halloween Time will lead you to Tomorrowland and the Sour Apple Churro. This is the strangest looking churro you might ever eat, and it certainly draws a lot of looks from other guests who aren’t in the know of its existence. In fact … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney Parks Food Plush Now Available: Macaron, Cupcake, Pretzel Join Dole Whip

April 10, 2018

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Jose Castillo

I grew up in South Florida, so Disney World was just a few hours away and I would often visit with my family. In 2008, I joined the WDW News Today family as a Graphic Designer and helped developer the website into what it is. Today, I happily live minutes away from the happiest place on earth. I'm so happy to be able to be part of such an amazing family and be able to bring you the latest Disney news.

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Fans love Disney themed foods and Disney took notice by releasing a variety of items like magnets and keychains. Not too long ago, Disney released the first Pineapple Dole Whip plush and fans loved it, so it comes with no surprise that Disney has released a few more food plush characters for fans to enjoy. Let’s … Read more

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