Haunted Mansion Dialogue Changes, New Dining at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

👉EXCLUSIVE CONTENT for our Patreon supporters! https://patreon.com/wdwnt

📣 FOLLOW US! 📣
WEBSITE: https://wdwnt.com
FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/WDWNewsToday
INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/wdwnt
TWITTER / X: https://twitter.com/WDWNT

#WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyParks #DisneyNews

CHAPTERS
00:00 Stage 89 Countdown
00:35 Opening
01:03 https://wdwnt.link/parkcandy
01:35 https://wdwnt.link/gertie
02:30 Disney CEO Bob Iger Urges Shareholders to Vote for Disney Board Nominees
03:40 Updated Walt Disney World Buses Debut With New Wheelchair/ECV System
04:41 Booking Windows for DVC, Passholders, & All Guests Announced for New Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness
05:55 Pool and Bar Under Refurbishment at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter
07:50 https://beourguestvacations.com/wdwnt
08:20 CommuniCore Plaza Stage Updated with Spaceship Earth Theming at EPCOT
09:45 Disney Updates 2024 Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup With New Acts
10:15 First Look at New Menu Items Coming to Ice Cold Hydraulics at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
11:03 Completed Disney Treasure Bow Featuring Captain Minnie Mouse Revealed
11:51 https://dvcrentalstore.com/wdwnt
12:52 ‘Ladies & Gentlemen’ Removed From The Haunted Mansion
13:57 Sign-off

🏰 A Disney fan’s hub for all Walt Disney news today!

If you’re looking for exclusive Disney news or want to experience the inside of the Disney parks, then you’re in the right place. The magic is just a click away! 🚀

For over 16 years, WDW News Today has been your go-to for all things Disney – news, podcasts, radio, and video. We’ve had a blast sharing our love for Disney, and it’s all thanks to our dedicated audience that we’re now the best website for Disney Parks News worldwide.

Let the magic begin. Not a place on the back of a state of mind. It exists wherever. People breathe and wonder and imagine. It’s not so much. A theme park its. A state of mind. Hollywood that Never was. And will aways be to our Phoebe. It’s. This is news today with WDW

News Today. I’m Tom Corliss of wdwnt.com. Please like this video. Subscribe and hit the notification bell to make sure you never miss the latest from the Disney theme parks all around the world. Special shout out to Park Candy for sponsoring today’s show and one of their shirts right now!

Head on over to this link you’re looking at right now to shop with them and make sure you use the code 20. That’ll save you 15% and all of your purchases helped to power our news operations all around the world. So all these photos and video you see captured for this show.

It requires a reporter to go do that. The stories that are written requires a writers and editors, to get those stories published. And that’s all that happens before they ever make it here to news today. So if you buy a shirt, you help support us. Another way to

Support us is to buy dinosaur guards plush of extinction. That’s right. We made it because Disney was. Disney never made one, and we got tired of waiting. And here’s Dinosaur Gurney. They’re available now at this link. They are quickly selling out. We are. We are approaching the end of of gurneys, so please

Hurry if you want one. This is the prototype. When you get yours, the neck is going to be nice and solid. There’s going to be actually a Sony logo on the foot, and we have a really cool surprise. I’m not going to spoil it before you get them shipped to you.

But, there’s a special tag. We’ve made their preorder now. They’ll ship in May for the 30th, 35th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So make sure you grab yours before they go extinct. I’m still not. You’re still not laughing at that. Okay. Anyway, then here. Now the news for February 12th, 2024 and

A new video on Vote disney.com. The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger urges shareholders to vote for Disney’s board of directors nominees, not the nominees from Trian Partners or Blackwells Capital. It has been a busy and challenging time since I returned to the company, Iger said in the video.

But we’ve made significant progress and I’m enormously optimistic about our future. Iger also noted that Disney has created a much more efficient and highly effective company structure since his return. He called the current board of directors, who are all nominated, experienced and highly motivated leaders. Iger says that he and the

Board are hoping to return to a place where we’re consistently delivering shareholder value, and we’ve already taken steps in that direction by declaring a second, higher dividend and by initiating a $3 billion stock buyback program. He calls the activist investors major distractions and exactly what we don’t need.

You have the power to make sure we are able to continue our momentum from the past year and ensure the success of The Walt Disney Company as the world’s leading and most beloved entertainment company. Iger lays out some of Disney’s goals, including improving the quality of their films, transitioning ESPN into a

Preeminent sports platform, and turning streaming into a significant growth business. A new fleet of Walt Disney World busses has begun to arrive with a new system for securing mobility devices such as wheelchairs and EVs. The busses have the same general appearance on the outside, with the Disney Transport logo and

White and red color scheme, but the middle door is open as usual to allow guests with mobility devices to drive up the ramp right to the accessible section. But the new system to secure mobility devices is called queue strength. Bus drivers will assist guests with properly parking their wheelchair

SUV with the new system. To use the system, guests will back their wheelchair SUV into the system, using the yellow line as a guide. A button will lower the arm on the outside of the vehicle to secure it in place, and there are a set of full down seats in the bay

As well. The new busses also have USB chargers on the sides and bottom. This is something we saw with the last generation of new Disney World busses anyway, and in the back of the bus the seats have chargers on the sides and for all the other seats, chargers can be

Found in between on the bottom. That’s of course, the seats that go facing inwards. Disney has updated the booking and opening schedule for the new Disney Vacation Club cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. The opening date of July 1st has been confirmed to be for just

Loop one, with other loop set to open later this year. Booking windows for DVC and annual passholders were also announced March 19th. Disney Vacation Club members can begin to make rental reservations online or by contacting member services at 800 800 9800. On March 20th, Walt Disney World annual passholders can start booking

Rental reservations by contacting (407) 934-7639 and on March 21st. All guests can make reservations online or by calling a (407) 934-7639. The new Disney Vacation Club cabins at Fort Wilderness are replacing the old cabins, which were not part of the timeshare program. The former accommodations were in traditional log cabin style,

While the new designs are more modern style. As you’re looking at now that we don’t like, I have to say I look. I don’t know if there’s ever been a room tour. I have been looking forward to more than bringing you guys this one, because I am so curious what

This is all going to look like in person. And, hopefully I’ll be able to get that reservation for July 1st. I’d like to be there the first day. The Blue Lagoon Pool and Marty Grog’s pool bar are currently closed as the undergoing routine refurbishment at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, French Quarter.

Guests hoping to head toward the pool area of Port Orleans French Quarter are met with A-frame signs, letting them know that the pool area, including Doubloon Lagoon and Mardi Gras Pool Bar, are closed. Per the Disney site, they will be closed through April. The Blue Lagoon, the sole pool in

The French Quarter section of Port Orleans, has been empty, with all the pools lining removed in preparation of a replacement scales. The 51ft long Sea Serpent Slide has been partially covered to protect it from the construction work. Also close is the aquatic play area, a water play section designed for

Guests 48in and under that features water slides, fountains, and water cannons. It’s unclear if they’re actually doing anything with that, or if it just closed because it’s connected. And while the French Quarter pool area is closed, a shuttle service is in place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily to transport

Guests to Old Man Island Pool at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, Riverside. It’s also not a terribly far walk. Temporary walls are up at the location of Mardi Grog’s Pool Bar, and when open, the bar is conveniently located just outside the entrance to the pool. There are a number of signs around

The area letting us know. A temporary bar can be found close by near building five along the regular river. Though temporary, the bar has a good amount of seating on both sides and heat lamps. The temporary Mardi Gras location is open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Features a scaled back version of

The location’s menu. Guests can pick up a pool, bar, bites, specialty drinks, beer and wine, and nonalcoholic drinks there. I’m hoping they don’t. I love the theme of Mardi Gras because it’s really cute. Obviously this is this is one of the best pool areas Disney has ever built anywhere. I love it.

And so I hope, that the pool, the pool bar, especially because there’s been rumors for a couple of years that were going to drastically remodel that. It’ll be interesting to see what happens to the space, so hopefully they don’t mess it up. This program is brought to you by

Our official travel agent sponsor. Be our guest. Vacations. Your dream vacation begins with our guests vacations and their concierge team of expert vacation planners. Head on over to be our guest vacations.com/20. And our team will design your next magical vacation from the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts

Of the Disney Cruise Line, to adventures by Disney and more. They’re also able to book unforgettable VIP tours, where you and your group can experience the ultimate Park day. And the best part is, their concierge services are 100% free. So book today! Construction is trucking along at the future site of Communication

Hall and Plaza in Epcot, including an update to the Communicorp Plaza stage. Though the completion of commuter Carol Hall and Plaza was pushed back from last year to this year, progress is being made steadily. This area will take up the southwest section of World Celebration and once completed, will include a new.

Mickey and friends meet and greet location, a demo kitchen, a gallery space, mixology bar, and a stage for live performances. The six light structures in the photo will eventually become the central area of Communication Plaza. Beyond those lights in the background in the image will be a covered outdoor stage area,

And it has recently gotten a new update and a closer glance. You could see that the bottom of what will be the stage. It is themed to look like the exterior of Spaceship Earth. In the 2022 concept art, you can see that that’s exactly what they wanted it to look like.

It’s been, but now it’s there on the side of Cominicore Hall, the building closest to the Imagination Pavilion. Progress has been made on a recent visit. The top portion of the building was painted in black primer, but now they are white. The wall will likely be covered in

More of those spaceship or, wall panels, but I’ll have to wait and see if that happens. Disney is still not given a date on this, but now you know I. Originally they made me look like a fool. I originally said I thought this was going to open for Flower and garden.

That seems highly unlikely now. So I guess maybe food and wine. We’ll wait and see. Speaking of flower and garden, Disney has updated the lineup for the Garden Rocks concert series for the upcoming festival. Newly added to the schedule since we first posted about it this year, our casting crowns Fonseca and

Sister Hazel. While Funk Afield and the female collective have swapped dates. The Garden Rocks performances will be at the America Gardens Theater at 5:30 6:45 and 8 p.m. nightly. The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival runs from February 28th through May 27th. If you want to see the full list, it’s at whnt.com.

The Disney Eats page shared a first look at the new food items and slushies that will be available on Grand Avenue at Hollywood Studios. The post also confirmed the name of the new restaurant or kiosk. It’ll be ice cold Hydraulics. That will be the name we told you about that last week.

The new kiosk will serve candy painted cinnamon rolls. These mini cinnamon rolls are topped with Coca-Cola infused, glazed, and toasted nuts. The bouncing mini churros are savory churros topped with Coca-Cola and bourbon, candied bacon, sriracha aioli and scallions. And for a refreshing drink. Guests will be able to get Fanta

Blue Raspberry, Minute Maid lemonade or Coca-Cola Frozen Slushies. They’re also available with Jack Daniels Whiskey, Bacardi Superior Rum, or Stoli Vanilla Vodka. Disney Eats stated that ice cold hydraulics will open, quote unquote, soon. Disney Cruise Line revealed the completed Disney Treasure Bow artwork featuring Captain Minnie Mouse in her adventure outfit.

We got a first look at the bow design last April before the construction of the ship’s blocks was complete. But Minnie is pictured in a wide brimmed hat holding a telescope on a golden medallion surrounded by filigree, featuring the silhouettes of more Disney characters. Minnie was promoted to captain with

The launch of the Disney Wish, and debuted a new captain’s outfit for the adventure themed Disney Treasure. She has a new Voyager outfit. The Disney Treasures Maiden voyage begins on December 21st, 2024. Disney is currently casting for the ship’s new Moana stage show and the Coco Dinner Show. The Disney treasure will also

Feature the Haunted Mansion Parlor Bar, the Jungle Cruise, Skipper’s Society Lounge, and The Periscope Pub. Inspired by 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and an Epcot themed tower suite. Did you know there’s a way you can save big at Disney Deluxe Resorts? Well, today’s show is brought to you by DVC Rental Store.

A great way for you to plan a luxury Disney vacation on a modest budget. You don’t need to sign up for a full DVC contract, but instead they’ll allow you to rent the points you need for a magical stay. And it really is the best way to

Stay deluxe at a fraction of the cost. And now, thanks to their lowest price guaranteed offer, you’ll always have the best price on the market. The rooms are discounted up to 75% off, and they have the largest member inventory for points, so there is a lot to choose from.

You can search their availability for free right now, which is something not all companies allow. And if you do choose to book, they have a great cancellation policy and a low down payment. DVC rental stores the number one DVC rental company in the US and one we have used many times.

In fact, if you’ve ever watched one of our vacation Club room tours here on YouTube, that’s probably something we booked through them. Use them a lot, especially post-Covid. So head on over to the description and check them out. It’s a great way to stay at these great accommodations. The Haunted Mansion at Tokyo

Disneyland reopened from refurbishment last week with an update. Ladies and gentlemen has been cut from the introduction to be more inclusive of different genders. The ghost host of the Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland used to say this, of course. Translated from Japanese. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Haunted Mansion.

This differed from the English version of the ride, which of course, is welcome. Foolish mortals to the Haunted Mansion. Teacher Ro Hori, an executive for the Orient Thailand Company, voiced the ghost host of Tokyo Disneyland originally. He passed away in 2014, so the narration could not be rerecorded without hiring a completely new

Actor and rerecording the entire attraction. Of course, Disney began removing Ladies and Gentlemen and Boys and Girls from various announcements around 2021. It was removed from fireworks announcements at Disneyland and Disney World in March of 2021. Tokyo Disney Resort replaced gendered terms with hello everyone for the regular in park

Announcements and later that year, Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade. Dream lights also switched to good evening and welcome, one and all. As of July 2022, Walt Disney World cast members are told to address guests as friend instead of sir or ma’am as well. For the latest in all these stories

And those that didn’t make it into today’s show, be sure to check whnt.com and follow us on your favorite social media platforms. You can support the entire team behind the show and others by joining the Interglobe Society at Patreon.com slash 20. Get access to exclusive content, discount on short event tickets and

More. Special shout out to all of our Wigs members watching who make this show happen every week for the worldwide leader in Disney Parks news. This is Tom saying enjoy the rest of your today. Have a great big, beautiful tomorrow. From Wdwnt tv. This is Park Center.

Join us each week for news and discussion topics from the Disney and Universal theme parks around the world. We cover the stories in a quick, concise, and fun format, and then our panel breaks down and debates some of the biggest issues and what they mean for us, the park’s fans.

From the latest announcements to openings and delays to scandals and snacks and merchandise and more. We’ll cover it all in 90 minutes. Join us live every Sunday night at 9 p.m. eastern on YouTube TV, or watch episodes on demand anytime. You can also subscribe to the audio

Version of the show on your favorite podcast app.