Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis Shows Support for Bob Iger

Bob Weis shared on his Instagram post how he is in support of Bob Iger. What’s Happening: Bob Weis is the former president of Walt Disney Imagineering. He was an Imagineer over a forty-year span, from 1980 to 2023. Weis shared in an Instagram post how he is in support of Bob Iger. Statement From Bob […]

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Over 300 of Tom’s Personal Disney Parks Items Available in the WDWNT Spring Cleaning Auction This Saturday

Tom is moving to Japan next week, and he needs to lighten his load a bit before he goes. Tom will be parting with over 300 personal items to benefit some WDWNT projects in our studio, museum, and beyond.

WDWNT Spring Cleaning Auction

While the auction doesn’t officially begin until 12 p.m. Eastern time today, you can go now to the auction website to look at the different items Tom will be parting with and even view a demo of how the auction will function when it goes live. You’ll also want to register in advance so you’re ready to bid when you’re favorite items come up.

Auction Catalog Highlights

WDWNT Spring Cleaning Auction 2024 DHS 20th Anniversary Limited Edition Pin

The 35th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate (other than by attending WDWNT.com’s Stage 89) than by picking up this 20th anniversary Limited Edition Director Mickey pin. This pin is part of a limited edition size of 1,500. It comes on its original backing card.

Other Disney’s Hollywood Studios-related items available in the auction include more pins, commemorative pieces from the inaugural Disney Jollywood Nights, and a guidemap from the park’s 30th anniversary.

WDWNT Spring Cleaning Auction 2024 Country Bear Jamboree Sipper Jug

Also up for bidding is this Country Bear Jamboree Sipper Jug. The Magic Kingdom version of the classic attraction closed earlier this year, with its final show not taking place due to technical difficulties. This summer, the attraction is set to reopen as the “Country Bear Musical Jamboree,” and will feature Disney songs reinterpreted “in different genres of country music, including bluegrass, pop-country, Americana, rockabilly,” and more. Read our detailed history of the Country Bear Jamboree.

WDWNT Spring Cleaning Auction 2024 Liver Lips McGrowl Bean Bag Plush

Another interesting Country Bear Jamboree item available for auction is this Liver Lips McGrowl bean bag plush. Once the Country Bear Musical Jamboree opens this summer, this bear will receive a new, updated look and name — Romeo McGrowl.

WDWNT Spring Cleaning Auction 2024 World of Frozen Elsa Coat of Arms Pin

Tom’s collection is packed with items from Disney Parks around the world. One such item is this Elsa Coat of Arms pin from the newly opened World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland. Featuring the crocus, this pin is only available from the all-new themed land, where guests can meet Mossi the Baby Troll, ride on Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, and join Anna and Elsa in their “Playhouse in the Woods.” Other pins from the land are also available for bid.

WDWNT Spring Cleaning Auction 2024 Disney Parks Game of LIfe Wrapped In

Disney Parks fans will no doubt recognize this wrapped-in-box copy of The Game of Life, Disney Parks edition. Enjoy the classic game featuring favorite characters and attractions, or keep it wrapped and preserve its status as a collector’s item.

To check out the entire catalog of items that will be included in the auction, visit the WDWNT auction website here.

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Recreating the Party – “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told” Filmmakers Discuss the Making of Their Hulu Doc

“Atlanta really is like the main character,” Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told director and executive producer P. Frank Williams explained during a media roundtable at SXSW, where the film not only held its world premiere, but also a reunion party of sorts. The documentary film, now streaming on Hulu, tracks the rise and fall of […]

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Chicken Guy! Florida Location Facing Potential Eviction & More: Daily Recap (3/20/24)

A Chicken Guy! location in Florida faces eviction, Disney Cruise Line reveals the name and theme of its new ship, and a man is charged with robbery for stealing Mickey Mouse ears off of a guest’s head — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Walt Disney World

Magic Kingdom

Tiana and Naveen leading the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade in Magic Kingdom. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24
  • The schedules for Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade and Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade have changed once again at Magic Kingdom.

EPCOT

Construction walls in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The new seating area in Harambe Market. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

Disney Springs

The exterior of Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Signs outside Thimbles & Threads at Disney's BoardWalk. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

New Merchandise

A person modeling the Star Tours hoodie modeled after the ride's Cast Member costume. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

Other Walt Disney World News

A reporter's hand holding a Mickey Mouse ear hat. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

Disneyland Resort

A two-photo collage of a person holding a Mickey's Toontown bubble blower, and a close-up of the toy. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

Tokyo Disney Resort

A two-photo collage of a guest jumping into the DisneySea AquaSphere. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

Disney Cruise Line

Concept art of the Disney Destiny. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

Entertainment and Media

"Encanto" cards from the newest Disney Lorcana set, "Ursula's Return." WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

Disney+

Key art for the "EPCOT Becoming" special. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

The Walt Disney Company

Former president of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weiss. WDWNT Daily Recap 3-20-24

WDW News Today

New Attractions Coming to Animal Kingdom, George Lucas Endorses Bob Iger

Digging into Disney’s Western Animated Feature Home on the Range!

That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks for stopping by, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

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VIDEO: Guest Jumps into AquaSphere at Tokyo DisneySea

A guest at Tokyo DisneySea jumped into the park’s AquaSphere fountain, and the footage was later uploaded to social media.

Guest Shares Video of Jumping into AquaSphere

Guest jumping into the AquaSphere

A TikTok account using the name Rock Lee shared a video of a guest jumping into the DisneySea AquaSphere, a fountain that can be found at the front of Tokyo DisneySea. In the video, the person, who appears to be the TikTok account owner, can be seen dressed as Rock Lee, an anime character from the popular “Naruto” franchise. He removes his jacket, then runs toward the fountain, jumping backward into the water.

Watch the video below:

So far, there has been no word if there were any repercussions for their actions.

This is only the latest in water-related guest incidents at Disney Parks around the world. This year alone, we’ve seen a guest swim topless at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort, another fall into Snow White’s wishing well at Disneyland Park, one fall into the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom, and a Disneyland Paris guest wading in the water of “it’s a small world.”

AquaSphere Plaza

The AquaSphere at DisneySea

The AquaSphere welcomes guests to DisneySea with a massive spinning Earth and flowing water. The fountain symbolizes the sea theme of the park, with the “water planet” as a central focus. The fountain is a popular photo location for guests. The pavement of the AquaSphere Plaza that surrounds the water feature was entirely torn up and repaved while the park was closed during the COVID-19 closures.

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