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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

EVE Celebration Returns to Ring in 2022 at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Universal Studios Hollywood has officially announced the return of EVE, a one-night New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31. The party is included with park admission on that day. EVE Party Areas Dance the night away at any of three live entertainment areas until 2 a.m.: “Latin Beats” – Latin favorites near Jurassic World – … Read more

REVIEW: Delicious and Adorable Merry Menagerie Cupcake Returns to Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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The Merry Menagerie cupcake has returned to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and this year, it can be found at Flame Tree Barbecue. Merry Menagerie Cupcake – $5.99 Gingerbread Cupcake with Cream Cheese Icing Filling and Frosting This treat debuted in 2019 and is almost too cute to eat (but too delicious to pass up). Once out … Read more

New President of Universal Creative, Universal Studios Hollywood Added to ‘Pacific Rim’ Division, and More Changes Come to Executive Management of Universal Parks & Resorts

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Following the announcement that Universal Orlando Resort President and Chief Operating Officer Bill Davis will retire on January 1, 2022, more changes to the executive leadership of Universal Parks & Resorts have been announced. A new role has been created for President and COO of Universal Parks & Resorts, Pacific Rim, and will be filled … Read more

PHOTOS: Nova Corps Logo Being Added to Façade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Crew members are currently adding the Nova Corps logo to the façade of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Our eagle-eyed reporters spotted the new development from the EPCOT Monorail line. The current progress shows the silhouette of the Nova Corps logo. The silhouette appears to be decorative paneling by Apolic, a company that specializes … Read more

BREAKING: Bill Davis Retiring as President and COO of Universal Orlando Resort

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Bill Davis, the President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Orlando Resort, has announced his retirement effective January 1, 2022. Davis has served as President and COO for 15 years and is known to Team Members for his hands-on approach. He could often be found dining in Team Member cafeterias and visiting the parks to … Read more

Dining Reservations Now Available for the Space 220 Lounge at EPCOT

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Dining reservations are now available for the Space 220 Lounge at EPCOT. The park’s newest restaurant opened back in September as a walk-up-only venue, though the restaurant itself started taking reservations soon thereafter. Now, guests wishing to dine at the lounge can reserve a table in advance. The lounge offers an à la carte version … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Time Annual Passholder Exclusive Seating Area for Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Today is the first day Annual Passholders can access an exclusive seating area for Disney KiteTails at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The area will be available only through December 15. The entrance is to the right of the regular entrance. Guests must present a valid Annual Pass for entry. Signs and Cast Members direct Passholders to … Read more

Disneyland Union to Vote Again on Friday, Cast Members May Go on Strike Over Wages

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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United Services Workers West, the union representing Disneyland Park Cast Members in their ongoing contract negotiations, has announced that another vote will be held on Friday, December 3. This vote will address the same contract offer as the November 17 vote that was rejected by Cast Members at Disneyland Park. Cast Members at Disney California … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Trailer Released for ‘Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest’

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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“Disney’s Holiday Magic Quest” is back, and this year the stars of “ZOMBIES” seek to save the holiday magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new special is coming to Disney Channel on Friday, December 3 at 7 p.m. ET, and will be available on Disney+ as well. Milo Manheim, Kylee Russell, Meg Donnelly, and Trevor Tordjman compete … Read more

PHOTOS: Mobile Checkout Now Available at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Guests shopping in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom now have a new way to make their purchases. Mobile Checkout, previously seen at World of Disney and Creations Shop, has arrived. Five mobile checkout stations are now located near the exits of the Emporium. Signs are posted around to assist guests with using mobile checkout, … Read more

WDWNT.com is Hiring a Part-time Night and Weekend Editor!

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Walt Disney World fan? Do you have professional experience as a writer and/or editor? Are you looking for work? Then WDWNT has an opportunity for you! WDWNT is looking for experienced writers and editors to join our team. Please note that this position requires a strict and demanding time … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/28/21): Guest Fight Breaks Out at Living With the Land, Daytime Performances of Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Coming to Magic Kingdom, and More

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, November 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

VIDEO: Watch a Sneak Peek of Gaya’s Performance On Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Tonight during “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration,” a preview of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser included a sneak peek of a musical performance from Gaya, the galactic superstar. The new song is unique to Galactic Starcruiser, but visitors to Batuu have already heard some of Gaya’s music. Her song “Oola Shuka” can … Read more

Join WDWNT For a Live Online Auction Benefiting Toys for Tots TONIGHT at 8 PM ET

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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WDWNT’s 50-hour Toys for Tots Marathon concludes tonight with a live online auction at 8 p.m ET. Don’t miss out on rare Disney collectibles, experiences, and more! Every year since 2008, WDW News Today has hosted a charity drive at the end of November to raise money for the Toys for Tots Foundation. To date, … Read more

PHOTOS: Wood Posts Erected in Former Primeval Whirl Site at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Primeval Whirl has been completely demolished at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. What Disney will do with the empty piece of land remains to be seen, but for now, it is surrounded by walls and scrim. Construction vehicles and materials can be seen through the scrim. Blue fencing has been erected around some of the site. Something … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/27/21): Disney Fires Hilton Head Island Entertainers B’Lou Crabbe & Shadow the Dog, Automatic Doors Installed at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and More

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, November 27, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

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