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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.

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/26/21): Festival of the Holidays Begins at EPCOT, The WDWNT Toys for Tots 50 Hour Marathon Begins, and More

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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 Friday, November 26, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Sneak Peek at Food and Merchandise for the 30th Anniversary of Disneyland Paris

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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 30th anniversary of Disneyland Paris is coming next spring, and today we have the first look at some of the celebratory food and merchandise. Today marks 100 days until the celebrations begin, so the park is celebrating by teasing some of the upcoming items. The park’s anniversary is April 12, but the festivities start … Read more

World Drive Closed Near Disney’s Contemporary Resort Due to Traffic Incident

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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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A section of World Drive near Disney’s Contemporary Resort is currently closed to all traffic. The section, which includes a walkway to the Magic Kingdom, is closed due to a traffic incident. Sources say a Cast Member’s vehicle got stuck on the median, which is the section of land between the lanes of traffic, while … Read more

Imagineer Teases ‘More Surprises’ Coming to the Walt Disney World Railroad at 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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At Destination D23 this past weekend, a panel was held all about Walt Disney World transportation. Fittingly named “Planes, Trains, and Monorails,” the panelists discussed the past, present, and future of some of the resort’s most iconic transportation, including the Walt Disney World Railroad. When an Imagineer revealed the recently refurbished Engine 1, the Walter … Read more

SHOP: New Alligator Loki and Miss Minutes Jumbo Plush Available for Pre-Order on shopDisney

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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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Fans of the Marvel Disney+ series “Loki” can now pre-order a jumbo Miss Minutes plush on shopDisney.com. An Alligator Loki plush was also available for pre-order but unfortunately sold out quickly. Miss Minutes Plush Pre-Order – $26.99 This interactive living cartoon clock is the spokesperson and virtual intelligence assistant of the Time Variance Authority. Accessible … Read more

Backstory Revealed for the Halcyon Ship from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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At Destination D23, many more details were revealed about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, including the backstory of the Halcyon ship itself. “The Halcyon starcruiser is the jewel of the Chandrila Star Line. Onboard the 100-cabin Corellian MPO-1400 model starcruiser, you’ll voyage to the far reaches of the galaxy in legendary comfort and style. Recently refurbished and reoutfitted, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/20/21): D23 Announcements Include New and Returning Entertainment, Downtown Disney District Renovation Coming in 2022, Cast Member Vaccine Mandate Paused in Florida, 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 20, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Every Disney Parks Announcement from Saturday at Destination D23 – Fantasmic Returning with Frozen & Moana Scene, New Shows, & More Announced

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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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Things are settling down here at Destination D23 after a flurry of announcements throughout the day, and we have a comprehensive list for you, so you don’t miss a thing. Let’s take a look at every Disney Parks announcement from Saturday, November 20, at the 2021 Destination D23 event. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom The … Read more

Will Ryan, the Voice Behind Willie the Giant, Peg-Leg Pete, and More, Passes Away at 72

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Will Ryan, a prolific voice actor who worked on many Disney projects, has passed away at age 72, reports Deadline. Originally a musician, Ryan began voice acting in the 1980s for “The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin.” He would go on to work on 100 titles with various studios, including Disney. Disney fans may best recognize … Read more

PHOTOS: Progress Continues on Arendelle — World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland

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At Destination D23 this morning, attendees were given a look at the construction progress for Arendelle — World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland. The mountain’s peak has made more progress since our last update, with the steel beams now seemingly covered. To the right, the track for Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs can be seen. … Read more

PHOTOS: Imagineer Shares Behind the Scenes Look at Mural Coming to the New Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT

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Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a behind the scenes look at the creation of a mural coming to the new Connections Café and Eatery at EPCOT. “This builds upon our World Celebration story by focusing on connections that generations of people make while gathering over a meal,” Riddley said of the new venue, “and this … Read more

The Datapad Will Play a Larger Role for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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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 at Destination D23, the team behind the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser elaborated on the role the Datapad will play on the journey. Visitors to Galaxy’s Edge may be familiar with the Datapad, which is part of the Play Disney Parks mobile app. The Datapad allows guests to interact more with the environment and participate … Read more

Disney Confirms Cavalcades Are Here To Stay

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During the Magical Entertainment panel at today’s Destination D23, it was confirmed that cavalcades are here to stay. Cavalcades were initially introduced when the parks reopened last summer for COVID-19 safety reasons. Now that parades are returning to Walt Disney World when Festival of Fantasy resumes next year, many guests were wondering if the cavalcades … Read more

‘Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire’ Coming to the Magic Kingdom Will Feature a New Original Song

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The new castle forecourt stage show, “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire,” is coming in 2022, and it will feature a new, original song. The show will be an updated version of the former “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire” and will feature similar scenes, plus the brand-new song, “Where Magic Feels Like Home.” It will have new opening … Read more

BREAKING: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022

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Finding Nemo: The Big Blue and Beyond, the replacement for Finding Nemo: The Musical, is coming to the Theater in the Wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2022. The show will take place in the same timeframe as “Finding Dory,” and guests will find themselves at the Marine Life Institute. Fan-favorite songs from “Finding Nemo: … Read more

New Sequence Featuring Moana, Aladdin, and Frozen Coming to Fantasmic! in 2022 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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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 return of Fantasmic! to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2022 was announced at Destination D23 earlier today, and now we have learned that the nighttime show will also receive a new sequence. Details for the new segment weren’t given, but it seems it will feature Moana, Aladdin, and Frozen as they are featured in the … Read more

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