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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.

PHOTOS: New Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack Debuts in Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Collection

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The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary is in full swing, and new merchandise continues to arrive each day. An EARidescent Minnie Mouse mini backpack has debuted as part of the Celebration Collection in World of Disney at Disney Springs. Celebration Collection Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack – $24.99 Minnie Mouse and a shimmering gold bow are … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars ‘Skywalker Academy’ Spirt Jersey Lands 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 newest Star Wars Spirit Jersey has landed in Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Star Wars Spirit Jersey “Skywalker Academy” – $74.99 The front of the heather blue Spirit Jersey features the Jedi Crest. Blue and white stripes are on each sleeve. The back reads, “Skywalker Academy.” “Skywalker Academy” was trademarked by Lucasfilm … Read more

REVIEW: Celebrate 50 Years of the Country Bears With Wendell’s Bear Claw From Westward Ho at the 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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The Magic Kingdom celebrated its 50th birthday on October 1, which also marked 50 years of the Country Bear Jamboree. In honor, Wendell’s Bear Claw, one of several Country Bears-themed food items is available at Westward Ho. Wendell’s Bear Claw – $5.99 A traditional bear claw dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with hazelnuts Wendell was … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Celebration Cupcake from Le Petit Café at Disney’s Riviera 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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Celebrations for the 50th anniversary can be found all across Walt Disney World, and the resorts are no exception. We made a stop at Disney’s Riviera Resort to try the 50th celebration cupcake from Le Petit Café. 50th Celebration Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla Cupcake, Cake-flavored Mousse, Caramel-Buttercream Icing, garnished with Crisp Pearls, 50th Anniversary Sprinkles, … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Earrings and Necklace Set Arrive at the Magic Kingdom

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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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Accessorize your EARidescent outfit for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a new earrings and necklace set from the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Earrings and Necklace Set – $39.99 All pieces feature Cinderella Castle with pearlescent beads. The necklace also features the “50” logo celebrating the anniversary.

PHOTOS: New Starbucks ‘Been There Series’ Animal Kingdom Mug and Matching Ornament Debut for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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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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Fans of the Starbucks “Been There Series” will want to stop by Creature Comforts as a new Animal Kingdom mug and matching ornament have debuted, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. 50th Anniversary Animal Kingdom Mug – $22.99 The mug and matching ornament feature the same design. A lot of Animal Kingdom imagery … Read more

PHOTOS: Baloo Makes Full Recovery, Disney KiteTails Resumes Normal Operations at 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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Disney KiteTails, the new daytime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has resumed normal operations following an incident yesterday where the Baloo kite was stuck in a tree. At the time, it was unknown if Baloo had ripped or been otherwise damaged, but either he was unscathed or the repair team did quick work as he … Read more

REVIEW: Tiffins Restaurant at Animal Kingdom Celebrates Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary With Special Menu, Including Decadent Chocolate Gateaux

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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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Tiffins Restaurant, located inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a specialty menu and we stopped by for dinner to try it out. 50th Celebration Honey-chili Glazed Pork Belly – $15 Chorizo and Midnight Moon Cheese Biscuit, Quail Egg, Tasso Gravy The skin of the pork belly was … Read more

REVIEW: Joffrey’s Coffee Launches Golden Celebration Sips for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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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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Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks around the parks have launched new golden Celebration Sips for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Each theme park has its own signature sip, and we stopped by Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios today to try some. Golden Age – $6.39 Creamy passion fruit frappe topped with … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/2/21): KiteTails Performances Canceled After Baloo Gets Stuck in a Tree, More 50th Anniversary Merchandise Debuts, ‘The Magic is Calling’ Available for Streaming, and More

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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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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, October 2, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Baloo Stuck in Tree During Disney KiteTails Performance at Animal Kingdom

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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 our earlier report that the afternoon showings of Disney KiteTails at Animal Kingdom had been canceled due to “unforeseen circumstances,” a TikTok video by user @thetragickingdom shows the large Baloo kite trapped in a tree. Watch the TikTok below or click here. It’s likely the following shows were canceled as Baloo was still stranded … Read more

Disney KiteTails Performances Canceled Due to ‘Unforeseen Circumstances’ at 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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Unfortunately for guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom who were hoping to see the brand-new daytime show Disney KiteTails, all performances for the afternoon have been canceled. A Cast Member from the show was outside the Discovery River Amphitheater with one of the smaller kites from the “Jungle Book” version of the show. When we spoke … Read more

PHOTOS: See Cinderella Castle as a Beacon of Magic for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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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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The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World has begun, and last night after the first performance of Disney Enchantment, we got to see Cinderella Castle transform into a Beacon of Magic for the celebrations. The “shows” occur nightly, beginning at dusk and running every 15 minutes until park close. There are two versions, which alternate. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/1/21): Walt Disney World Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Entertainment, Merchandise, Food & Beverage, and More

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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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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, October 1, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: See the Hollywood Tower Hotel Transform into a 50th Anniversary Beacon of Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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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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Walt Disney World is celebrating its 50th birthday today, and as part of the celebrations, we stopped by Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see the Hollywood Tower Hotel (home to the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction) transform into a Beacon of Magic. You can catch the transformation nightly beginning at dusk and running every 15 … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Tree of Life Becomes an EARidescent Beacon of Magic at Animal Kingdom for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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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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Today is the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, and for the 18-month celebration, each park icon is transforming nightly into a shining Beacon of Magic. We rounded out our night at Animal Kingdom with a visit to the Tree of Life to watch the show. The miniature shows take place nightly, beginning at dusk … Read more

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