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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 Steakhouse 71 Sign Installed at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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The sign for the new Steakhouse 71, replacing The Wave… of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, has been installed. Steakhouse 71 is set to open on October 1 in time for the 50th anniversary of the resort. The restaurant’s entrance is still behind construction walls and scrim. New brass rectilinear chandeliers have been added … Read more

PHOTOS: Starbucks Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World With New Magic Kingdom ‘Been There Series’ Tote Bag and Pin

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Starbucks has joined the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a new “Been There Series” tote bag and pin. We found these in the Main Street Bakery at Magic Kingdom. “Been There Series” Tote Bag – $27.99 The Magic Kingdom bag features imagery of rides and other iconic features of the … Read more

FIRST LOOK: ‘EARidescent’ Mickey Balloons for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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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, we happened upon a crew shooting promotional footage, including new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Mickey balloons. The balloons feature a blue Mickey with the Cinderella Castle 50th logo in gold inside an EARidescent globe balloon. While no official confirmation of celebratory balloons has been made, it seems likely these will start appearing in … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/23/21): Rise of the Resistance Opens Standby Queue for the First Time at Hollywood Studios, Guitar Covered in Scaffolding at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, 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 Thursday, September 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signs Added to Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage 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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Both rides in Pandora — The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom now have Lightning Lane signs. We noticed the update at Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage on our latest visit. The new Lightning Lane sign as seen at Avatar Flight of Passage. And the sign at Na’vi River Journey. Both … Read more

PHOTOS: Roller Coaster Track Removed as Demolition of Primeval Whirl Continues 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 demolition of Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom began yesterday, more than a year after the official announcement that the attraction was permanently closed. Today, even more of the ride has already been dismantled. We noticed a section of coaster track removed on our visit today. A section of roller coaster track on the … Read more

Disney Cruise Line Now Accepting Additional COVID-19 Test Option

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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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Disney Cruise Line has updated their policies today to reflect the addition of another COVID-19 test that will be accepted for boarding. Previously, the only acceptable testing methods were rapid PCR tests or lab-based PCR tests. Now, guests may also use NAAT tests. Rapid antigen testing is still not accepted. This policy applies to all … Read more

Late Night Fireworks Testing at Magic Kingdom to Occur on September 23 & 25

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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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Communities around the Magic Kingdom have been notified of further fireworks testing on September 23 & 25. The testing will take place between 11:30 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. It is likely in preparation for the debut of Disney Enchantment on October 1.

New Avengers Campus ‘Stark Industries Complex’ Map Available for Magic Key Holders at Disneyland Resort

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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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Magic Key Holders at Disneyland Resort can now collect a piece of fictional history with a complimentary keepsake map of the Stark Industries Complex. In the story of the land at Disney California Adventure, Avengers Campus now stands on the former Complex. This map can be seen at Avengers Campus (as pictured below), and evidence … Read more

D23 Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World With Virtual Event

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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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D23, the official Disney Fan Club, is hosting a virtual event in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. Part of the Magical Milestones series, Walt Disney Imagineers will take part in the event hosted by Leslie Iwerks, granddaughter of Ub Iwerks. Each park will be featured as the history of the … Read more

PHOTOS: FastPass Kiosk Removal Has Begun at Walt Disney World as Lightning Lane Prepares to Launch

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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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With the impending launch of Disney Genie and Lightning Lane, the removal of FastPass kiosks around Walt Disney World has begun. All of the FastPass kiosks have been removed in Tomorrowland near Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. There’s fresh pavement on the ground where the kiosks used to be. For comparison, the photo below shows … Read more

PHOTOS: Character Banners Fly High Above the Discovery River Amphitheater for Disney KiteTails, Coming October 1 to 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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We’re just over a week away from the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World on October 1 and the parks are all getting ready for the celebrations. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Discovery River Amphitheater is getting dressed up with character banners for the upcoming daytime show, Disney KiteTails. The banners are hung above … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: See Behind the Scenes of the 50th Anniversary Preparations 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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Walt Disney World is rapidly approaching its 50th anniversary, and as our readers already know, many refurbishments have been ongoing around the Magic Kingdom. Today, Disney released a behind the scenes look at the work put into the park to make it shine for the celebrations. Photos show Imagineers at work refurbishing art and attractions. … Read more

PHOTOS: Primeval Whirl Faces Extinction as Demolition Begins 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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Demolition has begun on Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The attraction’s official closing was announced in July 2020, and construction walls were recently erected. Now, demolition has begun on the Dinoland U.S.A. attraction. At the bottom of the lift hill, the end of the chain is detached and lying across the catwalk. The biggest … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jack Skellington and Zero Sweaters Debut at Disney Springs Right in Time for Halloween

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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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If the festive decorations weren’t enough to get you in the holiday spirit, the new “The Nightmare Before Christmas” sweaters at World of Disney will have you singing “This is Halloween.” Jack Skellington Sweater – $54.99 This Walt Disney World sweater glows in the dark. You can also find this sweater online at shopDisney. A … Read more

VIDEO: Preview the Soundtrack for ‘Disney Enchantment’ in a Behind the Scenes Sneak Peek

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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 posted a behind-the-scenes preview of the new soundtrack for “Disney Enchantment,” the nighttime spectacular coming to the Magic Kingdom on October 1. Watch and listen in the Disney Parks TikTok below. Disney also previously released a look at one of the show’s new songs, “You Are the Magic.” Are you excited for the new … Read more

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