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.

Dockside Diner Reopening August 22 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Another venue is set to reopen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as the Walt Disney World website has updated the operating hours for Dockside Diner for this Sunday, August 22. Dockside Diner will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m daily. The quick-service restaurant used to serve food, including foot-long hotdogs, but the current menu … Read more

New Restriction in The Bahamas Requires All Eligible Cruise Passengers to Be Fully Vaccinated Even on Private Islands

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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 Prime Minister of the Bahamas has signed a new order utilizing emergency powers to require all passenger cruises to provide a passenger manifest including vaccination statuses. In order to enter a port, all passengers age 12+ must be fully vaccinated. The new restriction goes into effect from September 3 through November 1st. This affects … Read more

REVIEW: Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Exclusive Poc Chuc from Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food at CityWalk

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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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Universal Orlando is celebrating Annual Passholder Appreciation Days in many ways, including Passholder-exclusive menu items all around the resort. Today, we stopped by Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food, found on the second level of CityWalk, to try the Poc Chuc. Antojitos offers two levels of indoor dining as well as outdoor dining. UOAP Appreciation Days Exclusive … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/18/21): Disney Genie+ and Lightning Lane Replace FastPass and MaxPass, Masks Optional for Outdoor Attractions at Walt Disney World, 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 Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Victoria Falls Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Reopening August 20, Modified Menu Released

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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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Victoria Falls Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge will be reopening on August 20 alongside Boma – Flavors of Africa. A modified menu has been released, with fewer overall offerings, a new dish, and the return of an old cocktail. The lounge will be open nightly from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. The lounge fare … Read more

Disney to Release First Look at Inspiration for ‘The Princess and the Frog’ Attraction on August 23

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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 reportedly commissioned New Orleans-based artist Sharika Mahdi to create a collection of paintings to inspire the Imagineers behind the upcoming retheming of Splash Mountain to “The Princess and the Frog.” According to Central Florida journalist Ashley Carter, Disney plans to share the first look at one of the paintings on August 23. The reimagining … Read more

RUMOR: Almost All Disney Stores in North America Closing This Year

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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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An announcement will reportedly be made tomorrow addressing the impending closure of nearly all of the remaining Disney Stores across North America. A few Disney Store Outlets will remain open for the time being, but most standard Disney Stores will close by the end of September. Disney had originally announced the closure of 60 stores … Read more

PHOTOS: Halloween Horror Nights 30 Preparations Speed Up for September 3 Opening Night at Universal Studios Florida

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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 are a little over two weeks away from Halloween Horror Nights 30, and preparations for the event are rising across Universal Studios Florida. We have a lot to see today, so let’s get started! All eyes were on the All Hallows Eve Boutique at Islands of Adventure this weekend while here at Universal Studios … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Will Have Early Access to Lightning Lane Attraction Selections

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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, Disney announced the new Genie+ and Lightning Lane programs replacing FastPass+ at Walt Disney World. While resort hotel guests may be disappointed to learn they will lose their opportunity to book ride times 60 days in advance, they will still have a slight advantage over other guests. While all guests will be able to … Read more

Paid Access to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland 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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As part of the Genie+ and Lightning Lane services, guests will soon be able to purchase access to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Select attractions will be available as part of the paid Genie+ service and some will require individual payment through Lightning Lane. Rise of … Read more

Disability Access Service Program Will Be Part of Disney Genie at Walt Disney World and Disneyland 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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In addition to the announcement for the new Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane services coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, it was also revealed that digital options are coming to the Disability Access Service (DAS) program. The program is designed to assist guests who cannot wait in the traditional queues for attractions. With … Read more

Patty Melt Has Finally Returned to Beaches and Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club 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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The classic Patty Melt has finally made a return to Beaches and Cream Soda Shop at Disney’s Beach Club Resort. It hasn’t been added back onto the menu yet, but it’s available, and you can order it. Patty Melt – $17.00 with melted Swiss cheese, onions, and garlic peppercorn ranch on toasted rye and pumpernickel … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Disney Adaptive Kids’ Costumes and Wheelchair Cover Sets

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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 introduced Adaptive kids’ costumes and wheelchair sets last year, but they have now launched a new line including beloved characters from the Star Wars and Marvel franchises. “I’m thrilled that through the expansion of our Adaptive Roleplay collection, we can further connect our iconic franchises with fans and families worldwide through thoughtful design that … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘Coco’ Loungefly Backpack and Apparel Coming to Disney Parks and shopDisney in September

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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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Alongside the announcement of more Halloween merchandise, Disney also announced a new “Coco” collection coming to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and shopDisney in September. A long-sleeved shirt with “Remember Me” across the front and Miguel on the shoulder and patterned leggings arrive in the parks and online next month. A black “Coco” Loungefly featuring Miguel, … Read more

Abu Added to Disney Fab 50 Statue Collection for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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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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Michael James Scott, who plays the Genie in the “Aladdin” Broadway production, announced today that Abu will join the Disney Fab 50 character statue collection. The collection is part of the 18-month celebration for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Abu will be found at Magic Kingdom, joining Mickey, Minnie, and Stitch. For the … Read more

CONFIRMED: Boma Will Be the First Buffet to Return to Walt Disney World

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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 has confirmed our report that Boma – Flavors of Africa will be the first buffet to return to Walt Disney World when it reopens on August 20. Buffets were closed due to health and safety procedures when Walt Disney World reopened in July 2020 during the pandemic. Restaurants such as Tusker House at Disney’s … Read more

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