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.

Tickets Now On Sale for New Year’s Eve Party at 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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Recently, Disneyland Paris confirmed that holiday parties would be returning for Halloween, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. While details are still forthcoming for Christmas, we now have more information about the New Year’s Eve party, and ticket sales have begun. The party will take place on December 31 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mickey … Read more

Boma – Flavors of Africa Reopening August 20 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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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 just confirmed our report that Boma – Flavors of Africa is reopening on August 20 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The resort itself reopens to all guests on August 26. Reservations for Boma will be available beginning August 18. Disney shared some photos of the dinner offerings at Boma, including the spice-crusted Beef … Read more

RUMOR: Original ‘Ohana Menu to Return This Week at Disney’s Polynesian Village 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 fan-favorite restaurant ‘Ohana reopened last month at Disney’s Polynesian Village with several disappointing menu changes. While Disney listened to fan outcries and brought back the famous ‘Ohana noodles, they introduced an unpalatable shrimp casserole and eliminated skewers. This week, the original menu is reportedly set to return. The shrimp casserole will disappear, and the … Read more

BREAKING: The NBA Experience Will Not Reopen at Disney Springs

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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 NBA Experience will not reopen at Disney Springs. Disney will continue to partner with the NBA in other endeavors, but the venue will remain shuttered. The NBA Experience replaced DisneyQuest in August 2019. It closed in March 2020 for the pandemic, and all Cast Members were laid off last October. Now, the venue is … Read more

PHOTOS: Tortuga Tavern Reopens With Delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Sandwich from Aunt Polly’s at 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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Tortuga Tavern reopened this morning at the Magic Kingdom and debuted an updated menu. None of the items are actually new, but rather imports from other restaurants around the park. The delicious Peanut Butter, Chocolate Hazelnut Spread, and Banana Sandwich from Aunt Polly’s is now available, as well as the Desert Pear Lemonade Pirate Slushy … Read more

RUMOR: Candlelight Processional May Return for EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2021

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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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Walt Disney World is working to bring the Candelight Processional back in a modified format for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays later this year. Cast Members who participated in the Cast Choir in the past are being invited back with proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. While Disney is seeking participants for the … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Disney nuiMOs Plush and Halloween Outfits Coming Soon

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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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Get your nuiMOs ready for Halloween with spooky new outfits, plus new “Nightmare Before Christmas” Jack Skellington and Sally plush coming soon to shopDisney and Disney Parks. No release date is available yet for Jack and Sally, but the Halloween outfit collection is due to arrive alongside the Foodie collection on September 6. Will your … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Parks Harveys Halloween Collection Arrives 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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If you’re looking for the perfect accessory for the spookiest time of the year, a new Disney Parks Harveys Halloween collection has arrived at the Magic Kingdom. We found the collection in Uptown Jewelers. Tote Bag – $168 A shoulder strap also comes with the tote bag for your convenience. The print features Mickey & … Read more

Disney Fantasy to Resume Sailing on September 11, Some Itineraries Canceled or Modified

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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 announced that the Disney Fantasy will resume sailing on September 11. Some of the current 2021 itineraries have been modified, and one has been canceled. The 7-night cruise departing September 4 has been canceled. Guests booked for this cruise will be given a 125% future cruise credit if they have paid … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Allowed Guests Without Boarding Groups Into Standby Line for First Time Ever 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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Yesterday, we reported that boarding groups for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance were still available past 4 p.m., a rare situation. Later, in an even more unprecedented situation, guests were allowed to enter the standby line without a boarding group for the first time. Boarding passes continued to be available until 7 p.m., when … Read more

BREAKING: Boma Will Be First Standard Buffet to Return at 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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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is set to reopen to all guests on August 26, and Boma – Flavors of Africa, one of the resort’s restaurants, along with it. While other former Walt Disney World buffet restaurants have switched to family-style service, Boma will reopen with its buffet operational. Buffet dining was temporarily discontinued as part … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Banners Installed at the Magic Kingdom Entrance

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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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Outside the entrance to the Magic Kingdom this morning, we were greeted by a set of banners celebrating the 50th anniversary, which will take place on October 1. The banners are rose gold with the 50th logo and “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” written in gold. Are you excited for the 18-month long World’s Most … Read more

30 Years of Fear – A History of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: 2002 (The Caretaker Welcomes You to the Islands of Fear)

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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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Welcome back to 30 Years of Fear – A History of Halloween Horror Nights. 2002 held a monumental change for the event — it moved to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. 2002 – Halloween Horror Nights: Islands of Fear “Your time has come.” Islands of Adventure was still shiny and new. With its focus on thrills, … Read more

REVIEW: Lobster Landing Debuts with Tender Lobster Tail at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021

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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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Lobster Landing has made its debut early at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021. Originally slated for an October 1 opening, the new booth has opened today alongside several other offerings. Menu for Lobster Landing at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food: 🆕 New England Lobster Tail with Lobster Bisque Sauce … Read more

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Boarding Groups Available Into the Late Afternoon 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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During our visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, we saw a sight we thought we’d never see: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance boarding groups still available after 4 p.m. At the time of writing this article, guests using the My Disney Experience app were being assigned to boarding group 165 with an estimated wait … Read more

REVIEW: Ireland Returns to the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021

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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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Ireland has been a featured location of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival since 2001. And after taking a break last year (with an appearance by the Seafood Fisherman’s Pie at Wine & Dine Studio Featuring Festival Favorites), they’re back for 2021. They were scheduled to open on October 1, but debuted early. The 2021 … Read more

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