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.

PHOTOS: New Villains Apparel Collection Debuts at DisneyStyle in Disney Springs

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If you’re “rotten to the core,” you may want to make your way over to DisneyStyle in Disney Springs to check out the new Villains apparel collection. Three new shirts feature fan-favorite Disney Villains with modern graffiti-style art. Scar “Call Me King” T-Shirt – $36.99 Scar from “The Lion King” reigns on the front of … Read more

RUMOR: Boma, Jiko, and Victoria Falls Lounge at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Reopening Soon

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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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According to Cast Members at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, reopenings have been set for Boma, Jiko, and Victoria Falls Lounge. Boma – Flavors of Africa will reopen on August 20. Victoria Falls Lounge will reopen on August 26. Jiko – The Cooking Place will reopen in late September. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge reopens to all … Read more

PHOTOS: Shields Removed from Adventureland Bridge as Cultural Sensitivity Changes Continue 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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As cultural sensitivity changes continue around Walt Disney World, the large shields lining the Adventureland bridge at the Magic Kingdom have been removed. The tall shields were visible past the Adventureland sign, but they are no longer in place. Below to the left of the trash can, you can see one of the shields along … Read more

PHOTOS: Scare Zones Take Shape as Preparation Continues for Halloween Horror Nights 30 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’re less than 100 days from Halloween and even closer to the start of Halloween Horror Nights 30 at Universal Studios Florida. Preparation for the event is in full swing, and we stopped by to take a look at the latest as scare zones continue to take shape. Like we saw earlier this week in … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey, Minnie, and Winnie the Pooh Baseball Caps 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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If you’re looking to top off your next park outfit, look no further! Three new baseball caps have arrived at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Mickey Mouse Cupcake “Celebrate” Ball Cap – $27.99 This light blue ball cap features a Mickey Mouse cupcake with a candle under the word “celebrate.” The hat has a … Read more

PHOTOS: Celebrate the Olympics With Team USA Pins and T-Shirt at Universal Orlando 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 Tokyo 2020 Olympics have kicked off, and in addition to themed food and beverage offerings, you can join the celebrations with new pins and a T-shirt at Universal Orlando Resort. We found the new items at the merchandise kiosk in CityWalk. Team USA T-Shirt – $30 Team USA Pins – $11 United States Olympic … Read more

PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Funko POP! Hat by Loungefly Available 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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A new Loungefly baseball cap inspired by The Haunted Mansion Funko POP! figures has made its eerie arrival at Memento Mori in the Magic Kingdom. Memento Mori can be found near The Haunted Mansion and features merchandise based on the classic attraction. The Haunted Mansion Funko POP! Hat by Loungefly – $34.99 We found the cap … Read more

30 Years of Fear – A History of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: 1997 (Frightmares)

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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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Welcome back to 30 Years of Fear – A History of Halloween Horror Nights. While we all wait to see if Frequent Fear Passes come back (please!), let’s take a stroll down memory lane to 1997. 1997 – Halloween Horror Nights VII: Frightmares Bearing the tagline, “You’ll Never Sleep Again,” Halloween Horror Nights VII promised … Read more

PHOTOS: Casey’s Corner Baseball Jersey Released at 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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The new Casey’s Corner Baseball Jersey at Walt Disney World is a home run! We found this classically stylish jersey in the Dress Shop section of Marketplace Co-op at Disney Springs. We expect it will also make its way to Uptown Jewelers in the Magic Kingdom, where we found a matching dress. Casey’s Corner Baseball … Read more

PHOTOS: Steel Structure Rises Near TRON Lightcycle Run 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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A mysterious steel structure has gone vertical outside TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom. The structure is within the upcoming roller coaster’s worksite but is possibly related to the refurbishment of the Walt Disney World Railroad. Between the regular fence and the construction wall, stacks of synthetic ties for the track are staged. … Read more

Federal Court Removes CDC Restrictions from Florida-Based Cruises

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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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In an update to the legal battle over the pandemic regulations enacted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a federal appeals court has ruled in favor of removing the restrictions for cruises sailing out of Florida. This ruling means that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can no longer enforce these restrictions, … Read more

PHOTOS: Imagineer Shares Behind the Scenes Look at World Celebration Construction

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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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Imagineer Zach Riddley has taken to Instagram once again to share a behind the scenes look at the ongoing construction in the new World Celebration neighborhood, including the Creations Shop. A photo behind the construction walls offers a close-up look at the ongoing construction that we’ve been following. In another photo, Riddley shows off the … Read more

Permit Indicates Room Conversion to Disney Vacation Club Villas to Begin at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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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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Earlier this year, we reported that 200 more Disney Vacation Club Villas are coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa in 2022. A permit filed for “general construction” at the resort is the first indication that work is set to begin. The entire Big Pine Key building will be transformed, turning its standard rooms … Read more

Casey’s Corner Pianist to Return to 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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Casey’s Corner at the Magic Kingdom reopened to guests last month, sadly missing its pianist. Thanks to a new audition posting by Disney, we now know that the pianist is set to return to the park. Before the parks closed in March 2020, a ragtime pianist in classic garb would play outside the Main Street, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/22/21): Master Gracey Facing Left Once Again; Photography, Video Recording, and Live Streaming Prohibited at The Wave; 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, July 22, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Signage Prohibiting “Photography, Video Recording, & Live Streaming” Appears at The Wave in Disney’s Contemporary 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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We stopped by Disney’s Contemporary Resort for a refurbishment update and were surprised to find the new signage prohibiting photography, video recording, and live streaming outside The Wave… of American Flavors. The Wave is closed for reimagining, and the entrance is blocked by black curtains. We found two signs outside the barricade. The first was … Read more

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