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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.

EPCOT Line of Disney Skyliner Will Close for Refurbishment in January 2022

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The Disney Skyliner gondola transportation system’s EPCOT line will close for refurbishment from January 23 to January 28, 2022. From Sunday, Jan. 23 through Thursday, Jan. 28, 2022, the Disney Skyliner line between EPCOT International Gateway, Disney’s Riviera Resort and Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be closed. During this time, Disney bus transportation will be … Read more

Universal’s Aventura Hotel Reopening June 16th 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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After an extended closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal’s Aventura Hotel is set to reopen on June 16th. Aventura had originally reopened with the resort in June 2020 but closed on August 21 of the same year, likely due to low bookings. Reservations are now open for stays starting June 16th. Follow UPNT for … Read more

PHOTOS: One-Way Entrance and Exit Signage Being Removed From Magic Kingdom Shops

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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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Earlier this week, we reported that the one-way entrances and exits were being removed at Walt Disney World resort shops. Today, the removal process has extended to the Magic Kingdom, with the directional signage removed from Splashdown Photos in Frontierland. Signs directing guests to enter through one set of doors and exit through another to … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: First Look at The Three Caballeros Audio-Animatronics Back in Action on Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT

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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 happy chappies are back together! We can say “adios” to the flat imposters and join the fiesta because The Three Caballeros audio-animatronics are finally back at Gran Fiesta Tour. After a series of malfunctions, the animatronics were removed back in January. After nearly four months (ay caramba!), the beloved trio returned to the Mexico … Read more

BREAKING: The Three Caballeros Animatronics Have Returned to Gran Fiesta Tour at EPCOT

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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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It’s time to fiesta! Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has announced the triumphant return of The Three Caballeros audio-animatronics to Gran Fiesta Tour with an inside look at their time off-stage. You can stop by the Mexico Pavilion at EPCOT to see the three amigos back in action today. After a nearly four-month-long absence, it’s … Read more

Charles Grodin, from “Cranium Command” and “The Muppets at Walt Disney World,” Has Passed Away at Age 86

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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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Charles Grodin, best known for films such as King Kong, Beethoven, and The Heartbreak Kid, has passed away from bone marrow cancer at age 86, according to his son Nicholas. Disney fans may best recognize Grodin for his two villain roles alongside The Muppets and an extinct EPCOT attraction. Grodin played the villain Nicky Holiday … Read more

VIDEO: Disney Using The Muppets to Promote COVID-19 Vaccinations

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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 Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Pam Hymel, penned a letter on the Disney Parks Blog today beseeching guests to get vaccinated against COVID-19. “All around us, we see signs of hope – cast members coming back to work, guests returning to Disney destinations, and local businesses are beginning to reopen again,” Dr. Hymel … Read more

Chicken Guy Will Be Closed May 19th & 20th at Disney Springs

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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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Guy Fieri fans will have to wait until May 21st to get their chicken fix. Chicken Guy! at Disney Springs will be closed for two days, May 19th and 20th. The Disney Springs website was updated today with the closure, but no information was given. Chicken Guy! is set to expand its Disney Springs location … Read more

PHOTOS: Barriers Set Up Around Fountain in Morocco Pavilion as Refurbishment Continues at EPCOT

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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 Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT has been home to many projects since Disney took over operations last winter. From architectural redesigns to revamped menus, Disney has been making changes left and right. Today, a large portion of the entrance plaza, including the large fountain, has been blocked off by planters. There is a small path … Read more

PHOTOS: Long-Standing Gelati Kiosk Removed from Italy Pavilion at EPCOT

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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 former Gelati had provided EPCOT guests with the frozen delicacy right up until Gelateria Toscana‘s opening day, but there’s only room for one gelato stand in this theme park. The stand has now been removed from the Italy Pavilion. Short construction walls mark the site. Rest in peace, Gelati. The area where the stand … Read more

PHOTOS: New Dooney & Bourke Tinker Bell Collection Flies Into 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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A new Dooney & Bourke collection made of faith, trust, and pixie dust has flown into Uptown Jewelers at the Magic Kingdom. The four-item collection starring the fan-favorite fairy Tinker Bell can also be found on shopDisney. Dooney & Bourke Tinker Bell MagicBand – $48 The Tinker Bell MagicBand is white with a matching Mickey … Read more

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel May “Detour” To Other Planets During “Unexpected Circumstances”

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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 interview with StarWars.com, Walt Disney Imagineer Ann Morrow Johnson divulged details for the upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel. According to Johnson, when the Halcyon sets off next year, its leisurely cruise through the stars may be interrupted with unplanned detours. “And just like any other cruise, we have an itinerary. So we … Read more

FIRST LOOK: “DreamWorks Destination” Character Experience Replacing Barney Area at Universal Studios Florida

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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 the location for the newly-announced DreamWorks Destination interactive character experience this morning to check out the progress so far. The area is officially not open yet, but we were able to take a look around the courtyard. The archway sign outside the area showcases characters from Kung Fu Panda, the Madagascar series, … Read more

PHOTOS: Halloween Horror Nights Construction Rises at Universal Studios Hollywood

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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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It’s only May but Halloween Horror Nights fans know it’s never too early to start thinking about all things spooky. While Universal Studios Hollywood has yet to confirm the return of this year’s event, the progressing construction has raised our hopes. It’s alive! Whatever hair-raising structure under construction in the Parisian Courtyard on the upper … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Janie and Jack x Disney Alice in Wonderland Clothing Collection Available Now

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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 little one ready to go through the looking glass with a new collaboration between children’s clothier Janie and Jack and Disney. With choices for kids of all ages, including layettes for infants, the new Alice in Wonderland Collection delivers storybook sweetness. Go a little mad and celebrate your Unbirthday with Mad Hatter inspired … Read more

PHOTOS: Fievel’s Playland Reopens at Universal Studios Florida

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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 let your kids run off some energy, Fievel’s Playland at Universal Studios Florida has officially reopened. Fievel’s Playland is a larger-than-life play area based on the beloved childrens’ films An American Tail and Fievel Goes West that lets you see the world from a mouse’s perspective. As per Universal Orlando Resort’s … Read more

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