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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 Hydrangea Open Edition MagicBand Blooms at Walt Disney World

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Hydrangea is the latest solid-colored MagicBand to join the lineup this year, following Raspberry and Peach. With all the different shades available now, you might be able to coordinate a MagicBand to your outfit each day. The hydrangea band matches a Spirit Jersey, and Minnie Ear Headband released earlier this year. Hydrangea MagicBand – $14.99 … Read more

Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Items Pulled From Stores “To Be Destroyed” As Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusion Changes Continue

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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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Another development in the ongoing cultural sensitivity changes at Jungle Cruise occurred this morning. Two t-shirts featuring a Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto logo, a popular tiki bar at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, were pulled from the shelves at BouTiki this morning. A men’s t-shirt, pictured on the left, featured the logo on the back. A … Read more

80% of Cast Members Recalled Have Returned to Jobs at Disney Parks According to CEO

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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 news that capacity at Walt Disney World has already been increased from 35% and will be increased again “immediately,” CEO Bob Chapek brought up the return of Cast Members to the parks. In an interview with CNBC, Chapek said, “80% of the Cast Members, that we called back who unfortunately we had to … Read more

UPDATE: CEO Bob Chapek Specifically Hints at Summer for Changes to Walt Disney World Mask Policy

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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 today, in the Q2 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Chapek hinted at an impending reduction or elimination of the current face mask requirements. Today’s announcement by the CDC that fully vaccinated people can be maskless outdoors and in non-crowded indoor locations was “very big news for us,” Chapek said. This … Read more

Interest in Visiting Walt Disney World Close to Pre-Pandemic Numbers According to Bob Chapek

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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 today’s 2nd quarter earnings call, Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, was optimistic about the future of the theme parks. He said research had been conducted on the “intent to visit” Walt Disney World Resort, and results have been encouraging. The levels of those with intent to visit the Florida parks are … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Member Saves 4-Year-Old Child, Earns Disney Heroes Award

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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 a touching Instagram post, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle celebrated EPCOT Security Cast Member Joe Diaz. Diaz has been awarded the Disney Heroes Award, an honor only given to Cast Members who have saved a life or prevented serious injury. In December 2020, Diaz was on his way home from work when he … Read more

BREAKING: Disney CEO Bob Chapek Hints at Reduction (and Even Possible Removal) of Face Mask Policy 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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During today’s quarter 2 earnings call for The Walt Disney Company, CEO Bob Chapek addressed the new guidance from the CDC and Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis concerning the use of face masks by fully vaccinated guests. …today’s guidance that we got from the CDC in terms of those that were vaccinated do not necessarily need … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting Continues in Storybook Circus for the 50th Anniversary of 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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As we creep closer to October 1st, the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom, refurbishment projects are ongoing across the park. Repainting continues around Storybook Circus at both Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station. Let’s take a look at the newest progress. The shield crest atop the center of the … Read more

Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Disney Springs Hiring, Hosting Job Fair May 13th

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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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Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Disney Springs is looking to grow its team. Interested parties are invited to attend a job fair at Splitsville on Thursday, May 13th, from 11am – 2pm. They will be providing applicants with donuts and coffee from Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew during the job fair. Splitsville is advertising competitive wages, … Read more

REVIEW: BBQ Brisket Sandwich, Spiced Cashew Brittle, and Raptor Refresher with Collector’s Cup from NEW Jurassic Café at Universal Studios Hollywood

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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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It’s a beautiful day at Universal Studios Hollywood! It’s lunchtime, and we know just the spot to attack at lunchtime, so we dropped by Jurassic Café to try something new. The restaurant officially opened in March during the “Taste of Universal” event alongside the new Minion Café. The blue and white of the Jurassic Café … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Toy Story Midway Mania Reopens with Plexiglass & Physical Distancing at Disney California Adventure

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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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Put on your 3D glasses and let the games begin! We took a spin on Toy Story Midway Mania! today at Disney California Adventure. Since the reopening of Disneyland Resort, we’ve been checking out the COVID-19 safety measures around the park. Let’s take a look at what this Pixar Pier attraction had in place. Mr. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Reopens with Physical Distancing at Disney California Adventure

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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 going under the sea today at Disney California Adventure! Swim along with us to The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure to check out the physical distancing measures in place at the attraction. The façade was recently refurbished. The new, darker blue provides a nice contrast to the cream and teal. There are hand … Read more

Marvel’s “Eternals” and “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” May Be Blocked From Release in China

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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 list of release dates for Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4 movies aired by Chinese news station CCTV6 has sparked speculation. Of the ten upcoming Marvel films, two were conspicuously absent from the lineup: Eternals and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, both of which are set to release this year. Shang-Chi and … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Releases New Peek at Shawarma Palace for Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure

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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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Avengers, assemble! We’re less than a month away from the grand opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Disneyland President Ken Potrock is as excited as we are, posting today about the upcoming Shawarma Palace food stand. While this isn’t our first look at the kiosk that serves “Shawarma flavors for heroes on the … Read more

France Will Not Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test for Theme Park Entry

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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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According to DLPReport, a Disneyland Paris fan account on Twitter, the French government has determined they will not require guests to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 nor a negative COVID test to enter theme parks. Disneyland Paris, which is celebrating its 29th anniversary this year, remains closed at this time. The new ruling may … Read more

New Details Released for AquaMouse, the First Disney Attraction at Sea, on the Disney Wish Cruise Ship

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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 has announced more details about the AquaMouse, an attraction aboard the Disney Wish cruise ship. The Disney Wish will take to the sea in 2022, and general booking for voyages begins on May 27th. While other Disney Cruise Line ships have water slides, the AquaMouse is being billed as “The First Disney Attraction at … Read more

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