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.

Full List of Limited Time Star Wars Treats and Drinks for “May the 4th” and Beyond at Walt Disney World (Including NEW Darth Vader Souvenir Stein)

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May the 4th be with you! New Star Wars treats and drinks are flying into Walt Disney World to celebrate the honorary Star Wars Day. Check out the full list below! Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs The Child Mini Dome Cake – Vanilla chiffon cake with cookies and cream mousse (available April 30-May 5)  The … Read more

Gelateria Toscana to Open in May in Italy at EPCOT, Full Menu Revealed

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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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Since November, we’ve been bringing you news about the new gelato stand coming to the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, and now we finally have big news to share! Regular readers will be familiar with the stand, having watched it grow slowly since last fall. Pieces of the kiosk were delivered to EPCOT on the back … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Load Area Debuts at The Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park

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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 month, Disney revealed that changes had taken place at the Haunted Mansion during Disneyland Resort’s year-long closure. Disneyland doesn’t reopen until April 30th, but during today’s Cast Member previews, we were able to see the changes early. The Haunted Mansion’s exterior was painted with shades of white to create shadow effects. The attraction’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland’s Physical Distancing Markers Feature Sleeping Beauty Castle

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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 Disneyland Resort prepares to open to the public on April 30th, Cast Members visiting for previews have taken note of the COVID-19 safety measures around the park. We spotted the round physical distancing markers at Disneyland Park, which show guests where to wait. Physical distancing markers, seen in the waiting area of Walt Disney’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up Around The Jungle Cruise at Disneyland as Cultural Sensitivity Changes are Made

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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 Jungle Cruise is undergoing a refurbishment to address inclusion and cultural sensitivity issues at both Disneyland Park and the Magic Kingdom. It was previously announced that unlike the Magic Kingdom, where the Jungle Cruise remains open during refurbishment, the Disneyland attraction would not reopen with the park on April 30th. We confirmed today at … Read more

PHOTOS: La Gelateria Adds String Lights, Lamp Posts, and Sign Frame as Construction 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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As we round out the fifth month at EPCOT since construction began last November, there is hope on the horizon. While Disney has not set an opening date, detail work on the façade has been progressing over the last month with the addition of blue shutters, wrought-iron accents, and pavement work. This week, more details … Read more

CDC Mask Recommendations for Theme Parks Stay the Same for Fully Vaccinated People

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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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Today the CDC announced that those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are safe to participate in outdoor activities without a face mask. However, they followed up by noting that fully vaccinated people should still wear masks in crowded public outdoor settings. This means that the recommendations for all guests to wear face masks at … Read more

PHOTOS: New Minnie Mouse Loungefly Mini Backpack Spotted 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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The newest addition to the Disney Parks Loungefly collection stars none other than Minnie Mouse! Minnie is receiving a lot of attention this week as this mini backpack comes on the heels of the new “Love My Dots” collection from Kate Spade that debuted at Disneyland Resort. The Loungefly mini backpack arrived today at World … Read more

PHOTOS: Bruce the Shark “JAWS” Photo-Op Returns to 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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Bruce the Shark has made his long-awaited return to Universal Studios Florida. After vanishing in January, San Francisco’s favorite photo-op shark from JAWS is hanging back up in his rightful place. Bruce used to be a staple of Amity Island until it was demolished in 2012 to make way for The Wizarding World of Harry … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Stage Surfacing Seemingly Complete 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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The ongoing refurbishment of the Cinderella Castle Stage seems to be moving along nicely. Progress has moved quickly since the refurbishment began in February. New flooring was framed, heating elements and weatherproofing added, and the new flooring installed. Now, the floor surfacing has been cured. The stage refurbishment comes in advance of the 50th anniversary … Read more

PHOTOS: Spears with Skulls Removed from “Abandoned Pygmy Welcoming Party” Scene on Jungle Cruise at the 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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In the ongoing refurbishment of the Jungle Cruise to address cultural insensitivity, another change has taken place. The spears with skulls mounted on them have been removed from the “abandoned Pygmy welcoming party” scene at the Magic Kingdom. The left side of the scene formerly had spears stuck into the ground with skulls mounted on … Read more

Disney MagicMobile Now Available on Android Devices

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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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Android users can now use their phones in place of a MagicBand as MagicMobile has gone live today. Part of the My Disney Experience app, MagicMobile enables the user’s device to function as a park ticket, room key, and more. You can access Disney MagicMobile through the menu on the bottom right. It will first … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disneyland Unveils Humorous Billboard to “Hide” Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Show Building in Toontown

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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 Parks shared a TikTok tonight highlighting the show building for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway looming over Mickey’s Toontown. The building now hosts a tongue-in-cheek sign alluding to the currently unthemed structure. The sign features Mickey and Minnie in construction helmets. It declares, “What big building? There’s no big building here! Paid for by … Read more

All Disney Stores in Canada to Close This Summer

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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 Retail Insider, all 18 Disney Store locations in Canada will close by the end of the summer. This move comes after Disney announced in March that 20% of all Disney Stores in North America would be closing for good. Two Canadian Disney Stores were on the list of closing locations released in March. … Read more

New “it’s a small world” Funko POP! Disney Rides Collection Sets Sail on July 27th, Preorders 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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Calling all collectors! Funko POP!’s Disney Rides collection is adding four new figures to the lineup this summer. The new vinyl figures are modeled after four dolls from the classic attraction, “it’s a small world,” representing the United States, England, Japan, and Kenya. The figures are currently available for preorder through Target. “it’s a small … Read more

PHOTOS: EPCOT/World Center Drive Entrance Repainting Underway for 50th Anniversary of 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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After preparation and priming began earlier this month, repainting has finally begun at the Walt Disney World entrance archway on EPCOT/World Center Drive. The entrance archways across the resort are undergoing a makeover for the upcoming 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. The EPCOT/World Center Drive entrance archway is the last to receive the … Read more

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