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.

VIDEO: Parent Expresses Concern After Rapunzel Seemingly Ignores Black Children at Disneyland

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A concerned father has shared a video of his children’s recent visit to Disneyland with their grandmother. In the video, Rapunzel seemingly ignores the only Black children in a crowd of guests. The children run over to Rapunzel as soon as they spot her, and their grandmother tells them they need to get in line. … Read more

PHOTOS: Harmony Barber Shop Reopens at Magic Kingdom

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Whether you’re looking for a trim for yourself or your baby’s first haircut, the Harmony Barber Shop in Magic Kingdom can turn a routine appointment from standard to special. After more than two years, the Harmony Barber Shop has reopened on Main Street, U.S.A. The old-fashioned barber shop fits right in on Main Street with … Read more

Scarecrow: The Reaping Confirmed for Halloween Horror Nights 2022 at Universal Studios Hollywood

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Tonight at the Halloween Horror Nights presentation at Midsummer Scream, John Murdy confirmed that Scarecrow: The Reaping is coming to this year’s event. This house is based on the house of the same name from Universal Orlando Resort’s HHN 27. Families have abandoned their farms after the Dust Bowl, leaving only scarecrows (and crows) behind. … Read more

New Haunted Mansion Button-Up by Tommy Bahama, Alex and Ani Bracelet, and More at Disneyland Resort

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More Haunted Mansion merchandise continues to arrive at Disneyland Resort, including a button-up by Tommy Bahama, an Alex and Ani bracelet, and home decor. We found the items below at Port Royal Curios and Curiosities. Madame Leota Bowl – $22.99 This stoneware bowl has Madame Leota peering up from the bottom. It’s a cloudy greenish-gray … Read more

Envision Your Future Outfits with the New ‘Encanto’ Bruno Spirit Jersey at Disneyland Resort

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We had a vision of the newest “Encanto” merchandise and rushed to Disneyland Resort to find the Bruno Spirit Jersey. We first found the jersey in the “it’s a small world” Toy Shop, but you can also pick it up in the Emporium, or in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. “Encanto” Bruno Spirit … Read more

Jared Leto Reportedly Cast in ‘The Haunted Mansion’ Movie

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Jared Leto (“Mobius,” “Suicide Squad”) is the latest celebrity to be reportedly added to the cast of “The Haunted Mansion.” Leto is rumored to be playing the Hatbox Ghost, an apparition who only appears in the Disneyland version of the attraction. The film is based on the classic attraction and will not be a remake … Read more

WDWNT is Hiring Part-Time Staff Writers

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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 WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for staff writers for our website. This position is a consistent, scheduled position with set, paid hours each week. While there is no requirement to visit the parks, you must have extensive familiarity with Walt Disney World and basic knowledge of other facets of the Walt Disney … Read more

REVIEW: Hearty New England Shrimp Boil from Columbia Harbor House 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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It’s a beautiful weekend at the Magic Kingdom, and we decided to make a quick lunch stop to try the New England Shrimp Boil from Columbia Harbor House. Columbia Harbor House is in Liberty Square near Haunted Mansion. New England Shrimp Boil – $15.99 Shrimp, Potatoes, Corn, and Andouille Sausage cooked in a Spiced Broth … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Now Using ‘Friend’ & Other Gender Neutral Terms to Promote Inclusivity

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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 Cast Members are now addressing guests as “friend,” rather than sir or ma’am in the latest effort to promote inclusivity. The neutral “friend” moniker allows Cast Members to address individuals without assuming their gender identity. Similar changes have been made around the resort, such as the switch from “ladies and gentlemen” to … Read more

Eat Around the World With the New 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Tray

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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 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival tray has arrived. You can pick one up at Creations Shop in World Celebration. Food & Wine Festival Tray – $9.99 You’ve arrived for a day of feasting and drinking at the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, only to find that all the tables … Read more

50th Anniversary Partners Statue MagicBand+ Finally Arrives 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 50th anniversary Partners Statue MagicBand+ has finally arrived at Walt Disney World after the rest of the designs debuted last week. Partners Statue MagicBand+ – $44.99 The Partners MagicBand+ was in high demand but missing in action. Guests with resort hotel reservations could order it at a special pre-arrival rate, and it was available … Read more

Envision Your Future Outfits with the New ‘Encanto’ Bruno Spirit Jersey 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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We had a vision of the newest “Encanto” merchandise and rushed to World of Disney at Disney Springs to find the Bruno Spirit Jersey. “Encanto” Bruno Spirit Jersey – $79.99 Regardless of where you stand on talking about him, Bruno has become a fan-favorite member of the familia Madrigal. The Spirit Jersey is hooded, just … Read more

Haunted Mansion Headstone Bookends and Pins Creep Into 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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We’re creeping closer to the spookiest time of the year, and you can start to decorate with new Haunted Mansion headstone bookends. We also found several new pins, all inside Memento Mori at Magic Kingdom. The Haunted Mansion Headstone Bookends – $44.99 At Memento Mori, any soul can pick up these Haunted Mansion spooky headstone … Read more

Merchandise Roundup 07/28/2022: Obi-Wan Kenobi Phone Case, Toy Story Land Apparel, Princess Tiana Oven Mitts and Apron, and More

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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 to the merchandise roundup for July 28, 2022! Each new day brings new merchandise to Walt Disney World, and we know you don’t want to miss a thing, so we gather new releases here. Today we visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney Springs, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort; let’s look at our discoveries. … Read more

Disney and Universal Declare Support for ‘Respect for Marriage Act’

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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 Walt Disney Company and Comcast/NBC Universal have declared their support for the ”Respect for Marriage Act.” Both corporations have signed a letter intended for government representatives to consider when voting on the act. The act, currently up for consideration by the US Senate, aims to codify marriage rights and benefits for all sexual orientations … Read more

Magic Kingdom Enhancing Mad Tea Party Attraction with New Props

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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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At the Magic Kingdom this morning, we noticed the gardens around Mad Tea Party are sporting new props. Near the Mad Hatter Statue In the planter bed near the Fab 50 Mad Hatter statue, we found the first set of new props. Teapots and teacups have sprouted in the gardens. They feature the same whimsical … Read more

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