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.

No Audio Animatronics Will Be in Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind 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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After years of speculation, and with the grand opening on the horizon, we now know that Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT will not have audio animatronics. Late last year, an interview with Imagineer Wyatt Winter for Entertainment Weekly raised hopes as animatronics were mentioned in passing as part of a list of … Read more

Governor DeSantis Threatens to Cut Off Disney’s ‘Special Privileges’ in 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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Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed his support for ending Disney’s “special privileges” in Florida, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Disney has long held political influence in the state and donates large sums of money to both Republicans and Democrats. It’s also one of the top employers in the state, providing over 60,000 jobs. “As a matter … Read more

Show Your Love for the Dapper Dans With a New Loungefly Hat Available at 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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Everyone’s favorite barbershop quartet, the Dapper Dans, is now starring on a Loungefly hat. We picked up the new cap at the Emporium in the Magic Kingdom. Dapper Dans Loungefly Hat – $39.99 The hat is dark blue with a vibrant red brim. A black placard on the front features the Disney Parks x Loungefly … Read more

Giancarlo Esposito, Joonas Suotamo, Daniel Logan, Claudia Gray, and More Guests Announced for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022

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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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More guests have been added to the lineup for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, including Giancarlo Esposito, Joonas Suotamo, and many others. Giancarlo Esposito, who played Moff Gideon in “The Mandalorian,” is now confirmed to attend. Joining Esposito is Omid Abtahi, who played Doctor Pershing in season one. This will be the first Star Wars Celebration appearance for … Read more

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Premiere Date Moving, First Two Episodes Will Be Available for Streaming on Friday, May 27

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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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Hello there! General Kenobi himself, Ewan McGregor, has announced that the premiere for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is moving to a Friday debut and will now be available on May 27. He also announced that the first two episodes will be launched at the same time. Watch the announcement below. Disney+ premieres were originally on Fridays before … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Park Pass Availability Reduced for April, Magic Kingdom Unavailable Most Dates

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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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UPDATE: As of 2:15 p.m. this afternoon, the Annual Passholder Park Pass availability calendar has been updated with more availability. See the update here for more information. Walt Disney World Annual Passholders awoke this morning to find the available park pass selections drastically reduced in comparison to yesterday. Overnight, Disney removed park passes for select … Read more

Dates Announced for 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, Eat to the Beat, Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak, and More Returning

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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 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns this year on July 14. It will run through November 19, with many festival favorites returning. More than 25 Global Marketplaces will be located throughout EPCOT. Returning booths include The Swanky Saucy Swine, Appleseed Orchard, Hops & Barley, Earth Eats hosted by Impossible, and Shimmering Sips … Read more

New Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Collectible Coke Bottles Debut

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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 World’s Most Magical Celebration in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World began on October 1, 2021, but new ways to commemorate the occasion keep coming to the parks. Today we discovered the debut of new commemorative Coke bottles. There are five designs in total — one with the 50th anniversary logo … Read more

WDWNT is Hiring a Graphic Designer/Video Editor

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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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Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Disney fan? Do you have professional experience as a graphic designer or video editor? Are you looking for work? Then WDWNT has an opportunity for you! The ideal applicant will be a self-starter with an extensive knowledge of Disney Parks and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced … Read more

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Lobby to Receive Major Remodel to ‘Modernize’ Hotel

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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’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been quietly undergoing phases of refurbishment to move away from the old Victorian style and toward a new, modern version (including the increased presence of IP). Other aspects of the resort, including the iconic lobby, are also on the slate for updates. Reportedly, when Bob Chapek (Disney’s current … Read more

All of Grand Floridian Resort to Receive New Rooms Matching Disney Vacation Club Wing, DVC Rooms Won’t Be Different from Standard

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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 new DVC studios currently under refurbishment at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have been heavily marketed and many members assumed that, like with other Walt Disney World Resorts, the style of these rooms would be unique to the timeshare. But sources close to WDWNT have revealed that after completion of the current project, … Read more

WDWNT is Hiring a Part-time Night and Weekend Editor

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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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Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Walt Disney World fan? Do you have professional experience as a writer or editor? Are you looking for work? Then WDWNT has an opportunity for you! WDWNT is looking for experienced writers and editors to join our team. Please note that this position requires a strict and demanding time … Read more

New 50th Anniversary Coach x Disney Apparel and Bag Collection Debuts 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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Coach and Walt Disney World have teamed up for a new collection of designer bags in honor of the resort’s 50th anniversary. We found some of the collection in the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom and in Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs. More items were at the Coach store in Disney Springs and the entire … Read more

Four New Coach x Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Ear Headbands Debut at 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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The new 50th anniversary Coach x Walt Disney World collection has arrived at the Magic Kingdom, and we were excited to find four new ear headbands! Each pair is dedicated to a different Disney resort around the world. White Coach Disneyland Ear Headband – $295 Each ear headband is similar. They are leather and decorated … Read more

Classic Citrus Swirl Returns to Magic Kingdom, Avengers Campus Audio Testing Begins in Paris, Delicious Breakfast at Vero Beach Resort, and More: Daily Recap (3/27/22)

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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 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 Sunday, March 27, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Unboxing the Exclusive Remote Controlled SK-620 Droid from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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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 love the new droid introduced as part of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser crew, you can take home a small remote-controlled version of SK-620. Remote Controlled SK-620 Droid – $99.99 SK-620 is an orange and blue astromech droid. SK has arms and compartments that open at the front. Like droids available in Star … Read more

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