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.

REVIEW: ‘Call Me Sweetheart’ Valentine’s Day Rich Chocolate Cupcake Returns to 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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Select Walt Disney World Resort hotels (and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort) have a new cupcake available starting today through February 20 to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The “Call Me Sweetheart” cupcake is available at several hotels, but we picked it up at Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Everything Pop Shopping & Dining. Call Me Sweetheart – … Read more

Indiana Jones Adventure to Undergo Brief Refurbishment in March at Disneyland

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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 popular Indiana Jones Adventure will be closed briefly in March for a standard refurbishment. The attraction will be unavailable from March 8 through March 11. Spring refurbishments are common at Disneyland, and Indiana Jones Adventure is joining the Matterhorn Bobsleds, Splash Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean on the schedule. As a reminder, the … Read more

Matterhorn Bobsleds Closing for Refurbishment at Disneyland on February 28

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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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Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland

More refurbishment closures have been announced, including the news that the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland will close for a brief refurbishment from February 28 through March 4. The Matterhorn last underwent a refurbishment in spring 2021, reopening in July. Annual refurbishments are common, especially for larger attractions.

Pirates of the Caribbean Scheduled for Refurbishment at Disneyland Starting March 14

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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 classic Disneyland attraction, Pirates of the Caribbean, has been scheduled to close for refurbishment on March 14. It is likely a standard refurbishment as no plans have been announced to change aspects of the ride. At this time, no reopening date has been announced, as the operating calendar is only live through March 24. … Read more

Disney Stock Rises Rapidly Amid Release of 2022 Q1 Earnings Report

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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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Contrary to how Disney stock dropped last month after Netflix announced mediocre subscriber growth in their Q1 report, $DIS has skyrocketed in the after-hours as their report went live. With profits exceeding expectations and Disney+ adding 11.8 million subscribers last quarter, investors were clearly happy with the results. Stock has risen by over 11% since … Read more

Disney Parks Capacity Remains Limited Due to Shortage of Food & Beverage Staff and Entertainment Offerings

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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 2022 Q1 earnings call, Disney noted that the capacity of both Walt Disney World and Disneyland is still limited, but rather than due to COVID-19 safety measure constraints, it is now due to staff shortages. Specifically, it was noted that Food & Beverage departments are suffering shortages, particularly for short-order cooks. Reduced entertainment … Read more

Per Capita Guest Spending Up 40% at Parks, Disney Attributes to ‘More Favorable Guests’

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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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Disney CFO Christine McCarthy commented during the 2022 Q1 earnings call that the domestic parks have seen a “more favorable guest and ticket mix” after announcing that per capita spending rose to 40% versus Q1 2019, which was pre-pandemic. Disney credited much of the increase to Genie+ and Lightning Lane, but the “ticket mix” comment … Read more

Disney+ Gains 11.8 Million Subscribers in Q1 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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In the first quarter of 2022, Disney+ gained 11.8 million subscribers amid fears that the streaming bubble had popped. After Netflix reported low growth, Disney stock dropped as investors feared the same news from Disney+. However, Disney+ saw subscribers beyond expectations. The service now boasts 129 million subscriptions, with 196.4 million across all platforms. Analysts … Read more

CORRECTION: What is Happening with Entertainment Aboard 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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Yesterday, we reported that due to contract negotiation issues, Disney, at some point, had to fire and rehire the entertainment cast for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Several entertainment Cast Members working on the project have reached out and clarified the situation. According to these sources, several entertainment Cast Members on the project have had multiple … Read more

REVIEW: Nashville Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese Returns with New Chicken Biscuit from San Francisco Food Truck for Mardi Gras 2022 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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Mardi Gras has returned to Universal Studios Florida, and as part of the celebrations, international cuisine is available around the park. At the San Francisco food truck, a returning favorite is joined by a new dish. Menu for the San Francisco Food Truck for Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida Food: Nashville Hot Chicken … Read more

REVIEW: Twisted Taters Get a Cajun Twist for Mardi Gras 2022 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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Twisted Taters used to only be available during Halloween Horror Nights, but they have worked their way into becoming a staple of Mardi Gras at Universal Studios Florida also. We stopped by to check out the Cajun twist on the twisted tater. Menu for the Twisted Taters Booth at Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios … Read more

REVIEW: Ceviche, Johnny Cake, and Cape Guayaba from Floribbean: Cape Canaveral at Mardi Gras 2022 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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The biggest party of the year is finally here as Mardi Gras kicks off at Universal Studios Florida from February 5 – April 24. Food booths around the park celebrate international cuisine, including a new, unique booth featuring “Floribbean” (a portmanteau of Florida and Caribbean) dishes. There are two Floribbean booths. Menu for the Floribbean: … Read more

REVIEW: Conch Fritters, Shortcakes, and Goombay Smash from Floribbean: Cape Canaveral Booth at Mardi Gras 2022 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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The biggest party of the year is finally here as Mardi Gras kicks off at Universal Studios Florida from February 5 – April 24. Food booths around the park celebrate international cuisine, including two new, unique booths featuring “Floribbean” (a portmanteau of Florida and Caribbean) dishes. Menu for the Floribbean: Cape Canaveral Booth at Mardi … Read more

REVIEW: Seafood Boils, Classic Beignets, King Cake, and More from Battery Park New Orleans Booth for Mardi Gras 2022 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 for classic New Orleans dishes and desserts, this is the review for you. For Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida, all the traditional dishes have returned, from seafood boils to beignets to king cake. Menu for the Battery Park New Orleans Booth at Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida Food: … Read more

REVIEW: Grab a ‘Chork’ and Head to the Southeast Asia Booth at Mardi Gras 2022 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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A newcomer to the Mardi Gras food booth lineup this year is the Southeast Asia booth. It joins an exciting group of global cuisine, and we’re ready to try everything they have to offer. Menu for the Southeast Asia Booth at Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida Food: 🆕 Shrimp Laksa: Shrimp, tofu, chicken, … Read more

REVIEW: Coxinhas and Caipirinha Punches Are A Hit or Miss from Brazil Booth at Mardi Gras 2022 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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Mardi Gras 2022 at Universal Studios Florida is underway, and food booths have returned this year to celebrate flavors from around the world through food and beverages. With booths placed around the park, we headed to the Brazil tasting booth next to see what they have to offer during the festival! Menu for the Brazil … Read more

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