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PHOTOS: EPCOT Ticket Booths Get a New Rainbow Color Scheme for Park Re-Imagining, Plus New “Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival” Banners

July 13, 2020

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Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Cast Member previews have kicked off at EPCOT, and we were greeted with surprise on our return to the park: newly repainted ticket booths! The booths have a new color scheme that aligns with the new aesthetic of the park as it undergoes a re-imagining. Each booth has been painted white on the left-hand side … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at New Temperature Screening Process and Arrival Experience at EPCOT

July 13, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Greetings from EPCOT! Cast Member previews have begun, so it’s time to explore the new arrival experience, and see what changes have been made in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cast members and their guests lined up early to experience the park. All in attendance must secure a reservation for the preview, or for the … Read more

PHOTOS: DINOSAUR Returns with Social Distancing and Vehicle Screens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 11, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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After a months-long hiatus, The Dino Institute has once again opened its doors at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and that means it’s time for some prehistoric adventure on DINOSAUR! Good to see you again, Aladar! While FastPass+ isn’t currently available, social distancing markers have been set up at both entrances. Inside, markers are found only in … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Donald’s Dino Boat Bash! Sets Sail Along the Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 11, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Along the Discovery River in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, you can find Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!, an aquatic version of the popular DinoLand U.S.A. party set on a pontoon boat. This experience will take place in lieu of character meet-and-greets, giving guests a safe way to still see their favorite characters in the theme parks! Dressed … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition “WALL-E” Earth Day and “Dumbo” Mother’s Day MagicBands Finally Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 10, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Now that Walt Disney World’s theme parks are finally reopening to guests, we’re getting a look at the merchandise that was created for events that were supposed to happen during the shutdown. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we found a display of the limited edition MagicBands that are finally on sale. Included were the Mulan “Strong … Read more

PHOTOS: Kali River Rapids Reopens with Social Distancing and No Water Features at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 10, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Greetings from Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Today, we’re checking out the new safety measures at Kali River Rapids. Social distancing markers have been set up throughout the queue. With FastPass+ unavailable for the foreseeable future, signage has been covered up. As we enter the indoor queue sections, we find even more queue markers. A hand sanitizing … Read more

PHOTOS: New Americana Mickey Mouse MagicBand Brings the Stars and Stripes to the Magic Kingdom

July 10, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Even though the Fourth of July has already passed, Mickey Mouse is still showing his American pride on this new MagicBand at the Magic Kingdom! On this red MagicBand, Mickey joins the display of Americana wearing a red, white and blue outfit, while matching stars shine above (and below) him. There’s a mouse who looks … Read more

PHOTOS: Avatar Flight of Passage Soars Once More with New Safety Measures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 10, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

Annual Passholder previews have begun at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which means it’s time once again to “rise to the challenge” on Avatar Flight of Passage! We spotted a Cast Member cleaning and sanitizing the test vehicle in front of the entrance. As we’ve seen elsewhere, enhanced safety measures have been put in place due to … Read more

PHOTOS: Expedition Everest Returns with New Safety Measures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 10, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Annual Passholder previews are underway at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, so we headed to Asia to see what new safety measures are in place at Expedition Everest. The first thing we spotted came long before we made it to the attraction. Because it’s consistently one of the most popular rides in the park, social distancing markers … Read more

PHOTOS: Primeval Whirl Removed From Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park Maps

July 10, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Could Primeval Whirl not be reopening for a while? The latest park map from Disney’s Animal Kingdom might suggest so. The attraction doesn’t appear on the latest park map, nor is it listed in the descriptions. The attraction entered seasonal operation last Fall. Its removal from the listing could be an indication that with the … Read more

PHOTOS: Satu’li Canteen and Pongu Pongu Reopen with New Health and Safety Measures in Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 10, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

Kaltxì from Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! With the park reopening to the public, we thought we’d take a look at what safety measures the land’s eateries are taking. Outside Satu’li Canteen, signage is up promoting Mobile Order and reminding people to socially distance. The doorways are also now clearly … Read more

PHOTOS: Na’vi River Journey Reopens With Hand Sanitizing Stations and Social Distancing at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 10, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

Hello from Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! As we’ve been seeing how been seeing how each attraction has been adapting new safety measures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re ready to see what’s going on at Na’vi River Journey! As with most attractions we’ve seen, social distancing markers are … Read more

PHOTOS: The Main Street Philharmonic Marches On at the Magic Kingdom

July 9, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Strike up the band! The Main Street Philharmonic is once again marching in the Magic Kingdom. The band is a symbol of the charm of Main Street, U.S.A., though they also perform at Storybook Circus in Fantasyland. Clad in their iconic red, white, and gold outfits, we spotted the band marching from Cinderella Castle down … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Powers on at TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom

July 9, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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With the Magic Kingdom beginning to reopen, we can finally get another up-close look at construction on the upcoming TRON Lightcycle / Run roller coaster! And as it appears, things are moving along swiftly. The show building continues to be enclosed in its gray and blue paneling. As you can see, track for the future … Read more

Walt Disney World Now Accepting Reservations for VIP Tours Resuming August 16th

July 9, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Walt Disney World’s theme parks reopening, VIP tours are also returning, with reservations currently available. Scott Gustin reported the update on Twitter, with the first available date to book being Sunday, August 16th. Gustin added that guests can book VIP Tours up to 60 days in advance. Currently, tours listed on Walt Disney World’s website … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour the NEW Arrival Experience and Temperature Screening Process at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

July 9, 2020

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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Jambo, everyone, and welcome to the first day of Annual Passholder previews at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As our adventure begins, we’re taking a closer look at the changes to the park entry process. Our reporter was there bright and early, and by the looks of things, they were far from alone. As cars pulled up … Read more

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