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.

Disney’s Magical Express Luggage Delivery Service at Orlando International Airport Suspended Beginning July 16th

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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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The return of Disney’s Magical Express has come with some changes. Sadly, one of the casualties of these changes is the suspension of the Resort Airline Check-In service, previously announced to return on July 12th. Furthermore, luggage delivery at Orlando International Airport is suspended beginning July 16th. From Walt Disney World’s website: Complimentary airport transportation … Read more

PHOTO: New “Ratatouille” Banners Up for Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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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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Preparations are underway for the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and we have a look at the new banners that will be seen around the park! The folks at This Is How We Disney Podcast sent us this photo of the new banner, which features Remy, Colette, and Chef Gusteau from the … Read more

PHOTOS: TRON Lightcycle / Run Updated to “Now Programming” in Latest Magic Kingdom Guidemap

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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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The Game Grid is uploading at the Magic Kingdom, and we’ve reached another milestone in the development of TRON Lightcycle / Run. The future attraction is featured as “Now Programming” on Magic Kingdom park maps on the area where it will be located. Here’s a better look at the listing. Construction on TRON Lightcycle / … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: “Tinker Bell & the Lost Treasure” Cavalcade Makes its Debut at the Magic Kingdom

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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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As a way to continue character experiences throughout the theme parks and still able to keep spreading their magic without spreading germs, new park reopening entertainment has debuted the Magic Kingdom in the form of Character Cavalcades. Taking place throughout the day, Guests will be able to view the five different themed cavalcades: The Royal … Read more

PHOTOS: Space Mountain Relaunches With Queue Dividers & Social Distancing Markers at the Magic Kingdom

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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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Space Mountain has been cleared for relaunch at the Magic Kingdom, with plenty of new “flight safety” measures to help prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. To give you a sense of how reduced crowd sizes are, this typically popular attraction was a walk-on. Social distancing markers can be found on the standby line. Given … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Magic Kingdom Ferryboat Sets Sail Again With Enhanced Safety Precautions and Social Distancing

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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 our day at the Magic Kingdom Cast Member preview done, we thought we’d take a ride on the Magic Kingdom Ferryboat and see what measures they’re taking to help prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. Markers on the ground mark two things: how far to socially distance (between markers) and what priority departure you’re … Read more

PHOTOS: A Socially-Distanced Flag Retreat Ceremony at the Magic Kingdom

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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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While the Flag Retreat ceremony has continued to be performed daily at the Magic Kingdom since the park closed in March, the Cast Member previews mean that the ceremony is once again being performed in front of guests, who are invited to watch at a distance from behind the central planter. Three members of Walt … Read more

Full Listing of Reopening Downtown Disney District Restaurants and Shops Revealed

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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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Downtown Disney District Photo Report Halloween Merchandise, Pedestrian Bridge Progress, and More

With the Downtown Disney District reopening to the public tomorrow, we now know exactly what restaurants and shops will be open, thanks to The Orange County Register‘s Brady MacDonald. Following a recent order from California Governor Gavin Newsom, restaurants in the District will only be able to offer outdoor seating. The food and beverage locations … Read more

Walt Disney World Confirms Suspension of Parking Lot Tram Service for Upcoming Official Reopenings

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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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Ahead of Walt Disney World’s theme parks reopening to the public, parking lot tram service has been suspended. Scott Gustin confirmed the news on Twitter on Wednesday. Previously, it was announced that tram service would be suspended for Cast Member and Annual Passholder previews, but that suspension has been extended to public attendance. To prevent … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders File Lawsuit Over Recent Billing Errors

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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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Following last week’s incident where a computer error caused hundreds of dollars to be billed at once from Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, a pair of passholders have filed a lawsuit seeking class action status against the resort. The Orlando Sentinel‘s Gabrielle Russon reported on the lawsuit from Miami-Dade County residents Sarah Heinman and Liza … Read more

Walt Disney World Reportedly Restricting Use of Gaiters as Face Coverings; Face Masks with Ear Loops Enforced Per Resort-wide Requirement

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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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Ahead of the Walt Disney World parks reopening to the public, the resort has begun to enforce its rule that guests wear traditional face masks. Previously, neck gaiters, though not “secured with ties or ear loops” as the guidelines state, had been tolerated. Theme Park Shark on Twitter is reporting that they are no longer … Read more

Walt Disney World Suspends Fingerprint Scanning at Theme Park Entrances in Wake of COVID-19 Pandemic

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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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As part of Walt Disney World’s measures to mitigate the possible spread of COVID-19, fingerprint scanning will be suspended at park entrances for the foreseeable future. Disney confirmed the suspension as part of Josh D’Amaro’s interview with The New York Times. Prior to the parks shutdown in March, Cast Members posted at park entrances were … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Defends Reopening Walt Disney World Parks in New York Times Interview

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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 cast member previews of Walt Disney World’s parks already underway, Disney has faced criticism for reopening the parks in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Newly-minted President of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Josh D’Amaro defended the reopening in an interview with The New York Times‘ Brooks Barnes. D’Amaro stated: “This is our new … Read more

PHOTOS: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Reopens with No Interactive Queue Elements, New Social Distancing Dividers at the Magic Kingdom

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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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Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to Seven Dwarfs Mine Train we go! We went for a ride during the Magic Kingdom’s cast member previews to see what changes have been made to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. Guests were spaced in accordance with social distancing. As with most attractions at the Magic Kingdom, … Read more

PHOTOS: The Haunted Mansion Materializes Modified Stretching Room Walk-Through Scene at the Magic Kingdom

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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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The Haunted Mansion has made a spirited return at the Cast Member previews of the Magic Kingdom. Certain modifications to the Gracey Manor tour have been made, leading to a grim change. First, let’s see how safety precautions affected the queue. The interactive portion of the queue has been roped off for the moment, but … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition “Mulan” MagicBand Premieres at the Magic Kingdom

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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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Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of the Mulan remake, a new limited edition MagicBand themed to the film has marched into the Magic Kingdom. The MagicBand has an edition size of 1,500, and features Mulan on the box along with the phrase “Strong Chi.” It’s a white MagicBand with a red disk, and features Mulan … Read more

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