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Disney Reduces Capital Expenditure Decrease for Parks to $700 Million

August 10, 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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As it turns out, Disney Parks, Resorts and Products will be spending more than previously expected on construction and refurbishments at the theme parks. At last week’s Q3 earnings call, The Walt Disney Company announced that the cut in capital expenditures has been reduced to $700 million. Previously, a $900 million cut was expected. Disney … Read more

REVIEW: New UOAP Exclusive Strawberry Lemonade Heart from Voodoo Doughnut is a Sweet Summer Treat at Universal Orlando Resort

August 10, 2020August 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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Passholder Appreciation Days have begun at Universal Orlando Resort, and Voodoo Doughnut at CityWalk is showing the love with this UOAP Appreciation Doughnut, exclusively for annual passholders! The fried yeast doughnut is shaped into a heart, topped with a black icing and decorated in the neon pink, yellow, blue and green of the classic Universal … Read more

PHOTOS: New Pink Universal Studios Spirit Jersey Style Sweatshirt Arrives at Universal Studios Florida

August 8, 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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For over a century, Universal Studios has entertained and captivated audiences with a legacy of classic films. And if you’re a film fan, you can show your love for the studio with a new Spirit Jersey-style sweatshirt at Universal Studios Florida! The front of the pink sweatshirt features “US,” for Universal Studios, in sequins, followed … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey Mouse Fanny Pack Makes a Fashionable Arrival at Walt Disney World

August 8, 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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The humble fanny pack has been given a Mickey Mouse makeover at Walt Disney World! It features many of the classic design elements that have become synonymous with Mickey Mouse. The fanny pack, fashioned after Mickey Mouse’s red pants, is topped with its own pair of mouse ears! The yellow snap buckle is a nice … Read more

PHOTOS: New Trees and Landscaping Freshen Up Production Central at Universal Studios Florida

August 8, 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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It looks like the landscaping department has rolled through Production Central at Universal Studios Florida. New trees have been added to the sidewalks outside Shrek 4-D and Despicable Me Minion Mayhem. It really freshens up the area and provides some much-needed shade in the Florida heat. While the trees appear to be the same on … Read more

PHOTOS: New Tomorrowland Purple Wall Long-Sleeved Shirt and Leggings Run Into Walt Disney World

August 8, 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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Purple Wall fans, rejoice! New apparel themed to the favorite photo opportunity spot has arrived at Walt Disney World. A new ladies long-sleeved shirt and leggings celebrate the perfect purple-ness, matching last years releases, including the windbreaker seen above. The gray shirt features the phrase “Meet Me at the Purple Wall,” written in silver, along … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween Horror Nights “30 Years 30 Fears” Magnets Descend on Universal Studios Florida

August 7, 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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The latest additions to the Halloween Horror Nights “30 Years 30 Fears” merchandise collection have arrived at Universal Studios Florida. Four new magnets are available, and like other items in the collection, each features art from four pivotal years in the annual event’s history. Featured are Fright Nights (1991), the first year Universal Studios Florida … Read more

PHOTOS: Railings Completed, Landscaping Added to Renovated Walkway Between Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom

August 8, 2020August 7, 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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The walkway between Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Magic Kingdom is nearly complete, with railings now installed along the path, and some landscaping recently added. Railings have been added to the walkway near the bus loop, completing the area’s refurbishment. The mostly-finished pathway opened back in July as the Magic Kingdom reopened to the public. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Indiana Jones “Why Did It Have To Be Snakes?” Baseball Cap Slithers into Walt Disney World

August 7, 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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When you’ve been trapped in ancient tombs, rode in a runaway mine cart, and faced supernatural forces, you’re likely not afraid of much. But Indiana Jones is still terrified by one thing: snakes. A new baseball cap has arrived at Walt Disney World, featuring the classic line from Raiders of the Lost Ark: “Snakes. Why … Read more

D23 Unveils Limited-Edition Captain Mickey Mouse Plush for August’s “Year of the Mouse” Amazon Release

August 7, 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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The next limited-edition Mickey Mouse plush in the “Year of the Mouse” collection is about to set sail! D23 is offering their members exclusive access to an adorable collection of Mickey Mouse plush throughout 2020, released monthly on Amazon.com. So far, we’ve seen Mickey meet tiki style, celebrate his cinematic legacy, and bloom in the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Halloween Horror Nights “30 Years 30 Fears” Icons and Jack Face Masks Debut at Universal Studios Florida

August 7, 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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Not long after their debut online, two new Halloween Horror Nights face masks have lurked their way into Universal Studios Florida. With icons from the annual event’s past three decades, these masks are sure to terrify and help keep you safe. Celebrating three decades of the popular annual event, icons like The Director, The Storyteller, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Minnie Mouse Dress by The Dress Shop Premieres at Walt Disney World

August 7, 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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Minnie Mouse’s polka-dotted style has been re-imagined into a glamorous new dress, now available at Walt Disney World! This latest release from The Dress Shop features a red keyhole neckline with black polka dots, a black top, and a black skirt with white polka dots. It’s a great way to “rock the dots” and still … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Haunted Mansion” Woven Wallpaper Throw Blanket Arrives at Walt Disney World

August 7, 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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Fans of The Haunted Mansion can drape their furniture, or themselves, in Gracey Manor’s eerily elegant look. A new woven throw blanket has appeared at Walt Disney World, themed to the attraction’s iconic wallpaper. The material is heavy and features black patterns on a lavender background. But be sure to look out for hitchhiking ghosts… … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Haunted Mansion” Dress (with Pockets) Comes Out to Socialize at Walt Disney World

August 7, 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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If you’ve been wanting to look your best for the midnight spree, you’re in luck! A new dress themed to The Haunted Mansion has materialized at Walt Disney World, mixing high fashion with the eerie world of Gracey Manor. The dress has a blue top, with a skirt featuring retro-inspired designs of the the mansion’s … Read more

VIDEO: Eurostar Resumes Direct Train Service from London to Disneyland Paris; Debuts New Commercial Starring Donald Duck Plush

August 7, 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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Getting from London to the magic of Disneyland Paris has gotten even easier. Eurostar has announced that direct train service has resumed to the resort from London St Pancras International with enhanced safety measures. All guests above the age of 11 are required to wear face masks at stations and on board trains, though they … Read more

PHOTOS: Eats at the EPCOT Experience Expected to Reopen Next Week; Preparations Underway

August 7, 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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There may be another place to eat at EPCOT as soon as next week. A queue has been set up at Eats at the EPCOT Experience, with cast members telling us the counter service location will reopen to guests sometime next week. The location will be serving “snack foods,” likely similar to its menu before … Read more

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