First Details About Storybook Inspired Disney Wish Staterooms, Including Two-Story Suites, Premium Concierge Rooms

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The staterooms of Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish will be storybook-inspired, featuring artwork and elegant details from Disney films such as Cinderella. These reimagined staterooms feature plenty of storage and most include a split-bathroom concept. 877 (70%) out of the 1,254 staterooms will have a spacious verandah, and even more will still offer an ocean … Read more

Classic “Aladdin” Show and More Coming to Walt Disney Theatre on the Disney Wish Cruise Ship

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The Disney Wish will be the fifth ship to join Disney Cruise Line’s fleet. Like the four before it, this ship will include the Walt Disney Theatre and brand-new entertainment. This new version of the theatre will be tones of green and gold, inspired by a magical forest. While not many details were announced about … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Disney Wish to Include “Beauty and the Beast” Inspired Adult Restaurants and Lounges

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As with all Disney Cruise Line ships, the Disney Wish will include restaurants and lounges exclusively for adults. Three of these locations are inspired by different aspects of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Disney cruisers will be familiar with Palo, and Palo Steakhouse is a new take on the classic dining experience. Palo Steakhouse will … Read more

CONCEPT ART: First-Ever “Star Wars” Hyperspace Lounge Coming to Disney Wish Cruise Line

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Among the more adult offerings on Disney Cruise Line’s new ship, the Disney Wish, will be the Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge. For the first time on a Disney ship, you will embark on a space-jumping tour of the Star Wars galaxy at Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge, a high-end bar styled as a luxurious yacht-class spaceship. This richly themed, … Read more

Disney Wish to Include “Frozen” Dinner Show, Marvel, and Walt Disney “1923” Restaurants

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The next Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Wish, will include several new themed family restaurants. Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure is the first Frozen-themed theatrical dining experience. Characters including Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf will appear while guests dine on cuisine with Nordic influences. 1923, named for the year The Walt Disney Company was founded, is … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering Lab, Fairytale Hall, and MARVEL Super Hero Academy Coming to Disney Wish

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Each Disney Cruise Line ship boasts special experiences for kids age three to 12 in Disney’s Oceaneer Club. The Disney Wish is no exception, with several brand new experiences that kids will enjoy. While there is a standard door to the Oceaneer Club, it will be the first of its kind to also include a … Read more

AquaMouse, Disney’s “First Attraction at Sea”, Coming to Disney Wish Cruise Ship

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Disney’s “first attraction at sea” will be the AquaMouse, coming to Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wish when it sets sail next year. The 760 foot water ride takes guests above the decks of the Disney Wish. Not only is it a water slide like the familiar AquaDuck, but it will take guests through a brand … Read more

Bookings for Disney Wish Open May 27, 2021

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During today’s “Once Upon A Wish” special about Disney Cruise Line’s next ship, the Disney Wish, Cruise Director Ashley Long announced that bookings would open on May 27, 2021. Disney Wish sailings will begin in summer 2022. Keep checking WDWNT for updates.

PHOTO: Signage Installed at Rides to Help Guests Enable Bluetooth for Attraction Photos at Walt Disney World

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A new sign at Walt Disney World attractions helps guests ensure their attraction photo will be linked to their Disney account. The sign has a QR code, and says “to have this attraction photo link to your Disney account, scan here to check your mobile settings.” Attractions can automatically detect a MagicBand in order to … Read more

Universal Theme Parks Revenue Down for Q1 2021

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Comcast has reported its first-quarter 2021 results. The company’s overall revenue was up 2.2% from Q1 2020. NBCUniversal theme parks reached breakeven for the second consecutive quarter, excluding pre-opening costs of Universal Beijing Resort. Theme park revenue decreased 33.1% to $619 million in Q1 2021, compared to $925 million in Q1 2020. This was mainly … Read more

PHOTOS: New Baby Yoda “The Child” Character Clip Lands at Disneyland Resort

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A new “character clip” inspired by The Mandalorian‘s world-famous Baby Yoda (a.k.a. Grogu, a.k.a. “The Child”) is now available in World of Disney at Downtown Disney District. Though not branded as such, this clip seems similar to the Disney Park Pals. Baby Yoda “The Child” Character Clip – $11.99 Unlike Park Pals, “The Child” does … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Edition Nurses Day and “Artfully Evil” Scar Pins at Walt Disney World

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Two new limited edition pins are now available at Walt Disney World. While Doctors Day was back in March, Nurses Day is coming up in May, so there is a new pin to give to the frontline worker in your life. There’s also another addition to the “Artfully Evil” series featuring Scar from The Lion … Read more

PHOTOS: Monorail Station Supports Painted Pink at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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Some very noticeable changes have happened amidst the construction of the new Monorail station and porte-cochère at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort since our last check-in. Construction platforms have been removed from atop the porte-cochère pillars. The pillars and connecting beams have all been encased in concrete. As for the Monorail station, it’s hard to miss … Read more

Universal Studios Hollywood Allowing Vaccinated Out-of-State Adults to Visit

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A week ago, California officials announced that theme parks could allow out-of-state visitors provided they are fully vaccinated. Though Disneyland has not yet changed their policy stating only California residents may visit, Universal Studios Hollywood has now updated theirs. According to the Park Reopening FAQ, fully vaccinated adults from out-of-state may visit Universal Studios Hollywood … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Vignettes Completely Refurbished on Prince Charming Regal Carrousel at Magic Kingdom

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As one of the park’s classic original rides, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel is being refurbished ahead of Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary. The vignette images from Cinderella have now all been restored. Each image is slightly raised and surrounded by gold leaf. The gold leaf has also been restored to its former glory. The images tell … Read more

Orange County Florida Reducing Physical Distancing Requirements and Eliminating Mask Mandate in Phases

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After news that the Biden Administration would soon be relaxing outdoor mask requirements, Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry Demings announced plans today to change the county’s COVID-19 executive order. The changes come in three phases based on vaccination levels. In phase 1, effective immediately, the physical distancing requirement is being reduced from six feet to … Read more