Alicia, Author at WDW News Today

PHOTOS: New 32 Ounce Jug of Take-Home Moonshine is Now Available from Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ at Disney Springs

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020

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Alicia

Growing up a native Floridian, I've been visiting the parks since I was three months old. I love all things Winnie the Pooh, Hidden Mickey hunting, and dole whips. Questions or comments? Email me at alicia@wdwnt.com or find me on Instagram @aliciaj_13

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One thing that Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ is known for is the on-tap moonshine, and now the restaurant has come up with an even easier way for Guests to enjoy with a 32-ounce jug of take home moonshine. Yes, you read that correctly, you can take home a jug of moonshine. Coming in a 32oz … Read more

PHOTOS: Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Reopens in Disney Springs After Amendment is Made to the State Ban for On-Premises Alcohol Consumption

July 5, 2020July 5, 2020

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If you’ve been following the saga that is Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar in Disney Springs you should be happy to know that the location has reopened (again) in Disney Springs! The location first reopened at Disney Springs on June 25th after being closed since March 17th due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The day after, June … Read more

Walt Disney World Adds Availability to Disney Park Pass for Disney Resort Guests

July 5, 2020

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Thinking of canceling your vacation because you weren’t able to book a theme park reservation? It seems that Walt Disney World has added additional slots on days that were previously full for Walt Disney World Resort Guests, so that more Guests will be able to visit the parks! Looking at the availability calendar for Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Rock On with New Hard Rock Themed Masks at Universal Orlando Resort

July 4, 2020

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Are you ready to rock? If you’re a hard rock music fan such as myself, the answer to that question may be yes. If it is, or if you’re just a fan of the Hard Rock properties located around Universal Orlando Resort, we found some new face masks that you’re sure to love. Classic Hard … Read more

Shanghai Disneyland Removes FastPass Service, Now Only Offers Paid Line-Jumping

July 4, 2020

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When Shanghai Disneyland reopened, the theme park was utilizing the Standby Pass system, the FastPass system, and Disney Premier Access. Disney Premier Access is a paid FastPass type reservation system (similar to the MaxPass system found at Disneyland.) However, it seems Shanghai Disneyland has quietly removed the FastPass option from the park. Friend of the … Read more

Walt Disney World Begins Refunding Annual Passholders After Monthly Payment Processing Error

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020

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Yesterday, Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders that were on the monthly payment plan were charged for four months of payments all at once. That afternoon Disney released a statement that the error was due to a “computer glitch” and refunds would start to be “actively processed.” Checking in with our WDWNT staffers, it appears … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at Socially-Distanced River Entertainment and Wilderness Explorer Modifications for Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening

July 4, 2020

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Jeff Vahle, President of the Walt Disney World Resort, paid Disney’s Animal Kingdom a visit today as Cast Members prepare for the theme park reopening. In a series of photos on his Instagram, you can catch a glimpse at the ways the park plans to handle social distancing and keeping Guests safe. A photo from … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Shares Offical Reopening Start Dates for Transportation

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020

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Disney Parks Blog has just shared an exciting announcement ahead of the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks reopening next week, and that’s the official dates we’ll be able to use Disney transportation again! Starting June 22nd, buses were back in service and taking Guests to and from Disney Springs to their resort hotels. But … Read more

PHOTOS: More Character Rock-Work Being Spotted at Tokyo DisneySea Construction Site for Fantasy Springs Expansion

July 4, 2020

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You may remember that we recently spotted some interesting rock-work on the Fantasy Springs construction site at Tokyo DisneySea. The rock-work found then bared a strong resemblance to some characters that will be featured at a larger to life scale at the entrance of the expansion, and today it seems even more rock-work was found. … Read more

VIDEO: Universal Studios Florida Provides Sneak Peek of The Bourne Stuntacular Ahead of Grand Opening

July 1, 2020June 29, 2020

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On June 30th, Universal Studios Florida will proudly debut The Bourne Stuntacular, a brand new stage show that involves exciting stunts, fighting sequences, and effects including wind and fire. Terminator 2 3D: Battle Across Time closed on October 8th, 2017 to make way for this brand new show. Ahead of the show opening tomorrow, Universal … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Track Installation Continues for Jurassic Park’s “Velocicoaster” at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

June 29, 2020

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Another day, another update as work continues at Island of Adventure’s yet-to-be-announced “Velocicoaster.” We’ve been incredibly impressed by how quickly this coaster has come together, so let’s take a look at the latest progress. We’ll start by checking out the progress from across the lagoon, where we see pieces of banking track leading up the … Read more

Major League Soccer Teams Begin to Arrive at Walt Disney World Resort

June 28, 2020

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Earlier in the month, it was announced that Major League Soccer teams would be housed at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Resort while they played in the MLS is Back Tournament. The tournament is set to take place from July 8th to August 11th and will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Today, … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney Springs Cast Members Spotted Wearing Face Shields

June 28, 2020

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While out and about at Disney Springs this evening, we popped into the PhotoPass Studio at the Marketplace Co-Op and we were surprised to see Cast Members in face shields. We just recently released an update that most Walt Disney World attractions Cast Members will be required to face shields as well. These face shields … Read more

Face Shields Provided and Mandatory for Most Walt Disney World Attractions Cast Members, Refrigerators and Microwaves Returning to Cast Break Rooms

June 28, 2020

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It’s no secret that Cast Members have voiced recently that they are worried about going back to work at Walt Disney World. That displeasure was increased when the Cast Members were told that the work conditions would change upon their return, and not for the better. Cast Members were informed that they cannot purchase food … Read more

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House Reopening to Only Disney Vacation Club Guests with Few Amenities Starting July 10th

June 28, 2020

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In the continuing saga that is the status of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House, there’s been another change. You may remember that on June 21st, we broke the list and dates for the remaining Walt Disney World Resorts to reopen, and Jambo House was included and set to reopen on July 10th. Then … Read more

PHOTOS: Temperature Screening Tents Appear at the Transportation and Ticket Center at Walt Disney World

June 28, 2020

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Taking a drive around the Walt Disney World Resort today, an interesting development at the Transportation and Ticket Center caught our eye. It appears that multiple white tents, which we’re assuming will be used for temperature screenings, have cropped up. Around the area, we can see that this project isn’t complete, as vehicles and supplies … Read more

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