Charly Shelton, Author at WDW News Today

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/20/20): Major Disneyland Reopening News and Backlash to the New Guidelines, Progress on France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT, Universal Beijing Resort Concept Art, and More!

October 20, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/19/20): TRON Coaster Won’t Open for 50th Anniversary, Disneyland Reopening Guidelines to be Announced Tomorrow, Galaxy’s Edge Layoffs, and More

October 19, 2020

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, October 19, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/17/20): Taste of EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Virtual Event, Hotel Room Tours, A Visit to Universal’s Prop Shop and More!

October 17, 2020

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Saturday, October 17, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/16/20): Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary License Plates, Guests Who Can’t Wear Masks Asked to Reschedule, Count Dooku Gets a Lightsaber, and More!

October 16, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, October 16, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/15/20): Walt Disney World Fall 2021 Reservations Now Open, Mario Cafe and Store Open at Universal Studios Japan, Disneyland Reopening Rally, and More!

October 15, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, October 15, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/14/20): Warren and Chapek Feud Over Executive Salaries, AP Exclusive Pop-Up Shop Opens at EPCOT, Curfew Affects Disneyland Paris, and More!

October 14, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/13/20): Guest Brings AR-15 to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, More Plastic Dividers on Rise of the Resistance, and Amazon Prime Day Disney Deals

October 14, 2020October 13, 2020

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WDWNT Daily Recap (10/12/20): Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Not Opening in 2020, Major Disney Restructuring Leads to Focus on Streaming, Parks Not Raising Capacity, and More

October 12, 2020

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, October 12, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: New Magic Mirror Crispy Treat Pop and Churro Marshmallow Wand are the Fairest Halloween Treats in the Disneyland Resort

October 10, 2020October 10, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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Marceline’s Confectionery is the one-stop shop for sweets in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. From handmade candies and baked goods to park favorites like Mickey Premium Bars and Main Street Popcorn Company Caramel Corn, this sweet spot has it all. And at Halloween time, the treats turn spooky to get into the … Read more

REVIEW: Eat Actual Chocolate-Covered Crickets in NEW Halloween Creepy Crawly Critters Ice Cream, Plus We Tried The Great Candycopia Flavor from Salt & Straw at Disneyland Resort

October 10, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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It’s the time of year for creepy and candy. But nobody thought of putting them together in the same cup — until now. Salt & Straw is known for their unique ice cream flavors, from olive oil to pear and blue cheese and more, but they really went all out for Halloween this year. We … Read more

PHOTOS: Rest In Peace on This New Haunted Mansion Madame Leota Pillow from Disneyland Resort

October 9, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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Goblins and ghoulies from last Halloween may try to awaken the spirits with their tambourine, but not if they’re sleeping comfortably on this macabre new Madame Leota pillow. The pillow features the séance leader from “The Haunted Mansion” as she is memorialized on her tombstone. We found this pillow inside World of Disney in the Downtown … Read more

PHOTOS: Electric Raptor Paddock Fencing Installed at Jurassic World VelociCoaster in Universal’s Islands of Adventure

October 9, 2020

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When we last checked in on the newly officially announced Jurassic World VelociCoaster, a lot was going on. We noticed lots of cosmetic touches like lights and landscaping being installed. Now, new electric fence safety wires have been installed to keep the Velociraptors inside their paddocks. These wires run all along the upper edge of … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland 65th Anniversary Sipper Now Available at World of Disney in Disneyland Resort

October 9, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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The much sought-after Disneyland 65th anniversary sipper was part of the reservation-required shopping event held on August 31 to celebrate the anniversary of the original Disney park. The snowglobe-style sipper features Sleeping Beauty Castle inside a dome with the 65th anniversary logos and art around the base. It was a hot commodity at the time. … Read more

PHOTOS: It’s Off to Neverland with a NEW Peter Pan Hat at Disneyland Resort

October 10, 2020October 9, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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Think of a wonderful thought, any merry little thought, and just like that you’re off to Neverland. Look your best for your flight to the Second Star to the Right with this new Peter Pan hat from World of Disney in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. This fashionable hat is a soft velour material … Read more

PHOTOS, REVIEW: New Pop’s Potion Cocktail at Disney’s Pop Century — Light on Bubble, Heavy on Toil and Trouble

October 6, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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It’s the beginning of the Halloween season but in Walt Disney World, temperatures are still consistently in the 90°s. This is where spooky themes and sweet rum drinks should cross paths, to great effect. But unfortunately for Disney’s Pop Century Resort, their most recent attempt fell flat. We tried the new Pop’s Poison drink from … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal CityWalk Hollywood 10/6/20

October 6, 2020

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Charly Shelton

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Welcome to Hollywood! We’re back at Universal CityWalk Hollywood for a look at what’s new, what’s good, and what’s happening. Temperatures are cooling off, and guests are flocking back to CityWalk. That’s both a good and a bad thing — good for the businesses to recover and start offering more, but bad for the wait … Read more

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