Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

TRON Lightcycle Run Virtual Queue Stays Open for Record 93 Minutes

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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The 1 p.m. Virtual Queue allotment for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom did not fill up for a new record of 93 minutes, marking the first time park-hopping guests have ever received enough time to secure a spot. The virtual queue lasted exponentially longer than its average disappearance in a matter of mere seconds. … Read more

Wand Engraving Now Available at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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Wand engraving is now available in Diagon Alley at the Ollivanders Wand Shop in Universal Studios Florida and Dervish and Banges in Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Wand Personalization at Universal Orlando Resort Engravings are priced at $30 and can be picked up at Borgin and Burkes in Universal Studios Florida after an estimated … Read more

Limited Edition $79,000 Crystal-Encrusted Arribas Brothers Spaceship Earth Now at EPCOT

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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For $79,000, this elaborate and extravagant personal Spaceship Earth could be yours. The new limited edition Arribas Brothers model is now available at World Showcase in EPCOT. A Slightly Expensive Spaceship Earth Keepsake The piece itself is gargantuan and glistening, hand-set with 122,800 Austrian crystal stones in the pointage technique. To quantify its scarcity, only … Read more

2023 Halloween and New Year’s Eve Parties Canceled at Disneyland Paris

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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Disneyland Paris has officially canceled their Halloween and New Year’s Eve parties, according to an announcement from DLP Report. Some Holiday Festivities Cancelled at Disneyland Paris As a compromise, Disneyland Paris announced they will be replacing the two special events with extended regular park operating hours and enhanced experiences on October 31 and December 31. … Read more

DisneylandForward Theme Park Expansion Plan Meeting Scheduled, Reedy Creek Determines No Records Exist for Attorney General’s Probes, & More: Daily Recap (4/14/23)

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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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, April 14, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New EPCOT Directional Signage Installed in World Celebration

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Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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New signage was recently spotted in the World Celebration area of EPCOT, part of what was formerly known as Future World. New Signage in World Celebration Facing the park exit, directional arrows point guests toward Spaceship Earth, The Seas pavilion, The Land pavilion, Creations Shop, Connections Café & Eatery, World Discovery, and the restrooms. Facing … Read more

Reedy Creek Determines ‘No Records Exist’ for Florida Attorney General’s Probe into Disney Power Agreements

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (previously known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District) found that “no records exist” regarding a public records request made on March 30 by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody. An additional request from the Sentinel itself produced the same results. The Attorney General requested the … Read more

PHOTOS: Journey of Water Inspired by Moana Seemingly Nears Completion at EPCOT

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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We recently had an opportunity to check on the construction progress being made for the Journey of Water walk-through attraction at EPCOT, based on the 2016 film “Moana.” Major milestones have continued to pour in this week, as Disney itself posted a TikTok video sharing detailed glimpses of the attraction’s running water features for the … Read more

PHOTOS: Dooney & Bourke Joey Chou Collection Designer Bags Arrive at EPCOT

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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New Dooney & Bourke satchels, tote bags, and wristlet wallets designed by Joey Chou were seen on display at the Creations shop in EPCOT today. All items in the collection are designed by longtime artist Joey Chou. A description of his background is attached to each piece’s information and details on the shopDisney website: Joey … Read more

Official ‘Peter Pan & Wendy’ Trailer Released, Coming to Disney+ April 28

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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The upcoming Disney+ film “Peter Pan & Wendy” has a new official trailer ahead of its April 28 release. The first trailer and initial release date announcement was made back in February. It will stream exclusively on Disney+. Peter Pan Invites You to Neverland The film stars Jude Law as Captain Hook, Alexander Molony as … Read more

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Has Biggest Global Opening Weekend in Animated Film History

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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“The Super Mario Bros. Movie” from Illumination Entertainment had its wide release on April 5, and is already shattering records. The Mario brand’s first major cinematic outing in decades passed “Frozen 2” to hold the record for highest-grossing global opening weekend of any animated film in history. This makes the Super Mario opening the overall … Read more

Star Wars Celebration 2025 to Be Held in Japan

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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Star Wars Celebration 2025 will officially be held in Japan from April 18 through April 20. The news was announced on the final day of this year’s Star Wars Celebration Europe in London. The celebration will be taking a year off in 2024. Star Wars Celebration 2023 Concluding Multiple major updates and expansive projects within … Read more

Updated San Fransokyo Signage Confirms Lucky Fortune Cookery and Cocina Cucamonga Will Remain at Disney California Adventure

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Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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Though Pacific Wharf is currently under construction to be reimagined as San Fransokyo inside Disney California Adventure, certain locales within the reimagined land are expected to remain much of the same when the transformation is concluded. New paintings advertising Lucky Fortune Cookery and Cocina Cucamonga are up, which may be a less-than-subtle assurance that there … Read more

New Jungle Cruise Skipper T-Shirt Available at Walt Disney World

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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A new Jungle Cruise t-shirt incorporating various skipper quotes and styles from the eponymous attraction is now available at DisneyStyle in Disney Springs. This isn’t the first time a new product related to the iconic attraction has returned to civilization this year, with a MagicBand+ also being introduced back in March. Jungle Cruise T-shirt – … Read more

‘Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi’ Season 2 Announced for Disney+

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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At the end of a 15th anniversary panel commemorating “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Dave Filoni announced the “Tales of the Jedi” series on Disney+ would be releasing a second season on Disney+. Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi” is an anthology series of short stories from the prequel … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Underway at The Boathouse in Disney Springs

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Jonathan D

Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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Refurbishments appear to be underway at The Boathouse restaurant in Disney Springs. We’ve come a long way since this popular dining spot initially reopened to guests after the COVID-19 pandemic closures, though various enhancements and repairs are bound to occur over time. This restaurant, famous for its Amphicar tours and sing along brunches, seems to … Read more

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