Justin Giglio, Author at WDW News Today

Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle Issues Statement on Cast Member Wage Increase

March 23, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Following today’s news that Walt Disney World Cast Members won negotiations for a wage increase, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle has released a statement. Vahle made the following statement: “Our Cast Members are central to Walt Disney World’s enduring magic, which is why we are pleased to have reached this tentative agreement. Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: Tour a Guest Room with Space For a 5th Sleeper at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort

March 12, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort is a moderate resort option at Walt Disney World that many guests love for its southern charm. It is located along the Sassagoula River with boat access to both Disney Springs and its sister resort, Port Orleans French Quarter. Join us today as we take a tour of a 5th … Read more

PHOTOS: Personalized Coca-Cola Bottle Photo Op Returns Following COVID-19 Closure at Universal Studios Florida

March 7, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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A photo op that allows guests to see a giant Coca-Cola bottle with their name displayed has returned to Universal Studios Florida after closing during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Inside the Coca-Cola Refresh building near Men in Black: Alien Attack, guests can once again take advantage of this photo op that was closed in … Read more

PHOTOS: First Guest Rooms Visible at New Disney Vacation Club Wing at Polynesian Village Resort

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Work on the first structure continues to grow for the new Disney Vacation Club wing at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Last month we saw construction go vertical, with elevator shafts taking shape. The construction has now started to fill in horizontally around those vertical elevator shafts, with what looks to be the exterior front wall … Read more

UPDATE: Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster Actor Backs Off Claim That Attraction Will Now Feature the Music of Queen Rather Than Aerosmith

March 5, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Earlier this week we told you that Ken Marino, an actor who was a part of the original cast in the Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster preshow, claimed that the music of the attraction was being changed from Aerosmith to Queen. Marino has since walked back that claim. Now Marino took to Twitter to state, “I … Read more

Disney Donates $100,000 to Help Transform Central Florida Youth Center

March 5, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Disney has partnered with The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida and donated $100,000 to the renovation of its youth center, which had its grand reopening on Friday. The $100,000 grant helped both expand and transform the youth space with new furniture, technology, and murals. Disney has partnered with The Coalition of the Homeless … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Journey Into Imagination with Figment Has Been Operating with Completely Frozen Figment Animatronic Since January

March 5, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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On January 23, 2023, we rode Journey Into Imagination with Figment and noticed that there was a Figment animatronic that was completely frozen. Today we rode again and noticed that the issue has still not been addressed. Figment is completely frozen in the scene just before you enter his upside down open house. Today we … Read more

CONCEPT ART: Royal Transformation at Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland Paris Could Suggest Similar Changes Coming to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

March 5, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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DLP Rescue Rangers have shared more concept art on Twitter of the Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland Paris, which is currently closed for a “royal transformation.” We already saw concept art of the hotel’s new “Beauty and the Beast” lobby and the new California Grill, also inspired by the “tale as old as time.” This time the concept … Read more

REVIEW: Peanut Butter Chocolate Swirl Returns as March 2023 Limited Edition Cookie at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs

March 5, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Each month, Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs has a different limited edition cookie. For March 2023, guests can pick up the amazing peanut butter chocolate swirl cookie. We first reviewed this cookie when it was available during the grand opening of Gideon’s Bakehouse, and when it returned last May. We’re very happy to see it back again. … Read more

PHOTOS: Redesigned Clock Installed at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in Magic Kingdom

March 6, 2023March 5, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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After the classic Tomorrowland 1994 gear clock was removed from Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. in the Magic Kingdom back in December, we can now report that a new clock has been installed. The clock has returned to Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. with a new look. The clock has an art-deco style and lightning … Read more

Painting Continues at San Fransokyo Gate Bridge for ‘Big Hero 6’ Retheme at Disney California Adventure

March 4, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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The San Fransokyo Gate Bridge from “Big Hero 6” that is being installed at Disney California Adventure as Pacific Wharf is rethemed is now covered in even more international orange paint! Last month we noticed that the bridge was being painted “international orange”, the iconic color of San Fransisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. The repainting effort … Read more

Annual Passholders Will Be Limited to One Ride Only on TRON Lightcycle Run During Previews at Walt Disney World

March 4, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Annual Passholders sold out previews for TRON Lightcycle / Run within a few hours of opening on February 16, with excitement for this new attraction at a fever pitch. We can now confirm that Annual Passholders will be limited to one ride only when they visit the attraction for the first time during their preview. Annual … Read more

PHOTOS: New Water Bottle Filling Station Installed in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park

March 4, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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As Mickey’s Toontown nears its grand reopening at Disneyland Park, we noticed a new addition today near the restrooms: a water bottle filling station. It’s worth noting that the water bottle filling station wasn’t operational yet when we stopped by. When Mickey’s Toontown reopens on March 19, nearly every corner of the land will have a … Read more

Senator Bernie Sanders Urges Disney to Pay Cast Members $18 Per Hour

February 22, 2023February 21, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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Amidst the battle between Disney and Cast Members to receive fair pay, Senator Bernie Sanders chimed in today urging Disney to pay its workers a living wage. Sanders took to Twitter to call out the fact that Disney gave a “$20 million golden parachute” to former CEO Bob Chapek and points out that Cast Members … Read more

New Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Bags Available at Walt Disney World

February 21, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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A new set of Dooney & Bourke bags that showcase Disney Vacation Club resorts is now available at Walt Disney World! Disney Vacation Club Dooney & Bourke Handbag — $248.00 These bags are blue and feature the logos of different Disney Vacation Club resorts. The seam edges of the bag are red in color. The … Read more

REVIEW: Oscar Popcorn Mix Available Ahead of 2023 Academy Awards at Walt Disney World

February 21, 2023

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Justin Giglio

Justin has been visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort since he was 2 years old. He considers Powerline to be the songbird of his generation. Contact Justin at justin@wdwnt.com

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The 95th Academy Awards are next month, and to celebrate a new “Oscar Popcorn Mix” is available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Let’s give it a try! Oscar Popcorn Mix — $7.50 Kettle Corn with Cinnamon Cereal, White Chocolate, and Gold Sprinkles The Oscars will premiere on Sunday March 12, 2023 on ABC and will be … Read more

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