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Disney Cruise Line Extends Cruise Date Flexibility Offer Through May 2021

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Disney Cruise Line has now extended its “Cruise Date Flexibility” offer through May 31, 2021. This means changes can be made to any sailings booked by May 31, 2021, for cruises departing through October 31, 2021. Disney Cruise Line first announced the flexible offer in June 2020 with an end date of August 31, 2020. However, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey, Minnie, Marie, Chip & Dale, and Pluto Host Distanced Meet & Greets in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland

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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 reported earlier this month, characters are making physically distanced appearances at Disneyland, which reopened Friday. We got to say “hi” to Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy in Mickey’s Toontown. Mickey was on his front porch, waving to guests and posing for photos. Guests can’t tour Mickey’s house right now, so a gate is … Read more

Walt Disney World Extends Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket Expiration Date

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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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In January, Disney announced specially priced Discover Disney Tickets that were exclusive to Florida Residents. Guests holding 3- or 4-day tickets have noticed that the expiration date to use these tickets has been extended in My Disney Experience from June 18, 2021 to July 14, 2021. While the sale of Discover Disney Tickets has concluded, … Read more

PHOTOS: “Moana” Dooney & Bourke Collection Coming May 5th to Disney Springs

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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 Dooney & Bourke bag collection featuring characters and motifs from Moana will arrive at Marketplace Co-Op in Disney Springs this week! Set to release on May 5th, these bags feature Moana, Maui, Hei Hei, Pua, and the Kakamora. In addition to the characters, the satchel features the motto “The sea is calling me” … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Nearing Completion on Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel

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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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With a scheduled grand opening date of September 1st looming, the construction work on the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve hotel continues. The top floor will be used for Vue, an exclusive rooftop space described as “perfect for weddings and social galas.” The space will boast breathtaking views of the Walt Disney World Resort, due … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/28/21): Orange County Reduces Physical Distance and Mask Mandate, First Look Inside Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Restaurant, New Gelateria Menu & Sign at EPCOT, and More

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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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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, April 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

I-4 West Exit 67 to Close Starting May 3rd for Work on Walt Disney World EPCOT/World Center Drive Archway

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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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Beginning May 3rd, the construction work on the EPCOT/World Center Drive entrance to Walt Disney World will cause Exit 67 off of I-4 Westbound to close. From the night of May 3rd until May 24th, the Exit 67 ramp toward EPCOT will be closed. Guests visiting Walt Disney World locations other than Disney Springs are … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Space Remnants” Pavement & Lampposts Added to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure

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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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Excitement is ramping up heading into this week’s reopening of both Disney parks in California, and new touches are still being discovered all over, even in the pavement. The pavement surrounding Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! now has these “space remnants”. The “space remnants” have a geologic pattern with blue, purple, red, and … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/26/21): “Trader Sam’s Gift Shop” Coming to Jungle Cruise, Disney Announces Changes to Park Pass System, New Captain America Photo Op at Disneyland, and More

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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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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, April 26, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Sleeping Beauty Castle Illuminated for the First Time Since March 2020 Ahead of Disneyland Reopening

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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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Tonight as part of a special broadcast live from Disneyland, Sleeping Beauty Castle was ceremoniously re-lit for the first time since March 2020. The broadcast included presentations from Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, and Ken Potrock, President of the Disneyland Resort. Views of a “reawakened” Sleeping Beauty Castle were shown. After more than a … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland President Ken Potrock Shares Photos From Inside Snow White’s Enchanted Wish

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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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Part of the excitement surrounding the reopening of Disneyland next week is centered around a classic Snow White attraction that received a recent reimagining. “Snow White’s Scary Adventures” has now become “Snow White’s Enchanted Wish”, and Disneyland President Ken Potrock has shared new photos from the attraction. Potrock shared this post on Instagram sharing his … Read more

Disneyland Resort COVID-19 Super POD Vaccination Site to Close as Theme Parks Reopen on April 30th

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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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For several months Disneyland has been the largest COVID-19 vaccine distribution site in Orange County, but now the site is set to close Friday, April 30th, the OC Health Care Agency has announced. The Disneyland super site originally became operational on January 13th, 2021 as a walk-up vaccination site. It recently transitioned into a drive-thru-only … Read more

Merchant of Venus Page Removed from Disney World Website, Shop Likely Won’t Return Until Possible Wreck-It Ralph Attraction is Once Again Approved for Magic Kingdom

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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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Any mention of Merchant of Venus, the Tomorrowland-based shop that shares a space with Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, has been removed from the official Walt Disney World Resort website. The retail shop is likely to be closed forever in anticipation of the Wreck-It Ralph attraction taking over the adjacent space, if that is still in … Read more

“Book with Confidence” Flexible Cancellation Policy at Walt Disney World Set to End Next Week

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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 a result of COVID-19 related travel issues, Walt Disney World Resort adopted a “Book with Confidence” flexible cancellation policy that began last year. As of May 1st, 2021, that policy is ending. Under this flexible policy, guests could “Book with Confidence” knowing that they would not be penalized for needing to change or cancel … Read more

PHOTOS: Railings at Cinderella Castle Get Fresh Paint as Part of 50th Anniversary Preparations

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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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At WDWNT, we have been keeping you up to date with all of the decorations being added to Cinderella Castle as part of the Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary celebration. Today we noticed more work being completed. The handrails leading up to Cinderella Castle from Main Street, U.S.A.® area are receiving a fresh coat of bronze … Read more

New “Muppet Man” Jim Henson Biopic In The Works from Disney

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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 film detailing the life and achievements of Jim Henson is in the works. Deadline is reporting that the film is being written by Michael Mitnick. There aren’t many details available yet, but the plot is expected to revolve around Henson and his effort to get his Muppets on television. Henson’s daughter Lisa Henson … Read more

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