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50th Anniversary Decorations to Be Removed From Cinderella Castle Starting This Weekend

March 31, 2023March 31, 2023

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Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

The removal of the 50th Anniversary decorations donning Cinderella Castle will begin this weekend, as the “World’s Most Magical Celebration” comes to a close at Walt Disney World. All 50th Anniversary decor is expected to be removed across the four parks of the Walt Disney World Resort as the 18-month celebration comes to a close. … Read more

New Exit Shop Being Constructed at Canceled Avengers Campus E-Ticket Ride in Disney California Adventure, Nooses Removed From Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris, & More: Daily Recap (3/27/23)

March 27, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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, March 27, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

BREAKING: Hulu and Freeform Senior Executives Among the First Facing Disney Layoffs This Week

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

As the Walt Disney Company prepares for a first wave of layoffs this week, details have emerged regarding who will be the first executives to be let go from the company. The first layoffs appear to be a casualty of consolidation efforts within production operations across Disney TV Studios, Hulu, Freeform, and FX under the … Read more

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Expected to Return Unchanged, Trail’s End Restaurant Closing Delayed, New Haunted Mansion Loungefly Collection Announced, & MORE: Daily Recap (3/26/23)

March 26, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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 Sunday, March 23, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

New ‘Encanto’ Merchandise Brings the Powers of The Family Madrigal and Uncle Bruno to Walt Disney World

March 26, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

The Family Madrigal is celebrated in new “Encanto” merchandise available now at World of Disney at Disney Springs. A Loungefly fanny pack and letterman jacket feature Uncle Bruno Madrigal while a new dress brings the elaborately embroidered style of “Encanto” to guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney Layoffs Set to Begin Soon, Polynesian Guests Call Out Moana’s ‘Magic Happens’ Choreography, Tron Lightcycle Run Walkway Opens to All Guests, & More: Daily Recap (3/21/23)

March 21, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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, March 21, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

The 1930s Disney100 Decades Collection Brings Snow White, Clarabelle & Horace, ‘The Band Concert’, & the Three Little Pigs to Disneyland

March 21, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

The second Disney100 Decades Collection, inspired by the 1930s, has now arrived across Disneyland Resort to help celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. The latest decades collection features items that celebrate “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, “The Band Concert”, Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow, and the “Three Little Pigs”. Disney100 Snow White … Read more

BREAKING: First Round of Walt Disney Company Layoffs Set to Begin Next Week Ahead of Shareholders Meeting

March 21, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

According to a recent report by Deadline, the Walt Disney Company is set to begin a series of company-wide layoffs next week ahead of their April 3 virtual shareholders meeting. Just last week, executives at The Walt Disney Company were asked by CEO Bob Iger to identify thousands of potential layoff candidates in an effort … Read more

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Reopens to Guests After Refurbishment

March 21, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park has reopened to guests today, following a four-month refurbishment and a few weather delays. Typhoon Lagoon originally closed for a refurbishment on November 13, 2022, when Blizzard Beach reopened with “Frozen” theming. Blizzard Beach has now closed for another refurbishment this week, meaning the two water parks will continue in the streak … Read more

TRON Lightcycle Run Begins Soft Open After Selling Out in Seconds, Full Review of Energy Bytes Snack Stand, Easter Treats Revealed, & More: Daily Recap (3/20/23)

March 20, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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, March 20, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Oscar-Winning Filmmakers Behind ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Direct an Episode of ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Series ‘Skeleton Crew’

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

The Oscar-winning filmmaker duo of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert have directed an episode of the upcoming “Star Wars” series “Skeleton Crew” for Disney+. Known colloquially as the “Daniels,” the team was well-represented at the Academy Awards earlier this month, with their film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” bringing home seven Oscars. “Star Wars” fans … Read more

50th-Anniversary Decorations Removed from Main Street, U.S.A., Guest Climbs Into Kermit and Miss Piggy Topiaries for Better Picture, Full Tour of the Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown, & More: Daily Recap (3/19/23)

March 19, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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 Sunday, March 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey’s House and Movie Barn Reopens for Self-Guided Tours and Meet and Greet in Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown

March 19, 2023

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Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown has officially opened and guests are once again invited to tour Mickey’s house up-close-and-personal with a self-guided tour and a meet and greet opportunity.

Disney Park Globetrotter Successfully Rides Every Disney Ride Worldwide in Twelve Consecutive Days

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

Disney Parks Superfan Nathan Firesheets has completed his mission of riding every Disney ride currently operating across all twelve Disney Parks around the world in 12 consecutive days. This evening, Nathan boarded Astro Orbiter in Magic Kingdom and successfully completed his Disney Global Ride Challenge. Astro Orbiter was his 25th ride at Magic Kingdom and … Read more

VIDEO: Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Members Reenact Ride With Guests During Unexpected Downtime

March 15, 2023

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Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

Pirates of the Caribbean has experienced extended closures this week, but Cast Members were quick to turn unexpected downtime into magical moments for guests hoping to visit their Adventureland attraction. In a video shared by TikTok user @strawberrys_and_makeup, Pirates of the Caribbean Cast Members can be seen fulfilling their usual duties in a unique way … Read more

Big Savings for Disney Visa Cardholders, First Look at TRON Lightcycle Run Merchandise Collections, Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. Renamed to Tomorrowland Launch Depot, & MORE: Daily Recap (3/14/23)

March 14, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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, March 14, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

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