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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

Florida Woman Trespassed from Disney World for Pushing Several Elderly Guests While in Line for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom

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A Florida woman was arrested — although she won’t face any punishment — after she was accused of pushing several senior citizens in the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train queue this year, according to court records. Two Maryland women, ages 73 and 64, were in line for the popular Magic Kingdom roller coaster when they said … Read more

REVIEW: Limited-Time Cinco de Oh-My-O Donut Returns to Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew at Disney Springs

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Feliz Cinco de Mayo! Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew on Disney Springs West Side is once again offering their limited-time Cinco de Mayo donut, the “Cinco de Oh-My-O” Donut. The donut is only available today, May 5. Everglazed is open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Cinco de Oh-My-O Donut – $6.50 The donut is … Read more

Male Guest Trespassed for Slapping Female Cast Member’s Behind, Then Arrested for Sneaking Back Into His Hotel Room

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A South Dakota tourist reportedly drunk at a Disney resort bar was arrested for slapping a female Disney security guard’s rear end. Andrew Ticknor, 36, a Sioux Falls resident who runs Jersey Mikes franchises, was arrested for battery on a uniformed security guard and trespass on property after a warning, records showed. Ticknor’s arrest happened … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members to Debut New Nametag Design This Month

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Walt Disney World Cast Members will debut a new nametag design soon. Though The World’s Most Magical Celebration ended on March 31, Cast Members had been wearing their 50th anniversary nametags until the new designs were ready. Cast Members will begin receiving the new design soon, but won’t wear them in the parks until May … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Magic Happens Float Evacuates Performers, Remains Stuck in the Hub After Parade at Disneyland

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The finale float of Magic Happens is apparently stuck in the hub near Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland after a performance this evening. Our onsite reporter witnessed the parade in its entirety, including the 15-minute period stop before the end. The performance was halted before the Cast Members on the Sleeping Beauty Castle float were … Read more

Guests Aboard Disney Wish Stuck in Nassau Due to Technical Issues, EPCOT Popcorn Stand Gets World Discovery Makeover, & More: Daily Recap (4/30/23)

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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 Sunday, April 30, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Florida Attorney General ‘Puzzled’ By Disney Naming Governor DeSantis in Lawsuit, Live-Action Ariel Character Meet & Greet Coming to Parks This Summer, & More: Daily Recap (4/27/23)

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

PHOTOS: Fast & Furious — Supercharged Queue Rerouted for Halloween Horror Nights Construction at Universal Studios Florida

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The construction of a haunted house for the upcoming 32nd iteration of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida is seemingly reaching full throttle behind the Fast & Furious — Supercharged Attraction. Last year, this same space was utilized for The Horrors of Blumhouse house anthology, which was divided into themed sections for “Freaky” and … Read more

PHOTOS: Demolition Begins on Drink Stand at Universal Studios Florida

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More Minions-themed walls are surrounding yet another snack stand, and demolition begins in Production Central as the new Illumination Avenue continues to develop at Universal Studios Florida. Navy blue walls surround the snacks kiosk beside Universal Music Plaza, with construction site minions and the emblem of kindhearted supervillain Gru depicted. A large portion of Production … Read more

Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane Restored Following Walt Disney World Website and App Maintenance

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Overnight, the website and mobile app for Walt Disney World underwent maintenance. This morning, some aspects of the My Disney Experience app were not functioning, but all offerings have been restored. The maintenance began at midnight this morning. Guests reported that Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane were unavailable. Guests also reported issues with park pass … Read more

New Jersey Man Caught Smoking, Watching Porn, and Touching Himself on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT

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A New Jersey man was caught smoking, watching pornography, and masturbating — all while riding Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT last month. Robert Fitzpatrick, 36, was arrested and has been charged with a misdemeanor charge of exposing his sex organs, according to Orange Circuit Court records. He turned out to already be a wanted man. … Read more

2023 Halloween Horror Nights Houses Forming at Universal Studios Florida

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Work is ongoing across Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights, including a space behind Fast and Furious — Supercharged. This year’s harrowing haunts are materializing swiftly, with a September 1 opening for HHN 23. Halloween Horror Nights House Behind Fast & Furious Building Not much in the realm of the terrifying or creepy is … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up in Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal Orlando Resort

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A themed resting area serving as a sort of central plaza surrounded by yellow pylons is closed off by construction walls on Marvel Super Hero Island at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. According to the lore of Marvel Super Hero Island, the entire space was created by a meteor impact, and these pylons represent the spot … Read more

PHOTOS: New Stand Replacing Silver Screen Snacks at Universal Studios Florida

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The top of a brand-new snack cart is ever-so-slightly peering over construction walls where Silver Screen Snacks once stood in the Production Central area of Universal Studios Florida. New Snack Stand A portion of Production Central will become part of the upcoming Illumination Avenue, with the new Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast joining Despicable Me Minion … Read more

Universal Studios Florida Continues Construction on New Nighttime Spectacular

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The Universal Studios Florida lagoon remains partially drained as work on the deck supporting its nighttime spectaculars continues. Although details are scarce, a brand-new show has been confirmed. Universal Studios Florida Receiving New Nighttime Spectacular “Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration” concluded its roughly five-year run in March to clear the way for a new experience. The … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Member Arrested for Recording Upskirt Videos of Guests

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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A Walt Disney World Cast Member has been charged with video voyeurism after he was caught filming under a visitor’s dress at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, according to court documents. It wasn’t the first time Jorge Diaz Vega, 26, of Kissimmee, had secretly filmed women at the theme parks, either. Diaz admitted he recorded footage looking … Read more

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