Katie Francis

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.

PHOTOS: ‘Encanto’ Topiaries Featuring Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa Debut at 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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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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The new “Encanto” topiaries have made their debut just in time for the start of the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. The festival begins tomorrow and runs through July 5. Guests can find Mirabel, Antonio, Isabela, and Luisa in topiary form at the park’s entrance. New “Encanto” Topiaries Isabela Isabela’s dress is covered … Read more

PHOTOS: E.T. Adventure Interplanetary Passports Debut New Designs, Old Cards Retired at Universal Studios Florida

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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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The interplanetary passports for E.T. Adventure at Universal Studios Florida have a new design and the old cards have been retired. New E.T. Adventure Interplanetary Passports Guests traveling via bicycle to help E.T. find Magdol, Tikli, and Orbidon and save the Green Planet can’t go without an interplanetary passport. After the preshow featuring Steven Spielberg … Read more

Panda Mei From ‘Turning Red’ to Debut for Meet and Greet at Shanghai Disneyland

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Katie Francis

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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Shanghai Disneyland has announced that the red panda version of Mei from “Turning Red” will be meeting guests in the parks this spring. The meet and greet will be available from March 1 – May 31 as part of limited-time spring offerings. This will be Mei’s first appearance in any Disney park. Pixar’s “Turning Red,” … Read more

The Mandalorian and Grogu Meet and Greet Coming to Disneyland Paris for Limited Time

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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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In celebration of the upcoming season, the titular Mandalorian and his foundling Grogu will be appearing for a meet and greet at Disneyland Paris. They will only be available for a limited time, starting March 1 (when “The Mandalorian” season 3 debuts on Disney+) through March 14. Guests can find The Mandalorian and Grogu in … Read more

Concierge Lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Closing for Refurbishment

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Katie Francis

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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The concierge lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn is closing for refurbishment on March 11. It will reopen at “the end of April,” though an exact date was not given. Disney noted that while guests will hear refurbishment work in surrounding areas during daytime hours, nighttime refurbishment work should not be audible in guest rooms. The … Read more

Newest Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Pin at Walt Disney World Features Toydarian Toymaker

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Katie Francis

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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The latest pin in the Black Spire Outpost locations series for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios features Toydarian Toymaker. We found the pin, however, at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Toydarian Toymaker Black Spire Outpost Pin – $19.99 The pin has a brassy finish, and the shop’s logo is in the … Read more

NEW Disney100 Eras Minnie Mouse Pin and Mickey & Minnie FiGPiNs Available at Walt Disney World

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Katie Francis

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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Three new pins celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company have arrived at Walt Disney World, including two FiGPiNs and a Disney100 Eras Minnie Mouse pin. We found all three pins at Frontier Trading Post in the Magic Kingdom. Disney100 Eras Minnie Mouse Limited Edition Annual Passholder Pin – $19.99 This Disney100 Eras … Read more

Brazilian Airline Azul Linhas Aéreas Announces New Goofy-Inspired Plane in Partnership With Walt Disney World

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Katie Francis

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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At an event held in Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Azul Linhas Aéreas and Walt Disney World Resort revealed that the fifth plane of “The World’s Most Magical Fleet” will be inspired by Goofy. The announcement of the Goofy-inspired plane was one of the many surprises that more than 400 media, travel industry professionals, and other special guests … Read more

PHOTOS: More Splash Mountain Signage Removed, Demolition Continues on Façade for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom

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Katie Francis

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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More Splash Mountain signage has been removed from the queue as demolition continues to transform the attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. Splash Mountain Signage Removal The first place we spotted Splash Mountain signage removed was from the stand-by entrance signpost. A sign reading “Splash Mountain” was formerly mounted above the purple sign … Read more

PHOTOS: Walls Removed from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe After Flooring Replacement at Magic Kingdom

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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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We recently reported that Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe at Magic Kingdom had been split in half as construction walls and scrim blocked the center section. The walls and scrim have been removed, and new flooring has been revealed. Flooring Replacement The shop is located in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom. It has multiple entrances. The … Read more

BREAKING: Disney Teases ‘Rogers: the Musical’ Coming to The Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure

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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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“Rogers: The Musical” is coming to the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure as a short, one-act performance for a limited time this summer. The teaser video shows a woman dressed much like Peggy Carter heading into the Hyperion Theater with a playbill for “Rogers: The Musical.” The show was first seen in the Disney+ … Read more

Full Menus for 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Released

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Katie Francis

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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The full menus for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival have been released. EPCOT Farmers Feast (Near Test Track presented by Chevrolet) Food Items: Early Bloom Menu (Available March 1 through April 8) Springtime Menu (Available April 9 through May 20) Summer Solstice Menu (Available May 20 through July 5) Beverages (Available throughout entire festival): BRUNCHCOT (Near Test Track … Read more

First Look at Orange Bird Sipper & Munchlings Coming to 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

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Katie Francis

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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Orange Bird Munchlings and a new sipper are coming to the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. Here’s our first look at the plush. There’s also a new design for the Orange Bird Sipper. Stay tuned for more Flower & Garden news.

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Can Visit Parks in Afternoon Without Reservations Starting in April

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Katie Francis

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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It was previously announced that soon, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will be able to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. most days without a park pass reservation. We now know that will begin on April 18. This does not include Magic Kingdom on Saturdays and Sundays, when a reservation will still be required. … Read more

Walt Disney World Genie+ to Include Free Attraction PhotoPass Downloads Starting in March

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Katie Francis

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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Starting March 20, guests at Walt Disney World who purchase Genie+ can get free downloads of their on-ride photos as part of the program’s perks. This addition was announced earlier this year, but a date was not given until today. Guests will receive digital downloads of their Disney PhotoPass attraction photos, taken in the park … Read more

BREAKING: Standby Queue Available for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland Starting This Week

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Katie Francis

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 standby queue will be available for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland this week. The ride opened on January 27 with a virtual queue and Individual Lightning Lane only, but guests will be able to join the regular queue starting tomorrow. The virtual queue will be discontinued but may be put back in … Read more

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