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.

REVIEW: French Quarter King Cake & Beignets at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

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It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras without a French Quarter, and Gramercy Park at Universal Studios Florida has been transformed into just that. There are four French Quarter booths and a bar. Menu for at French Quarter King Cake & Beignets at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023 Food: Beverages: Photos of Menu Items … Read more

What Changes Would Come to Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District Following Newly Proposed Bill?

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The new bill detailing the proposed changes to Walt Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District has been released to the public. While the 189-page document will take some time to process, we have compiled a list of the major or notable changes below. No Dissolution “Notwithstanding s. 189.0311(2), Florida Statutes, the Reedy Creek Improvement District … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Experience the New TRON Lightcycle Run Coaster at Magic Kingdom

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1.819 days after construction first kicked off on February 14, 2018, nearly five years ago, we finally got to experience the new TRON Lightcycle / Run coaster at the Magic Kingdom! The new coaster is a clone of the opening day E-Ticket from Shanghai Disneyland, and we were invited guests as part of the ongoing … Read more

REVIEW: Brazil Offers Sweet Caipirinhas, Sausage Skewers, and More at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

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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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Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023 features dishes from around the world, and just outside the entrance for Animal Actors on Location! is a booth featuring Brazilian cuisine. Menu for Brazil at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023 Food: Beverages: Photos of Menu Items for Brazil at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International … Read more

REVIEW: We Tried All Specialty Cocktails at the Cursed Coconut Club for Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

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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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Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023 has spread to CityWalk, and like the past couple of events at Universal Orlando Resort, the Red Coconut Club has received a themed makeover. We swung by the Cursed Coconut Club to try the specialty cocktails. The Cursed Coconut Club The club is located on the second … Read more

Disney Releases Statement Addressing Governor DeSantis’ Reedy Creek Improvement District Bill Proposal

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In light of today’s new proposed bill to change the Reedy Creek Improvement District under the control of the Florida government, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle has issued a statement. “We are monitoring the progression of the draft legislation, which is complex given the long history of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. Disney works … Read more

BREAKING: Full Housekeeping Returning to ALL Walt Disney World Resort Hotels This Month

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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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Disney has announced the return of full housekeeping to all Walt Disney World Resort Hotels this month. “We’ve heard from many of you about how much you love and have missed the more regular housekeeping services we offered prior to the pandemic, and I’m excited to share that we’ve been ramping them back up across … Read more

Governor DeSantis’ Bill Aims to Make Changes to Reedy Creek Improvement District’s Powers Within One Year

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The newly proposed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is Governor Ron DeSantis’ replacement for the Reedy Creek Improvement District. In the bill released today, the government-controlled district would elect a board of supervisors, who would then be expected to propose a list of changes to the district’s power within one year. The bill reads, “The … Read more

BREAKING: Reedy Creek Improvement District Will NOT Be Dissolved on June 1

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The new bill confirms that the Reedy Creek Improvement District will not be dissolved on June 1 as previously announced. Instead, it will be re-named and re-structured. The extent of the changes has yet to be explored. The bill states that “Notwithstanding s. 189.0311(2), Florida Statutes, the Reedy Creek Improvement District is not dissolved as … Read more

New Reedy Creek Bill Proposes Board of Supervisors, Bans Employees From A ‘Theme Park Complex’ From Joining

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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 the new bill to create a government-controlled version of the Reedy Creek Improvement District, one proposal aims to create a board of supervisors to govern the district. Right now, The Walt Disney Company governs the district. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has stated his intent to remove this power and place it in the hands … Read more

Bill Introduced to Create Government-Controlled Version of Reedy Creek Improvement District

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The bill to create a government-controlled version of the Reedy Creek Improvement District has been filed after the special session concluded this afternoon. It includes the intent to rename the district to the “Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.” The dissolution of Reedy Creek was set to take place this June in accordance with the bill … Read more

REVIEW: A Bright Red Hot Dog, Meatballs, and a Mead Flight at Denmark for Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

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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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With Fear Factor Live permanently closed, guests may not pass through World Expo often. But during Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval, don’t skip out, or you’ll miss the Denmark booth. Menu for Denmark at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023 Food: Beverages: Photos of Menu Items for Denmark at Universal’s Mardi … Read more

Walkway Between Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Closing Due to Construction

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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 guests using the walkways at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort were forced through an active construction zone. Now, Disney has announced that the path between the resort and the Magic Kingdom will be closing on February 13 due to ongoing refurbishments. A reopening date has not been announced, though Disney said the … Read more

PHOTOS: More Rockwork Demolished at Splash Mountain During Transformation to 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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Crews are wasting no time in transforming Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. More rockwork has been demolished. The attraction’s signage remains in place at this time. The construction walls have posters for Tiana’s Foods and the Southern Dome Salt Company, which are two fictional businesses in the backstory for Tiana’s Bayou … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Look at Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone and Nuthouse Coaster at Universal Studios Florida

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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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Change is Universal, and it’s time to say goodbye to most of Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios Florida. Animal Actors on Location! and E.T. Adventure, both opening day attractions, are here to stay (for now, at least). SpongeBob StorePants and KidZone Pizza Company will remain as well, but the rest of the area is … Read more

REVIEW: Trinidad & Tobago Booth Returns to Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023

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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 Trinidad & Tobago booth has returned to Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023. It can be found in front of the Jules Verne Train from “Back to the Future Part III.” Menu for the Trinidad & Tobago booth at Universal’s Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval 2023 Food: Beverages: Photos of Menu … Read more

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