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: New Complimentary Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Magnet Celebrates Mardi Gras 2023

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There’s a new complimentary Universal Orlando Annual Passholder magnet available, with a design celebrating Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras Universal Orlando Annual Passholder Magnet Magnet pick-up is located at Toon Extra in Universal’s Islands of Adventure from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily and at the Five and Dime in Universal Studios Florida from park open … Read more

PHOTO & VIDEO TOUR: Mardi Gras Tribute Store 2023 Opens at New Location in Universal Studios Florida

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The Mardi Gras Tribute Store is now open in its new location in Universal Studios Florida. Rather than entering via the Macy’s façade in New York, guests can find the store in Hollywood. The entrance is at Studio Styles, which used to be the UOAP Lounge. The Tribute Store also occupies the spaces at The … Read more

Disney Responds to Nelson Peltz & Trian Group’s Push to Replace Michael Froman

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The Walt Disney Company has issued a statement in response to the building pressure from Nelson Peltz and Trian Group to join the Board of Directors, according to The Wrap. “The Disney Board of Directors does not endorse Nelson Peltz (or his son Matthew, who is running as an alternate Mr. Peltz may swap in) … Read more

Full List of Valentine’s Day 2023 Food & Beverages Coming to Disneyland Resort

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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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Disneyland Resort has released the full list of themed food and beverages for Valentine’s Day 2023. Disneyland Park  Red Rose Taverne (Available through Feb. 28; mobile order available)  Stage Door Café (Available through Feb. 28; mobile order available) Outdoor Carts in Frontierland (Available through Feb. 28) Disney California Adventure Park  Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream (Available Feb. 10 through 14; … Read more

Full List of 2023 Valentine’s Day Treats at Walt Disney World

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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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Walt Disney World has released the full list of Valentine’s Day treats that will be available across the resort. Walt Disney World Resorts  Available at Various Resorts (Available through Feb. 28; mobile order available)  Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, and Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort  World Premiere Food Court, Intermission Food Court, and End … Read more

PHOTOS: ‘Tomorrowland Light & Power Co.’ Name Now Fully Covered on Space Mountain Gift Shop at Magic Kingdom as It Transforms for TRON

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The other half of the Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. sign on the Space Mountain gift shop has been covered as it undergoes a transformation for TRON. Disney has not officially announced a name change, but it seems the shop will be serving as the TRON Lightcycle / Run exit shop and may get a … Read more

Universal Studios Hollywood Offering Super Nintendo World Early Access Ticket Add-on

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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 Studios Hollywood is offering a Super Nintendo World Early Access ticket add-on that allows guests to visit the land one hour before the park opens. The ticket add-on is $20-$25 and does not include park admission. Park admission for the same day is required, so you can’t just pay $20 for an hour of … Read more

PHOTOS: Crane Arrives at Splash Mountain as Disney Starts Tearing Through Façade to Create Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

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Work on transforming Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is moving fast, with the attraction set to open in 2024. Today, crews brought in a large crane and carved a hole in the rockwork. Splash Mountain closed permanently on January 23, 2023. The log flume ride system will remain, but much of the façade and … Read more

RUMOR: Nighttime Drone Show Coming to 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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A new nighttime drone show may be coming soon to Universal Studios Florida. Sources have revealed that testing has begun for a new nighttime show at the park utilizing drones to create images in the sky. This technology has been used before by both Disney and Universal, but sparingly. It’s unclear if the show will … Read more

Florida Man Screams at Cast Members and Hits Security With Cardboard Tube Before Arrest at EPCOT

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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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On Christmas Eve, as children were nestled snugly in their beds and visions of sugar plums danced in their heads, one Florida man was frightening the holiday crowds at EPCOT. “His loud use of profanity, screaming and arguing with employees in the restaurant disrupted the patrons and business from normal operations. … Families had to … Read more

REVIEW: Spiced Carrot Cake Thumper Munchling-Inspired ‘Whoopie Pie’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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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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Walt Disney World released a trio of treats inspired by the latest line of Munchlings, including a Whoopie Pie representing the Spiced Carrot Cake Thumper plush. However, if you’re thinking this snack looks familiar, you’d be right. The Angel Açai Bowl from Disney’s Blizzard Beach bore a close resemblance to its plush namesake, while the … Read more

REVIEW: Elote Donald Duck Munchling-Inspired Sweet Corn Cake Debuts 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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Walt Disney World has new treats inspired by the Disney Munchlings plush collection now through March 31. We already tried the Angel Açai Bowl from Blizzard Beach, so we hopped over to the Magic Kingdom for the next dish — the Elote Donald Duck Munchling-Inspired Almond-Vanilla Sweet Corn Cake. The Corn Elote Donald Duck Munchling … Read more

REVIEW: New Disney Munchlings-Inspired Angel Açai Bowl at Blizzard Beach Water Park

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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 new dish inspired by the Disney Munchlings (which are inspired by Disney Parks dishes) has arrived at Blizzard Beach Water Park: the Angel Açai bowl. The Angel Açai Bowl is available at Lottawatta Lodge, located near the front of the park. It will be available through March 31. The Angel Açai Bowl Munchling is … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Wearing Pin Trading Lanyards for First Time Since 2020

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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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For the first time since March 2020, when Walt Disney World closed for the coronavirus pandemic, Cast Members were seen using pin trading lanyards. When the parks reopened in summer 2020, operations were heavily changed for the recommended health and safety protocols. This included physical distancing and as such, Cast Members were not wearing lanyards … Read more

Disney Vacation Club Member Forcibly Shoves Cast Member Over Restaurant Seating, Isn’t Trespassed Due to Beach Club Being Home Resort

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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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Antonio Acosta took his group of 11 out to eat at Walt Disney World on Halloween night, but his dinner wasn’t going to plan. The sheriff’s incident report didn’t say exactly how the restaurant at Disney’s Beach Club Resort couldn’t accommodate his large party. Could the 11 people not sit together? Was there a wait? … Read more

Price Lowered on Droid Depot Astromech Building Experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland

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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 reported earlier that Disney had lowered the price of the Savi’s Handbuilt Lightsaber Experience at Disneyland, and now we have confirmed that the price for the Droid Depot Astromech Experience has also been reduced. Both are part of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and offer guests the chance to build their own merchandise. The Droid … Read more

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