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.

BREAKING: Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Closing Permanently

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Poseidon’s Fury in The Lost Continent at Universal’s Islands of Adventure will be permanently closing. The last performances will be on May 9, 2023. The attraction will be closing to make way for “new entertainment,” but details are not available at this time. This is a developing story; stay tuned for more information. “The Nighttime … Read more

First Teaser Trailer for Captain Marvel Sequel ‘The Marvels’ Released

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The first teaser trailer for “The Marvels” has been released. The “Captain Marvel” sequel will be in theaters on November 10, 2023. Watch the teaser trailer below. “The Marvels” will see Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan switch places due to their connected powers. This continues directly from the end of “Ms. Marvel” season … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Resort Magic Key Passes to Resume Sales for All Tiers on April 11

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All four tiers of Disneyland Resort Magic Key Passes will be on sale again tomorrow, April 11. Sales will include a limited amount of each type of pass and will begin no earlier than 9:00 a.m. PT. Magic Key Passes have been available sporadically this year, with some or all tiers being sold out for … Read more

Opening Date Announced for ‘Rogers: The Musical’ 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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An opening date has been announced for “Rogers: The Musical” at Disney California Adventure. A short, one-act version of the musical is coming the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure park for a limited-time engagement beginning June 30, 2023. “Rogers: The Musical” In the first episode of the Disney+ series, “Hawkeye,” Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton and his … Read more

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Will Return in 2024 for Third and Final Season

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch will return in 2024 for its third and final season. Read the official announcement below: “Clone Force 99 will be back for another mission. Following the events of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2, it was confirmed today at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 that Season 3 is on the way, arriving on Disney+ in … Read more

Imagineers Tease More New Characters Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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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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Today during the Disney Parks panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe, Imagineer Scott Trowbridge teased new characters coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Though the panelists could not confirm who would be appearing, it was hinted to be related to upcoming media. Its possible characters from “Ahsoka,” “The Skeleton Crew,” or other new Disney+ original … Read more

BREAKING: Star Tours Adding Locations in 2024, Some We Haven’t Seen in Star Wars Yet

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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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Last year at Star Wars Celebration, it was announced that Star Tours would receive new destinations in the future. Now, it has just been announced at this year’s Star Wars Celebration that the ride will indeed be updated with locations we have not yet seen in the Star Wars Galaxy. New Star Tours Destinations The … Read more

Official Vinyl and Streaming Playlist of Music by Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser’s Gaya Coming Soon

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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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An official streaming playlist of music by Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser’s Gaya is coming on May the Fourth, with a vinyl record to follow later. On the first night of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, dinner features “An Evening with Gaya,” with a performance by the superstar in honor of its 275th anniversary. Her keyboardist, Ouanni, … Read more

Florida Man Gets Drunk at Disney Springs and Warns Police That They ‘Better Hope He Is Never Their Nurse,’ ‘Return of the Jedi’ Returning to Theaters, & More: Daily Recap (4/8/23)

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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 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 Saturday, April 8, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Florida Man Gets Drunk at Disney Springs, Warns Police That They ‘Better Hope He Is Never Their Nurse,’ Then His Family Abandons Him

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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 Florida man who said he was a registered nurse threatened Orange County sheriff’s deputies after he was arrested following a drunken scene at Disney Springs. Edward Stephenson, 30, of Brandon, pleaded not guilty in March to trespass, according to Orange Circuit Court records. “It took three deputies to place his arms behind his back … Read more

Lars Mikkelsen Confirmed to Play Grand Admiral Thrawn in ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’

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Lars Mikkelsen has been confirmed to play Grand Admiral Thrawn in the upcoming “Star Wars: Ahsoka” spinoff series on Disney+. Mikkelsen voiced Thrawn in the “Star Wars Rebels” animated series. He joins Katee Sackoff (Bo-Katan Kryze) as one of few voice actors to bring their characters to the live action Star Wars universe. Mitth’raw’nuruodo, better … Read more

BREAKING: 3 New ‘Star Wars’ Films Announced, Daisy Ridley to Return as Rey

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Three new Star Wars films have been announced at Star Wars Celebration Europe. James Mangold will direct a pre-Old Republic film about the origins of the Force. Dave Filoni will direct a film taking place between “The Mandalorian” and “The Force Awakens.” And Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy will direct a sequel, which will take place 15 years … Read more

First Trailer for ‘Ahsoka’ Debuts, Release Window Announced

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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 first trailer for “Ahsoka” was just released as part of Star Wars Celebration Europe. The spin-off series will debut in August 2023 on Disney+. Ahsoka Trailer The trailer gives a good look at Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s Hera Syndulla and Natasha Liu Bordizzo’s Sabine Wren, both characters who originally appeared in the animated “Star Wars … Read more

Disney College Program Starting Wage Increasing By $2 Per Hour Later This Year

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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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It was just announced that the starting hourly wage for Disney College Program participants will be raised by $2 later this year. The update was posted on Instagram with the below caption: “We are happy to share that the hourly rate of pay for the Disney College Program is increasing. Beginning June 4, all Disney College … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of the Remodeled (and Renamed) Tomorrowland Launch Depot TRON Gift Shop

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Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. has been transformed into Tomorrowland Launch Depot and serves as the TRON Lightcycle Run gift shop. It will open to all guests tomorrow, but today only guests with (canceled) Identity Disc Program reservations were allowed inside. Tomorrowland Launch Depot – Exterior It’s located between TRON and Space Mountain (it has … Read more

Full List With Prices of All TRON Lightcycle Run Merchandise Available Now 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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TRON Lightcycle Run has opened to guests, and while Tomorrowland Launch Depot isn’t quite ready for all guests, the merchandise is available in Star Traders instead. There are three merchandise collections available, in addition to the TRON Lightcycle Run opening day collection. Purchases are limited to two per item, per guest. Thrill of the Race … Read more

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