Eric Morton, Author at WDW News Today

PHOTOS: Updated Face Covering Signage Encourages All Guests to Wear Masks Indoors at Universal Orlando Resort

July 30, 2021

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New signs around Universal Orlando Resort now encourage guests to wear face masks indoors following the resort’s official announcement with updated CDC guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially recommended face coverings resume being worn indoors for all individuals regardless of vaccination status for high-risk or high-transfer areas, which all of Florida currently … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Mickey and Friends Cavalcade Parades Down Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland

July 28, 2021

A new Mickey and Friends Cavalcade made its way down Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland today, featuring music from Tokyo Disneyland. Mickey leads the way down Main Street, U.S.A., to the tune of “Brand New Day,” a song that debuted during the 35th anniversary of Tokyo Disneyland in 2018. He sits in the back of … Read more

Bell Services No Longer Able to Transfer Perishable Items Between Resorts for Guests at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

July 28, 2021

A new policy at Walt Disney World requires guests with split stays (switching from one Walt Disney World Resort Hotel to another mid-vacation) to transfer their own perishable items to and from resorts, a service Bell Services had previously offered. One perk guests can enjoy is the complimentary transfer of their luggage from one resort … Read more

LaKeith Stanfield And Tiffany Haddish To Star In Disney’s New “Haunted Mansion” Movie

July 28, 2021

Disney will be producing a new “Haunted Mansion” movie based on the classic attraction, and LaKeith Stanfield and Tiffany Haddish will star in the ghoulish film. Their roles in the film have not yet been announced. Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, who also produced the live-action “Aladdin,” will produce the adaptation of the fan-favorite attraction … Read more

PHOTOS: Boardwalk Construction Extends Down to Frontierland Mercantile in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom

July 28, 2021

New construction walls have appeared outside of Frontierland Mercantile in Frontierland at Magic Kingdom. Construction on the boardwalk area began in front of Prairie Outpost & Supply a few days prior and has now galloped its way down by Frontier Trading Post. A large yellow sign next to the ‘Pardon our prairie dust!’ directs wayward … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW ‘Best Day Ever’ T-Shirt and ‘Feels Good To Be Home’ Sweatshirt Arrive at Magic Kingdom

July 28, 2021

Today is the ‘Best Day Ever’ because some magical new apparel has arrived in The Emporium at Magic Kingdom! ‘Best Day Ever’ T-Shirt -$36.99 This women’s t-shirt features ‘Best Day Ever’ in the well-known Disneyland sign print with flags against a gray background. Our favorite mouse silhouette sits front and center as the ‘a’ in … Read more

PHOTOS: Drumming Natives Removed From Jungle Cruise As Cultural Sensitivity Changes Continue

July 28, 2021

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The well-known scene of drumming tribal natives was removed as the remainder of the Jungle Cruise attraction in Magic Kingdom continues to be altered. The hut remains, but its in habitants have mysteriously vanished. Just the day before, this area in the attraction previously held three figures beating tribal drums in a ritual scene. The … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/27/21 (“Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” Removed From Magic Kingdom Welcome, NEW Rey & Chewbacca ‘Resist’ Pin, “it’s a small world” Closes For Refurbishment, & More)

July 27, 2021

Good morning and royal greetings from a sunny day in Magic Kingdom! On our way to the hub to catch the welcome intro, we noticed the “Partners” statue looking a little shinier than they did the day before. While waiting for the park to open, we heard a newly updated welcome intro for “Let The … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Harry Potter Merchandise Apparates Into the Universal Studios Store at Universal Studios Florida

July 25, 2021

Hold onto your Invisibility Cloaks, because quite a few new magical Harry Potter items have Apparated into the Universal Studios Store at Universal Studios Florida! Say “Accio coffee” with this new temperature-changing Marauder’s Map mug that has Apparated into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter! Harry Potter The Marauder’s Map Mug – $20 This mug … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 7/23/21 (Props Removed From Northwest Mercantile, Energy Game in Project Tomorrow Reopens, Breezeway Lights Are On and Purple, & More)

July 25, 2021

Good morning world travelers and ‘Lil chefs from Spaceship Earth! We started our day with a ride on the Monorail, which we are also happy to report was running today! Lines at the parking booth to Magic Kingdom were surprisingly short at just past 10 a.m. We took a peek at the construction projects at … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Fragments of Tomorrowland 1994 “Gear” Pavement Remain as Refurbishment Continues at Magic Kingdom

July 21, 2021

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We recently shared that the beloved gear on the pathway to Tomorrowland had been scored to be removed, and our most recent update confirmed it is almost completely gone from the bridge in the last few steps of the pavement’s refurbishment. Previously, scoring was across the entire underpass of the Tomorrowland sign stretching across the … Read more

PHOTOS: More Preparation Pops Up for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida

July 21, 2021

Halloween Horror Nights is just around the corner, it seems, as more scrim, lighting, and scaffolding is appearing around the park in preparation for the creepiest time of the year. The area around Cafe La Bamba now has green scrim around some taller posts. This area traditionally hosts a scare zone. Based on previous years, … Read more

First Look at the Poster for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Opening In 2022 at Walt Disney World

July 21, 2021

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Star Wars fans rejoice! A new poster for the upcoming all-immersive, two-day journey at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has been released, giving a peek at what’s to come! The “storyliving” hotel, if you will, invites guests to a galaxy far, far away to live the adventure in your finely tuned starship. Details of the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Haunted Mansion Backpack Hitchhikes Its Way into Memento Mori at Magic Kingdom

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

We’ve slowly seen various articles of new Haunted Mansion merchandise materialize into Memento Mori at Magic Kingdom, and the latest is a backpack featuring all the hosts of ghosts the attraction holds. The backpack features a black plaid design with haunting pops of neon green. Patches of Madame Leota, Hatbox Ghost, and the Hitchhiking Ghosts … Read more

VIDEO: “Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life” Series Premiering on Disney+ July 28th

July 21, 2021

The newest series to hit Disney+ this summer stars the classic dynamic duo Chip ‘n’ Dale and their adventures in the big city – er, park. The 12 episode series set to premiere Wednesday, July 28th includes three seven-minute stories debuting each week, and follows the chipmunk bunch. Each episode follows the trouble-making chipmunks navigating … Read more

PHOTOS: New Jurassic Park Loungewear Set Roars Into Jurassic Outfitters at Islands of Adventure

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021

A new loungewear set has made its way into Jurassic Outfitters, perfect for when you’re hunting for dinos and comfort is key. ‘They Were Here First’ Comfort Tank – $35 The front features ‘They were here first’ on a golden loose-fitting tank.. A closer look feature the insect that started it all next to the … Read more