Jessica Figueroa, Author at WDW News Today

Full Slate of Minnie’s Seasonal Dine Offerings at Hollywood & Vine Released for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 23, 2020

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See Minnie and her friends at delightful dining parties throughout the year hosted inside Hollywood & Vine restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. You’re invited! The mouse-with-the-mostest hosts sensational soirees that mix festive music, décor, and tantalizing menu items. Celebrate with popular Disney Characters—perfectly dressed for each season. This spectacular lunch and dinner offers shared starters … Read more

Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Resume at Walt Disney World with New COVID-19 Guidelines

October 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings has just announced the return of weddings to Walt Disney World! Of course, new guidelines to keep guests and Cast Members safe include face covering requirements, physical distancing, and limited guest counts. From the Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings “Ever After” Blog: We are honored to announce weddings have resumed as part … Read more

Layoff Notices Going Out to Disneyland Resort Cast Members Today

October 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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Local 50, the union representing food service workers at Disneyland Resort, has informed its members that layoff notices will be going out today. The effective separation date is listed as December 31, 2020. We have received notification from the company that layoff notices will begin going out today. As stated before the notices will be … Read more

BREAKING: Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure Will Open with Shopping and Dining at Disneyland Resort

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

With Disneyland Resort theme parks still unable to reopen, it seems they are exploring alternatives to bypass current guideline restrictions. Now, Disneyland has just announced that they will be reopening Disney California Adventure as a shopping and dining destination, with locations along Buena Vista Street welcoming back guests for the first time in months. Beginning … Read more

NEW Disneyland 65th Walt & Mickey Partners Statue and Mr. Toad Vinyl Figures Coming to Disneyland Resort

October 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

Celebrate the classics with these all-new vinyl figurines coming to a special shopping event at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. To purchase them, you must make a shopping reservation by clicking here. 65th Walt and Mickey Collectible Vinyl Celebrate 65 years of magic with the new Walt and Mickey collectible Vinyl designed by Dave … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Warning Guests of Parks Reaching Capacity Ahead of the Weekend Crowds

October 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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For the past two weekends in a row, Universal Orlando Resort has reached its modified capacity early on in the day, and is now contacting Universal Orlando Annual Passholders (UOAPs) to warn them that the parks will reach capacity, and encourage weekday visits if possible. You can read the full message sent out to Passholders … Read more

FIRST LOOK: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Sign Revealed for the France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT

October 23, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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Bonjour, and behold! Imagineer Zach Riddley has shared a first look at the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure sign coming to the France Pavilion expansion at EPCOT! In the image, we see gold foil being applied to the gilded elements of the marquee, which will also be outfitted with 200 individual light bulbs. So far, many of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Starbucks Tumbler Ornaments Begin to Arrive at Walt Disney World

October 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

New Starbucks Disney Parks ceramic tumblers are starting to arrive at Walt Disney World, and with them come their adorable matching ornaments. While we recently spotted all four ceramic tumblers at Disney Springs, you can now start finding ornaments at their respective parks. Over at Creature Comforts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we found the newly-released … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Halloween 2020 Glow in the Dark Annual Passholder Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Walt Disney World

October 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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Christmas may be starting to set in around Walt Disney World, but we’re still in peak spooky season, and there’s still time to get Halloween merchandise, like this all-new Annual Passholder popcorn bucket—and best of all, it glows in the dark! The bucket features this year’s Walt Disney World logo design made out of candy … Read more

Disneyland Emails Annual Passholders Regarding “Restrictive” Reopening Guidelines and Future of AP Program

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

In light of recently-announced reopening guidelines for theme parks in the state of California, Disneyland Resort has reached out to Annual Passholders regarding the future of the Annual Passport program, stating they will have “more to share” soon. Dear Valued Annual Passholder, You may have seen that theme park reopening guidelines were released by the … Read more

Local 362 Union Announces No Part-Time Attractions or Custodial Cast Members Will Be Laid Off at Walt Disney World

October 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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With the majority of layoffs completed across the domestic Disney Parks sector, devastating news of layoffs has thankfully come to a halt, and now a rare bit of good news from a local union has come to light. According to Unite Here! Local 362, which represents food service, hotel, and theme park workers at Walt … Read more

NEW Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt Debuting at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

October 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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Go on a festive quest around World Showcase hunting for holiday traditions that Frozen’s most loveable snowman has gathered—and lost—along the way! This holiday season, Olaf can be spotted sledding all around World Showcase, collecting new and interesting holiday traditions to share with Anna and Elsa. Unfortunately, he’s had a bit of a bumpy ride… … Read more

Santa Claus Promenade, Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour, Gingerbread Capital City and MORE Announced for the Taste of EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2020

October 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

The Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020 is coming up soon, and even more details have been released for the entertainment lineup. Check out all of the holiday promenades, musical performances, and even the surprise return of Gingerbread Capital City at EPCOT below, plus where and when you can expect to see … Read more

Full List of Holiday Kitchens Released for the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2020

October 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

The holiday season is fast approaching, and so is the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, a modified offering to comply with this year’s new health and safety guidelines. So far, we only knew of two confirmed holiday kitchens coming to this year’s festival, but now Disney has released the full list. Do … Read more

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Announces Modified Halloween Offerings, Including All-New Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt; No Trick or Treating Permitted

October 22, 2020

by Jessica Figueroa

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Guests with reservations at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground between now and Oct. 31, 2020 are receiving notices informing them of modified Halloween offerings. Due to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, no trick-or-treating or golf cart parade will be allowed on property this year, however a scavenger hunt, as well as various decorating contests … Read more