Jessica Figueroa, Author at WDW News Today

FULL Dining, Shopping, Activities, and Transportation Details Released for Disney's Pop Century Resort and Disney's Contemporary Resort Ahead of July 10 Reopening

July 8, 2020

As we near the grand reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks, its resorts, which will be reopening in phases, are preparing to welcome back guests. Currently, only Disney Vacation Club resorts are open, with two popular resorts—Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Disney’s Contemporary Resort, reopening on July 10. (The next resort to reopen … Read more

Disney Skyliner to Accommodate One Party Per Gondola Upon Reopening for Social Distancing at Walt Disney World

July 8, 2020

Already seen testing on various lines throughout the latter half of the extended parks closure, the Disney Skyliner will be back in full swing starting July 15. Now, we have additional information on how loading will work to accommodate for social distancing. In a new press release, Walt Disney World has stated the following regarding … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at New EPCOT International Gateway Temperature Screening Tents at Walt Disney World

August 13, 2020July 8, 2020

EPCOT International Gateway Temperate Check Tents

EPCOT temperature screenings installed at the International Gateway entrance.

Walt Disney World Outlines Full Entertainment Lineup Ahead of Official Theme Park Reopenings

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

If you’re curious about the new character experiences and entertainment offerings at the parks for the reopenings and would like to plan ahead on what you’d like to see in the coming weeks, check out the full list of offerings just released by Disney. We previously knew an overview of what was going to be … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney World Releases New "The Magic Is Back" Ad Ahead of Official Reopenings

July 8, 2020

Are you ready to cry over yet another Disney Parks ad? Well, get ready because this new “The Magic is Back” ad depicting Cast Members readying The Most Magical Place on Earth after months of unprecedented closures will certainly get the tears going. You can view the full video on Walt Disney World President Jeff … Read more

RUMOR: Walt Disney World 2020 Ticket Sales to Resume Tomorrow, July 9

July 8, 2020July 8, 2020

If you can’t wait till 2021 to head back to Walt Disney World, sales of date-based priced tickets will reportedly resume tomorrow for the remainder of 2020. As a reminder, you will need a valid theme park ticket to access the Disney Park Pass system and make theme park reservations. Park reservations will be available … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Rolls Back Summer Blockout Hours at Volcano Bay for Power and Preferred Annual Passholders

July 8, 2020

Seasonal Passholders are getting more chances to enjoy the summer at Universal Orlando’s theme parks. With the parks recently reopening to guests, blockout dates through the month of July have been lifted for Seasonal Passes at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Now, even more Annual Passholder restrictions have been lifted, with Power … Read more

PHOTOS: Lightning Strike Causes Brief Fire at The Cove Construction Site in Walt Disney World

July 8, 2020

A construction crane at the The Cove project site near the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort was struck by lighting today, causing it to erupt in flames around 11:35 AM. Nearby onlookers claimed the lightning strike was very loud: The fire was extinguished within a matter of minutes, and construction crews are back … Read more

New Disney Parks "Jungle Cruise" Skipper Funko Pop Coming to shopDisney on July 11

July 7, 2020

If you think your days of collecting Funko Pop! figures are over, you’re in De Nile… Funko has just previewed this amazing new Jungle Cruise Funko Pop, with the iconic Congo Queen boat and a Skipper at the helm. You won’t even have to worry about this one sinking. The Funko Pop figure will go … Read more

Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Releases Another Health & Safety Update Ahead of Official Reopenings at Walt Disney World

July 7, 2020

Ahead of official theme park reopenings this upcoming Saturday at Walt Disney World, Disney Parks Chief Medical Officer Dr. Pamela Hymel has released yet another health and safety update to reassure guests of the steps being taken throughout the resort, especially in light of increased COVID-19 cases across Florida, where the State of Emergency has … Read more

Mandatory Two-Week Quarantine Extended an Additional 60 Days for Visitors Traveling to Florida from New York Tri-State Area

July 7, 2020

Given rising COVID-19 rates across the state of Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has extended the State of Emergency, thus also extending the ongoing quarantine mandate for all people traveling to Florida from the Tri-State area. As mandated by the Florida Department of Health, all people traveling to Florida from the Tri-State area are required to … Read more

PHOTOS: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Reopens with No Rabbit's Garden Play Area at the Magic Kingdom

July 7, 2020

With the reopening of the Magic Kingdom for Cast Member previews today, it’s time to hop aboard an oversized Hunny Pot and take a trip through the Hundred-Acre Wood in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. However, with new health and safety guidelines in place, we found there were a couple of modifications throughout … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Socially-Distanced Disney Princess Greetings From the Magic Kingdom Train Station

July 7, 2020

Today marks a royal return for the Disney Princesses and Fairy Godmother as they all gathered at the Main Street Train Station to greet guests at a safe social distance. In lieu of traditional character meet and greets or stage shows, Magic Kingdom will be implementing character cavalcades and processionals throughout the park, allowing guests … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Piglet, Rabbit, and Eeyore Take the Main Street Trolley in NEW "Fantasyland Friends" Cavalcade at the Magic Kingdom

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

Good morning from Main Street, U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom! This morning, we were welcomed by none other than Rabbit, Piglet, and Eeyore, too! In lieu of traditional character meet and greets or stage shows, Magic Kingdom will be implementing character cavalcades through the park, allowing guests to take socially-distanced selfies and videos of their … Read more

PHOTOS: First Look at the Magic Kingdom Reopening Arrival Experience and a Walk Down Main Street to Cinderella Castle

July 7, 2020

Welcome back to the Magic Kingdom! It’s been an eventful morning as we’ve gone through the new temperature screening process, taken a ride on a socially-distanced Monorail, and finally arrived at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Guests scurried down the ramp as they disembarked the Express Monorail, eager to get to the Magic Kingdom … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Monorail Social Distancing Guidelines and Boarding Procedure at Walt Disney World

July 7, 2020July 7, 2020

It’s time to board the Highway in the Sky and make our way over to the Magic Kingdom for Cast Member previews today! We’ve made it through bag check and temperature screenings at the Transportation and Ticket Center, and now we’ll walk you through the process of boarding the Express Monorail, which will also be … Read more