WDWNT Daily Recap (4/28/21): Orange County Reduces Physical Distance and Mask Mandate, First Look Inside Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Restaurant, New Gelateria Menu & Sign at EPCOT, and More

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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 Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

I-4 West Exit 67 to Close Starting May 3rd for Work on Walt Disney World EPCOT/World Center Drive Archway

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Beginning May 3rd, the construction work on the EPCOT/World Center Drive entrance to Walt Disney World will cause Exit 67 off of I-4 Westbound to close. From the night of May 3rd until May 24th, the Exit 67 ramp toward EPCOT will be closed. Guests visiting Walt Disney World locations other than Disney Springs are … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Space Remnants” Pavement & Lampposts Added to Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! at Disney California Adventure

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Excitement is ramping up heading into this week’s reopening of both Disney parks in California, and new touches are still being discovered all over, even in the pavement. The pavement surrounding Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! now has these “space remnants”. The “space remnants” have a geologic pattern with blue, purple, red, and … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (4/26/21): “Trader Sam’s Gift Shop” Coming to Jungle Cruise, Disney Announces Changes to Park Pass System, New Captain America Photo Op at Disneyland, and More

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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 Monday, April 26, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Sleeping Beauty Castle Illuminated for the First Time Since March 2020 Ahead of Disneyland Reopening

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Tonight as part of a special broadcast live from Disneyland, Sleeping Beauty Castle was ceremoniously re-lit for the first time since March 2020. The broadcast included presentations from Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, and Ken Potrock, President of the Disneyland Resort. Views of a “reawakened” Sleeping Beauty Castle were shown. After more than a … Read more

PHOTOS: Disneyland President Ken Potrock Shares Photos From Inside Snow White’s Enchanted Wish

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Part of the excitement surrounding the reopening of Disneyland next week is centered around a classic Snow White attraction that received a recent reimagining. “Snow White’s Scary Adventures” has now become “Snow White’s Enchanted Wish”, and Disneyland President Ken Potrock has shared new photos from the attraction. Potrock shared this post on Instagram sharing his … Read more

Disneyland Resort COVID-19 Super POD Vaccination Site to Close as Theme Parks Reopen on April 30th

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For several months Disneyland has been the largest COVID-19 vaccine distribution site in Orange County, but now the site is set to close Friday, April 30th, the OC Health Care Agency has announced. The Disneyland super site originally became operational on January 13th, 2021 as a walk-up vaccination site. It recently transitioned into a drive-thru-only … Read more

Merchant of Venus Page Removed from Disney World Website, Shop Likely Won’t Return Until Possible Wreck-It Ralph Attraction is Once Again Approved for Magic Kingdom

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Any mention of Merchant of Venus, the Tomorrowland-based shop that shares a space with Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies, has been removed from the official Walt Disney World Resort website. The retail shop is likely to be closed forever in anticipation of the Wreck-It Ralph attraction taking over the adjacent space, if that is still in … Read more

“Book with Confidence” Flexible Cancellation Policy at Walt Disney World Set to End Next Week

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As a result of COVID-19 related travel issues, Walt Disney World Resort adopted a “Book with Confidence” flexible cancellation policy that began last year. As of May 1st, 2021, that policy is ending. Under this flexible policy, guests could “Book with Confidence” knowing that they would not be penalized for needing to change or cancel … Read more

PHOTOS: Railings at Cinderella Castle Get Fresh Paint as Part of 50th Anniversary Preparations

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At WDWNT, we have been keeping you up to date with all of the decorations being added to Cinderella Castle as part of the Magic Kingdom’s 50th anniversary celebration. Today we noticed more work being completed. The handrails leading up to Cinderella Castle from Main Street, U.S.A.® area are receiving a fresh coat of bronze … Read more

New “Muppet Man” Jim Henson Biopic In The Works from Disney

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A new film detailing the life and achievements of Jim Henson is in the works. Deadline is reporting that the film is being written by Michael Mitnick. There aren’t many details available yet, but the plot is expected to revolve around Henson and his effort to get his Muppets on television. Henson’s daughter Lisa Henson … Read more

New Disney Cirque du Soleil Show “Drawn to Life” Expected to Debut This Fall at Disney Springs

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Drawn to Life, the new show expected to replace La Nouba in Disney Springs, was notably absent from the list of shows announced today by Cirque du Soleil to be returning to the stage. Thankfully Cirque du Soleil CEO, Daniel Lamarre, gave an idea of the opening date in an interview with the Los Angeles … Read more

UPDATE: Universal Studios Hollywood Issues Statement on Out-of-State Visitors

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We’ve been keeping you up-to-date today with news coming out of California regarding access to theme parks for out-of-state visitors. Now, Universal Studios Hollywood has released a statement. A spokesperson for Universal Studios Hollywood had this to say: “While visitation to our theme park is currently available to California residents only, we are assessing next … Read more

UPDATE: California State Officials Announce That Fully Vaccinated Out-of-State Visitors Are Welcome In Theme Parks

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Early today we reported that Disneyland had not changed their policy regarding admission of out-of-state guests. Now a spokesperson for the California Department of Public Health has confirmed to InPark Magazine that “fully vaccinated people from out of state are now permitted to participate in activities restricted to in-state visitors.” According to Scott Gustin, this … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Fun, Eat, Repeat” Travel Containers and Kitchenware Collection Dashes Into Disneyland Resort

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A brand new collection of colorful kitchenware and travel accessories have arrived at Disneyland Resort to take your favorite food and drinks on the go, including a variety of bottles, mugs, and storage containers. Disney “Fun, Eat, Repeat” Insulated Lunchbox – $34.99 This lunchbox, like much of this collection, uses the circular arrows typically symbolic … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Scaffolding Erected Inside Living with the Land Greenhouses at EPCOT

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Earlier this month we told you about the scaffolding being erected inside the greenhouses of Living with the Land. Today, we noticed more scaffolding has been added to the attraction as the work progresses. As guests cruise through these greenhouses, views of metal scaffolding are now inescapable. The scaffolding towers over the various plants and … Read more