Katie Francis 
As WDWNT continues to grow, we are looking for staff writers and editors for our website. This position is a consistent, scheduled position with set, paid hours each week. While there is no requirement to visit the parks, you must have extensive familiarity with Walt Disney World and basic knowledge of other facets of the … Read more
The new Batuu Bounty Hunters game launched with MagicBand+ at Disneyland Resort today. Guests can play Batuu Bounty Hunters in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park. Before playing, you may need to charge and update your MagicBand+. You’ll also need the Play Disney Parks app. How to Play The Guildmaster’s Hideout with the check-in station for Batuu … Read more
MagicBand+ has arrived at Disneyland Resort (with the official debut on October 26). We’re going to unbox a MagicBand+ and show you all the details. We chose the Disneyland Resort exclusive fireworks MagicBand+, but you can see all the options below: All 5 Disneyland Resort Exclusive MagicBand+ Designs Full List of All MagicBand+ Designs Available … Read more
MagicBand+ launches at Disneyland Resort on October 26 for all guests, but we participated in a preview today for Magic Key holders and got a look at all the designs that will be available here. There are five Disneyland Resort exclusive designs as well, plus a limited release “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” MagicBand+. There are … Read more
Fantasmic! dining packages return on November 30, and Disney has released the list of venues and prices. Each package includes an entrée with either an appetizer or dessert at full-service restaurants (or a full buffet for buffet restaurants). A non-alcoholic beverage is also included. Dining packages for Fantasmic! will be available at the following venues: … Read more
We visited Disneyland Resort on the first day of the MagicBand+ preview for Magic Key holders, Cast Members, and Disney Vacation Club Members. Our first stop was checking out all the designs available at the resort — especially the five Disneyland Resort exclusives. A limit of two of each style of MagicBand+ per person is … Read more
With the return of Fantasmic! on November 3, Disney has also announced that dining packages with reserved seating will begin on November 30. Reservations for Fantasmic! dining packages will open on October 26. At this time, there have been no announcements regarding the details of the packages or if any changes have been made since … Read more
Disney has finally announced a return date for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: November 3, 2022. Upon its return, it will feature a new sequence. The new heroes sequence features a high-energy Aladdin chase with stunts never before seen on the “Fantasmic!” stage, a powerful scene with Elsa set to the song “Show Yourself” that is … Read more
Walt Disney World has quietly ended their COVID pay policy for Cast Members. The policy allotted up to 80 hours of sick pay for two consecutive weeks due to a COVID-19 diagnosis. It also allowed for up to two weeks of pay for missed scheduled shifts if the company required an isolation due to exposure … Read more
The nation’s premier Halloween event has risen from the dead and returned full force for the 2022 season at Universal Orlando. Halloween Horror Nights 31 is well underway at Universal Studios Florida, and we’ve got your full guide to the event. From ticket and tour details to full reviews on houses and scare zones, this … Read more
Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is set to reopen on November 1, and Disney has also revealed that the venue has been remodeled during its closure. Disney described the remodel as “a refreshed experience. The look, feel, and even some flavors of this relaxed café will be different, yet familiar.” A new dish, … Read more
After hosting his own haunted house last year, the Pumpkin Lord is back for Halloween Horror Nights 31, this time in the Horrors of Halloween scare zone. The official description reads, “The Pumpkin Lord, the spirit of Halloween, has taken over this year’s event, summoning hordes of fiendish creatures. Terror has taken root.” This scare … Read more
Mardi Gras is officially back for 2023 at Universal Orlando Resort! The fan-favorite event will run from February 4, 2023, through April 16, 2023. The parade is confirmed to return, but a theme and new floats have not been announced. The concert series and international food booths will also return. Stay tuned for more Mardi … Read more
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is officially reopening at EPCOT. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway pavilion will reopen on November 4. Akershus serves Storybook Dining featuring the Disney Princesses. The meal is family-style with traditional Norwegian dishes, including Traditional KjØttkaker featuring Norwegian meatballs and the Kylling og Melboller, a Norwegian take on chicken and dumplings. They also … Read more
Select Disneyland Cast Members had an opportunity to preview the MagicBand+ interactions with World of Color at Disney California Adventure. The experience was shared on Instagram Stories by the Disneyland Ambassadors. In the short video clips, you can see the MagicBand+ changing colors and flashing lights with the show. Disney has confirmed that the MagicBand+ … Read more
The Walt Disney Company’s executive leaders are holding a global retreat at Walt Disney World Resort this week, according to WDWMagic. Among the attendees are CEO Bob Chapek and Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro, along with leaders from Imagineering. The details of the retreat are private, but it reportedly includes tours of everything new and upcoming … Read more
