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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at [email protected]
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REVIEW: San Francisco Summer Bites Food Truck Offers Tasty Melt Sandwiches and Mac ‘N’ Cheese at Universal Studios Florida

May 8, 2021 Katie Francis

It’s a hot day here in Florida, and we’re back at Universal Orlando Resort to try more Summer Bites offerings. Today, we checked out the … Read more

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REVIEW: Battery Park Summer Bites Stand Offers Refreshing Mangonada and Delicious Elotes Asados at Universal Studios Florida

May 8, 2021 Katie Francis

Summer is on the horizon, and Universal Orlando is bringing the flavor to a new food “festival.” Three venues have popped up around Universal Studios … Read more

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“A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King” Showtimes Now Available

May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 Katie Francis

After this afternoon’s debut of “A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King,” Disney has now posted showtimes on their website and the My Disney … Read more

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“Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” Coming to Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington June 5th, Tickets Available Now

May 8, 2021 Katie Francis

Walt Disney Archives and the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington, announced an exhibition partnership today. Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Multitude of Fountains Testing on Center “Harmonious” Barge at EPCOT

May 8, 2021 Katie Francis

The water fountain testing for EPCOT’s upcoming show “Harmonious” has been ongoing. Thanks to Twitter user @allthingsdisne5, we now have footage of many fountains synchronously … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree Reopens with Physical Distancing at Disney California Adventure

May 7, 2021 Katie Francis

After a long year, Disneyland Resort reopened on April 30th. Over in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree reopened with COVID-19 safety … Read more

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PHOTOS: Cool Ship Legs To Be Repainted Yet Again as Refurbishment Continues at the Magic Kingdom

May 6, 2021 Katie Francis

Repainting continues across the Magic Kingdom as we draw closer to its 50th anniversary on October 1st. Over in Tomorrowland, the Cool Ship has been … Read more

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Select Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Offering Special Rates for Teachers and First Responders

May 6, 2021 Katie Francis

Six of the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels are celebrating first responders and teachers by offering special booking rates as low as $79. The hotels … Read more

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EPCOT/World Center Drive Eastbound Lanes Closed as Refurbishment Progresses on Walt Disney World Entrance Archway

May 6, 2021 Katie Francis

Work continues on the final Walt Disney World entrance archway to be painted for the 50th anniversary celebration this fall. EPCOT/World Center Drive has narrowed … Read more

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PHOTOS: Disney Parks Funko POP! Pirates of the Caribbean Treasure Skeleton Coming to ShopDisney on May 10th

May 6, 2021 Katie Francis

A Disney Parks Funko POP! glow-in-the-dark figure of the Skeleton on Gold Pile from Pirates of the Caribbean was released earlier this year as an … Read more

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Universal Studios Hollywood 1-Day Tickets for Out-of-State Guests Now Available Online

May 6, 2021 Katie Francis

Last month, Universal Studios Hollywood announced that out-of-state guests age 16+ would be allowed to visit the park but must purchase tickets at the gate … Read more

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PHOTOS: Character Fences Gone, Painting Continues at Transportation and Ticket Center for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

May 6, 2021 Katie Francis

Refurbishments continue around Walt Disney World Resort in advance of the 50th anniversary celebration that begins October 1st. The Transportation and Ticket Center, or TTC, … Read more

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PHOTOS: More Jurassic World, Jurassic Park, and Camp Cretaceous Merchandise Stomps Into Universal’s Islands of Adventure

May 6, 2021 Katie Francis

It’s the age of the Velociraptor over at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and with it has come a herd of new Jurassic World merchandise. With … Read more

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PHOTOS: Beverly Sunset Boutique Shop Reopens with Reduced Pixar Selection at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

May 5, 2021 Katie Francis

Beverly Sunset Boutique on Sunset Boulevard has finally reopened its doors. It did not reopen with Disney’s Hollywood Studios last year, so this has been … Read more

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PHOTOS: New Dooney & Bourke “Moana” Collection Floats into Disney Springs

May 5, 2021 Katie Francis

Like Moana, the sea is calling you… to Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories in Town Center at Disney Springs. The brand new Moana collection … Read more

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PHOTOS: Universal Orlando Resort Installing 3-Foot Physical Distancing Markers

May 5, 2021 Katie Francis

Earlier this month, we reported that Universal Orlando Resort was swapping out its large physical distancing decals to much smaller markers, likely to make it … Read more

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