Katie Francis

Katie is the Editor in Chief of WDWNT and its subsites. She attended the University of Central Florida to study English and Hospitality Management. Katie joined WDWNT after working in the theme parks and attractions industry for more than ten years. Contact her at [email protected].

REVIEW: Kickin' Berry Cocktail for Annual Passholder Appreciation Days is The Worst Drink We've Ever Had at Universal Orlando Resort

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As part of Annual Passholder Appreciation Days at Universal Orlando Resort, exclusive food and drinks have popped up at various locations. Today, we cruised over to Cabana Bay Beach Resort to try the Kickin’ Berry from Swizzle Lounge. Kickin’ Berry – $12.99 Huckleberry vodka, Tanteo habanero tequila, blue curacao, mint and soda. Served with rock … Read more

CDC Recommends High Risk Passengers Avoid Cruises Regardless of Vaccination Status

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 guidance, recommending against cruises for all high risk passengers regardless of vaccination status. Previously, the CDC only recommended unvaccinated individuals avoid cruises. Now, the guidance has been extended to include older adults, anyone currently or recently pregnant, or otherwise at high risk. According to … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Release Dooney & Bourke 'Beauty and the Beast' MagicBand Arrives at 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Another piece of merchandise for EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2021 has arrived more than a month after the start of the event. Part of the “Beauty and the Beast” collection, a new MagicBand debuted at Pin Traders this morning. EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival “Beauty and the Beast” MagicBand – $48 The … Read more

RUMOR: Shanghai Disneyland Building Multi-Launch Roller Coaster

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A new roller coaster may be on its way to Shanghai Disneyland. In an email posted by Twitter user @MasaneMiyaPA, the Shanghai International Theme Park Co., Ltd., one of the companies that manage Shanghai Disneyland, will be accepting bids for a ride system manufacturer. The bidding window began August 20 and will run until August … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Turtle Talk with Crush Reopens at EPCOT

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Swim on over to the Turtle Talk Theater because Crush is back! Turtle Talk with Crush returned to EPCOT today, inside The Seas with Nemo and Friends pavilion. You can see some friends from “Finding Nemo” outside the pavilion. Cast Members were excited to welcome guests back to Turtle Talk with Crush. There’s plenty to … Read more

Disney to Force Scarlett Johansson's "Black Widow" Lawsuit to Private Arbitration

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In the latest update on the ongoing lawsuit by Scarlett Johansson against Disney, the media conglomerate has filed a motion that would force the lawsuit into private arbitration. Johansson alleges that Disney breached her contract for “Black Widow” by releasing the film simultaneously to Disney+ Premier Access and traditional theaters, thereby compromising her potential earnings. … Read more

Park Hours Released for Disneyland Resort Through October 3

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Operating hours have been released for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure from September 12 through October 3, having previously been released through September 11. Disneyland Park Disneyland Park will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m. daily. Disney California Adventure On September 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27, and 29, as … Read more

Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours Released for 10/31

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If you’re planning to visit a Walt Disney World theme park for Halloween, hours have now been released. They were previously released through 10/30. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom is currently scheduled to be open from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. EPCOT EPCOT is currently scheduled to be open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Disney’s … Read more

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