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: Caprese Salad, Spaghetti Bolognese, and Tiramisù from Wine Country Trattoria at Disney California Adventure

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With COVID restrictions reduced and capacity increased, more restaurants are opening up across Disneyland Resort. We’re glad to have more options available, and we stopped into Wine Country Trattoria for lunch today at Disney California Adventure. Hand sanitizer stations are still available, but physical distancing has been eliminated. The host stand still has plexiglass in … Read more

Universal's Aventura Hotel Reopens, Marking First Time All Resort Hotels Open Since March 2020

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In an important milestone for the return to normal operations, Universal’s Aventura Hotel reopened today. This marks the first day since March 2020, when the resort closed for the COVID-19 pandemic, that all eight hotels have been open simultaneously. With COVID restrictions being relaxed and capacity increasing, Aventura’s reopening signals increased guest demand. The hotel … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Legacy Award-Winning Cast Members To Receive EARidescent Nametags for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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In an Instagram post today, the Walt Disney World Ambassadors showed off new EARidescent nametags for Cast Members who have won the Walt Disney Legacy Award. While we’ve already seen the 50th anniversary celebration nametags for most Cast Members, the Legacy Award winners wear special blue nametags. Let’s take a look at the upgrades they’ll … Read more

Walt Disney World Testing Fireworks Before July 1st Return

Before the July 1st return of fireworks to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT at Walt Disney World, the parks will be conducting tests on June 26th and 28th. Nearby communities have alerted their residents to the testing, as Disney has not run fireworks for over a year. Communities near Walt Disney World often consider the fireworks … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/14/21): Disneyland Changes Mask and Physical Distancing Policies, Arrests For Firearms Increased at Walt Disney World, Lieutenant Bek Missing From Finale of Rise of the Resistance, 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, June 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

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