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].

PHOTOS: Repainting of Dumbo the Flying Elephant & Casey Jr. Splash ‘N’ Soak Station Continues at Magic Kingdom

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Fantasyland continues to be under extensive refurbishments in anticipation of the 50th anniversary of Magic Kingdom this October. While all areas of the park have been receiving attention, Fantasyland has been getting the most updating with shops and attractions receiving façade work. Over in Storybook Circus, repainting continues on Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Casey … Read more

PHOTOS: Construction Walls Up Around Former The VOID Location at Downtown Disney

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While exploring Downtown Disney District today at Disneyland Resort, we spotted a new project in progress. Walls have gone up around the former site of The VOID. The virtual reality experience closed permanently in July 2020, though they weren’t operating at the time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Signage was removed in October 2020 but … Read more

Details of Newest Disney Cruise Line Ship to Be Unveiled on April 29th

The newest vessel in the Disney Cruise Line’s lineup will make a virtual splash on April 29th, announced the Disney Parks Blog. While we’ve had a look at the ship before, this event will explore the Disney Wish in-depth, with background information from Imagineers and special appearances. The 30-minute special will be available on the … Read more

PHOTOS: Bring the Pub Home With New Rose & Crown Drink Mat

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If you like to “drink around the world” at home, the United Kingdom Pavilion at EPCOT wants to help you serve in style. Perfect for those festival-size beer flights (or actual full-size beer flights), you can now own a Rose & Crown drink mat. The Rose & Crown Dining Room reopened last month after a … Read more

Disneyland Resort Recalls More Cast Members Ahead of April 30th Reopening

As Disneyland’s April 30th reopening grows closer, more Cast Members are being recalled to work. Workers United Local 50, a Cast Member union, posted on Facebook today about the newest recalls. Earlier this year, Disneyland recalled 232 food service workers when the parks were allowed to open dining venues. Now, they look to strengthen the … Read more

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