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WDWNT Daily Recap (4/13/21): Haunted Mansion Stretching Room Might Change, Inclusive Styles Added to Disney Look, “Cars Road Trip” Ride Scene Revealed, Walt Disney World Loading Three Parties Per Boat, and More

April 13, 2021

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 Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Character Appearances and Entertainment Coming to Disneyland Paris Upon Reopening

April 13, 2021

Although Disneyland Paris is not currently able to reopen due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cast Members are hard at work preparing the parks. In the “Celebrating 29 Years of Dreams” special, new VP of Entertainment David Duffy confirmed some new character appearances and entertainment coming to Disneyland Paris when it does reopen. Over 50 characters … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Universal Orlando Resort 4/12/21 (New Hello Kitty and Betty Boop Face Masks, Spring Break Crowds, Thai Summer Rolls at Confisco Grille, and More)

April 13, 2021

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The sun is shining and the spring break crowds are back! It’s another busy day here at the Universal Orlando Resort. Yesterday, the parks were dead due to the weather, but today it was back to business as usual! Let’s see what’s happening around the parks today. Three new face masks have arrived around the … Read more

PHOTOS: Tour the NEW Baymax “Happy Fair Lab” Meet & Greet at Tokyo Disneyland

April 13, 2021

After nearly a year of delays, The Happy Fair with Baymax is finally on at Tokyo Disneyland, and the centerpiece of this mini-event is the new Happy Fair Lab meet & greet experience with Baymax! Although the greeting is locked behind the Entry Request lottery system, we were lucky enough to win spots to experience … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 4/13/21 (France Pavilion Pavement Progress, Harmonious Screen Test, New Farmers Feast Spring Menu Arrives, Limited Edition Pins, and More)

April 13, 2021

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Greetings, World Travelers, from a hot but lovely day here at EPCOT! It was a quiet day here, but we still found some fun new things to show you. Let’s get started! As we’ve seen for the past few days, crews were busy working atop the scaffolding set up along the facade of the future … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 4/11/21 (Storms Close Attractions and Eateries, “Creations Shop” and Club Cool Construction, La Gelateria Nears Completion, and More)

April 13, 2021

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Welcome to EPCOT! We have, unfortunately, a fairly nasty day in store as we come up against severe thunderstorm warnings as part of a weather system which produced dangerous lightning and hail around the Central Florida area. Despite this, we’ve managed about an hour of ‘dry time’ in the morning to take inventory of the … Read more

Pin Trading Headquarters & Camera Center to Close For Three Weeks Beginning April 19th at EPCOT

April 13, 2021

Pin collectors, take note: beginning on Monday, April 19th, Pin Trading Headquarters will be closed for a short period at EPCOT. The approximately three-week closure is connected to a refurbishment just outside the shop. The pavement is set to be redone in front of the store, and while the section is unpaved, new wiring will … Read more

Florida Senators Introduce Legislation to Override CDC Cruise Guidelines

April 13, 2021

U.S. Senators have introduced legislation that would override the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) current cruise guidelines, which include test voyages, vaccination plans, and agreements with ports and local health authorities before cruise lines would be able to resume operations. Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio and Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, all Republicans, introduced … Read more

Moana Returns to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa

April 13, 2021

Make way, make way! Moana of Motunui is returning to Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawai’i. As announced today on the Disney Parks Blog, Moana will meet and greet guests at the gorgeous O’ahu getaway. Earlier this month, Aulani announced the return of character dining as well. The tropical paradise has tons of … Read more

Baby Mandrill Ivy Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Now On View at Kilimanjaro Safaris

April 13, 2021

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Just days ahead of Earth Day, there’s a new addition to the Kilimanjaro Safaris family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom: a baby mandrill named Ivy! From Disney Parks Blog: A baby mandrill has joined the family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. And what better time than during Earth Month? In the spirit of the mystical mandrill … Read more

PHOTOS: King Arthur Carrousel Refurbishment Completed, Reopening at Disneyland Park April 30th

April 13, 2021

When Disneyland finally reopens to guests on April 30th, the King Arthur Carrousel will once spin for the first time since January 2020 with a boldly refreshed color scheme. Beloved since Disneyland park’s opening day in 1955, King Arthur Carrousel is the whirling center of Fantasyland, a regal throwback to the days of knights jousting and ladies fair. While … Read more

PHOTOS: More Details About Inclusivity Update to “Disney Look” With Cast Member Examples

April 13, 2021

Disney announced earlier today that the “Disney Look”—the guidelines for how Cast Members should dress and style themselves when at work—had been updated to be more inclusive. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro stated, “Our new approach provides greater flexibility with respect to forms of personal expression surrounding gender-inclusive hairstyles, jewelry, nail styles, … Read more

REVIEW: New Asparagus, Herb-Crusted Spring Lamb and Strawberry-Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake Delight at EPCOT Farmers Feast for 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

April 13, 2021

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The weather is getting warmer and springtime is in the air, which brings a brand-new menu to EPCOT Farmers Feast as part of the 2021 Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival! Three new food items have debut at the booth located within World Showplace, including an asparagus dish, herb-crusted spring lamb, and a … Read more

Disney Updates “Disney Look” for Cast Members to Include Gender-Inclusive Hairstyles and Appropriate Tattoos

April 13, 2021

The “Disney Look” for Cast Members has been updated, allowing them to wear “gender-inclusive hairstyles” and appropriate tattoos. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro described the changes, and how the drive to be more inclusive, prompted the changes on Disney Parks Blog: “To all who come to this happy place: Welcome.” Walt Disney … Read more

PHOTO: Walt Disney World Now Boarding Three Parties Per Boat with One Spacing Row on Pirates of the Caribbean and Other Rides

April 13, 2021

In the past few months, we’ve seen some physical distancing guidelines relax at theme parks. Now at Walt Disney World, Cast Members are boarding up to three parties in one vehicle on boat rides. Here are three parties in one boat at Pirates of the Caribbean. There is one empty row separating each party and … Read more

My Disney Experience Testing New Attraction On-Ride Photo Preview Feature

April 13, 2021

Following the addition of watermarks to Walt Disney World attraction photos, it seems My Disney Experience may incorporate a new system for guests to preview attraction photos. Some guests using My Disney Experience are currently being asked to test this new preview. Though you may have been asked to review photos before, this is a … Read more