California Health Secretary States Disneyland Reopening Guidelines Will Be Released “When We’re Ready”, Orange County Still in Red Tier

Today, the California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly issued another COVID-19 update, reiterating that Orange County, which includes Anaheim and the Disneyland Resort, is still under a Red “Substantial” tier code. While not present at the update, Governor Gavin Newsom works directly with Dr. Ghaly in establishing reopening procedures for businesses across the … Read more

Full List of Dining, Shops, and Activities Released for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reopening – Big Blue Pool Closing 2021 for Refurbishment

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After a series of delays, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will be reopening on November 1 at Walt Disney World, and a full list of dining, shops, and activities has just been released for the resort. The following offerings and experiences will be available when Disney’s Art of Animation Resort reopens. Hours of operation will … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Waterfall Flowing Through Rocks, Additional Electric Fencing, and More Details Around Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

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Jurassic World VelociCoaster is coming along quickly at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The track is complete and now a lot of the focus seems to be on adding all the thematic details. The area is really coming alive, and now there’s even a waterfall flowing through the jagged rocks. As we were making our way … Read more

PHOTOS: Build Your Own Droid Parts Now Sold Separately, Discounted When You Buy Three in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Build-your-own droid parts are now discounted in Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. These parts can be purchased separately from a droid itself, so you can continue to customize it. In August, we saw droid panels were also discounted. Each part is regularly $14.99, but when you buy three, they are each $10. This … Read more

Shop Amazon Prime Day Disney Deals Through WDWNT!

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It’s Prime Day, which means Amazon is full of extra deals through tomorrow, October 14, 2020. Check out some of the best deals on Disney merchandise below, and no matter what you’re shopping for, feel free to use our affiliate link WDWNT.com/Amazon to help support us in bringing you the best in Disney Parks content … Read more

WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 37 Is Now Available

On this week’s episode: Doctor Strange is teaming up with Spider-Man on the big screen! What does that mean for the MCU? Jack and Taylor have played “Star Wars: Squadrons” and give their review! We discuss the latest news. We answer the latest listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy … Read more

New Annual Passholder Exclusive Pop-Up Shop Coming to EPCOT

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On weekdays starting October 14, Passholders can discover a shop just for them. Located in Der Teddybar in the Germany pavilion of World Showcase in EPCOT, the shop will be open Mondays to Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to park close October 14 through November 17, 2020. Please note that the shop’s dates and hours are subject to … Read more

Guest Brings AR-15 Rifle and Handgun to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Out of “Fear” of Local Protests

While these situations are rare, it seems a guest was recently caught with an AR-15 rifle and handgun checking in to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World. The man claims he was “worried” for his family’s safety due to social justice protests in Central Florida. According to Gabrielle Russon of the Orlando Sentinel, … Read more

PHOTOS: Backstage Areas Now Open to Guests in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge As Physically Distanced Queue Expands for Millennium Falcon – Smugglers Run

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Sections of backstage have been opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to create more space for the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run physically-distanced queue in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The first backstage area open is right next to the Millennium Falcon. When we were there, the wait time for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was 110 minutes. Another … Read more

PHOTOS: Next Section of Horizontal Beam Removed on Roof of Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

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As crossbeams are removed from the roof of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, sections of the horizontal beam are also disappearing. The next piece is now gone, leaving the crossbeam structure smaller than ever. Beam removal is progressing from the left side of the structure. The first two horizontal pieces and … Read more

VIDEO: Walt Disney World Updates Theme Park Audio Announcement to State Guests “Will Be Asked to Leave” if Not Properly Wearing Face Masks

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The audio announcement that periodically plays at Walt Disney World theme parks reminding guests to follow health and safety guidelines has been updated once again. This update states that guests not following face mask guidelines will be asked to leave. Below is the transcript of the announcement. For the health and safety of everyone, face … Read more

UPDATE: Governor Newsom’s Strike Teams Visited Walt Disney World Last Week to Assess COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols

During yesterday’s COVID-19 update and Q&A presser, California Governor Gavin Newsom seemed much more willing to talk about theme parks, even mentioning a team that would assess COVID-19 guidelines at theme parks that are currently open and operating, like Walt Disney World. In an update issued to the OC Register, it turns out Newsom’s strike … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Continues on Canopy Support Structure at TRON Lightcycle Run in the Magic Kingdom

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There’s always something to see at the construction site of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. Construction continues on the roller coaster’s canopy, which is being installed one piece at a time. Some scaffolding has been removed from the right-hand building visible from the Monorail. The show buildings are almost completely covered in blue … Read more