BREAKING: New Star Wars – Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Procedure Announced Starting November 3; Guests Can Book at 7:00 AM From Outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney has announced newly-revamped boarding group procedures for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in light of guest feedback. Guests now have the option of booking as early as 7:00 AM on the day of their Disney Park Pass reservation from the comfort of their hotel room or any location “near” … Read more

Guest Arrested for Bringing Loaded Gun to Transportation and Ticket Center at Walt Disney World, States 6-Year-Old Was Supposed to “Watch Over It”

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Yet another gun incident has been reported at the Walt Disney World Resort, this time taking place at the Transportation & Ticket Center, where a guest was arrested for carrying a concealed loaded 9mm gun—and attempting to ditch it behind a planter. According to the Orlando Sentinel’s Gabrielle Russon, the guest, named Marcia Temple of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Opera Singer Ghost Returns to The Haunted Mansion as 50th Anniversary Refurbishment Continues at the Magic Kingdom

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The Opera Singer Ghost has been absent from The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom for several weeks now. But she’s finally back, entertaining guests as they ride through the graveyard in their doom buggy. That being said, the ghost usually found to the left of the executioner is now missing, likely for refurbishment. The Haunted … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Square Riverboat Track Exposed as Rivers of America Draining Continues Ahead of Refurbishment at Magic Kingdom

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Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat have both closed for a months-long refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom, now extended through February 28, 2021. Of course, while fans of Frontierland and Liberty Square alike will miss these classic attractions for the time being, we do get a neat “behind-the-scenes” look at parts of the Riverboat … Read more

PHOTOS: Final Section of Siding Being Added to TRON Lightcycle Run “Grid” Show Building at Magic Kingdom

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While the illuminated canopy continues taking shape at TRON Lightcycle / Run in Magic Kingdom, siding for the attraction’s show building is being completed. Multiple high reach vehicles are parked around the canopy pieces already installed in their temporary supports. Workers were preparing another canopy piece for installation. They were attaching the piece to one … Read more

Universal Parks & Resorts Revenue Down Nearly 81% in Third Quarter; Anticipates Breaking Even in 2021

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Despite revenue being down over 80% in the third fiscal quarter, Universal Parks & Resorts expressed optimism that they will break even in 2021. The Orlando Business Journal‘s Richard Bilbao described the discussion taking place on the third quarter report from Universal’s parent company, Comcast. Unsurprisingly, the theme parks end of the business is still … Read more

VIDEO: Watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to Fly Over EPCOT This Morning

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Earlier today, it was announced that the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds would fly over Walt Disney World in honor of past and current military, as well as fallen warriors. While no specific time frame was given, it appears the Thunderbirds have already made their loop around the Most Magical Place on Earth. Our friends over … Read more

Bob Chapek Responds to Senator Warren’s Letter, Still Gives No Explanation on How Disney Restored Senior Executive Pay Amidst Mass Cast Member Layoffs

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Disney has once again fired back as part of their continued attempt to cast doubt over a meticulously-worded and researched letter sent to company executives Bob Iger and Bob Chapek, written by Senator Elizabeth Warren—also known as the “Sheriff of Wall Street.” In her letter, Senator Warren demanded answers in the wake of mass layoffs impacting … Read more

BREAKING: Disneyland Paris to Remain Closed Through February 12, 2021 with Plans to Reopen for Christmas Season

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Yesterday we broke the news that Disneyland Paris will be closing once again on October 30th due to a lockdown order within France. Now, the park has announced its operating plans for the foreseeable future. Disneyland Paris posted the following statement on their website this morning: In line with latest direction from the French authorities, … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/28/20): Disneyland Paris to Close Again Due to COVID-19 Spike, Full List of Mass Entertainment Cuts, Magic Kingdom Toll Plaza Receives Rainbow Castle Icon, New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merch, 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 Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

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