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WDWNT Daily Recap (11/14/20): Aerial Views of Walt Disney World Construction, Christmas Decorations Continue to Appear, New Gelato Kiosk Coming to Italy Pavilion at EPCOT, and More

November 14, 2020

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 Saturday, November 14, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disneyland Puppet Designer John Leland Passes Away at 91

November 14, 2020

John Leland at Bob Baker Marionette Theatre

John Leland has passed away at the age of 91. A puppet master and designer of marionettes, Leland notably helped bring the Main Street Emporium marionette window displays to life at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, as well as designing puppets and scenery for theme park shows including “Sketchbook Revue” and “Holiday Spectacular.” He was … Read more