WDWNT Weekly Recap: The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopen After Historic COVID-19 Closure, and More!

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from July 6-12, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom finally reopened its gates this … Read more

Latest My Disney Experience App Update Adds New Virtual Queue Menu Ahead of Reopening

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We were shocked a few weeks ago when we found out Walt Disney World would not be utilizing virtual queues when it reopened. Instead, social distancing floor markers have been added to the queues of attractions. However, a new update to the My Disney Experience app suggests that might change. This Virtual Queues menu appears … Read more

EDITORIAL: Disney+ Learns From its Errors, Rest of Disney Tech Lags Behind and Should Take Notice

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It’s not like I had work the next day, so why not stay up until 3:00 am ET so I can watch the debut of Hamilton? Besides, working as a software developer allows me to work from home during these unpredictable times (bedtimes have evolved to more of what you’d call “guidelines” than actual rules … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Reopening Preparations, Payment Glitches, Construction Updates and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 29 – July 5. Walt Disney World Parks In celebration of the fourth of … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Reopening Delayed, Splash Mountain to be Rethemed, Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Reopenings, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 22-28 2020. Walt Disney World Parks The big park news this week was the … Read more

Walt Disney World Issues Survey to Guests Who Recently Stayed at Resort Hotels

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As Walt Disney World continues the process of reopening, Disney has issued a survey to guests who have stayed at their resort hotels about their recent visit. A WDWNT staff member received the survey shortly after their stay at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows. The survey begins by asking about their reason for visiting Central … Read more

How to Access the New Disney Park Pass System at Walt Disney World; New Availability Calendar Available

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It’s time to relearn the process of attending the Walt Disney World theme parks as we go step-by-step into the new Disney Park Pass System bright and early this morning. If you’ve been tirelessly attempting to secure reservations since dawn, you’re not alone. The Walt Disney World website was overloaded at 7:00 AM (ET) this … Read more

My Disney Experience Updates Cinderella Castle Art to New Paint Scheme Ahead of Walt Disney World Reopening

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Ahead of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Magic Kingdom next year, it was announced that Cinderella Castle would be receiving a new paint job. We’ve been tracking this progress in real time, watching as our beloved castle slowly turned to a pink hue with bright, royal blue roofs and gold-dipped turrets. Now, the castle’s … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties Cancelled, EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Kicking off in July Plus Many Other Reopening Updates, and More!

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 15-21, 2020. Walt Disney World Parks Walt Disney World finally released information this week … Read more

Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Guests Receiving Health Acknowledgment Prior to Arrival

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Tomorrow is a big day for Walt Disney World Resort as specific hotels begin to reopen to Guests. Ahead of their arrival, Guests may be receiving a Heath Acknowledgement from Disney via their My Disney Experience app. Upon opening the My Disney Experience app, you’ll receive a notification asking you to read the Health Acknowledgement. … Read more

Online Check-In Service Updated to Reflect Housekeeping Changes at Walt Disney World Resorts; “Light Cleaning” To Take Place Every Other Day

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The Online Check-In Service on My Disney Experience has been updated to include new features and details on Housekeeping at resorts moving forward. We recently covered new prompts stating that it was “strongly recommended” for guests to opt for the Online Check-In Service in order to aid in social distancing efforts across the resorts, and … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Disneyland Resort to Begin Phased Reopening on July 9th, a Petition to Re-Theme Splash Mountain, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 8-14, 2020. Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Reopening Announcement Updates & Guest Information … Read more

Fireworks Removed From My Disney Experience App Splash Screen Ahead of Reopening at Walt Disney World

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While it’s been announced that fireworks will be temporarily suspended at the theme parks in Walt Disney World Resort once they begin to reopen next month, to maintain social distancing, it seems that My Disney Experience has also decided to remove the fireworks from their opening app splash screen. Thanks to Twitter user @ScottGustin, we … Read more

My Disney Experience Prompts “Strongly Recommend” That Guests Use Online Check-In to Aid in Social Distancing Efforts at Walt Disney World Resorts

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Back in April, we spotted beta testing of new prompts throughout My Disney Experience informing guests that online check-in was now required. While that was just a test, with Disney Vacation Club resorts reopening on June 22, it seems a new, modified prompt has been added to the app, stating that Online Check-In is “strongly … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Lots of Reopening Announcements and Updates for Walt Disney World, Cast Members return to Work, and More

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 1 – 7, 2020 . Walt Disney World Walt Disney World Reopening Announcement Updates … Read more

Walt Disney World Resorts to Offer Virtual Chat for Guest Services as Part of Social Distancing Precautions

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Walt Disney World released an update today notifying guests that a virtual chat service will be available at resort hotels when they reopen on June 22. The service will allow guests to get their questions answered without needing to visit the front desk of the hotel. While the update did not go into specifics, the … Read more