Bob Chapek Claims to Resent His Reputation as a ‘Bean Counter’ CEO, Thomas Kinkade 50th Anniversary Print Now Available, & More: Daily Recap (12/12/21)

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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 Sunday, December 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scrim Added to Test Track at EPCOT

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Exterior refurbishment at Test Track in EPCOT continues as more scrim has been added around the outside of the attraction. As always, keep following WDWNT for all of your Disney Parks news, and for the absolute latest, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

WDWNT Daily Recap (7/23/21): No Fireworks Due to Early Closures, 50th Anniversary Medallion Installed, Disney Cruise Line Sailings to Resume, Disneyland Cast Member Lawsuit, 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 Friday, July 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Partially Removed from Walt Disney World Railroad Station as Magic Kingdom 50th Approaches

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The Walt Disney World Railroad Station is one of the many attractions and areas undergoing refurbishments for the resort’s 50th anniversary in October. Scrim has been covering the entire railroad station for quite some time now, but we’re finally starting to see some progress made. Up above, we can now see the very top of … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Scrim Now Up During Facade Refurbishments in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park

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Earlier this week we reported on the facades now being covered with tarps as refurbishments are underway in New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park. We specifically mentioned how the scrim was a basic color and un-themed, even allowing views into the work being done behind the scenes from the sunlight casting shadows. It seems Disney … Read more

PHOTOS: All Scrim Now Removed on Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom

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We have been keeping track the last few days on the removal of the scrim on Peter Pan’s Flight, and we’re happy to report that now the scrim covering the show building has been removed. The attraction’s temporary sign remains. Hopefully we will see this removed soon as well and the original sign returned. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Scrim Down Around Peter Pan’s Flight at the Magic Kingdom

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Just a day after we reported that the themed scrim around Peter Pan’s Flight was beginning to come down at the Magic Kingdom, even more of the refreshed exterior has been revealed. The latest section features a beautiful grapevine surrounding a portrait of what looks like an elk, with gold-colored accents on the archways that … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/15/21): Fireworks Returning in July, All Walt Disney World Parks Experience Outages, Guests Go Maskless on Rides, 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 Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Liberty Square Market Closed for Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom; Temporary Turkey Leg Cart Now Available

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Hear ye! Hear ye! Liberty Square Market has closed for a multi-week refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom… but turkey leg lovers don’t need to despair. The location, known primarily for serving snacks, has been covered with a gray scrim beneath its canopy. The scrim extends around the entire structure, with signage notifying of the closure. … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/20/20): Electrical Water Pageant Returns, Sprite Droid Lands on Batuu, Artist Creates ‘Tomorrowland 2055,’ Territory Lounge Reopens at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, 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 Sunday, December 20, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: “it’s a small world” Entrance Sign Returns Along With a Colorful New Facade at the Magic Kingdom

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After months of work, “the happiest cruise that ever sailed” once again has a welcome worthy of the fun and celebration inside. The entrance sign has returned to “it’s a small world” at the Magic Kingdom, marking another milestone in the ongoing refurbishment of the attraction’s exterior. You may remember that back in September, we … Read more

PHOTOS: Themed Scrim Added to Main Street, U.S.A. Train Station at the Magic Kingdom

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Work is well underway on the refurbishment of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at the Magic Kingdom. Thankfully, covering the station in scrim doesn’t mean we have to completely lose its iconic look. Theming has been added to the scrim, replicating the look of the platform when it’s uncovered. It’s possible that the theming … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Railroad’s Main Street, U.S.A. Station Now Covered by Scrim; Tracks Continue to be Installed at the Magic Kingdom

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After two years of closure, work seems to have begun in earnest to refurbish the Walt Disney World Railroad at the Magic Kingdom. A tan scrim has been installed in front of the Main Street, U.S.A. station. We saw the early stages of its construction a few days ago starting with the back of the … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrims Down Around Magic Kingdom Monorail Station, Revealing Resort Launch Dock Opening Imminent

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Scrims have been removed from the Magic Kingdom monorail station, revealing that the new resort launch dock is almost complete. Most construction equipment seems to be gone by this point, with workers focusing on the lawn area between the monorail entrance and the dock. Now that the scrims, which were installed last week, are gone, … Read more

PHOTOS: Cranes Arrive in Mickey’s Toontown as Construction on Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Begins at Disneyland

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Nothing can stop them now! Cranes have arrived in Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland as construction begins on the west coast edition of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. When the ride opens in 2022, guests will enter the El CapiTOON Theater and step into the cartoon world of Disney Channel’s “Mickey Mouse” shorts. Yes, Disneyland, Chuuby … Read more

PHOTOS: Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover Speed Ramp Undergoing Refurbishment at the Magic Kingdom

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We were ready to catch birds-eye views of the Magic Kingdom on the Tomorrowland Transit Authority (TTA) PeopleMover this morning, but we saw something a bit more interesting as we approached the attraction. As you can see, the up ramp to the ride is out of order, with scrim at the top. The down ramp … Read more