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WDWNT Daily Recap (12/15/20): Boarding Group Changes Coming to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, New Jabba the Hutt “Paddy Frog” Sipper Hits Disney Parks, Imagineering Shares First Look at New Keister Coaster Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Resort, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Scheduled to Reopen June 6, 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, December 15, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Slinky Dog Dash Now Loading Every Row at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Slinky Dog Dash, which was previously loading every other row, is now loading guests into every row, regardless of whether or not they are in the same party. Each car of the Slinky Dog Dash train has two rows, one immediately in front of the other. Each car has a few feet of space between … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Tokyo DisneySea 12/11/20 (Rainy Day, Reduced Social Distancing, Pit Construction Complete, & More!)

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There’s nothing that quite matches a rainy day at a Disney park. Lines are shorter, lights reflect in puddles of water, and it’s always a great day to warm up with some hot cocoa! Fortunately, we were able to visit Tokyo DisneySea on this dreary Saturday to find a rather quiet park, uncharacteristic for a … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/28/20): Imagineer Joe Rohde Hosts Virtual Garage Sale, Imagineer Wing Chao Makes Appearance in “The Mandalorian”, Work Permit Filed for Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom, Special Tribute to Chadwick Boseman Planned for Viewers of “Black Panther” on Disney+, 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 Saturday, November 28, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/19/20): Buena Vista Street Reopens as Shopping and Dining District at Disney California Adventure, Tons of EPCOT News, Majestic Theater Completed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Cast Appreciation Marketplace Pop-Up Shop, 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 Thursday, November 19, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/10/20): Buena Vista Street Christmas Decorations, Same-Sex Couple on Hollywood Studios Map, Select Restaurants Now Open Everyday at Walt Disney World, Tour The Teddy Roosevelt Lounge at DisneySea, 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, November 10, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTO: The Seas with Nemo & Friends at EPCOT Now Loading Every Clamobile

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Whenever changes come to Walt Disney World, we like to keep you informed about them. During our visit to EPCOT today, we noticed that the social distancing rules have changed in the loading area at The Seas with Nemo & Friends attraction. The Cast Members at this attraction began loading every “clamobile“ with guests. When … Read more

PHOTOS: The Red Car Trolley Makes a Surprise Return as Reopening Preparations Continue on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure

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California, here we come! Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure will soon be reopening shopping and dining for Downtown Disney District guests. We’ve spotted some Cast Members preparing the street and shops for reopening, plus the beloved Red Car Trolley has made a surprise appearance! Today, eagle-eyed guests at Downtown Disney District were treated … Read more

PHOTOS: Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reopens at Walt Disney World

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort has reopened with new health and safety measures after being closed for over seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Animation Hall There are plenty of social distancing markers leading into the resort. Inside, frequent signs remind guests to remain socially distanced and follow guidelines. Check-in kiosks have Plexiglass barriers … Read more

PHOTOS: New COVID-19 Health & Safety Signage Installed at the Entrance Gates to Disney California Adventure

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As Disney California Adventure prepares to reopen select shopping and dining offerings for the holiday season, safety signage has been installed at the park gates reminding them of the new rules in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. We spotted this diligent Cast Member installing a sign on the fence outside the entrance turnstiles. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Keystone Clothiers Reopens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Several stores at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have remained closed since the park reopened in July. But after some preparation earlier this week, Keystone Clothiers has now reopened. Only this one door is acting as an entrance to the store. The rest of the doors are exits. Physical distancing markers lead into the store to keep … Read more

PHOTOS: Wait Times Very High Across Walt Disney World During First Weekend of October

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Crowds and wait times continue to grow across Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. Disney Springs reached capacity twice in September. Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been particularly busy and this Saturday was no different. We found some areas of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge difficult to navigate, with crowds making social distancing almost impossible. Toydarian Toymaker … Read more

PHOTOS: Even More Plexiglass Barriers Added to Peter Pan’s Flight Queue at the Magic Kingdom

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With the parks getting busier and lines getting longer, even more Plexiglass barriers are being added to attractions. A week ago, we noticed a new barrier wall in the exterior portion of the Peter Pan’s Flight queue, and now even more barriers are lining the attraction. With the line sometimes extended past the entrance, these … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 9/21/20 (Plexiglass Added To Peter Pan’s Flight Queue, Haunted Mansion Hoodie, New Color Trend Sneak Peek, and More)

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Hello from a blustery and (finally) cooler Magic Kingdom! We know this weather isn’t here to stay, but with tomorrow being the first official day of Fall, we are totally embracing the meager few degrees drop in temperature. We had a fun day here finding out what’s new, so let’s get started! One of the … Read more

Walt Disney Imagineering’s Bob Weis and Joe Rohde Participate in New #RainbowConnectionChallenge from The Muppets

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While people remain socially distant during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Muppets are encouraging fans to reach out and connect online… and they’ve enlisted the help of two important figures from Walt Disney Imagineering to help. The first video from the #RainbowConnectionChallenge starred Kermit the Frog, who encourages everyone to check in on friends and family … Read more

PHOTOS: Magic Kingdom Opens East Main Street Bypass Due to Cavalcade Crowds

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Magic Kingdom has opened the bypass street that takes guests behind buildings on the right-hand side of Main Street, U.S.A to mitigate crowds. This street opens up next to Tony’s Town Square Restaurant and empties next to the Tomorrowland Terrace. This is usually opened on busy days as an easier way to get guests in … Read more

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