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New Report Indicates Ron DeSantis Arranged Amendment Proposal That Would Have Eliminated Walt Disney World’s State Safety Inspection Exemption

A new report indicates that a previously proposed amendment that would have permitted Florida regulators to conduct attraction inspections at major Florida theme parks, including Walt Disney World, and eliminated their exemption from the state’s ride-safety rules was theorized by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as part of his longstanding fight with Disney. Seeking Rents writer … Read more

More Than Half of CFTOD’s Workforce Has Yet to Receive Previously Approved $3,000 Stipend Intended to Replace Walt Disney World Annual Pass Benefit

A recent report from the Orlando Sentinel has revealed that over half of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s (CFTOD) workers have yet to receive a previously approved $3,000 benefits stipend, which replaces the district’s previous program that provided employees with Walt Disney World Annual Passes among other perks. Unionized firefighters are among the workers … Read more

PHOTOS: Reindeer Mickey, Festive Displays, & More Holiday Decorations Installed Ahead of Official Start of Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses Overlay at EPCOT

A topiary sculpture lit with green lights and shaped like a mouse face, surrounded by blue lights. Adjacent is a "Living with the Land" themed table featuring plants and food items, alongside a red-lit area with wrapped presents and glowing rings.

As the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and general seasonal celebrations near at EPCOT, the Living with the Land attraction in the World Nature neighborhood of the park is preparing for its festive overlay. Holiday decorations have recently been installed throughout the attraction as it prepares its temporary transformation into Living with the … Read more

RUMOR: Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn Product Will Be Available at Walt Disney World on November 17, Same Day as Specialty Store Launch

Items from the second chapter of Ravensburger’s Disney Lorcana trading card game — titled Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn — will potentially be available at Walt Disney World Resort on November 17, the same day the new chapter launches at local game stores. Cast Members at World of Disney in the Marketplace section of … Read more

Disney Surveying Guests About Disney Jollywood Nights Experience, Including Questions About ‘Ollie’ Character and Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue

A large gingerbread man figure playing a saxophone stands on a grassy area in front of The Hollywood Lounge at night, illuminated by street lamps, perfectly capturing the festive spirit of Jollywood Nights.

Disney is contacting some guests who attended the first Disney Jollywood Nights event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 11 with a survey about their experience. The survey asks about the event’s exclusive offerings, as well as rides — specifically Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance — and the event’s mascot, Ollie. A friend of WDWNT shared … Read more

Disney Advises Locals of Late Night Fireworks at Magic Kingdom on November 12

Fireworks will be launched at Magic Kingdom tonight — Monday, November 12, 2023 — between 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. Walt Disney World announced the news in the Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook group on Sunday afternoon. Magic Kingdom Launching Fireworks Between 11:30 p.m. and 2 a.m. Tonight The Walt Disney World Resort … Read more

NEW ‘Wish’ Movie Merchandise Collection Arrives At Walt Disney World

On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we found a variety of new merchandise celebrating Disney’s upcoming animated feature, “Wish.” We found these items in different stores on property, including Disney Traders at EPCOT and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Asha Plush Doll – $26.99 Asha the 17-year-old protagonist of the film, is seen … Read more

New Disney100 Lionel Train Set Arrives at Walt Disney World

Disney100 Lionel train set at Walt Disney World

On our latest trip to Disney Springs, we noticed a new Disney100 Lionel train set had rolled into the World of Disney store just in time for the holidays. Disney100 Lionel Electric Train Set – $499.00 The Set comes with an “easy to use” remote control that requires three AAA batteries, which are not included. … Read more

PHOTOS: Walk With Us Through Disney’s Newly Reopened Blizzard Beach Water Park

Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has reopened to guests as of today, November 6, 2023. We took a stroll through the park to check things out. Disney’s Blizzard Beach Reopens Heading over to the park’s entrance from the parking lot, we spotted this Ice Gator sign with today’s operating hours. Blizzard Beach originally closed back … Read more

Caramel Apples, Cupcakes, and More Holiday Treats Now Available at Magic Kingdom

Orlando’s extended Halloween season has drawn to a close, and Christmas is wasting no time moving in and taking over. At the confectionery locations across Magic Kingdom, new holiday treats are now available. Big Top Treats Holiday Cupcakes – $5.49 Three holiday cupcake designs are currently available: a blue and white Mickey cupcake, a red … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Begins on Disney’s Contemporary Resort 2023 Gingerbread House With Special Disney100 Touch

The 2023 Gingerbread display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is set to open on November 10, and work is underway. 2023 Gingerbread Display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort This year, the Mary Blair-inspired display at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be inspired by the 100th anniversary celebration. This is the display’s 12th year. It was designed by Walt … Read more

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