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Reedy Creek Improvement District Replacement Bill Details Revealed, Pirates of the Caribbean Boat Sinks at Disneyland, Full Housekeeping Returning to All Walt Disney World Hotels, & More: Daily Recap (2/7/23)

February 7, 2023

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Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

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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, February 7, 2023.

DVC Member Shoves Cast Member Over Restaurant Seating, Guest Brings Firework Into Disneyland, Drunk Man Hits Security with Cardboard Tube, & More: Daily Recap (1/30/23)

January 30, 2023

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Justin Topa

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Three Rides at Hollywood Studios Fail to Open With the Park, Disney Refuses to Edit Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness for Release in Saudi Arabia, and More: Daily Recap (4/26/22)

April 26, 2022

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Rebecca Davis

Rebecca loves goofing off with family and friends at Disney World and collecting Disney Harveys bags. You can find her fulfilling her goal of napping at every single Disney resort. Contact her at Rebecca.Davis@wdwnt.com

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Walt Disney World Cast Members Among Those Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting, ‘Indianettes’ Drill Team Not Allowed to Wear War Bonnets at Magic Kingdom, & More: Daily Recap (3/16/22)

March 16, 2022

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Jade Mackey

Jade takes a lot of pride in being born the same year as The Lion King. When she's at Walt Disney World, you can probably find her sitting in the audience of every single showing of Festival of the Lion King (not kidding). You can contact Jade at jade.mackey@wdwnt.com. Hakuna matata.

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Demolition Continues as Downtown Disney Undergoes a Reimagining

March 15, 2022

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Rebecca Davis

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Here’s a fresh look at the progress of the ongoing reimagining of the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland. Demolition continues on the project, which forced the closure of Starbucks, Sugarboo & Co., and Earl of Sandwich. A new open grassy area will provide a space for guests to relax. There will also be space for … Read more

PHOTOS: New Disney nuiMOs Halloween Clothing Collection Creeps Into the Magic Kingdom

September 25, 2021

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Johnny Childers

Johnny has been a Disney Parks fan ever since his first round trip through Tomorrowland on the Peoplemover. He loves all things Carousel of Progress, Figment, Dreamflight, Horizons, Big Thunder Mountain, EPCOT Center and Disney/MGM Studios. You can contact him at Johnny@wdwnt.com.

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As we’ve seen by now, the Disney nuiMOs are a very fashion-forward bunch. The nuiMOs Halloween clothing collection, recently released at Disneyland, is now available at the Walt Disney World Resort. Haunted Mansion Jacket and Skirt – $12.99 Now your nuiMOs can be like the happy haunts at the Haunted Mansion with this ensemble. The … Read more

TIMEKEEPING 1993: EPCOT Center Gives Way to a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow… Plus Bill Clinton

August 11, 2021

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Ron D'Anna

Traveling to the parks since before he can remember, Ron is a former WDW cast member and Universal Orlando Team Member. Ron is a cohost on WDWNT Nerd Alert and the host of WDWNT Drawn From The Vault. Reach him at ron@wdwnt.com or @graceysbutler on Twitter.

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By 1993 the Disney-MGM Studios was fully up and running, hotel capacity had been greatly expanded, and the Magic Kingdom had its first major addition since 1975. Plans were now on the table to update areas that had been struggling. Tomorrowland and Future World were both outdated and needed to be modernized, or even future … Read more

PHOTOS: Mickey and Minnie Mouse Newsprint Apparel Arrives at Walt Disney World

March 8, 2021

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Jessica

Contact Jessica at jessicab@wdwnt.com.

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A brand new collection of apparel has arrived at Walt Disney World. A hooded long sleeve tee, a short sleeve baseball tee, and a pair of joggers all feature Mickey Mouse and a fun newspaper print. Walt Disney World Newsprint Pullover Hoodie – $54.99 This pullover hoodie is black and white with Walt Disney World … Read more

TIMEKEEPING: 1975 – Walt Disney World Blasts Off

November 9, 2020November 8, 2020

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Ron D'Anna

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Like the rest of the nation after the Watergate Scandal and the gas crisis, Walt Disney World entered 1975 a different place than it had been in the beginning of 1974. And we’re not just talking about attraction openings, but the events of 1973-74 changed the company’s plans and outlook for the future. What can … Read more

TIMEKEEPING: Walt Disney World 1974 – A Settlement and A Village (and The Beatles)

October 31, 2020

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Ron D'Anna

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1974 began dead in the middle of the gas crisis. After the holidays, Walt Disney World laid off over 1,700 cast members. Though many of these were part-time or seasonal employees brought on to help with the busy holiday season, 700 were full time employees. Fiscal year 1974 saw attendance decline to 10,834,000. Future plans … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Halloween Merchandise Arrives at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, “Mulan” Sneak Peek Comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and More

August 23, 2020

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Alicia

Growing up a native Floridian, I've been visiting the parks since I was three months old. I love all things Winnie the Pooh, Hidden Mickey hunting, and dole whips. Questions or comments? Email me at alicia@wdwnt.com or find me on Instagram @aliciaj_13

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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 August 16-23, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom TRON Lightcycle / Run has just reached … Read more

PHOTOS: New “The Haunted Mansion” Face Masks Materialize at Disney Parks

July 27, 2020

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Megan Bresnan

Megan has fallen in love with the magic since the age of four and has been unable to leave the most magical place on earth! Having completed three college programs and visiting the parks many times growing up, she's proud to call Walt Disney World her second home. Contact Megan at megan@wdwnt.com

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Attention, foolish mortals! All new Haunted Mansion face masks have materialized at Disney Parks! These reusable face masks feature the iconic Haunted Mansion purple wallpaper on cotton. The face masks come individually packaged and are available in youth medium and adult large sizes. The black lining around the masks wraps around to make up black … Read more

Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Free People, Anthropologie, and American Thread Reopening at Disney Springs on May 20

May 14, 2020

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Jilly Hite

Jilly, a native New Yorker has been visiting the parks since before the tender age of 1 and is happy to finally call Orlando her home. When she's not on Sunset Boulevard professing her love to Evie Starlight you can probably find her in line for Popcorn. The only thing she loves more than the mouse himself is her pup, Macoco. You can contact her at: Jilly@mail.hkdrnt.com Instagram: @itsajillyholiday

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Need to satisfy that itch to shop? Luckily, multiple retail shops in Disney Springs will be reopening along with many restaurant locations come May 20th. The current list of stores that will make their grand reopening includes Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Free People, Anthropologie, and American Thread. For Phase 1 reopenings of retail stores … Read more

Government Social Distancing Guidelines Extended Through End of April; Walt Disney World and Disneyland to Remain Closed

March 29, 2020

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Trader Ted

Ted is a theme park journalist and live theatrical performance reviewer with over twenty years of experience as a professional stage director. In addition to having a flair for the dramatic, he also has an adventurous palate, which has landed him the role of WDWNT’s copycat recipe creator. He lives in sunny Southwest Florida with his beautiful wife, Kimberly, and their adorable rescue beagle, affectionately named, Professor Indiana Bones. You can contact him at TheRealTraderTed@gmail.com.

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On March 29th, President Donald Trump announced that the government will be extending the national social distancing mandate through April 30th. In addition, the need to avoid any and all discretionary travel was heavily stressed. In other words, if you’ve been counting down the days till your April Disney parks getaway… it may be time … Read more

WDWNT Weeky Recap: Runaway Railway Opening Date Revealed, DuckTales Attraction Announced, Rise of the Resistance Opens at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Guest Breaks Carousel of Progress Props

December 18, 2019December 9, 2019

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Madeleine

Madeleine writes from somewhere near Manchester, England. You can say hey by emailing madeleine@mail.hkdrnt.com or find me on Instagram @lily_mads30

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from December 2-8! Walt Disney World Monorail Black is back and sporting a sleek new … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Frozen 2” Olaf Loungefly Mini Backpack Flurries Into Disney’s Hollywood Studios

October 7, 2019

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Spencer Lloyd

Spencer Lloyd is a college student/parks addict living in Tokyo. He runs TDRPlans.com, a comprehensive source for information and travel planning related to Tokyo Disney Resort. And fun fact, he is the only person in history to have been in the same ride vehicle as Tom Corless.

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The Frozen 2 merchandise hype is very prominent at Disney Parks worldwide! There’s loads of new merch coming both to the domestic parks and those abroad! And now, we’ve received special word that an adorable Olaf Loungefly Mini Backpack has made its way to Once Upon a Time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Let’s check it … Read more