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Weatherproof Sheathing Installed on CommuniCore Hall as Construction Continues at EPCOT

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Jonathan is a fan of cinema and theme parks, with particular admiration in Orlando for Epcot and Disney's Animal Kingdom. His favorite resort on Earth would be Disneyland Paris, which doesn't seem to get the full admiration it deserves. You can find him in the Hufflepuff Common Room by the kitchens at jonathan.doughty@wdwnt.com.

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We recently visited EPCOT for an updated look at the new World Celebration area being constructed, with its adjoining CommuniCore spaces. Let’s take a closer look. The New CommuniCore at EPCOT When World Celebration is complete, it will serve as primary hub for the entire park, with new nighttime lights, exhibition spaces, music venues and … Read more

Figment and Walt Disney World ’71 Limited Edition Pins Arrive at Walt Disney World

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Two new limited edition pins celebrating Walt Disney World have arrived. One features EPCOT and Figment, while the other celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cinderella Castle. Limited Edition Figment Pin – $44.99 Everyone’s favorite purple dragon is front and center on the newest limited edition pin to land at Walt Disney World. Flying among the … Read more

EPCOT 40th Anniversary Phone Cases Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Chuck Mirarchi

Just like many Disney fans, Chuck has been passionate about anything Disney ever since he was a child. He and his family's first trip to a Disney Park were in 1972 when they went to Walt Disney World. Chuck particularly loves anything that has to do with the history of The Walt Disney Company.

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On October 1, EPCOT officially celebrated its 40th Anniversary. Disney has been delivering some special merchandise to mark the occasion since the big day, and we found these five new custom phone case designs honoring the 40th Anniversary from the MaDe kiosks. EPCOT 40th Anniversary Custom Phone Case Designs – $29.99 EPCOT 40th Anniversary Phone … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/3/21): Tiffins Debuts Specialty 50th Anniversary Dinner, Disney KiteTails Performances Resume After Kite Accident, JAMMitors Bring Their Show to World Celebration, and More

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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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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, October 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/12/21): Buffet Dining Returns to Crystal Palace, Former Disney World President Receives Main Street Window, Shanghai Disney Resort Temporarily Closes Due to Typhoon, and More

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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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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, September 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: New Spooky Caramel-Apple Drink in Poison Apple Sipper Tempts Guests at EPCOT

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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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While making your way through World Showcase at EPCOT can be a hot experience during a Florida summer, the Canada pavilion has guests covered with a new icy drink to cool them down, and it’s one of many perfectly-themed treats for the Halloween season. Spooky Caramel-Apple in a Poison Apple Sipper – $16.00 This spooky … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/10/21): More Disney Fab 50 Character Statues Arrive in Magic Kingdom, Parades Return to Disneyland With the Frightfully Fun Parade, Walt Disney World Shares New Details About the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection, and More

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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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WDWNT Daily Recap (8/31/21): Walt Disney World to Release 50th Anniversary Happy Meal Toys at McDonalds, Bambi and Thumper Join Fab 50 Character Collection, Fall Decorations Arrive at Disneyland, and More

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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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PHOTOS: Pavement Nearing Completion at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT

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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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We have kept a close eye on the continual, yet slow, march to completion for the long-awaited new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Today, we took another ride along the EPCOT monorail line to show you how the progress was coming along. The pavement in front of the show building is looking fully … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/29/21): Biergarten Buffet Returns, Tune-In Lounge Adds Seating, The Bootstrappers Return to Disneyland, Cars Land Lights Up for Haul-O-Ween, and More

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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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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, August 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/28/21): Living With The Land Difficulties Continue, Disney Cruise Line Shares New Details for AquaMouse, New Trailer for ‘Dug Days’ on Disney+, Cars Land Gets Decorations for Haul-O-Ween, and More

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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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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, August 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

UPDATE: Living With The Land at EPCOT Has Now Been Closed for a Week

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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 here at WDWNT.com have continued to keep you informed on this evolving situation, fans of the beloved EPCOT original opening day attraction will have to wait just a bit longer to have their cruise through the gardens once more. While Soarin’ is the featured attraction at The Land pavillion, Living with the Land … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/24/21): Vaccination Required For Disney Cruises, More Scaffolding Installed on Splash Mountain, New Maleficent Pandora Charm, and More

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Ashley

Ashley is lifelong fan of all things Disney. Her favorite place of all is Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park where she met and fell in love with her fiancé. Contact at ashleym@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 Monday, August 24, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/23/21): Much Anticipated Spider-Man Trailer is Released, More Details Revealed for “The Princess and the Frog” Retheming of Splash Mountain, Biometric Fingerprint Scans Resume at Walt Disney World and More

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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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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 Monday, August 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

VIDEO: EPCOT’s “Wonders of China” Director Shares Vintage Behind-the-Scenes Footage

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Nathan Hartman

A sunshine state resident, Nathan is an avid Disney parks wonk as well as a university film professor. Twitter: @somestuffisaid

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Many Disney fans have memories of Circle-Vison films they’ve enjoyed throughout the years, but sadly, due to its 360° format, very few have been viewable since their closing. But, thanks to director Jeff Blyth, we can now once again enjoy portions of the bygone EPCOT film “Wonders of China”, along with behind-the-scenes footage! Blyth recently … Read more

Come Home for the Holidays and Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 20th Anniversary With this Magic Key Newsletter from 1991

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Matthew Soberman

Matthew has been a writer for WDWNT since June 2018. He probably should have realized he was a Disney Parks fan when he tried to make a model of the Horizons building in middle school shop class. (It didn't go well.) He is also a huge Muppet fan, and can also be found on ToughPigs.com. You can email Matthew at matthew@wdwnt.com.

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With Disney Parks around the world closed for the foreseeable future, WDWNT is dipping into our archives of vintage parks materials for a look back into parks history! It’s the winter of 1991, and we’re celebrating Walt Disney World’s 20th anniversary and taking a look at holiday offerings with this issue of Magic Key Newsletter! Note: … Read more

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