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REVIEW: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Creates a Horchata Cold Brew for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

November 26, 2022

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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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Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company has added a special beverage available only during the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The Horchata Cold Brew is topped with whipped cream and cinnamon, and for a small upcharge, a shot of cream liqueur can be added to the drink. Menu for the Joffrey’s Kiosks at the … Read more

Attraction-Themed Valentine’s Day Photo Props Return to EPCOT

February 14, 2022

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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The attraction-themed Valentine’s Day photo props have returned to EPCOT after first being introduced in 2020. These paddle props are mostly heart-shaped and feature punny sayings related to each EPCOT attraction. Find them with Cast Members at the attraction entrances. Living with the Land This paddle says “You drive me bananas.” Soarin’ Soarin’ has two … Read more

Guest Incident Occurs at Disneyland Resort, ‘Big Announcement’ Coming From shopDisney Tomorrow, and More: Daily Recap (12/28/21)

December 28, 2021

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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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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 28, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Guests Face Long Lines at EPCOT as Lightning Lane Access Sells Out and Two Rides Go Down

December 28, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

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Living With the Land and Mission: SPACE are both down at EPCOT this morning, leading to long lines at other attractions as Lightning Lane access quickly sells out. Lightning Lane access to Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, which is a separate purchase from Disney Genie+, was sold out by 11:30 a.m. Lightning Lane access was theoretically still … Read more

PHOTOS: Experience the First “Extended Evening Hours” Only for Deluxe Resort Guests at EPCOT

October 6, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

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Guests staying at Walt Disney World Deluxe Resorts, Deluxe Villas, and other select hotels can now experience extended evening hours on select days at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT. Join us for an evening of low wait times at EPCOT from 10pm to 12am as we experienced the first offering on October 4th. The France Pavilion … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of Space 220 Restaurant, Finally Open at EPCOT

September 20, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

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Space 220 has finally opened next to Mission: SPACE in EPCOT. Join us as we hop aboard the Stellarvator and tour the restaurant 220 miles above Earth. With no reservations available for the first week, a huge crowd formed outside the restaurant this morning. Only walk-ins will be accepted through September 26. Reservations are now … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/14/21): New “Finding Nemo” Musical Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, New Dessert Parties and Updated “Celebration at the Top” Coming Soon, Menus and Pricing Revealed for Space 220 and Steakhouse 71 and More

September 14, 2021

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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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PHOTOS: Lightning Lane Signs Arrive at The Seas with Nemo & Friends and Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

September 14, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

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We saw new Lightning Lane signs at some Magic Kingdom attractions this morning. Lightning Lane signs have replaced even more FastPass+ signs at EPCOT as well. At The Seas with Nemo & Friends, a dark blue Lightning Lane sign is next to the lighter blue stand-by entrance sign. “Lightning” is printed in white, while “Lane” … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/18/21 (Crepes des Chefs de France Booth Completely Removed from France Pavilion, More Walls Go Up at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, New Walt Disney World Marble iPhone Case Debuts, and More)

August 21, 2021

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Carmen Jordan

Carmen Jordan is a Walt Disney World Reporter, as well as On-Air Talent on WDW News Tonight at WDWNT! She is an actress & voiceover artist from Burbank, CA, and of course a huge Disney fan! She grew up visiting and loving the Disney parks, and she just never stopped! To contact Carmen please reach out to carmen@wdwnt.com. "See ya real soon!"

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Good morning and welcome to another wonderful day at EPCOT! Join us as we journey around the world and discover just what adventures await us today. Let’s jump in! We took a trip around the EPCOT Monorail line to get a birds-eye view of the many ongoing construction areas inside the park. This brand new … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/5/21 (New Food & Wine Festival Merchandise Arrives, Rose & Crown Pub’s Seating Area Removed, New Joffrey’s Coffee ‘Nitro Dreams’ Passholder Exclusive Drink, & More)

August 7, 2021

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Kayla Pareti

Kayla has been a long time Disney fan since her first visit to Walt Disney World in '92. Outside of visiting the parks, she only wants to go places where she can get coffee or bring her fluffy Husky, Teak. You will most likely find her at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort in the Great Ceremonial House or at Magic Kingdom getting one last ride in on Splash Mountain. You can email Kayla at kayla@wdwnt.com.

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Greetings from a cloudy day at EPCOT, World Travelers! We started the day at the highway in the sky to set our sights on the ongoing construction progress around World Celebration. High above the entrance on the monorail ramp, we were able to see an example of the horticulture that has been updated at each … Read more

PHOTOS: Space Race Reopens at Mission: SPACE Training Labs in EPCOT

June 27, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

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The final advanced training lab has reopened at Mission: SPACE. Guests can once again experience what it’s like to work at mission control with the Space Race lab. Kiosks were uncovered last week, but the lab was not yet up and running. Cast Members lead guests through the Mission: Space Race training. Watch a video … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (6/23/21): Fifteen Positive for COVID-19 Variant on “The Little Mermaid” Set, Magical Express Stops Mailing Confirmations, Scarlett Johansson to Produce, Star in Tower of Terror Movie, and More

June 23, 2021

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@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 Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Space Race Kiosks Uncovered at Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Labs in EPCOT

June 23, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

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The Advanced Training Labs at the exit of Mission: SPACE have been slowly reopening now that physical distancing has ended at Walt Disney World. Now most of the computer kiosks of the Space Race lab have been uncovered. All of the screens are on and running. One of the kiosks was still covered. Last week … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 6/15/21 (Guests Go Maskless Indoors, Multiple Attractions Down Due to Power Outage, Mission: SPACE Training Labs Reopen)

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021

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Carmen Jordan

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Hola, hallo, or simply hello! It may have been a stormy day, but that didn’t stop us from traveling around the world and into the future at EPCOT. We saw lots of changes to physical distancing and safety measures around the park today, and we also found a few more surprises along the way. Let’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Physical Distancing and Dividers Removed Throughout EPCOT, More Mission: SPACE Training Labs Reopen

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021

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Shannen Michaelsen

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As of today, masks are no longer required for fully vaccinated guests at Walt Disney World and physical distancing is being removed. Queue markers and Plexiglass dividers are now gone from most areas in EPCOT. In The Land Pavilion, there are still some distancing markers left leading inside and from the Soarin’ extended queue. Awesome … Read more

Space 220 Restaurant Will Finally Open Fall 2021 at EPCOT

June 9, 2021

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Katie Francis

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We recently reported that Patina Restaurant Group was hiring staff for the upcoming Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT. Space 220 will be located next to Mission: SPACE as an expansion of the pavilion in the new World Discovery neighborhood. Now the company reports that Space 220 is set to open “this fall.” This is not … Read more

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