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 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Main Entrance at Peter Pan's Flight has returned The main entrance at Peter Pan's flight has returned after a lengthy refurbishment.  The sign has been gone for several months.   Most areas at Fantasyland are being refreshed just in time for Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Walt Disney World's Mask Guidance The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has announced new guidelines which recommend that those who are fully vaccinated resume wearing masks when indoors in areas of high transmission. Florida is currently a COVID-19 hotspot and rated at the highest level of transmission by the CDC, with 20% of the nation's cases being reported in the state. Masks are now required in all indoor locations starting July 30th.   Masks are required on all attractions, including those that are primarily outdoors. Examples include Jungle Cruise, Splash Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, Du

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Reopening Date set for Disney's Polynesian Village Resort at Walt Disney World Good news!  Disney's Polynesian Resort will reopen to guests on July 19, 2021.  Disney refurbished guest rooms and the Great Ceremonial House. The resort will be opening, however, the new monorail station will not be completed yet.  The front-desk will reopen in the Great Ceremonial House and 'Ohana will reopen on July 9, 2021. Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com The new guest rooms will be ready starting July 19.  The standard view room is currently starting at $595 plus tax.  The new rooms will feature a new color palette inspired by the Pacific Ocean and its many islands and also inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, "Moana." Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com Disney World Cast Members can go maskless indoors and handle guest items including cameras Disney has once again updated its mask policy beginning today for Wa

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney's Animal Kingdom breeding programs welcomes a third giraffe birth at the park in the past year Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomed Masai giraffe calf born on June 10, 2021.  this is the third giraffe born at Disney's Animal Kingdom in the past year.  The calf weighed 183 pounds and stood six feet tall.  The calf is yet to be named.  Mom, Lily, is enjoying her new calf. The calf has a distinct butterfly marking on the right shoulder, heart-shaped spot on his coat, and a white-tipped speckled mane.  They will be spend time behind the scenes before joining the giraffe herd on the savanna in the next coming weeks. Giraffes are a vulnerable species in the wild.  Within the past 30 years, the population has declined over 30  percent. Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Rope Drop entry process returns to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Rope drop park entry procedure has returned to magic Kingdom earlier this week.  Gue

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway pre-show returns at Disney's Hollywood Studios Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway is opened again at the ride's pre-show opening to guests on Monday.  The story, "Perfect Picnic" set up the background adventure before the attraction.  The pre-show last for 1.5 minutes. Click here . Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Fireworks are back at Walt Disney World theme parks  Starting on July 1, 2021, fireworks will return to Walt Disney World with both 'Happily Ever After at the Magic Kingdom and 'EPCOT Forever' at EPCOT.  'Happily Ever After' will take place at 9:15PM with EPCOT Forever at park close at 10pm.  There hasn't been any announcements regarding the return of Fantastic or the Star Wars Galactic Spectacular show. Photo courtesy of  WDWMagic.com What has changed as Disney no longer requires masks to be worn and physical distancing is gone at

 Ears the news Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney shares more details about the upcoming 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival The 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival begins on July 15th and runs through November 20, 2021.  Disney shared a few details about what to expect this year. Expect to see fan-favorite dishes from Hawai'i, Australia, Germany, Canada and Greece.  New Global Marketplace concepts are coming to Morocco, There American Adventure and throughout the park in July.  Menus are still to be announced!   During the festival, expects to see performances by Voices of Liberty, Mariachi Cobre and Jammin' Chefs.  The festival will make its debut featuring America Gardens Bandstant presented by Florida Blue Medicare.  Live-music concerts will be preformed Friday through Monday evenings.   Remy's Ratatouille Hide & Squeak scavenger hunt returns as well as Emile's Fromage Montage that earns a prize at Shimmering Sips after

 Ears the News Brought to you by our friends at WDWMagic.com Disney begins construction on 'Journey of Water Inspired by Moana' at EPCOT A new project is happening at EPCOT.  The construction of the 'Journey of Water Inspired by Moana' has begun at the Disney World Theme Park.   According to Disney, this first-ever attraction based on the Walt Disney Animation Studios hit film, "Moana," will let guests interact with magical, living water in a beautiful and inspiring setting.  Photo courtesy of WDWMagic.com Disney announces pricing and more details for the upcoming 'Disney After Hours Boob Bash' Halloween event Disney announced pricing, booking dates and more details of entertainment offering for the upcoming 'Disney After Hours Boo Bash' at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.  Pricing begins at $129-$139 plus tax for August/September nights and $159-$169 plus tax for October nights, and $199 plus tax for Halloween.  Annual Passholders and Di