Tag: Walt Disney World
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Disney California Adventure is Rededicated and Redone – #3 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
It is not just the end of the year but at the end of a decade. This decade has had some monumental Disney events (as reflected in posts from the previous two days) but we are getting closer to the biggest of the decade. It’s getting harder to deduce, and this was one that was…
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Pandora the World of Avatar – #4 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
In counting down the top stories for Disney, the parks tend to steal the show many times. Walt Disney World has certainly done that with Pandora: The World of Avatar. Opening What? All the way back in 2011 it was announced that James Cameron and Walt Disney World would team to bring the world of…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019: #5 – Walt Disney World’s Skyliner Soars
As we countdown the year’s biggest Disney stories, one of the most anticipated of the year was the opening of the Skyliner at Walt Disney World. It might not seem so, but these sky buckets were talked about throughout the year as the route took shape throughout the property. Pylons and towers started marking out…
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Disney Springs M&M Store Coming to Orlando in 2020
Disney Springs is a pretty great place to hang out or grab a bite to eat in Walt Disney World! Whether you want to shop at World of Disney or hang out in an Irish Pub (our favorite!), there is a little something for everyone. What could make it even better? A Disney Springs M&M…
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O Rainy Night – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1012 (#483)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! It’s been a rainy evening in Southern California as the geeks come together for a Christmas Eve eve episode. This week, there is a lot to talk about from the world of Star Wars. This includes Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, and Star Wars: Rise…
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Get an NFL Experience of a Lifetime with a Super Bowl Champion at Walt Disney World Resort
The NFL to award one fan with the MVP treatment at Walt Disney World Resort If you’ve ever wanted to shout the famous line, “I’m going to Disney World,” and get the superstar treatment that so many Super Bowl legends have gotten over the years as part of Disney’s iconic Super Bowl campaign, this is…
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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Walt Disney World Reopening With a New Look
Ice cream lovers rejoice! This winter, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is reopening to the public so even more guests can enjoy these tasty sweets! Whether you want to grab a traditional ice cream sundae or maybe a new item off of their savory menu, you will be in luck if you head to Walt…
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Resistance Rising – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week is an exciting week for Disney and geek news! Things start out with the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new attraction allows guests to be immersed in the midst of Star Wars like never before. That isn’t the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Brings the Adventure of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Air Travelers at Orlando International Airport
New out-of-this-world installations immerse airport guests in stunning visuals inspired by the new land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2019) – The Force is strong today throughout Orlando International Airport with the debut of new décor that helps travelers feel as if they’ve stepped into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the new 14-acre…
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2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts Celebrates Visual, Culinary and Performing Arts from Around the Globe at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney on BroadwayConcert Series, Food Studios and art-inspired family fun await guests, Jan. 17-Feb. 24 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 12, 2019) – Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort will unveil its annual global celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts Jan. 17 and continue for 39 days through Feb. 24,…
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Tom Fitzgerald Shares About New Experiences at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
A whole new dimension of chills has dropped into The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ this fall at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. Tom Fitzgerald, senior creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, shared with us a first-hand account of the three new storylines he and his team brought to this iconic attraction. How…
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UPDATED: Disney Skyliner Crashes and Rescue Begins at Walt Disney World Resort
Tonight, the Disney Skyliner crashed at a station at Disney’s Riviera Resort. While Disney is reporting that no guests have been injured in this incident, many guests have been stuck for well over 90 minutes, with many suspended above Walt Disney World Resort. This photo below from Twitter shows the aftermath of the crash at…
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Disney Skyliner Opens to the Public at the Walt Disney World Resort
Today the Disney Skyliner opened to the public at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new highway in the sky allows guests to soar between Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Disney’s Riviera Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, and Disney’s Pop Century Resort. This gondola system moves a large number of people…
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Disney Halloween Parties Pros and Cons – Which Disney Parks Halloween Party is the Best?
Disney Parks have done seasonal after hours parties for many years, and they’re always a sought after event. Disneyland offers yearly Halloween parties, while Walt Disney World offers both Halloween and Christmas parties. This year, the Disneyland Resort unveiled Oogie Boogie Bash, a party celebrating the spookiest time of year! In addition to this new…
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Vegan Choices Coming to Every Major Dining Establishment in Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort
It’s a great time to be a foodie at Disneyland and Walt Disney World! Whether you love the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival or just want a quick service meal, the dining options have been drastically improving over the last few years. Now, Disney has announced that they’re taking it to a whole new…
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There’s Magic in the Air with New Disney Skyliner
Innovative gondola system will fly guests in style from four Disney resort hotels to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2019) – There will soon be magic gliding above the treetops of Walt Disney World Resort when the new Disney Skyliner takes flight Sept. 29, 2019. As much a magic…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding Showcase Dates Announced for March 2020 at Walt Disney World
Do you dream of tying the knot in one of the most magical wedding venues on Earth? If you’ve ever thought about saying “I do” in Disney, be sure to save the date for the 2020 Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Showcase! Be sure to mark your calendars for March 2020 in Walt Disney World as…
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Florida Residents Have a Special Opportunity to Experience Magic and Save at Walt Disney World
This year, there are so many chances to experience the magic at Walt Disney World. Whether you want to experience Star Wars: Galaxy Edge or eat your way around the world at Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, you can do it all inside the magic at Disney. This Fall, Florida residents can save while…
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TSA Reviews Policy on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Coca-Cola “Thermal Detonator” Bottles
Last week, fans getting ready to travel to Batuu asked the Transportation Security Administration about the new “thermal detonator” coke bottles. For many guests, this has been a souvenir to remember their travels off-planet. When TSA originally responded on Twitter, they said that replica explosives could not be packed in any bags, even if it…
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‘Disney Genie’ Coming to Vacation-Planning Guests of Walt Disney World in 2020
This weekend at D23 Expo, Disney brought us an incredible amount of announcements. The Disney Parks, Resorts, and Experiences panel always brings so much excitement about the future of Disney for fans. This year, Bob Chapek announced “Disney Genie”, a new tool to help Walt Disney World guests plan the perfect vacation! Disney Genie will…
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Family-Oriented Changes Coming to Epcot in Walt Disney World in the Next Few Years
When EPCOT Center opened to guests in 1982, it focused on 5 ideals, information, technology, environment, education, and entertainment. This foundation was key to every experience inside this Experimental Community of Tomorrow. This weekend, Bob Chapek announced the changes that would be coming to the beloved park at Walt Disney World. It’s no question that…
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D23 Expo Day Three – Disney Parks and Disney Voices – DISNEY Reporter
The final day of the D23 Expo was a day full of options! As with all the day, there were lots of opportunities to experience different things from The Walt Disney Company. Obviously, there were the main panels to be experienced. But there were also other presentations, games, and experiences happening throughout the Anaheim Convention…
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Almost Expo Time! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 947 (#465)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover. However, most of it was superseded by the news that Spider-Man may no longer be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward. According to reports and a statement by Sony, the talks between Disney and Sony about the…