Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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See How Soarin’ Across America Was Created in New Disney Unscripted
Disney Unscripted is a YouTube series that is released by the Disney Parks that gives a look at how things come to be. In the newest episode of Disney Unscripted, fans get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney created Soarin’ Across America. This new version of Soarin’ comes as the United States of America celebrates…
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Masai Giraffe Calf Charms Guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Earlier this spring, a Masai giraffe calf named Ivy was born. Just months after her April birth, Ivy made her savanna debut. She can now be seen by guests who are experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safaris. She is found with her mother, Willow. Ivy already weighs almost 300 pounds, Disney shared. She also stands approximately 7/1/2…
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Colorful Logo Mania Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks
A new line of merchandise is coming to the Disney Parks, and to say it is colorful would be right on the nose. The new Logo Mania Collection is boldly colorful and celebrates some of the favorite things from the parks. This colorful collection features six unique colors. There are four colors, with an additional…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Motion Capturing a Muppet!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This attraction has fans racing through town to make it to an Electric Mayhem concert. One of the highlights of this new Muppetational attraction is related to its queue. In the queue, fans can find Muppet Audio-Animatronics. One of these figures…
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Geek Eats: Disney Celebrates America Food Guide
The United States of America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Disney is joining in the festivities with its own Disney Celebrates America festivities. This has included special events, moments, merchandise, the debut of Soarin’ Across America, and new foods and novelties. Across the country, Disney Chefs have made a collection of treats and sips to…
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GUIDE: 2026 Disney After Hours at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney After Hours are separately ticketed events that allow guests to be in the parks after they have ended their normal operating hours. This allows attendees to experience lower wait times, character greetings, free snacks, and an abundance of Disney magic. For those who may not have experienced Disney After Hours before, Disney shared information…
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An Earthquake in Cuba is Felt at Walt Disney World Resort
On Monday, June 8, 2026, in the afternoon, an earthquake in Cuba was felt at Walt Disney World Resort. The earthquake took place in Cuba at approximately 2:00 PM and was felt in Florida shortly after. It was a 6.4 earthquake that was centered off the coast of Cuba in Mantuba. The quake did not…
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Disney Shares How Kendi the White Rhino Regained Her Sight at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Kendi, the white rhino, has lived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom her entire life. For 27 years, the Animal Care team has cared for and observed her for nearly three decades. This is done with great attention to detail. The keepers began to notice slight cloudiness in the right of Kendi. This subtle change was recognized…
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Opening Date and Menu Revealed for La Poutinerie at EPCOT
The Canada Pavilion is about to get a new place to eat! This summer, guests who visit EPCOT will be able to enjoy La Poutinerie Hosted by Air Canada at the Canada Pavilion. This will be found at the former home of Refreshment Port. Earlier this spring, concept art was revealed for this new eatery…
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Full Resort & Room Tour: Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter Resort is a lovely Moderate Resort hotel that recreates the down-home appeal of the Louisiana Bayou. This resort is full of colorful Mardi Gras touches, jazz-inspired details, and New Orleans charm, creating a relaxing and lively resort stay. The Disney Parks are continuing their trend of sharing videos of different…
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A Great Big Beautiful Reimagining for the Carousel of Progress
Change is coming to Tomorrowland, and it is a great big beautiful one. Following a massive announcement from Walt Disney Imagineering, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom will close on July 6, 2026, for a total reimagining before reopening to guests in 2027. The attraction will be updated with entirely new time periods,…
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Go Wild for Treats from The Mara at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge at Walt Disney World
Food is always part of the fun when visiting Walt Disney World. If you’re staying at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge or planning to visit to see some of the animals there, stop by The Mara for some new yummy treats. Named for a river flowing through Kenya and Tanzania, this savanna-like space serves classic entrees…
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GUIDE: Disney Dining Plans at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Dining Plans are a popular way to eat around the Walt Disney World Resort. They provide the opportunity to try different foods from around the Most Magical Place on Earth. There are also different dining plans to choose from. This includes the recently announced Deluxe Table-Service Dining Plan. These all can help guests customize…
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Bullseye Bucket Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Toy Story 5 will be galloping into theaters on Friday, June 19. Before that happens, Toy Story fans may want to head to the Disneyland Resort on Thursday, June 18, for a new Bullseye Bucket. This new Bullseye Bucket celebrates the release of Toy Story 5. In a video shared on the Disney Eats Instagram…
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Lightning McQueen Bucket Coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort
June 9 marks the 20th anniversary of Disney-Pixar’s Cars. Set in a world populated by anthropomorphic vehicles, the film follows a young, self-obsessed racecar named Lightning McQueen who, on the way to the most important race of his life for the Piston Cup, becomes stranded in a forgotten town along Route 66 called Radiator Springs, where he learns about friendship and begins…
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Monstrous New Details Revealed by Disney About Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Work continues on Monstropolis at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Steel continues to rise and bring up the new buildings that guests will be able to visit when the world of Disney and Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. comes to life. All of this is happening because of an incredible collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and Pixar Animation Studios.…
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All About the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex opened in March 1977. With over 260 acres, this expansion of Walt Disney World Resort has become an incredible facility that offers amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes the opportunity to compete among the very best. Through the years, just like Disney generally does, this facility has continued to grow…
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Bluey and Bingo Delight Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Bluey and Bingo are now delighting guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with Bluey’s Wild World at Conservation Station. While there is currently a virtual queue being utilized to see these Australian Cattle Dogs (also known as Heelers) from Australia, this will soon be changing. Starting on June 2nd, a standby queue will be available, and…
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“Grumpy’s Gauntlet” Statue Debuts at Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course
On Friday, Disney Golf unveiled a new Grumpy statue as a part of the recently redesigned four holes at Disney’s Magnolia golf course. Appropriately enough, the statue marks the entryway to these holes and is now being affectionately called “Grumpy’s Gauntlet.” The statue that recreates the cranky dwarf from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs…
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Banana Ball Takes Over Disney’s Animal Kingdom & Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Ahead of Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
It is a very exciting time to be a fan of Banana Ball and Disney. The collaboration between the two continues to delight fans with their entertaining antics paired with Disney magic. This week, two Banana Ball teams stopped by Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a ton of fun ahead of two games at the ESPN…
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Disney Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Soarin’ Across America
Soarin’ Across America is now open in EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Starting on July 2nd, it will be available for guests to experience at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. Already, decorations are going up at the Disney California Adventure attraction. As this new attraction joins Disney Celebrates America for the 250th…
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The Magic in the Maintenance of the ESPN Wide World of Sports
Many different types of magic happen both visibly and invisibly that make for a magical experience for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Some of these people can be seen singing and dancing, operating attractions, or even serving ice cream. Other jobs may not be so visible, but the results of what is done are…
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Louis the Alligator Sipper Coming to Disneyland June 1
Disney Park guests are always looking for the newest novelty item whenever they visit the parks. The next special novelty item will feature Louis the Alligator from The Princess and the Frog. The Louis Sipper will be arriving at Disneyland on June 1. The sipper will be available at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday…
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Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Once Again Retains MICHELIN Star
For almost any Disney fan who has experienced it, Walt Disney World Resort’s Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is recognized as the best Disney restaurant, period. Once again, Disney fans aren’t the only ones giving this restaurant high accolades. For the third year in a row, the restaurant has retained…