Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Disney After Hours Events Get Even More Dates for Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is turning up the fun this year! You may have heard about the Disney After Hours events and how guests have been enjoying them. Your favorite parks with few other guests? Yes, please! Today we’re excited to share the new dates and celebrations with you! Here are the new dates for each…
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Your Official Guide to Disney PhotoPass at Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World
It is time again for one of my favorite seasons at Epcot! With Spring comes the delightful colors and sights of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival! With so many sights to see around the park, you have to be sure to get your perfect shot for Instagram! We are excited to share your full…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Opens Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! This Weekend!
On Sunday, March 31st, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! will be opening at Hong Kong Disneyland. This week a media preview was held ahead of the opening of this new attraction. There was quite an awesome lineup from Marvel for the event. This included Paul Rudd, who plays Ant-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe;…
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New Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Debuts March 31 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 29, 2019) – KA-CHOW! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy debuts Sunday, March 31, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. This new show experience invites guests into the world of Pixar Animation Studios’ Cars films as they become rookie racers and learn the rules of the road from Piston…
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Disney Parks Hacks : Stuff the Other Folks Won’t Tell You
Hey. HEY. You-uh, you goin’ to a Disney Park? (glances around furtively) You wanna- hey, you want the good stuff? (nods to this article) I’ve got the good stuff right here. The kinda stuff those other guys aren’t offering. Like, the good tips and tricks. The real super-secret kind. Well, not so secret. I’m gonna…
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Disney Vacation Club Member Sales Announced For All-New Disney’s Riviera Resort
15th Disney Vacation Club Resort Offers Deluxe, Unique Accommodations Inspired By Europe, Imagined by Disney CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 27, 2019) — Disney Vacation Club announced that sales of the proposed, all-new Disney’s Riviera Resort are now open exclusively for Disney Vacation Club Members until April 15, 2019, at which time sales will open to the…
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Stroller Policy Updated at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening
Guests visiting the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts with strollers later this spring should take a moment to read up on what is allowed in the Disney Parks domestically. Today updates were announced to the stroller policy for both resorts. The changes were made to help ease guest flow and congestion in the parks.…
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Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resorts Ban Smoking in Theme Parks
Smoking will be banned in the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. It will also be banned in the waterparks and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort and the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This smoking ban will also include vaping and electronic cigarettes. The…
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NBA Experience Coming to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort Later this Summer
Are you ready to hit the court? In just a few short months, Walt Disney World wants to invite you to be a basketball superstar! The NBA Experience, opening August 12, will be packed with 13 interactive elements and hands-on activities across 44,000 square feet and two floors in Disney Springs. Check out this video…
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Rafiki’s Planet Watch Reopening at Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Summer!
Rafiki’s Planet Watch will be re-opening this summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The reopening will also include the Affection Section and the Wildlife Express. According to the Disney Parks Blog, there will also be some new enhancements in celebration of The Lion King. Upon its return, the area will still include the opportunity to meet…
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Learn How to Fly the Millennium Falcon Ahead of Galaxy’s Edge Summer Opening
Here in California, we are just two months away from the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! As previously announced, the new land will only be opening with one of the two attractions. Of course, Star Wars fans have been waiting more than 40 years to pilot Han Solo’s ship. In Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, we will step…
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Sunday Spotlight: Maelstrom
Maelstrom was a ride that used to be found in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. This flume attraction gave guests a taste of Norway. As guests floated through this attraction there was both myth and realistic elements of Norway portrayed. The attraction opened on July 5, 1988. For this attraction guests boarded their boats and…
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All the “Cars” Fun is Coming to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Later this Month
It’s time to pack your bags! Our friends from Disney•Pixar’s “Cars” are going on a road trip across the country! We are excited to share that lots of our friends here in Cars Land are making their way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! When Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 31,…
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Commemorative Bricks Being Retired as Magic Kingdom Transforms at Walt Disney World Resort
As you enter into the Magic Kingdom, you may have noticed commemorative bricks lining the walkways. These were part of “Disney’s Walk Around the World”, giving guests a chance to leave their mark on the Disney property. Much like at Disneyland Park, these bricks were sold with the commitment that they would remain in their…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort Rethemes Parking Lot Names to Add a Little Character
It’s time for Disney’s Hollywood Studios to get even more character! The parking lots were originally named Film, Television, and Music in honor of the Hollywood theme. Today, Disney has announced that the lots have been rethemed to Disney characters, featuring everything from Disney classics to Star Wars. Starting today, when you park for your day…
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“Awesome Planet” On-Screen Experience Coming to the Land Pavilion at Epcot in Walt Disney World Resort
As Epcot continues to grow and change, we get the opportunity to see many new things come to the park! Today, we are excited to announce that the Land pavilion is getting an all-new on-screen experience called “Awesome Planet”. “Awesome Planet,” is an exploration of the world we call home. The film showcases the beauty,…
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New Authentic Crêperie Coming to Epcot’s France Pavilion Expansion at Walt Disney World Resort
A new Ratatouille attraction isn’t the only new thing coming to the France pavilion at Epcot. There will also be an authentic crêperie included in the expansion of this area. The new eatery is going to be built in the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure area of the France Pavilion. The new crêperie’s cuisine is being…
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New Backstage Magic Tour Gives an Inside Look Behind the Scenes at Rivers of Light
A new behind the scenes tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is giving a completely new look at Rivers of Light. This nighttime show is performed in Discovery River lagoon in front of Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Rivers of Light first opened in 2017. Adventures by Disney’s Backstage Magic Tour get a unique look…
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Jaleo to Debut at Disney Springs March 17 at the Walt Disney World Resort
José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup To Open Spanish Flagship at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. (March 14, 2019) – José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup is proud to announce that its beloved Jaleo brand will open a new location at Disney Springs, bringing the spirit and flavors of Spain to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista,…
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Giraffe Calf Joins Herd on Disney’s Animal Kingdom Savanna
Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, may be able to spot a new addition on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna. A 2-month-old male Masai giraffe named Jabari has officially joined the giraffe herd. Jabari, which means “brave one” in Swahili, is a bold, curious and courageous calf…
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Florida Residents Can Play and Stay with Special Ticket and Resort Offers at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 12, 2019) – With spring break approaching, now, more than ever is the time for Florida residents to experience all that’s new and exciting at Walt Disney World Resort. And with sunshine and warmer weather also comes special theme park tickets and great rates on stays at select Disney resort…
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Walt Disney World Reveals Increased Ticket Prices Ahead of Summer Galaxy’s Edge Opening
As Walt Disney World gears up to welcome Star Wars this August, the parks have started to make adjustments! Today, Disney announced the changes that would be coming to the tickets. We’re here to share the ticket prices that you will see if you’re planning a trip this year! Currently, the increases have only taken effect…
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Walt Disney World Resort and Orlando Science Center team up to bring interactive evening to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida students in honor of International Women’s Month
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. March 8, 2019— In celebration of International Women’s Month, Walt Disney World Resort and the Orlando Science Center teamed up to bring an interactive and educational evening to more than 100 Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida students. The group enjoyed an evening focused on STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and…
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The 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Blooms to the Delight of Guests – A Pictorial Look
The 2019 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival started this last week, which is a delight to guests. The park is a floral fantasy, with Disney topiaries abound! Our friend Jacob sent us some photos of this year’s topiaries and merchandise for us to share with you. There are plenty of characters, including a few…