Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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New “Frozen Holiday Surprise” and Other Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Holiday Season
As Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, more and more announcements are coming out about how the holiday season will be celebrated this year at the Disney Parks and beyond! Announcements have included the new Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland, entertainment on…
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Disney Announces Disney Jollywood Nights Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Holiday Season And The Muppets Will Be There!
Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays. Throughout the week, multiple holiday-themed announcements have been made by Disney that include outfits for Mickey and Minnie at Disneyland for the holidays, holiday entertainment on the Disney Cruise Line, and more! Today, more announcements were made for the holidays, most focused on Walt Disney World Resort!…
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Disney Announces Locations of Enhanced Dining Discounts for Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders
Recently, Walt Disney World Resort announced that discounts will be enhanced for Annual Passholders that allow them a 20% discount at restaurants throughout the Resort for a limited time. The list of restaurants for this discount around the Walt Disney World Resort was announced by Disney earlier today and can be seen here: Magic Kingdom…
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Wilderness Explorers Program Celebrates Ten Years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Ever since Disney & Pixar’s UP hit theaters, fans have saying “The wilderness must be explored … caw, caw, ROAR!” Since 2013, guests have been doing the same through the Wilderness Explorers program. In fact, this motto has been a part of the program that over 23 million fans have known and loved in the…
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GEEK EATS: Halfway to the Holidays Food Offerings
Halfway to the Holidays is almost upon us. Ahead of its return, Disney has shared a look at the food offerings that will be available for this celebration. The celebration will be taking place from June 13 through 15. Throughout this time, there will be holiday announcements, sneak peeks, special treats, and a whole lot…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District v. Disney Lawsuit Court Date Set
The court date for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District v. Disney lawsuit has been set. The lawsuit, which was filed in the 9th Judicial Circuit Orange County, was filed as a countersuit after Disney sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Florida leaders, including the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. According…
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5 Hidden Mickey Magic Shots at Walt Disney World Resort
Magic Shots are a whole lot of fun when visiting Disney Parks. At Walt Disney World, there are 5 Magic Shots that are extra magical because they contain hidden Mickeys in them, although some of them are not so hidden. However, they are still a whole lot of fun and magical! Emily Captino, Disney PhotoPass…
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Check Out the Disney x Tommy Collection!
As the Disney100 celebration continues, a new collaboration between two iconic brands has been released. The Disney x Tommy collection brings Disney and Tommy Hilfiger together. It can be found at shopDisney, Disney Parks, and select Tommy Hilfiger stores globally. This is a collection that not only pays homage to the past 100 years of…
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The Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World – All the Details, Pros and Cons
A trip to the Walt Disney World Resort is always something to look forward to. However, Disney has announced another reason for celebration. On hiatus since the pandemic began in 2020, the Disney Dining Plan is making its long-awaited return as of January 9, 2024! The Disney Dining Plan is a way to pre-purchase meals…
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New Judge in Disney’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor DeSantis Sets Pre-Trial Timeline
Just one day after Judge Walker recused himself from a lawsuit brought against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis by Disney, the new judge, Judge Allen C. Winsor, has ruled on the pre-trial timeline. The motions for the pre-trial timeline were agreed to by both parties. Pre-Trial Timeline These dates set a timeline for when any pre-trial motions…
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DeSantis Continues to Attack Disney During Campaign Swing Through Iowa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his candidacy for the President of the United States during a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk. During this event, DeSantis took a swipe at Disney as his feud with what he calls “woke Disney” continues. It appears that as his presidential bid continues to ramp up speed, his…
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Disney Shares 5 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in the Disney Parks
June is Pride Month and the Disney Parks have worked hard to make sure there are authentic experiences and offerings for this month of celebration. This is done through the hard work of Disney’s cast members and PRIDE Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs). Throughout the month, there are many things to enjoy including Pride foods…
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Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker Disqualifies Himself from Disney vs. DeSantis Lawsuit
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker has disqualified himself from the case between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This came after lawyers for DeSantis submitted a motion for his disqualification saying previous comments he had made were grounds for his removal. Disney argued that this was simply shopping for a new…
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Themes Revealed for 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
The 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is returning to Walt Disney World Resort February 22 – 26, 2024. Today, runDisney shared details and themes about the half marathon weekend and it will be a weekend that celebrates both Princesses and Queens. In a post on the runDisney website, it was shared that “being a hero…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Charbel Barakat to Recently Vacated Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Seat
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a new appointment to the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. DeSantis has appointed Charbel Barakat to the board. This comes after former board member Michael Sasso resigned from the board. This is the ruling board for the district that replaced the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.…
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New Details Revealed About a Musical Collaboration and New Audio-Animatronic Characters for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Just days after the closure of Splash Mountain at Disneyland, new details are being revealed about its replacement Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Today Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development – Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies, shared more details about Tiana’s Bayou Adventure that includes more about the music and also more about the characters being found…
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Walt Disney World Resort Releases More Details on Dining Plan
Today guests who are planning their trips for next year anytime after January 9, 2024, can now add a Dining Plan to their vacation packages. With the return of the ability to book a Disney vacation with a dining plan (do it for free through Mouseways Travel, the official travel partner of Daps Magic!), details…
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School’s Out! Kick Off Summer Fun at Walt Disney World Resort
Start summer at the Most Magical Place on Earth with celebrations, delicious dining and thrilling adventures LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 19, 2023) – Summer is just around the corner, and there is no better place to kick off the fun than at Walt Disney World Resort. Families can celebrate the end of the school…
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4 Can’t-Miss EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Offerings for Young Ones
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continues to delight guests visiting Walt Disney World of all ages. While often the focus is on what is offered for adults, there are also some beautiful offerings for younger guests as well. Throughout EPCOT, there are experiences to be had for families with young ones, and here are…
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Meet the Voice Behind TRON: Lightcycle / Run’s Siren
Disney continues to share more about TRON Lightcycle / Run. Since opening in April, there have been more details continuing to come out about this new attraction at Magic Kingdom. Check out the story of Faren Collins, the voice of Siren on the attraction.
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All Voyages for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Sold Out
All voyages for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are now sold out. This comes as it was announced recently that the Halcyon would be taking its final trip to a galaxy far, far away in September. Initially, sales for future cruises were paused. Those who had booked the cruise after the final cruise date were given…
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Michael Sasso Resigns from Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board
Michael Sasso, one of five board members appointed to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District by Governor Ron DeSantis, has resigned. At this time, no reason has been given for the resignation from the board. However, his wife Michelle Sasso, was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court by Governor DeSantis earlier this week. If he…
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Disney Opposes DeSantis Judge Disqualification Request
Disney has filed a motion to oppose the request by the DeSantis legal team for a dismissal of Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker. The lawyers for DeSantis said that comments the judge made that were unrelated to the case about the state retaliating against Disney were grounds for disqualification. However, on Thursday Disney argued…
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GEEK EATS: 2023 Pride Month Disney Parks Food and Beverage Offerings
June is Pride Month and this year the Disney Parks are offering a plethora of foods for the month. Whether visiting Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts, there will be plenty to enjoy thanks to the hard work and creativity of the chefs on both coasts. Check out what is being offered here: Disneyland Resort …