Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Check Out the Foods Coming to EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival starts on March 1, 2023 and will continue through July 5, 2023. This festival is full of fun as it celebrates with flowers, food, and more! This year there are over 15 Outdoor Kitchens that will be providing delicious flavors throughout the festival. There will be some returning…
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Non-Reservation Entry for Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders to Begin in April
Starting on April 18th, Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders will be able to enter the theme parks without a reservation after 2:00 PM. Saturdays and Sundays at Magic Kingdom will not apply to this updated policy. Blockout dates will continue to apply for the various Annual Passes. While Annual Passholders will not be able…
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Narcoossee’s Reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 1, 2023
Narcoossee’s is reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 1, 2023. With the reopening of this signature dining restaurant, guests will once again get to enjoy beautiful waterside views and incredible food along with a refreshed location. The location isn’t the only thing that was refreshed, however. The menu has been updated…
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Disney After Hours Events Get New Dates and a New Theme Park
New dates and a new theme park have been added to Disney After Hours events at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney After Hours are ticketed experiences that happen after the gates of one of Disney’s theme parks close for the day. This gives guests extra access to their favorite attractions and have more time to…
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The Hall of Presidents on Presidents’ Day
The Hall of Presidents is an opening day attraction at Magic Kingdom that is located in Liberty Square. Over the course of five decades, the attraction has seen several updates, and is now updated with every new President of the United States. Originally, the focus was on Presidents of the past. Today, it focuses on…
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14 Ideas for Celebrating Valentine’s Day at Walt Disney World
Valentine’s Day is celebrated every year on February 14. This year, as people prepare to celebrate love with their special someone(s), Disney has shared 14 ideas for how to celebrate February 14th at the Most Magical Place on Earth. 1. Stroll down Main Street U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park Take in the sights and sounds…
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A Bride Sees in Color For the First Time During Fairy Tale Wedding at Walt Disney World Resort
A wedding truly was a Fairy Tale Wedding at Walt Disney World Resort when she was able to see color for the very first time. On Valentine’s Day, Disney shared a story about how this magical experience came to be. Kristin Robinson of Harleysville, Pennsylvania heard about specialty glasses that allow the colorblind to see…
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D23 Announces Gold Member Preview for TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom
D23 has announced an opportunity for D23 Gold Members to preview TRON Lightcycle / Run at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. The announcement comes just after Annual Passholder previews were announced for the attraction. The tickets for the previews will go on sale on February 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET. The tickets…
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Registration for Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholder TRON Lightcycle / Run Preview begins February 16, 2023
This morning Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders received an email that shared about the preview they will be receiving. While specific dates for the previews have not been announced at this time, the registration was announced. Walt Disney World announced that Annual Passholders will be able to register for a preview time on February…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons Unveils New Collection of Disney Princess-Inspired Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses
2023 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection from Allure Bridals, a New Coach and 100+ Venues Offer Couples the Opportunity to Make Their Wedding Dreams a Reality ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2023) – Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons, together with Allure Bridals, have launched their 2023 collection of stunning bridal gowns and their first-ever collection of Disney…
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Walt Disney World Resort President releases Statement on New Reedy Creek Improvement District Framework After Florida Legislature Passes Bill
Today the Florida Senate passed HB 9B, the bill that would change the Reedy Creek Improvement District to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and allow Governor Ron DeSantis to pick the five board members who will be on the board of directors. It is assumed that Governor DeSantis will sign this bill into law…
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Reedy Creek Bill Headed to Governor Ron DeSantis After Passing In the Florida Senate
The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would give Florida control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and also rename it, among other things. This comes after the House of Representatives in Florida passed the bill earlier this week. The next stop before it becomes law will be Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who has…
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Florida House of Representatives Passes Reedy Creek Bill
The Florida House of Representatives passed House Bill 9B today. This is the bill that would rename the Reedy Creek Improvement District and also change its board of directors, among other things. The bill will head to the Florida Senate next. The vote was largely along party lines with 82-31 in favor of the bill.…
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Walt Disney World Resort President releases Statement in Response to Florida’s Reedy Creek Improvement District Bill Proposal
Earlier today the Florida State Legislature filed a bill proposal that showed what it has planned for the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The plan would have the Governor appoint five board members to the district, which would also have a new name. Within hours of the bill being filed, the President of Walt Disney World…
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Full Room Cleaning and Housekeeping Schedules Are Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Today it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be returning to full room cleaning and regular schedules for housekeeping by the end of February. Housekeeping will be cleaning rooms daily or every other day, depending on the location. The full cleaning of rooms includes replacing towels and amenities, cleaning the bathrooms, making…
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Florida Legislature Files Proposed Bill For Future of Reedy Creek Improvement District
The Florida State Legislature has taken one step forward in its efforts to reshape the Reedy Creek Improvement District. “HB 9B – Creed Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties” has been filed. The bill spells out several changes to Reedy Creek including renaming it as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. It does not…
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Disney Live Entertainment Joins Instagram
Disney Live Entertainment has joined Instagram. This branch of Walt Disney Imagineering works on telling storytelling through live entertainment. Its mission: “Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, the Disney live entertainment teams create, produce and deliver the most creative and engaging live entertainment in the world.” Disney Live Entertainment works on live storytelling…
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Florida Lawmakers to Meet in Special Session to Discuss Future of Reedy Creek Improvement District
The Florida legislature will be meeting this week in a special session to discuss the future of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. This is the entity that allows Walt Disney World Resort special governing powers. The special session will begin on Monday and also include other initiatives of Governor Ron DeSantis. Currently the goal of…
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Walt Disney World Unions Rejects Contract Proposal
Disney cast members from six unions at Walt Disney World Resort have rejected a contract proposal from Disney that would have seen wages go up $1 yearly. It would have also seen a nearly 10% increase the first year. This comes as negotiations have been ongoing since last August. Disney released a statement about the…
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Disney Releases Preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run As Cast Members Begin Previews at Magic Kingdom
Disney has released a POV video of TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom. This comes as cast members begin previews of the new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. The video was shared on social media with the following captions: The new Tomorrowland attraction will be opening at Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2023…
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Disney Shares More Story Details About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Splash Mountain recently closed permanently at the Magic Kingdom to be reimagined as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. As the work begins to transform this from one attraction to another, Disney has revealed more story details about the new attraction that will be coming to both Magic Kingdom and Disneyland. Along with the new story details also…
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Soulfully During Black History Month and Beyond
February is Black History Month. Recently Daps Magic shared about how the Disneyland Resort was honoring the month and more with Celebrate Soulfully. Today learn how Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating Black History as it continues to Celebrate Soulfully as well. The Disney Parks Blog shared about all that is going on at Walt…
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Disney Princess Inspired Dolls By The CreativeSoul Photography Now Available!
The CreativeSoul Doll Collection Inspired by Disney Princess is now available in Disney Parks and also on shopDisney. These beautiful dolls are really works of art. They take inspiration from Disney Princess and star young girls across the African diaspora as concept models. The dolls are created to have natural hairstyles and are highlighted with…
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Valentine’s Day Food Guide – Disney Parks & Resorts
Valentine’s Day is almost here and love is in the air and there are some delectable treats to enjoy while in the parks with your loved one, or just to enjoy by yourself! Disney has released a look at all the foods that are being offered for this season at Disney Parks and Resorts from…