Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure Arriving at EPCOT Before End of the Year
Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will be arriving at EPCOT before the end of the year it was confirmed today. Announced initially in December 2019, not a lot had been heard about it recently leading many to believe that the project might be canceled. This, however, changed this morning when Kartika Rodriguez, Vice President, EPCOT…
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Tropical Storm Ian Set to Become Major Hurricane as it Heads Towards Florida and Walt Disney World
Ian, now a tropical storm, continues to make its way through the Caribbean and toward Florida. As of Sunday night, Tropical Storm Ian was gaining strength as it passed Cuba. The National Hurricane Center expects Ian to become a hurricane on Monday and a major hurricane by Tuesday. Current models haven’t nailed down where exactly…
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Terminal C Walt Disney World Store Now Open at Orlando International Airport
The new Walt Disney World Store in Terminal C at Orlando International Airport is now open. Cast members came together this last week for a celebration of the grand opening. The opening celebration included a lot of happy moments including the traditional ribbon cutting. This marked a culmination of months of hard work for cast…
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Florida and Walt Disney World Under State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Hurricane Ian Arrival
On Saturday, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all of Florida. This comes as Tropical Storm Ian gains strength and is expected to become a Hurricane sometime on Sunday. On Friday, Governor DeSantis issued a state of emergency for multiple counties ahead of the arrival of Ian. The initial state of emergency…
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Hurricane Potentially Headed Toward Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World could potentially be in the path of a hurricane. Currently, a tropical storm named Ian is in the Caribbean and appears to be headed to Florida where it could potentially impact Walt Disney World Resort. Potentially this could be a Category 3 hurricane. The storm is serious enough that Governor Ron Desantis…
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EPCOT 40th Anniversary Specialty Foods Announced
EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary is on October 1, 2022. The park that is all about possibility first opened its gates to guests on October 1, 1982. The day will include special 40th Anniversary merchandise and now it is known that it will also include special foods! Disney has shared what many of those foods will be.…
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Disney Unveils EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary Merchandise
On October 1, 2022, EPCOT will be celebrating its 40th anniversary, Today, Disney previewed merchandise that will be available for this celebration. The collection will launch on October 1, 2022 at Creations Shop at EPCOT. Some items will also be arriving on shopDisney.com. Additional items will be released throughout the month. The collection also features…
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D23 Announces Gold Member Event to Celebrate EPCOT 40th Anniversary
D23 has announced a special Gold Member-only event on October 1, 2022 to celebrate EPCOT’s 40th Anniversary. The event begins at 7:30 AM, allowing D23 Gold Members to start EPCOT’s big day off in the right way. The event includes time to shop the EPCOT 40th Anniversary merchandise at Creations Shop, a continental breakfast D23…
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Almond Sweet Corn Cake from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party – Geek Eats Disney Recipe
The Almond Sweet Corn Cake is a dessert that is currently being offered at Peco’s Bill’s Tall Tall Inn and Cafe during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. This party takes place on select nights through October 31, 2022. This is a dessert that is sweet and has subtle corn flavors that pair…
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EPCOT – Celebrating 40 Years of Inspiration, Imagination, and Possibility
On October 1, 1982, EPCOT Center opened its gates for the first time. Originally pitched by Walt Disney as the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, EPCOT Center has always been about imagination, innovation, and the possibility of a better tomorrow. This was something Walt Disney was very excited about. During a video shot to share…
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Disney KiteTails to Fly Away from Disney’s Animal Kingdom on September 30
Disney KiteTails will be taking its final flight on September 30, 2022. Disney announced that the show which has brought life to the skies above Discovery River Lagoon at Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary will be ending its run on this date. The show became an instant hit due to…
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Check Out the Halloween Food Offerings at Walt Disney World
Halloween is always a great time of year for treats. Walt Disney World is a great place to visit for treats. Today, Walt Disney World has released a look at the various foods, beverages, and treats it is offering in both its parks and also at Disney Springs. Take a look below at these Halloween…
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Happily Ever After Returning to Magic Kingdom in 2023
In 2021 fans gathered together at the end of September for what was presumed to be the final presentation of Happily Ever After. This fireworks show became an instant classic when it debuted in 2017 at Walt Disney World Resort. It was replaced by Disney Enchantment for Walt Disney World’s 50th-anniversary celebration. In 2023, Happily…
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D23 Expo 2022 – Day Three Recap
Day three of D23 Expo 2022 was perhaps one of the most highly anticipated days of the expo this year. For this was the day with the parks panel, hosted by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro. There was a lot of news, a lot of possibilities, and a lot of magic during…
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Take a Look at the Highlights of A Boundless Future: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Panel at D23 Expo 2022
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro took to the stage to share about what is on the horizon around the globe for Disney Parks and beyond! The panel was full of magical moments, musical performances, humorous references, and lots of possibilities for the future. Throughout the course of the panel, D’Amaro shared about…
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Check Out this Media Preview of the Wonderful World of Dreams Pavilion Ahead of the D23 Expo
The 2022 D23 Expo begins on September 9 and continues through September 11, 2022. Members of the media were able to get a first look at the Wonderful World of Dreams Pavilion on Thursday night ahead of the start of this year’s D23 Expo. Attendees at the expo will get a first look at the…
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Disney to Introduce Disney Munchlings at D23 Expo Ahead of Disney Parks Arrival
On September 9 at the D23 Expo Marketplace and shopDisney, a new plush line will be introduced. Disney Munchlings are inspired by the iconic treats found in the parks that are transformed into fan-favorite characters. Disney shared how Disney Munchlings came to be. “One evening when the Disney Chefs left the Main Street Bakery for the day,…
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Disney Prepares to Open New Store at Orlando International Airport
Disney will soon be opening a new Walt Disney World Store at Orlando International Airport. The new store will be found in the new state-of-the-art, 1.8 million square foot terminal C when it opens later this month. The store is expected to open on September 19th and give travelers a big dose of Disney magic…
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Disney Cultural Representatives Return to EPCOT’s World Showcase
One of the most magical parts of EPCOT’s World Showcase is back. The Disney Cultural Representative program has begun to bring back cast members from around the globe to World Showcase’s 11 pavilions. These new cast members represent these 11 countries and bring to life the culture of each pavilion. This brings to life the…
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Rehearsals are Underway for ‘Fantasmic!’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Rehearsals are underway for Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While the nighttime spectacular has already returned to the Disneyland Resort since the parks reopened, the show has not yet returned to Walt Disney World Resort. With its return, there will be some changes coming as well. The show originally opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in…
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Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Mickey Mouse: The Main Attraction Come Together for New Walt Disney World Resort Merchandise
New merchandise has arrived on shopDisney that features Mickey Mouse dressed up as a ringmaster as he takes inspiration from Timothy Mouse from Dumbo. This is a nod to the classic attraction found in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, which is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The collection includes a spoon, pin,…
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Booking Opens for Most 2023 Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Voyages September 1st
Since beginning to take guests on voyages to a galaxy far, far away earlier this year, the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has been giving guests an out of this world experiences. They have been getting to step right into the middle of Star Wars when they board the Halcyon. During their two night voyage they…
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Disney Provides Update on Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT
Things continue to move forward in the transformation of EPCOT. Today, Disney Parks Blog shared a look at the progress being made on Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. The EPCOT attraction is starting to come together with details being added. The team from Walt Disney Imagineering and a crew of artisans have begun to…
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Rocky Road Cake – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
The 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is now in the full swing of things. This delicious festival has many different flavors and culinary experiences that come from around the world. One offering is the Rocky Road Cake at the Flavors from Fire Global Marketplace. Today Disney has shared a recipe for this delicious…