Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Check Out the Star Wars-Inspired Foods Coming to Disney Parks for May the 4th and Beyond
May the 4th is almost upon us. With it comes a month of celebration of Star Wars. This month will see the Disneyland Resort hosting Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite and also the arrival of Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim. It also will see Star Wars fans making the trek to Star Wars: Galaxy’s…
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Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Meta Quest Virtual Reality Experience Coming to Disney Springs
A new Star Wars experience is coming to Disney Springs. A limited-time offering of the Meta Quest 2 preview of Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge will be offered at Disney Springs West Side from May 2 through July 21, 2022. This new experience comes from a collaboration between Meta Quest and ILMxLAB. This…
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Disney Gives “Shriek Peek” of Upcoming Spooky Merchandise
As part of Disney’s #HalfwaytoHalloween celebration this week, a “Shriek Peek” has been shared for upcoming merchandise that will be arriving in the parks. This includes new merchandise for both Walt Disney World Resort and also Disneyland Resort. Some will also be able to be found at shopDisney.com. Things begin in August when a new…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returning to Magic Kingdom This Halloween Season
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is making its return for 37 nights this Halloween season at Magic Kingdom. The Halloween party will be offered on select nights between August 12 and October 31, 2022. Each event will start at 7:00 PM and continue until midnight. The announcement was made as part of Disney’s #HalfwaytoHalloween celebration. Mickey’s…
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Disney Shares Teaser for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Ahead of Offical EPCOT Opening
Disney has shared an official teaser for its upcoming EPCOT attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ahead of its official opening on May 27th. The teaser gives a glimpse of what will happen when guests go inside the Wonders of Xandar pavilion at EPCOT and get called into action by the Guardians. Guardians of…
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#HalfwaytoHalloween Coming to Disney Parks
Halloween is just about six months away and that means it is time for #HalfwaytoHalloween at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. This will be taking place on Thursday, April 28 and include surprise announcements from the Disney Parks! Disney Parks has already kicked things off by releasing a look at some of the treats…
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Disney Shares Look of Nighttime Lighting Package for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Exterior
With just about a month until it officially opens, the nighttime lighting package for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind has been revealed. On social media today both Disney Parks and Imagineer Zach Riddley gave a look at what guests will be seeing in EPCOT at night at the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion. In a…
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Disney Shares Sneak Peek of ‘Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond!’ Ahead of Summer Arrival
Disney has shared more details about Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s upcoming show Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! Set to open this summer in the Theater in the Wild, guests will get to experience the story of Finding Nemo in a new way during the course of this 25-minute show. Things will start off by reconnecting with…
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Disney Announces Connections Café & Eatery Opening April 27 as Location Soft Opens
Disney has announced the opening of the Connections Café & Eatery in World Celebration of Epcot will be on April 27. Inside will be home to a café and pastry shop, along with the new location for the Starbucks within the park. A soft opening has been reported earlier today with many saying it is…
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Disney PhotoPass Introduces “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories”
Disney PhotoPass continues to innovate and offer new ways for guests to create and keep their magical memories while visiting their favorite Disney Park. Today, Disney announced “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories,” a way to virtually transform Cinderella Castle with photos. To use “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories,” guests can select certain Disney PhotoPass photos…
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Legislature to Consider Terminating Reedy Creek Improvement District and Others in Special Session
On Tuesday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that this week’s special session of the legislature will not only be considering congressional redistricting. “They also will be considering termination of all special districts that were enacted in Florida prior to 1968 and that includes the Reedy Creek Improvement District,” DeSantis said. The Reedy Creek Improvement…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind “Awesome Mix” Revealed
Recently the villain for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was revealed. Now, the Disney Parks Blog has revealed the playlist for the attraction that will be opening at EPCOT on May 27, 2022. The playlist was developed by Imagineers who rode the attraction over and over listening to over 100 different songs to see…
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Tips for Magical Moments with Disney Characters
With the return of character meet and greets to both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, once again there will be another layer of magic returning to the Disney Parks. These interactions can be some of the most magical moments and create memories that will last a lifetime. It is important to remember that…
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Expedition Everest to Reopen on Schedule After Lengthy Refurbishment
Expedition Everest is expected to officially reopen on April 16, 2022, after a lengthy refurbishment. This Disney’s Animal Kingdom attraction closed on January 4, 2022. This comes after cast member previews in the morning and a soft opening of the attraction in the afternoon of April 15. With the return of Expedition Everest, it will…
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Celestial Eson Revealed as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Antagonist
Ahead of the official opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, more details continue to come out about EPCOT’s new attraction. Today, Marvel.com revealed that Eson will be the antagonist. The Celestial named Eson will make an unexpected appearance when visitors are visiting the Wonders of Xandar pavilion at EPCOT. Eson is looking to…
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Check Out All the Disney Parks Food Offerings for Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day. With the arrival of this celebration of our planet, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort chefs are concocting and creating different dishes that help celebrate. Disney mixologists have also been creating beautiful new drinks to celebrate our beautiful home. Take a look below at the offerings that are going…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Costumes Revealed
Today Disney revealed the costumes that cast members will be wearing when Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opens at EPCOT on May 27, 2022. Both on the Disney Parks Blog and also on social media, the reveal of the costumes came from a cast member preview that was called a Xandarian Expo. This gave…
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U.S. Army Hosts DoD Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports
FORT EUSTIS, Va. – The 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. from August 19-28. “On behalf of the U.S. Army, we are truly honored to host the Department…
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Kermit the Frog Turns Spaceship Earth Green in Honor of Earth Month
“It’s not easy being green,” Kermit the Frog has sung for years now. However, today Kermit reminded everyone that “it’s a lot easier being green if we all work together.” This came after Kermit hit a button and turned EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth green after admiring its beauty. The video was posted today on Disney Parks’…
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Check Out the Easter Treats Being Offered by Disney Parks Around the Globe!
Easter is just a little over a week away. With the arrival of Easter also comes the arrival of some great treats in the Disney Parks. At Disney Parks around the globe, there are quite a few seasonal offerings available to enjoy. Disney has shared some Easter favorites that can be found at Walt Disney…
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Walt Disney World Announces New Affordable Housing Development
Today Walt Disney World announced that it had set aside 80 acres for a new affordable housing development. The development will be found in southwest Orange County, Florida. According to Disney, this project has been in the works for quite some time. Disney shared that it ” builds on The Walt Disney Company’s long legacy of…
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Entertainment Revealed for Disney’s Animal Kingdom This Summer as Disney KiteTails Gets Updates
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will have multiple entertainment options for guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort this summer. Disney has shared what to look forward to this summer, and there is quite a bit. First off, Disney KiteTails will be getting some updates. Those who have already seen the show know that there is one main…
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Walt Disney World Doubles Solar Power with 2 New Solar Arrays
As Earth Months begins Walt Disney World has also kicked off its new Disney Planet Possible. Part of this initiative includes the expansion of the solar power that feeds Walt Disney World. In fact, Disney announced it is building 2 new solar arrays in an effort to provide 40% of Walt Disney World’s energy from…
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Disney Unveils Disney Planet Possible to Share How Disney is Acting to Protect the Planet
As Earth Month kicks off today Disney announced a new initiative called Disney Planet Possible. This is a collection of efforts that Disney is doing that includes “reducing our environmental footprint, caring for wildlife and their habitats, and creating stories that inspire action.” Disney says that Disney Planet Possible is “tangible actions we’re taking to…