Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019: #5 – Walt Disney World’s Skyliner Soars
As we countdown the year’s biggest Disney stories, one of the most anticipated of the year was the opening of the Skyliner at Walt Disney World. It might not seem so, but these sky buckets were talked about throughout the year as the route took shape throughout the property. Pylons and towers started marking out…
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Disney Springs M&M Store Coming to Orlando in 2020
Disney Springs is a pretty great place to hang out or grab a bite to eat in Walt Disney World! Whether you want to shop at World of Disney or hang out in an Irish Pub (our favorite!), there is a little something for everyone. What could make it even better? A Disney Springs M&M…
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies – Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for treats! For many families, it is a holiday tradition to bake together (mine included). There are so many different festive treats to enjoy. For our family, it’s all about baking Christmas cookies. This is true for many other families as well. For families visiting Epcot during…
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Disney’s Riviera Resort Welcomes Guests With The Sights, Sounds And Flavors Of Europe
15th Disney Vacation Club Resort Offers Deluxe, Unique Accommodations Inspired By Europe, Imagined By Disney CELEBRATION, Fla. (Dec.16, 2019) — Disney Vacation Club announced the grand opening of the all-new Disney’s Riviera Resort on December 16, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort during a dedication ceremony on the resort’s promenade with media guests and Cast Members.…
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Disney Villains After Hours at Magic Kingdom Getting More Magic Next Year
This year, Magic Kingdom Park rolled out the most epic way to celebrate villains. The Disney Villains After Dark events gave fans a chance to not only see Magic Kingdom in a special light but also take part in some magical moments around the park. When the events return in 2020, there will be even…
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Get an NFL Experience of a Lifetime with a Super Bowl Champion at Walt Disney World Resort
The NFL to award one fan with the MVP treatment at Walt Disney World Resort If you’ve ever wanted to shout the famous line, “I’m going to Disney World,” and get the superstar treatment that so many Super Bowl legends have gotten over the years as part of Disney’s iconic Super Bowl campaign, this is…
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New Video Gives First Look at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
This week during the Disney Channel Holiday Party @Walt Disney World, viewers got a first look at Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. This new attraction will be arriving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 4, 2020, and then at Disneyland in 2022. On this attraction, guests will be pulled into a cartoon with Mickey and…
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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop in Walt Disney World Reopening With a New Look
Ice cream lovers rejoice! This winter, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop is reopening to the public so even more guests can enjoy these tasty sweets! Whether you want to grab a traditional ice cream sundae or maybe a new item off of their savory menu, you will be in luck if you head to Walt…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Honored with 7 Awards for Attraction, Merchandise and More
Opening Dec. 5, 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort and Jan. 17, 2020 at Disneyland Resort, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will put guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance in one of the most ambitious and advanced attractions undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering. Designed and built…
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Virtual Queue Introduced for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Walt Disney World
This week Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new attraction, a family-friendly E-ticket attraction, immerses guests into the middle of the Star Wars adventure like nothing has ever done before. Billed as one of the most ambitious projects Disney has ever tackled in…
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A Look at the Different Parts of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now open at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new attraction is an immediate hit with guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. On opening day, the virtual queue was full for the day just a couple hours after the park opened (and the park…
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Dedicated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was dedicated tonight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With the help of Resistance fighters, Disney Parks, Products, and Experience Chairman Bob Chapek led a ceremony dedicating this new attraction “that can only be described as epic.” The ceremony began with Resistance fighters preparing to take new recruits aboard a transport…
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to Give Guests a Galactic Experience Like Never Before!
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be officially open to the galaxy on December 5, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Starting January 17, 2020 guests will be able to experience the attraction at Disneyland as well in California. With the opening of this attraction at Walt Disney World, there are a lot of details…
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Mickey Shorts Theater Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March 2020
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be arriving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on March 4, 2020. However, that isn’t the only offering coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March. Mickey Shorts Theater will also be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Mickey Shorts Theater will evoke the…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to Arrive at Walt Disney World Resort in 2021
In 2021, Star Wars fans will be able to board the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser for an experience that will take them to a galaxy far, far away. This immersive experience will offer guests the chance to live in the world of Star Wars during the course of their two-night cruise-style itinerary. Throughout this cruise,…
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DuckTales is Coming to Epcot!
DuckTales is coming to Epcot so that guests can soon join in the adventures of Uncle Scrooge and the gang. Disney’s DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will allow guests to go on a treasure hunt with Scrooge McDuck, Donald, Launchpad, Webby, and the nephews. The adventure will utilize the Play Disney Parks app. Throughout the experience,…
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Beauty and the Beast Sing-A-Long And More Films Arriving at Epcot in January
There are quite a few new film experiences coming to Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort in 2020. As announced at the D23 Expo, there will soon be a new Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along joining Impressions de France at the France Pavilion, Awesome Planet at the Land pavilion, and Canada Far and Wide…
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Walt Disney World to Stream Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Dedication Ceremony From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
On Wednesday, December 4, the dedication ceremony for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance be held. When it happens, Walt Disney World will be livestreaming the event. The event will bring celebrities, entertainment, and a new look at the attraction throughout the course of the livestream. This special livestream will take place on Wednesday at…
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#DisneyParksLIVE to Livestream The Candlelight Processional From Epcot on December 3
On December 3, Disney will be streaming live from Epcot a special presentation of The Candlelight Processional. For this stream, actor Neal Patrick Harris will be narrating the Christmas Story. The Candlelight Processional combines the traditional scripture of the Christmas story as read by a celebrity narrator. The narrator is joined by a mass choir…
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VIDEO: Volunteer Family of the Year Experiences Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is less than a week away from opening at the Walt Disney World Resort. This week, however, five families were given the opportunity to experience it. The families were the Volunteer Family of the Year found by The Walt Disney Company and Points of Light through Good Morning America.…
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Disney Cast Costumes Revealed for Disney’s Riviera Resort at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort will be opening at the Walt Disney World Resort in less than a month! With the arrival of this new resort, cast members will also be arriving in new costumes. This week, the Disney Parks Blog revealed just what these costumes will look like when guests visit Disney’s Riviera Resort. The look…
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Disney Chefs Share Thanksgiving Day Tips and Also Partner with Coalition for the Homeless To Bring Thanksgiving to Community
Every year, the Coalition for the Homeless serves over 20,000 meals to those in need in Florida. Of those 20,000 meals, 9,000 of them are prepared by chefs from the Walt Disney World Resort. This happens twice each month as Disney chefs team up with Disney VoluntEARS to provide meals for 600 residents at the…
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IAAPA Recognizes Disney Parks with Four Brass Ring Awards
It’s been an amazing time for Disney! As the year comes to a close, many theme park organizations start to reflect on the year that is behind us and recognize the top performers in each category! This week, IAAPA, The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions handed out some pretty incredible awards for incredible…
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Walt Disney World Announces Return of 4-Park Magic Ticket
The Walt Disney World Resort today announced the return of the 4-Park Magic Ticket. The ticket returned today and is available at Disneyworld.com/4ParkMagic. The 4-Park Magic Ticket is $89 per day (plus tax), or $356 total (plus tax). The ticket allows guest to visit each of the four main parks at the Walt Disney World…