Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Check Out the New Rooms and Lobby at Disney’s Pop Century Resort
Disney has been hard at work updating Disney’s Pop Century Resort. The updates to the lobby, Petals Pool Bar, and refreshed rooms make the resort “Pop” like never before! Disney has shared a look at the updates. Take a look at them below! Updated Celebrates Decades The lobby is now brighter and more energetic than…
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Disney Gives First Look at The Garden View Lounge Ahead of Its Reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The Garden View Lounge – Tea Experience will be returning at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on March 19, 2026. When it does, guests will get to experience a blend of the elegance of the Victorian era, along with some playful charm that comes from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Alice in Wonderland. This brings…
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Check Out The New Takumi-Tei Spring Menu at EPCOT
Takumi-Tei has unveiled a new spring menu at EPCOT. This restaurant, found in the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT, is known for its omakase experience. This means that it is a “leave it up to the chef” menu. Recently, this menu was updated for the spring season by Disney chefs at EPCOT. This was experienced by…
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Bluey’s Wild World Opening Date Revealed by Walt Disney World Resort
Bluey is going to Walt Disney World! Guests visiting Disney’s Animal Kingdom this summer will get to meet Bluey and her sister Bingo. They will both be found by taking the train to Conservation Station! There, they will then be able to have fun dancing and playing with Bluey and Bingo. This will start on…
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Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin to Reopen in April at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has a reopening date. The Tomorrowland attraction, which has been closed since last year, is set to reopen with new enhancements and a new character on April 8, 2026. Disney shared this news along with other Cool KIDS’ SUMMER announcements that include the limited-time entertainment, attraction reopenings, and more! Along…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Details And Openings for Cool KIDS’ SUMMER
Cool KIDS’ SUMMER is returning to Walt Disney World Resort! Details were announced today about what exactly it will entail this coming summer. Starting on May 24th, this will offer the opening of attractions, stage shows, and other limited-time entertainment before it concludes on September 8, 2026. In short, it is fun for the whole…
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Mulan Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 11, 2001
On this day in 2001, the Mulan Parade made its final run at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida. The parade opened on the same day as the ‘Mulan’ film – June 19, 1998. Similar versions also ran for a short time at both Disneyland in California and Disneyland Paris. Mushu led the parade, which included 53…
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Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Spring Bucket Coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
In recent years, Disney has gotten increasingly creative with its buckets. Previously, they were just known as popcorn buckets. However, things have far eclipsed a simple popcorn bucket today. Now, these new buckets are at the level of many toys we had as kids. They are works of art, and many fans display them! Today,…
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Vision Becomes Reality as Orlando Honors Walt Disney World Announcement Site
Between April 1964 and September 1965, people in the Central Florida area were wondering who was buying up so much of the land near Kissimmee, 22 miles southwest of Orlando. The land was purchased by Walt Disney Productions using dummy corporations like M.T. Lott Real Estate and Reedy Creek Ranch Corporation. If it were made…
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Bus Drivers Compete in Friendly Roadeo Competition at Walt Disney World Resort
Bus drivers at the Walt Disney World Resort are often the unsung heroes of people’s vacations. Every day, thousands of guests are transported around the Walt Disney World Resort via these magical buses. The drivers ensure that guests can get to their destination efficiently, safely, and with a healthy dose of Disney magic. Recently, these…
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70 Years of Favorites – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #805
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks have quite a few things to choose from to discuss. The show starts with an in-depth chat about Figment and his new short. Things then pivot to the painting of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Next, the Geeks talk about their preview of Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. The…
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Check Out The Disney PhotoPass Magic Shots Available for This Year’s EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival has begun. It continues through June 1, 2026. This is a festival that fills EPCOT with the beauty of gardens, topiaries, food, entertainment, merchandise, and more. All of this is a fitting celebration of spring as it descends on Walt Disney World Resort. Among the many experiences that…
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New Character Themed Desserts Arrive at Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World
Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is the ultimate character dining location at Walt Disney World. Many guests say that their Walt Disney World vacation isn’t complete without a stop to Chef Mickey’s. Character dining is offered break and dinner, and there is always an abundant selection of food and desserts to enjoy. Sweet new…
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Make it Gray! – Work Rapidly Continues on Cinderella Castle Painting Project
“Make it Blue!” “Make it Pink!” This is the argument that is heard in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Sleeping Beauty. Last year at Destination D23, it was announced that the Cinderella Castle would be getting a new paint scheme. This new paint scheme would be reminiscent of the classic colors that originally graced the castle…
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Rapunzel Surprises Patients With A Princess Celebration At AdventHealth for Children in Orlando
Disney wishes and magic happen every day for thousands of guests who visit the Disney theme parks around the world. Sometimes it may not be easy for guests to get that touch of Disney magic because of particular circumstances. Recently, a little Disney magic made its way to AdventHealth for Children in Orlando, where Rapunzel…
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Muppet*Vision 3D Heading to Apple Vision Pro VR Headsets
Last year, Muppet*Vision 3D ended its run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It closed to make way for a new Monsters, Inc. area in the park that will include a suspended coaster that will recreate the world of Monstropolis, particularly the door vault. With the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D, it was known that Disney had preserved…
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2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise Revealed
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins on March 4th and continues through June 1st. This colorful festival features beautiful gardens and topiaries, entertainment, activities, food and beverages, and merchandise. Leading up to the start of this vibrant festival, Disney has previewed some of the merchandise available to guests visiting EPCOT during this…
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New ‘Imagineer That!’ Explores How Lions are Kept Away From Rhinos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new episode of Imagineer That! has arrived on the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel. In this episode, Tom Morrow 2.0 gets asked the following question: “How do the Imagineers keep the lions away from the rhinos?!” This is in reference to two of the animals that guests often see when they experience the Kilimanjaro…
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Meet These Disney Characters at The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
When The Magic of Disney Animation opens later this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there will be many different experiences for guests to enjoy. These experiences will help tell the story of Disney animation as it has been magically made by the Walt Disney Studios for over 100 years. This includes opportunities to learn how…
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Disney Gives Look at Goofy’s Mystery Tour 2026
Goofy’s Mystery Tour is a cast-only competition that is part scavenger hunt, combined with Disney trivia and brain teaser puzzles. This is a tradition at Walt Disney World Resort that many cast members look forward to and plan for each year. The event takes place in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney shared about this event through…
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CrazyShake by Black Tap Pop-Up Coming to Disney Springs
A new pop-up from Black Tap is coming to Disney Springs in March. The pop-up will be called CrazyShake by Black Tap. Guests who stop by this pop-up will get to enjoy Black Tap’s delicious specialty milkshakes for a limited time. Anyone who has had one knows that they aren’t just delicious, they are works…
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Olaf to Teach Teach Character Drawing in New Animation Academy Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There are exciting things coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Imagineering is hard at work creating The Magic of Disney Animation in the location that previously was the home of Star Wars: Launch Bay. Inspired by Disney’s Once Upon a Studio animated short, this area promises to bring the wonder of animation to life like never…
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New Offerings Arrive at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Disney is always updating and refreshing menus at its different eateries throughout its parks and resorts. This week, Disney Eats shared that there were new offerings to be found at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. The new offerings range from appetizers to main entrees to even desserts! They look delicious,…
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Tour of Once Upon a Stage – Celebrating the Magic of Disney on Broadway
During the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, CommuniCore Hall transforms into a beautiful and immersive exhibit that brings Disney on Broadway to life in a new way. Called Once Upon a Stage – Celebrating the Magic of Disney on Broadway, this exhibit lets guests see many different elements of Disney on Broadway. This includes…