Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Discounted Tickets
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced new discounted tickets for guests visiting next spring. Starting on November 14th, Walt Disney World will be introducing a new special package offer for families that want to save in the spring of 2024. This will allow for children (ages 3 through 9) to get theme park tickets…
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Walt Disney World Resort Donates $1.5 Million to Florida Nonprofits
The Walt Disney World Resort has donated $1.5 million to19 Florida nonprofits. These nonprofits have the fact that they all create positive change in Florida in common. “Florida has been our home for more than half a century and each organization receiving a grant is doing amazing work for our community,” said Rena Langley, Senior…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Votes to Replace Disney Pass Perks With $3,000 Stipend
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted on Wednesday to replace perks that employees and retirees of the district received previously with a larger paycheck instead. The district board voted on a $3,000 stipend instead of Disney passes and Disney discounts that were once offered. This new offering last for two years before it is…
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Walt Disney World Launches Seasonal Water Park Pass
A new water park seasonal pass for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World is now available for those looking to visit the Disney Water Parks throughout the upcoming winter and spring seasons. The new pass gives you access to both water parks, based on availability now through May 24, 2024.…
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Get Ready to Visit Disneyland & Walt Disney World Resort with Birnbaum’s 2024 Guide Books
Birnbaum’s 2024 Disneyland Resort: The Official Guide Book and Birnbaum’s 2024 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide are now both available on shopDisney for Disney guests who are looking forward to planning their vacations to either Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort. These guides have been a staple for Disney travelers for years…
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Joffrey’s Kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort to Offer $1 Coffee on National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day is on September 29, 2023. On National Coffee Day, Joffrey’s Kiosks throughout the Walt Disney World Resort will be joining in the celebration and offering $1.00 hot (16 oz.) or iced (24 oz.) Walt Disney World Resort Blend drip coffee on National Coffee Day. At participating locations* guests will be able to…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Discounts for 2024 Visits
It is the time of year to start thinking about the next year! Ahead of the arrival of 2024, Walt Disney World Resort is announcing ways to save for guests visiting early next year. Disney has announced ways to save for guests visiting from January 9, 2024 through March 24, 2024. These discounts can be…
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9 New Photo Ops at Walt Disney World Resort Including The Muppets and Ahsoka
Disney PhotoPass has a lot of magical photo ops to enjoy by guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort. These photo ops give the opportunities for guests to create some pretty awesome memories from their trip. Some of these new ones allow guests to make memories that include Ahsoka, Bruno, The Muppets, and more! Take a…
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EPCOT Begins Disney100 Celebration
The celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary has begun at EPCOT. With the arrival of this Disney100 celebration comes new costumes for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, new food, and a new photo location with a statue of Mickey Mouse and a Disney100 logo. Along with these new offerings, a new Beacon of…
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Parking Lot Trams Return to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Earlier this week the parking lots at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios once again had trams picking up guests and taking them to the front of the parking lot and also back to their cars. The return of the trams at both of these parks comes after they have been missing for over three years.…
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Brightline Announces Partnership with Mears for Transportation to Walt Disney World Resort
Brightline and Mears have announced a new partnership which will give travelers another way to get to Walt Disney World Resort. The new partnership will allow people connections from the Brightline Orlando Station and various locations in Orlando, including Walt Disney World Resort. Mears Transportation will be connected to the Brightline door-to-door booking service called…
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A Look at the Global Disney Ambassador Program
The Global Disney Ambassador team represents thousands of cast members at Disney Parks, Resorts and Experiences all around the world. They lead and participate in events, share cast member stories, spread Disney magic within their communities, and represent their resort as an official spokesperson. Ambassadors come from the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort Paris, Tokyo Disney Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland…
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2024-2025 Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador Team Unveiled
The 2024-2025 Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador Team was unveiled this morning. Serena Arvizu and Shannon Smith-Conrad were announced as the new Ambassador Team at the end of a ceremony that included a musical medley to open, words spoken by former and current Walt Disney World Resort Ambassadors, and then finally the big reveal where…
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Disney Shares Details on Military Tickets and Discounts
Walt Disney was always a very patriotic man who felt strongly about his country. Both Walt and his brother Roy O., served their country during World War II. Though both have been gone for many years, The Walt Disney Company continues to be a strong supporter of members of the miliatary and their families. Some…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Tells Analysts and Investors that Disney Will ‘Quiet the Noise’ in Culture Wars
As legal battles continue with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Disney CEO Bob Iger told analysts and investors that Disney will “quiet the noise” in culture wars. This comes after Governor Ron DeSantis attacked Disney for coming out against the “don’t say gay” law last year. Since then, the Governor has referred to the company as…
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GEEK EATS: New EPCOT Festival Marketplaces Menu Offerings As Of September 22, 2023
EPCOT is always a wonderful place to try a wide variety of delicious foods. Soon, there will be even more delicious foods to try out throughout EPCOT when they are introduced on September 22, 2023. Disney has shared what new offerings will be available starting on the 22nd. There are new items throughout the park…
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New Residents at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – and Beyond – Embody the Magic of Nature at Walt Disney World Resort
New arrivals celebrate the resort’s commitment to conservation and species around the world LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2023) – It’s been a busy year at Walt Disney World Resort, as The Most Magical Place on Earth has welcomed the birth of more than 300 animal residents. The range of births is tremendously diverse,…
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Florida Announces New Disney-themed Specialty License Plates That Benefit Make-A-Wish
Florida residents can purchase new Disney-themed specialty license plates and the proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. The announcement was made today and the license plates will begin to roll out at local county tax collector’s offices and license plate agencies (DMVs) throughout Florida this week. This allows drivers to add more magic to…
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GEEK EATS: Halloween Treats at Walt Disney World Resort
Halloween has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout its parks and resorts, there are treats to be enjoyed during this spookiest of seasons. However, starting on October 1, 2023, there will be even more treats to be enjoyed! Disney has given an early look at what will be available throughout the parks and…
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Sunday Spotlight: EPCOT Forever
EPCOT Forever debuted at EPCOT on October 2019. It was originally created as an interim show between Illuminations: Reflections of Earth and Harmonious, which debuted in the fall of 2021. The show is a musical celebration of the history of EPCOT. It returned to EPCOT after the conclusion of Harmonious in the spring of 2023.…
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New EPCOT Merchandise Revealed
It is an exciting time to be an EPCOT fan! This last weekend at Destination D23 there were multiple announcements made about the park that include a new nighttime show, the return of Figment, the completion of the World Celebration neighborhood, and a re-imagining of Test Track with inspiration from World of Motion. On the…
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Mirabel’s Magic Kingdom Meet and Greet Location Revealed by Walt Disney World Resort
Today Mirabel begins to meet guests at the Magic Kingdom in the location where guests could formerly meet Merida. The location in Fantasyland near Cinderella’s Castle in Fairytale Garden. Mirabel, who was seen in Disney’s animated film Encanto previously could only be seen at the Magic Kingdom in the Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade. As the…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Offer Extended Evening Hours for Eligible Walt Disney World Hotel Guests
Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be offering extended evening hours to eligible guests staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels. The extended evening hours will only be available on a few select evenings in November and December currently. At this point, the extended evening hours are set to be offered on November 8, November 22,…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reconsiders its Plan to Elminate Annual Pass Perks for Employees
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is reconsidering its plan to eliminate annual pass perks for its employees. At a meeting on Wednesday night, district administrator Glen Gilzean shared that the district is looking for an alternative solution for its employees Walt Disney World Annual Pass benefits. This update comes after Gilzean emailed employees last…