Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort 4th of July Festivities Announced
The 4th of July is a fantastic time to be at Disney Parks. Walt Disney World Resort has announced its festivities for this year’s Independence Day celebration. For fans wanting to get their patriotic fix at Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are the places to be. Magic Kingdom At Magic Kingdom, the…
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Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle Dressed as the Sanderson Sisters Heading to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Halloween is edging closer and closer and more details continue to be revealed about different Halloween celebrations at Disney Parks around the globe. Today, a new details was released that will excite Hocus Pocus fans visiting Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. In a post on social media, Disney shared that Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle will be…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Unveils New Logo and Adopts New Whistle Blower Policy
On Wednesday the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District unveiled a new logo and adopted a new whistle blower policy during its meeting. The new logo comes as the district begins to make the transition from its former Reedy Creek Improvement District identity to its new identity. The new logo was unveiled by district administrator Glen…
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GEEK EATS: Check Out These Flavors of Florida at Disney Springs
Disney Springs will be celebrating Flavors of Florida presented by CORKCICLE from July 1 through August 13. During this time, there will be over 30 locations throughout Disney Springs that will be presenting a variety of dishes that won’t want to be missed. Along with the dishes to enjoy, there will also be demonstrations from…
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Hurray for Jollywood! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #665
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have a lot of ground to cover during the show. The show starts with a discussion about CHOC Walk and why people should join the Daps Magic team at chocwalk.org/dapsmagic. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom is getting its water tower. What do you think of it?…
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Water Tower Being Added to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom During the Summer of Celebrate Soulfully at Walt Disney World Resort
Progress continues to be made on both coasts on the future Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. In 2024, the attraction will be opening at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland in Disneyland Resort. At Walt Disney World, the former Splash Mountain closed earlier and progress is ahead of Disneyland’s version of the attraction. As…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Testing of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT
Later this year guests visiting EPCOT will be able to experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Today, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the progress being made on this attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. In a post on social media, Imagineering shared that they have begun to “teach water how to play.”…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Firefighter Union Leader Explains Contract Hold Up
The leader for the firefighter union of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District provided more insight on what the hold up is for a contract that had already been approved by firefighters. This comes after the new administrator for the district reopened contract negotiations with the firefighters union. According to union leader Jon Shirey, the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Posts Casting Call for Bruno From Disney’s “Encanto”
Disney has posted a casting call for a character look alike for Bruno from Disney’s Encanto. This is not for any specific event but instead for a future use of the character potentially for future special events. In Encanto, Bruno is the youngest child of Alma and Pedro and has the gift of precognition. This…
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New Administrator For Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reopens Negotiations with Firefighters
“Winning is easy, governing’s harder,” says George Washington in the Broadway musical Hamilton. This could the case for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District as its new administrator has reopened contract negotiations with firefighters for the district. This comes after the firefighters had already voted on a previously agreed upon contract. The firefighters voted and…
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Dates and Details Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
The Halfway to the Holidays season is in full swing! This week there have been a plethora of holiday announcements being made by Disney! This has included: Along with some of the new offerings coming to Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line for this holiday season, there is also a returning favorite. Mickey’s Very…
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New “Frozen Holiday Surprise” and Other Entertainment Coming to Walt Disney World Resort This Holiday Season
As Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays, more and more announcements are coming out about how the holiday season will be celebrated this year at the Disney Parks and beyond! Announcements have included the new Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland, entertainment on…
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Disney Announces Disney Jollywood Nights Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios This Holiday Season And The Muppets Will Be There!
Disney continues to celebrate Halfway to the Holidays. Throughout the week, multiple holiday-themed announcements have been made by Disney that include outfits for Mickey and Minnie at Disneyland for the holidays, holiday entertainment on the Disney Cruise Line, and more! Today, more announcements were made for the holidays, most focused on Walt Disney World Resort!…
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Disney Announces Locations of Enhanced Dining Discounts for Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders
Recently, Walt Disney World Resort announced that discounts will be enhanced for Annual Passholders that allow them a 20% discount at restaurants throughout the Resort for a limited time. The list of restaurants for this discount around the Walt Disney World Resort was announced by Disney earlier today and can be seen here: Magic Kingdom…
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Wilderness Explorers Program Celebrates Ten Years at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Ever since Disney & Pixar’s UP hit theaters, fans have saying “The wilderness must be explored … caw, caw, ROAR!” Since 2013, guests have been doing the same through the Wilderness Explorers program. In fact, this motto has been a part of the program that over 23 million fans have known and loved in the…
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GEEK EATS: Halfway to the Holidays Food Offerings
Halfway to the Holidays is almost upon us. Ahead of its return, Disney has shared a look at the food offerings that will be available for this celebration. The celebration will be taking place from June 13 through 15. Throughout this time, there will be holiday announcements, sneak peeks, special treats, and a whole lot…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District v. Disney Lawsuit Court Date Set
The court date for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District v. Disney lawsuit has been set. The lawsuit, which was filed in the 9th Judicial Circuit Orange County, was filed as a countersuit after Disney sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other Florida leaders, including the board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. According…
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5 Hidden Mickey Magic Shots at Walt Disney World Resort
Magic Shots are a whole lot of fun when visiting Disney Parks. At Walt Disney World, there are 5 Magic Shots that are extra magical because they contain hidden Mickeys in them, although some of them are not so hidden. However, they are still a whole lot of fun and magical! Emily Captino, Disney PhotoPass…
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Caption of the Week – Week #15 – Sergio
Happy Sunday friends! It is that time of the week again, the time for a new Caption of the Week photo. Before we get into this week’s Caption of the Week photo, let’s take a look at the last one. In it, the Mad Hatter was holding the Cheshire Cat over Alice’s head during a…
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Check Out the Disney x Tommy Collection!
As the Disney100 celebration continues, a new collaboration between two iconic brands has been released. The Disney x Tommy collection brings Disney and Tommy Hilfiger together. It can be found at shopDisney, Disney Parks, and select Tommy Hilfiger stores globally. This is a collection that not only pays homage to the past 100 years of…
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The Disney Dining Plan at Walt Disney World – All the Details, Pros and Cons
A trip to the Walt Disney World Resort is always something to look forward to. However, Disney has announced another reason for celebration. On hiatus since the pandemic began in 2020, the Disney Dining Plan is making its long-awaited return as of January 9, 2024! The Disney Dining Plan is a way to pre-purchase meals…
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New Judge in Disney’s Lawsuit Against Florida Governor DeSantis Sets Pre-Trial Timeline
Just one day after Judge Walker recused himself from a lawsuit brought against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis by Disney, the new judge, Judge Allen C. Winsor, has ruled on the pre-trial timeline. The motions for the pre-trial timeline were agreed to by both parties. Pre-Trial Timeline These dates set a timeline for when any pre-trial motions…
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DeSantis Continues to Attack Disney During Campaign Swing Through Iowa
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced his candidacy for the President of the United States during a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk. During this event, DeSantis took a swipe at Disney as his feud with what he calls “woke Disney” continues. It appears that as his presidential bid continues to ramp up speed, his…
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Disney Shares 5 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in the Disney Parks
June is Pride Month and the Disney Parks have worked hard to make sure there are authentic experiences and offerings for this month of celebration. This is done through the hard work of Disney’s cast members and PRIDE Business Employee Resource Groups (BERGs). Throughout the month, there are many things to enjoy including Pride foods…