Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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GUIDE: Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month Photo Ops at Walt Disney World Resort
From now through October 15th, it is Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. This month, Disney is celebrating Hispanic and Latin American culture through delicious food, uplifting music, artistry, and stories at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. At Walt Disney World Resort, there are also quite a few photo opportunities that are…
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Walt Disney World to Test AI-Powered Booking Tool
Walt Disney World Resort will soon be rolling out a beta test to select visitors to its website from the United States and Canada. This beta test will be on a new AI-powered booking experience for vacation planning to the Most Magical Place on Earth. The tool has been built in collaboration with Google Cloud…
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Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios To Receive New Magic
Alien Swirling Saucers in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is going to receive some new magic. This new magic will be tied to the newest film in its franchise, Toy Story 5. Imagineers are hard at work on this new magic, which will debut on Friday, September 25th. This will also introduce Lilypad…
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Legendary Piano Player Arrives at Casey’s Corner
For the last 36 years, Carol has been found playing different pianos throughout the Walt Disney World Resort. Now, she is bringing her infectious smile and talents to Main Street, U.S.A. to tickle the ivories at Casey’s Corner. “Casey’s Corner is such a joyful, high-energy place, and I’m thrilled to be part of it. At…
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Here’s How to Celebrate Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month at Walt Disney World
Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th. This is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. At Walt Disney World Resort, this is being celebrated in multiple ways. Walt Disney World shared that Puerto Rican superstar Luis Fonsi stopped by The Most Magical Place on Earth…
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Celebrate September 21 at EPCOT With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and More!
September 21 is a great day to be at EPCOT. This is the day when fans don’t have to play any guessing games when they go on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. There will also be some other fun offerings to be enjoyed throughout the day by guests visiting EPCOT. Guardians of the Galaxy:…
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Pick or Pass – GEEKS CORNER #833
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are trying something a bit different. They are playing a game of “Pick or Pass.” The way it works is that a prompt is given, and then each Geek says whether they would pick (agree) that prompt or pass (disagree) on it. Most of these prompts come…
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Ellen’s Energy Adventure | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 15, 1996
On this day in 1996, Ellen’s Energy Adventure opened at EPCOT, replacing the opening-day attraction, Universe of Energy. The slow-moving dark ride was a comedic take on energy production from the primeval era to the future, and starred Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Illustrating the theme, two acres of…
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The Magic of Disney Animation Opens at Walt Disney World Resort
The Magic of Disney Animation is now open for guests of all ages to enjoy. To commemorate the opening of this magical place, Disney brought dozens of characters together for a photo in front of its entrance. In fact, there were 60 characters in total for this very special moment. This was reminiscent of the…
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September 11th | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 11, 2001
On this day in 2001, Disney’s U.S. resorts modified operations following the morning terrorist attacks. All four Walt Disney World parks closed early, with cast members forming human chains to gently usher guests toward the exits. The Disneyland Resort never opened due to the time difference. The resorts on both coasts waived charges for rooms,…
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Logo Mania for Main Street, U.S.A. Revealed
This year, Disney has released a new Logo Mania approach to merchandise. These collections are simple; they are bold, and they are colorful. Each color represents a signature park element. Each set offers a mix of headwear, accessories, plush, souvenirs, home items, jewelry, and wearables. Today, what is being offered for Main Street, U.S.A. at…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals 2027 Deals and Discounts
There are few vacations more magical than visiting Walt Disney World Resort. As people begin to plan their 2027 vacations, Walt Disney World Resort has revealed discounts and deals that can be used to save on a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth next year. Below is a look at the discounts that…
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What To Know for 2027 Disney After Hours at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney After Hours at Walt Disney World Resort allows guests to experience some of their favorite Disney parks and experiences in a very unique and exclusive way. These hard-ticketed events give guests the chance to enter a park after everyone else has departed for the day. They can enjoy shorter lines, meet characters, and enjoy…
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Dates and Details Revealed for 2027 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
One of the more vibrant offerings at Walt Disney World Resort is the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival. This festival, along with the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, is full of color and creation as the year gets started at Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Walt Disney World revealed the dates for both…
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2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Dates and Details Revealed
The 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is being expanded. This next Festival of the Arts will run from January 15 through March 1, 2027. This festival celebrates visual, performing, and culinary arts. It also includes the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series! This year, the Festival of the Arts is being presented by Disney…
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Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby Returning for Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney Jollywood Nights is an after-hours, separately ticketed holiday party offered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. This party will be offered on select nights between November 7, 2026, and January 5, 2027. This party sees Disney’s Hollywood Studios already merry vibes get even merrier! This holiday party offers stylish entertainment, festive décor,…
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More Details Revealed About The Magic of Disney Animation
On September 14, 2026, The Magic of Disney Animation will be opening to the public. Before guests begin to walk in through the doors under the big blue hat, Disney has been revealing details about the magical experiences found inside this experience based on the Once Upon a Studio animated short. All of this is…
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Tapestry of Nations | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 9, 2001
On this day in 2001, the Tapestry of Nations parade at EPCOT ran for the last time. Part of the 15-month Millennium Celebration, the parade was dedicated to peace, unity, and the human spirit. Artist Michael Curry, who designed the puppets for ‘The Lion King’ on Broadway, created 120 elaborate 18-foot puppets for the parade.…
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Celebrity Narrators Announced for 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional
The Candlelight Processional is a long-running Disney tradition. This sees 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, a celebrity narrator, and a choir of more than 150 Disney cast members and community singers coming together to tell the Christmas Story at the America Gardens Theatre. This year marks the 32nd year of this tradition at EPCOT and…
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New Treats and Drinks Coming to Walt Disney World
There are always new culinary offerings being added to the menus throughout Walt Disney World. As summer turns to fall, Disney has revealed some new treats and drinks that fans can enjoy while visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth. These come in the form of churros, pancakes and waffles, frozen slushies, frozen shakes, and…
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New African Painted Dog Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new male African painted dog has joined the pack at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Named Prospect, he is making himself at home. Prospect can be seen by guests who are experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction. As he made his debut, Disney shared photos of the new resident. Prospect joins the African painted dog pack, which…
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Geek Eats: Menu Revealed For Hurly-Burly at Disney’s BoardWalk
On October 1st, Hurly-Burly will be opening at Disney’s BoardWalk. When it opens, guests will be invited into a historic seaside theater that was once home to the BoardWalk’s most celebrated vaudeville performers. Nearly a hundred years later, Hurly-Burly is once again opening its doors with entertainment offerings, vintage drinks, and lite bites that are…
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We Love Walls – GEEKS CORNER #831
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, it’s all about the walls! In the recent Leslie Iwerks documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, Kevin Feige talks about his love of walls in Disney theme parks. The Geeks explore that thought this week on Geeks Corner as they talk about many of the walls that are found in the Disney…
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Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Offering Fantastic Fall Rates
Those who want to visit Walt Disney World Resort this fall may want to take a look at the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. These hotels, which are within the boundaries of Walt Disney World Resort, are offering rates as low as $125 per night if booked by November 13th for stays through December 18,…