Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Poster Revealed for ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True’
The first poster for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True has been released. This comes ahead of the collaboration between Disney and Hallmark, which arrives later this year during Countdown to Christmas. The poster was shared by the film’s star Lacey Chabert, along with Walt Disney World. Check it out here: In Holiday…
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VIDEO: Full Resort & Room Tour of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is one of the value resorts at Walt Disney World. It opened in 2012 and features four of Disney’s favorite animated films: Cars, The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, and The Lion King. Around the resort, fans can find some giant versions of items from the films. This includes a massive…
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Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 7, 2006
On this day in 2006, the Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain attraction opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The rollercoaster is set in the Himalayas of northern India within the fictional kingdom of Anandapur. Guests take a railroad expedition through the Forbidden Mountain and meet its guardian, the Yeti,…
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Sterling K. Brown | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 5, 1976
On this day in 1976, actor Sterling K. Brown was born. Marvel fans know him as N’Jobu from ‘Black Panther.’ For Disney, Brown can be heard in ‘Frozen II’ as the voice of Lieutenant Mattias. He also narrated the ‘One Day at Disney’ documentary series on Disney+. Hulu subscribers can watch Brown in ‘Paradise’ and…
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Disney Store Shares First Look at Endor Collection
The Endor Collection is arriving on DisneyStore.com on April 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM PT. This is one of several Star Wars collections that are being released by the Disney Store and Disney Parks leading up to May the 4th. After arriving at the Disney Store, the Endor Collection will arrive in stores at the…
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Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 2, 2016
On this day in 2016, the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. The high energy production was based on a version from Paris and demonstrated how vehicle stunts are filmed for action movies. More than 40 cars, motorcycles, and watercraft were used in the show, with…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces 2026 Summer After 2:00 PM Ticket
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new ticket option for guests visiting its parks this summer. This new ticket gives fans who would like to spend an afternoon or evening in a park the opportunity to come in for the second half of a day in a single park. This also provides for some…
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New Menu Items Coming to Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World Resort has announced that Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant is getting new menu items. These new dishes will be arriving on April 1st. This comes to the restaurant where guests get to sit in classic cars and enjoy some classic Sci-Fi films! In a post on Disney Eats, Disney shared…
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Walt Disney World Reveals First Look at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Marquee
On April 8, 2026, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is slated to reopen at Magic Kingdom. This popular Walt Disney World Resort attraction has been closed since last year. While closed, it has undergone a fairly substantial upgrade. This includes updating the technology that impacts ride experience with new ride vehicles, new blasters, new targets,…
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Progress Continues on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
The transformation of Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom continues. Work is currently underway to paint the castle in a theme that is an homage to its original paint scheme. The announcement for this change was made at Destination D23 in the fall of 2025. Now, the realization of that announcement is coming…
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Walt Disney World Releases First Look at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is set to reopen on April 8, 2026. When it does, guests will get to face off against the evil Emperor Zurg like never before. With new ride vehicles, new blasters, new targets, and new characters, it will be packed full of fun and adventure! Ahead of the reopening of…
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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…