Tag: Walt Disney World
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Florida Residents Have a Special Opportunity to Experience Magic and Save at Walt Disney World
This year, there are so many chances to experience the magic at Walt Disney World. Whether you want to experience Star Wars: Galaxy Edge or eat your way around the world at Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, you can do it all inside the magic at Disney. This Fall, Florida residents can save while…
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TSA Reviews Policy on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Coca-Cola “Thermal Detonator” Bottles
Last week, fans getting ready to travel to Batuu asked the Transportation Security Administration about the new “thermal detonator” coke bottles. For many guests, this has been a souvenir to remember their travels off-planet. When TSA originally responded on Twitter, they said that replica explosives could not be packed in any bags, even if it…
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‘Disney Genie’ Coming to Vacation-Planning Guests of Walt Disney World in 2020
This weekend at D23 Expo, Disney brought us an incredible amount of announcements. The Disney Parks, Resorts, and Experiences panel always brings so much excitement about the future of Disney for fans. This year, Bob Chapek announced “Disney Genie”, a new tool to help Walt Disney World guests plan the perfect vacation! Disney Genie will…
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Family-Oriented Changes Coming to Epcot in Walt Disney World in the Next Few Years
When EPCOT Center opened to guests in 1982, it focused on 5 ideals, information, technology, environment, education, and entertainment. This foundation was key to every experience inside this Experimental Community of Tomorrow. This weekend, Bob Chapek announced the changes that would be coming to the beloved park at Walt Disney World. It’s no question that…
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D23 Expo Day Three – Disney Parks and Disney Voices – DISNEY Reporter
The final day of the D23 Expo was a day full of options! As with all the day, there were lots of opportunities to experience different things from The Walt Disney Company. Obviously, there were the main panels to be experienced. But there were also other presentations, games, and experiences happening throughout the Anaheim Convention…
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Almost Expo Time! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 947 (#465)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover. However, most of it was superseded by the news that Spider-Man may no longer be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward. According to reports and a statement by Sony, the talks between Disney and Sony about the…
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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Get Special Treats at Epcot with V.I.Passholder Perks
This is definitely the time to be a Walt Disney World annual passholder! With so many fun perks, from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to special nights at the resort, you can experience the fun all summer long! This week, Walt Disney World announced that there would be special treats coming to Walt Disney World passholders…
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Last Chance! Catch Special Walt Disney World Resort Experiences this Summer Before Time Runs Out
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 22, 2019) – Summer is here, and now, more than ever, is the time to visit Walt Disney World Resort before the clock strikes midnight on limited-time magical moments across all four theme parks. But if fall is the fairest time of all for some, never fear – several recently opened experiences…
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Disney’s Skyliner Gondolas Set to Open at the Walt Disney World Resort September 29th!
It’s funny to say that one of the most anticipated attraction openings at Walt Disney World is the brand-new Skyliner Gondola system. Disney fans have expressed their excitement over this new transportation option at the resort. It creates a sense of nostalgia for those that remember the Sky Buckets at both Disneyland and the Magic…
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The New Gran Destino Tower Opens as Part of the Reimagining of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
In an on-going effort to bring more exciting things to the Walt Disney World Resort, new offerings are opening often. Yesterday, the new Gran Destino Tower opened at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. The new tower features 545 rooms, 50 of which are club level and suites. In addition to new hotel rooms, three new dining options…
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Shaking Things Up – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news going on. Things start off with two earthquakes striking near the Disneyland Resort. Also at the Disneyland Resort, Pixar Pals parking structure is now open. In movie news, Aladdin has reached $900 at the global box office making it…
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Disney Confirms Country Bears and Tiki Birds to Remain at Walt Disney World
Disney has had a lot to announce this summer. With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it was expected that most of the summer would be spent talking about things arriving at the Disney Parks. However, the news this week hasn’t been about things coming to the Disney Parks, for which there are many.…
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The Piano Guys Perform Theme From Avatar in Pandora – The World of Avatar
The Piano Guys are known for their performances of iconic songs in iconic locations on YouTube. With over six and a half million subscribers on YouTube, they have gotten very creative with their videos. Their newest video takes The Piano Guys to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There, they perform the…
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Walt Disney World Annual Pass Prices Increase Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening This August
As summer draws even closer, the fun of Star Wars at the Walt Disney World becomes even more real! You may have read earlier this week that Annual Passholders will have special events to look forward all summer long. In these events, guests have the chance to experience Galaxy’s Edge before the general public. Of course, with…
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Walt Disney World Resort Passholders Can Enjoy Special Offerings This Summer
New ticket deals, limited-time dining discounts, special event offers and more LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 17, 2019) – Walt Disney World Resort Passholders enjoy a full year of magic, and this summer they can take advantage of several new perks and benefits with special, limited-time offerings. From special ticket deals to exclusive merchandise opportunities and…
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Magical runDisney Medals Revealed for 2019 Disneyland Paris September Run Weekend
Race weekend is nearly upon us! Though here in Southern California, we have put runDisney events on hold, it is still alive and well in Orlando and Paris. Today, we are excited to reveal the magical new runDisney medals that you can collect this September! The weekend will roar into an incredible start with the…
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16th Annual Festival Disney Competition Announces 2020 Dates at Walt Disney World
It is time to celebrate another year of music magic! The 16th Annual Festival Disney competition hosts choirs, bands, and orchestras from schools around the world. We are so excited to announce the dates for 2020 so students can further their push for performance excellence! Open to middle and high school groups, this music competition…
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Enjoy Some of Our Top Merchandise Picks for Summer at Disney Parks Come Rain or Shine
In Southern California, this year has been one of the strangest for the weather. We have had an incredibly rainy and cold winter and spring, until a few weeks ago when we were nearing triple digit temperatures. When Disney gave us an upcoming look at the Summer merchandise, we knew it would be perfect, no…
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Mark Your Calendars for the Biggest Panels of the Year at this Summer’s D23 Expo
This summer is sure to be an amazing one for Disney fans! Whether you love Parks and Resorts or live-action films, D23 Expo will be the place to be this August! Mark your calendars now because we are bringing you the dates and times of some of the biggest panels at the convention! Friday, August…
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Disney Musicals in Schools program brings performing arts to five more Central Florida schools with a grand finale event at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 29, 2019—Dozens of local elementary school students took to the stage and stepped into the spotlight as part of the grand finale act of the 2018-2019 schoolyear’s Disney Musical in Schools program, held at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The students recently completed the 17-week immersive program, designed…
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Batuu and Beyond! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 936 (#454)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks continue the discussion about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as the episode kicks off. This includes their own observations and also answering questions from live viewers. After this in-depth discussion, the geeks pivot to talk about Disney’s The Lion King and Pixar’s Onward. The spirit of the season…
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New Holiday Festivities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lead a Sleigh-Full of Enchantment During a Season of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort
New fireworks show joins the fun of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as Walt Disney World transforms into a winter wonderland beginning Nov. 8 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2019) – Starting Nov. 8, Walt Disney World Resort will unwrap the 2019 holiday season with very merry festivities across its theme parks, resorts and…
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Disney Parks to Release Limited-Release Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Ears by Vera Wang, Heidi Klum, The Blonds, Betsey Johnson and More
New Disney Parks Designer Collection Celebrates Legendary Mouse Duo, Available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World and Online at shopDisney.com BURBANK, Calif. (May 13, 2019) – Today, Disney announced an exclusive, limited-release collection of Mickey ear hats and Minnie ear headbands designed by notable celebrities, designers and artists extending the stories of fan-favorite Disney Parks…
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Walt Disney World Resort provides 40,000 Disney books to Central Florida educators, children and families
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 4, 2019—Disney is known for its imaginative storytelling, and today Walt Disney World Resort brought thousands of new and classic Disney-themed stories into the Central Florida community. Through its second annual First Book Family Festival, Walt Disney World Resort placed 40,000 needed books into the hands of Central Florida educators,…