One of the most popular thrill rides at the Walt Disney World Resort has been closed for refurbishment since February 21, 2023, with only a vague reopening timeframe confirmed so far. A new update, however, suggests when the attraction could reopen, though this may not be enough time for it to receive the new theme fans have been asking for. ...
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Walt Disney World Makes Changes to Its Maleficent Dragon Following Fantasmic! Fire
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, one Disney Park’s iconic Maleficent Dragon suffered an unfortunate fire during a performance of Fantasmic!. Thankfully, all of the Cast Members and performers working at the show were safe, and Guests were all evacuated to areas of the Park that were not affected by the fire. While the incident is definitely causing a lengthy closure ...
Read More »Disney Fans Are Begging Influencers to Stop Causing Disruptions in Theme Parks
Walt Disney World and Disneyland are where Guests go to get away from it all and immerse themselves in memorable stories and all-new worlds. And unfortunately, one of the most disappointing moments on a Disney vacation can happen when others break that level of immersion by causing disruptions. Every Disney fan probably has their usual pet peeves, like saying attraction ...
Read More »Disney Genie+ Reaches Its Lowest Price in Months
Disney Genie+, the paid alternative to FastPass+ launched at Walt Disney World with the Resort’s 50th-anniversary celebrations in 2021. Since the system debuted, Genie+ has undergone several major changes with the most notable being its dynamic price structure. We’ve been following pricing trends for Genie+, and have noticed that the cost of the service has continued to drop after spring ...
Read More »Refurbishment Scheduled for Another Popular Disney Dining Experience
Major renovations are underway at one of the most popular Resorts at Walt Disney World, and along with current construction projects, a new closure has been noted on the calendar. Many of Disney’s Deluxe Resorts come with special perks and amenities that for some Guests, make the higher price points well worth the splurge. Magic Kingdom area Deluxe Resorts feature ...
Read More »Virtual Queue Required for the First Time at This Magic Kingdom Event
Love them or hate them, virtual queues are a necessary part of any Walt Disney World vacation for Guests hoping to experience some of the Resort’s newest attractions. There are currently two attractions at the Walt Disney World Resort that operate using only virtual queues and Individual Lightning Lane purchases: TRON Lightcycle / Run in the Magic Kingdom and Guardians ...
Read More »Disney Reveals New Details About Upcoming Affordable Housing Project
An affordable housing complex was announced by the Walt Disney World Resort in the spring of 2022, and new details have just been revealed, including when the community is expected to open. In Disney’s initial announcement, we learned that nearly 80 acres of land had been set aside to create the new housing community that would become a part of ...
Read More »Replacement Announced for Beloved Disney Resort Accommodations
Changes are in the works for several Resorts around Walt Disney World, and the latest update is not one we would have expected. Many of the updates have been works in progress along the Magic Kingdom area Resorts on the monorail loop and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. On the monorail, Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort reopened last year with ...
Read More »2023 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Dates Announced
Fall is arguably the best time of the year to visit the Walt Disney World Resort. With special events across the multiple theme parks and Resorts, there is so much to see and do during fall at Disney World, including one of our favorite annual events, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This seasonal event arrives in the Magic Kingdom each fall ...
Read More »Disney World Annual Pass Sales Resume Today; Here’s What To Know
For many Guests, getting ahold of a Walt Disney World Annual Pass has been quite the challenge since sales of new passes were paused at the onset of the pandemic in 2020. In the years since the pandemic, limited sales of new Annual Passes (with blockout dates) had been made available for Florida residents only. All other Guests who did ...
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