If you have ever taken a vacation to Walt Disney World, or if you are a local who loathes parking to get to the Magic Kingdom, you are likely familiar with the Transportation & Ticket Center and the process that it takes to arrive at the Resort’s flagship Park. At 44 square miles, or twice the size of Manhattan, the ...
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Fantasmic! Return Date Confirmed; Here’s What to Expect When It’s Back
Fantasmic!, one of Disney’s most beloved nighttime spectaculars, recently experienced an unfortunate incident when the Maleficent dragon caught on fire ahead of the show’s finale sequence. Thankfully, no Guests or Cast Members were injured during the incident; however, many were understandably saddened to see what happened to the iconic Dragon. RELATED:Â Disney Confirms That Fantasmic! Is CLOSING Soon Crews installed a ...
Read More »Are Disney Parks About to Bring Back This Underrated Accessory?
What is your go-to accessory that you love to wear while touring Disney Parks? For many Guests it might be spirit jerseys, Loungefly backpacks, or baseball caps, but for the majority, chances are Minnie ear headbands are pretty high on the list. Until the early 2000s, Minnie ear headbands (and Mickey ear hats) had remained fairly standard with only a ...
Read More »Disney World Just Enhanced the Recreation Lineup at These Resorts
There are plenty of reasons to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel, and on top of early entry to the theme parks, immersive Disney theming, and complimentary transportation, many onsite accommodations are home to some of the most magical recreational activities around. As the “Vacation Kingdom of the World,” Disney hotels have hosted recreational offerings outside of the ...
Read More »Disney Expands Eligibility for Massive ‘Star Wars’: Galactic Starcruiser Savings
The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has become one of the most divisive Disney World experiences among fans, largely because of the cost associated with planning an immersive getaway aboard the Halcyon. As availability remains open for many voyages, however, Disney is continuing to expand discounts giving more Guests the chance to book. RELATED:Â Disney Continues to Drop Prices for ‘Star Wars’: ...
Read More »Another DinoLand Attraction Is About to Close
Fans of DinoLand at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are understandably worried as rumors continue to swirl about the possibility of a retheme coming to this original theme park land. With another DinoLand attraction set to close this spring, we’re sharing all of the details that fans of Chester & Hester’s DinoRama and the Dino Institute will want to know. RELATED: Secret ...
Read More »Multiple Fantasyland Attractions to Close for Refurbishment at the Same Time
Refurbishments are necessary for running Disney Parks, but they can be disappointing when your favorite attractions are closed during your vacation. Several refurbishments are now on the calendar for this summer that you may want to know ahead of your next trip to “The Happiest Place on Earth,” especially as many of the closures could impact your time in Fantasyland. ...
Read More »Take a Sneak Peek at What’s Coming Soon to Disney World’s Haunted Mansion
2023 is an exciting year for Disney’s Haunted Mansion, between the new film release inspired by the iconic theme park attraction coming this summer and a new update for the ride in the Magic Kingdom. The Haunted Mansion was in the works in some form within Walt Disney Imagineering (then WED Enterprises) since the 1950s despite the ride opening in ...
Read More »Potential Reopening Date Revealed for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster; Could a New Theme Still Happen?
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. ...
Read More »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 ...
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