Do you remember Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom? This interactive card game gave Guests the chance to fight Disney villains with powers from various characters at locations all around Magic Kingdom Park. In addition to the game itself, players used collectible cards to cast their spells with direction from Merlin himself. Limited edition cards even debuted for special events in ...
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These Iconic Halloween Decorations Are Missing From Walt Disney World
It may still feel like summer, but Halloween has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort. The first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the season kicks off tonight, August 12, 2022, and fall flavors are debuting all around Walt Disney World. In the Magic Kingdom, Guests will be excited to see festive seasonal decor return with pumpkins, Jack-o-lanterns, and fall ...
Read More »runDisney Announces Race Themes for 2023’s Springtime Surprise
runDisney’s Springtime Surprise event is set to return to Walt Disney World (and to a virtual track near you) in 2023! This event was incredibly popular when it debuted last year, and fans are thrilled to see it make its return with all-new themes and a sunrise yoga offering for Guests running the race in person. Disney just announced the ...
Read More »Using Genie+ to Park Hop at Walt Disney World Just Got More Challenging
Disney Genie+ has been available for purchase for Guests visiting Walt Disney World since October 2021. The service allows Guests to select a return time for experience Disney Park attractions for the added fee of $15 per person, per day, with select attractions only available as Individual Lightning Lane purchases for $8-18. Since the service launched last year, numerous changes ...
Read More »Disney Cruise Line Proves to Be a Hit Vacation for Families Who Don’t Cruise
The cruise industry is beginning to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, and in the midst of the industry’s rebound, Disney Cruise Line still shines as a proven success with families. With the launching of its fifth ship this year, Disney Cruise Line continues to prove that although it is a small fleet in comparison to other ...
Read More »Disney CEO Bob Chapek Still Believes Genie+ Is a Hit With Guests
We are getting close to a full year since the launch of Disney Genie and Genie+ at the Walt Disney World Resort, and despite mixed reviews from fans, Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently touched on his thoughts on the service in a much more positive light. For years, Disney fans debated the possibility of a paid replacement for FastPass+, as ...
Read More »Disney+ Day Returns This Fall Ahead of the 2022 D23 Expo
This fall is shaping up to be a busy time for the Walt Disney Company with Disney+ Day scheduled just ahead of this year’s D23 Expo. Kicking off a weekend of exciting announcements and news across Disney Parks, Resorts, streaming, and more, Disney+ Day will include premieres, updates, and activations at in-person Disney events. What exactly is Disney+ Day? Let’s ...
Read More »Launch Date for Ad-Supported Disney+ & Increased Pricing Announced
Ad-supported Disney+ streaming is coming, along with a revamp of pricing across Disney+ with ads, without ads, and all forms of bundles for subscribers who also use Hulu and ESPN+. The news broke during today’s Walt Disney Company third quarter 2022 earnings call while discussing subscriber increases, rates, and upcoming specials coming to Disney+, Disney+ HotStar, Hulu, and ESPN. Disney ...
Read More »Progress Continues on New Restaurant Coming Soon to Disney’s BoardWalk
Disney’s BoardWalk Inn has been undergoing a transformation with new details added to lobby spaces and a couple of new restaurants preparing to open along Crescent Lake. To make room for the upcoming dining changes at the Resort, the BoardWalk Bakery has been permanently closed to reopen later this month as the new BoardWalk Deli, which will feature a number ...
Read More »How to Plan Your Night at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Halloween has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort! This year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom runs select nights from August 12-October 31, 2022, and each party is packed with exclusive entertainment, character meet and greets, sweets and treats, merchandise, and more. Disney just released the full entertainment schedule for this year’s Halloween festivities, so you can ...
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