Disney is quietly rewriting one of its longest-standing guest policies. For decades, Disney parks around the world have maintained strict rules on animals. Outside of trained service animals, pet dogs have generally been kept out of theme parks, restaurants, and most shared guest spaces, even at resorts that welcome dogs in designated accommodations. That approach remains in place across most ...
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Disney World Still Under Warning on Day Three as Guests Face Disruptions
Another difficult weather day is unfolding at Walt Disney World. Florida summers are known for high temperatures and afternoon storms, but this week has brought conditions severe enough to alter daily operations across Disney’s four theme parks. For three straight days, official heat advisories have covered the Orlando area as temperatures and humidity combined to create dangerous conditions for anyone ...
Read More »Disney World Announces New Era for 54-Year-Old Fort Wilderness
Another longtime corner of Walt Disney World is changing. Disney has spent much of the past year refreshing hotels across its Florida resort, from guest room refurbishments to large-scale construction projects. Many of those updates are still underway, with work continuing at several value, moderate, and deluxe resorts. Disney’s Contemporary Resort remains in the middle of a refurbishment affecting the ...
Read More »‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ Are (Apparently) Set in the Same World
Two of the most beloved children’s series of all time are connected ā or so thinks one super sleuth fan. There are a lot of similarities between JK Rowling’s Harry PotterĀ and C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. Both series tell stories of good versus evil in a fantasy, magical setting – complete with witches, mythical creatures, and a few deep ...
Read More »Disney Resort Enacts Controversial Alcohol Policy for Theme Park Guests
Gone are the days when alcohol was a rarity at Disney parks. Over the years, alcoholic beverages have become increasingly available across the company’s theme parks worldwide. At one location, however, guests must follow a surprising policy. While other non-castle parks have sold alcohol for a while, it took over 60 years for stiff drinks to hit menus at Disneyland ...
Read More »Every Disney World Ride at Risk of Permanent Closure
Like every Disney theme park destination in the world, Walt Disney World Resort is home to attractions for the whole family. Whether you’re looking for a quick thrill, a relaxing break, or a nostalgic throwback, you’re guaranteed to find the right ride for you at one of its four Parks. But the “Most Magical Place on Earth” is always changing. ...
Read More »7 International Rides We Desperately Need at Disney World ASAP
As a Disney fan, itās easy to feel like the grass is always greener ā or, to be more accurate, the magic is always brighter ā in the other parks. The truth is, when one Disney resort becomes your local, you start to take the rides and experiences for granted (hence why you end up Googling flights to Tokyo late ...
Read More »8 Weird Places You Can Get Married at Disney World
Walt Disney World is synonymous with magic, so itās no surprise that it offers some of the most unique wedding venues in the world. From iconic park settings to hidden gems, Disney fans can celebrate their big day in style, surrounded by enchantment. While Disney Weddings officially lists certain venues, the reality is that you can tie the knot almost ...
Read More »Disney Axes Long-Running Fireworks Show, Recasts Tinker Bell as Its Biggest Star
Disney is changing its summer entertainment lineup. Fireworks have closed out a day at Disney parks for generations. From Fantasy in the Sky to Happily Ever After, Disney’s nighttime spectaculars have become some of the company’s biggest attractions, often drawing thousands of guests to castle hubs every evening. While early Disney fireworks focused almost entirely on pyrotechnics, modern productions combine ...
Read More »Y2K Panic at Disney World: What Led to Every Ride Shutting Down at Midnight
Remember the new millennium? Well, here’s the throwback you never knew you needed. Back in 1999, anticipation was high for the new millennium. However, so was the fear. The worry was that when clocks struck midnight on December 31, 1999, they would expose a computer flaw that would cause major technological and operational issues on everything from airplanes to theme ...
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