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Author Archives: Melissa Cannioto

Melissa is an author, adventurer, and chatterbox, who has worked at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Paris, and Adventures by Disney! A British native, she has traveled the world seeking new experiences, and now resides in Florida with her husband, an Air Force pilot. Find her children's book at @bear.hug.book

The Magic Secret Behind Disney’s Beloved Mickey Balloons

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Disney balloons are an iconic piece of the Walt Disney World magic. They frame our photos of Main Street, U.S.A. with their beautiful bouquet arrangements. They give Instagram users a classic Disney Park shot in front of Cinderella Castle. And they bring joy to so many young Guests who are lucky enough to be allowed to purchase one. With their ...

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HUGE Annual Passholder Discount Returns to Disney!

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Annual Passholders, get ready – because this offer is exclusively for you! With the 50th anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World Resort in full swing, Guests have been flocking back to enjoy the magic. Disney relaunched the beloved Annual Pass program back on September 8, 2021, after a long pause during the COVID-19 pandemic, when its Orlando theme parks were ...

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Disney’s Classic Attraction Suffers Odd Fail That Leaves Guests Laughing

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It’s one of Walt Disney World Resort’s oldest, and most iconic, attractions. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, the famous rotating theater stage show located in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom theme park, features a set of clever audio-animatronic characters that discuss progress and technology in family life. But with how old the attraction is, it’s prone to some incidents and ...

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Magic Kingdom Ride Catches Fire After Disney Fireworks Blunder

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The smells of “Rome Burning” on EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth and the glowing flames of Pirates of the Caribbean are as iconic as Disney’s famous theme park water scent. But what happens when that fire smell is actually real? Well, Magic Kingdom Guests got an extra pyrotechnic show this weekend when a popular Disney attraction caught fire. Though theme parks have ...

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Bob Chapek Tells Disney Cast Members, “I Let You Down”

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It’s been a controversial issue that has left many fans of Disney questioning their loyalty – and their Annual Passholder status. Disney has focused on its Inclusion Key in its Disney Parks and movie portfolio but has recently been scrutinized for its silence regarding a new bill in Florida. Thousands of Disney’s Cast Members felt betrayed by The Walt Disney ...

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Walt Disney World Announces Brand New Table-Service Restaurant

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We can never get enough Disney food. From the incredible buffet at Boma – Flavors of Africa to the Mickey-shaped joy that is a Premium Bar ice cream, Guests have got plenty of choices when it comes to full-service dining or cheap snacks. During magical vacations at Walt Disney World’s theme parks – Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and ...

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Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’ Ride is Delayed – NOT Canceled

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We never thought we’d hear Disney say it has run out of money. Amid controversy surrounding Florida’s new “Don’t Say Gay” bill and Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s lackluster response, Disney has revealed that certain exciting projects have been put on the shelf due to a lack of funding. COVID-19 affected operations significantly at Walt Disney World, with experiences and rules ...

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