In more recent years, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort have become more inclusive than ever. In fact, diversity has become so important to the Walt Disney Company that the latest of the Five Keys (the five pillars that are taught to Cast Members) is dedicated entirely to inclusivity. RELATED: VIDEO: Neil Patrick Harris Makes Fun of Bob Chapek at ...
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Is IP Ruining the Disney Resorts?
Over the course of the last year, the Disney Resorts Collection has announced numerous Resort expansions across the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, many of which include the introduction of Disney media intellectual property (IP). However, are these new character elements helping the hotels offer more magical experiences, or are they hindering the existing themes? There’s nothing wrong with an ...
Read More »Guest Left ‘Traumatized’ When Disney’s Tower of Terror Stops Mid-Drop
Have you ever been stuck on a Disney attraction? (No, not slowed down or momentarily delayed, but actually stuck…) For one Guest who recently dealt with a prolonged stop on the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the experience could only be summarized as “traumatizing. RELATED: Family Shuts Down Haunted Mansion at Disney Park Disney World Guest ...
Read More »Popular Disney Resort Water Slide to Close in January
The holidays might be in full swing right now, but refurbishment season is right around the corner at the Walt Disney World Resort. The combination of fewer crowds and cooler temperatures often leads to several refurbishments taking place each year in January, and on the calendar this year is some additional maintenance work for one favorite amenity in the Magic ...
Read More »Disney World Cast Member Forced to Sleep In Car to Attend Work
A Cast Member forced to sleep in her car most nights in order to arrive on time at the Walt Disney World Resort reveals a dark side of Disney employment. For many Disney fans, it seems like there could be no better job than to work as a Magic Maker at the Happiest Place on Earth or the Magic Kingdom. ...
Read More »At the Very Beginning of Christmas Week, Walt Disney World Standby Lines Are Already Consistently Long
Did you know that Christmas week is one of the worst times to visit Walt Disney World? It’s true! The week of Thanksgiving, Christmas week through the week of the New Year, and the first couple of weeks of August are some of the worst times of the year to visit Walt Disney World. This is when the crowds are ...
Read More »We Finally Know When Character Dining Is Returning to This Iconic Magic Kingdom Restaurant!
When you think of Walt Disney World, what’s the first landmark that comes to mind? Chances are, it’s Cinderella’s beautiful castle! But did you know you can actually enjoy a meal inside this Walt Disney World landmark? It’s true! RELATED: Confirmed: The Disney Dining Plan Isn’t Returning Yet Cinderella’s Royal Table is one of the quintessential experiences for any Disney fan, ...
Read More »Below Freezing at Walt Disney World? It Could Happen This Christmas
If you are not local to Central Florida, you may be surprised to learn that the area can actually become quite cold. It doesn’t happen often (and chances are it will be much different than what you consider to be truly “cold” depending on which part of the country you’re from). Nonetheless, if you were expecting warm weather in the ...
Read More »Disney Just Extended This Attraction’s Holiday Overlay (Again!)
As the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort gear up for several annual refurbishments, the calendar has been ever-changing with some attractions actually putting off upcoming closures. One such attraction, currently operating with its fan-favorite seasonal holiday overlay, has now had its annual refurbishment pushed back twice. While changes like this one could give Guests more time to experience ...
Read More »Theme Park Reservation Availability Surprisingly Open Christmas Week at Walt Disney World
The theme park reservation system, which was first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, has continued to be a requirement in the process of planning a Walt Disney World vacation since the summer 2020. While the reservation system has received mixed reviews at best from fans, the Walt Disney Company has continued to praise the system for its ability to control ...
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