For the premium New Year’s Eve offering, Disney World guests had best open their wallets. Perched on the 15th floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, California Grill delivers one of Walt Disney World’s most memorable dining experiences. The restaurant pairs sweeping views of Magic Kingdom and Seven Seas Lagoon with an elegant, mid-century California–inspired setting and an open kitchen that adds ...
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Test Track is Quickly Becoming Disney World’s Least Reliable Ride
Recent Downtime Statistics Test Track, the popular attraction at EPCOT, has seen significant reliability issues since reopening after a 13-month refurbishment. Over a just 23-day period, it recorded an astonishing 55 breakdowns, averaging over two incidents per day. This level of unreliability raises serious questions about the ride’s mechanical integrity and future operational standards. Credit: MyFrozenLife, Flickr In comparison, Tiana’s ...
Read More »As Disney World’s Halloween Cut, Updates Made to Hard-Ticketed Events
The Walt Disney World Resort is readying for its next big season in Central Florida. Following the final night of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park on October 31, the Walt Disney World Resort will cut its spooky era and commence its holiday season, and, from November 7, the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will take place on ...
Read More »Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Marks Major Milestone Toward Reopening
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Begins Ride Testing Recent reports confirm that ride testing for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom has officially begun. This marks a significant milestone toward the long-awaited reopening of the ride, which has been closed for refurbishment since early January. The announcement of testing has sparked enthusiasm among Disney enthusiasts, who have been eagerly awaiting ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom Suffers Crushing Blow in Capacity Restraints
Crowds at Walt Disney World have always been part of the story. When the resort opened in 1971, visitors poured through the gates to experience something the world had never seen before. Fast-forward to today, and that demand hasn’t slowed. In fact, it has exploded. Now the most visited theme park in the world, Magic Kingdom is facing a breaking ...
Read More »Multiple Disney World Hotels Sell Out Nearly a Year In Advance
If you’re dreaming about a Disney World stay at one of the most sought-after resorts, here’s a heads-up before you start browsing room photos and planning outfits. If you want to stay at certain Disney hotels, you better be ready to make your move almost a full year in advance. Waiting until a few months before your trip? That likely ...
Read More »Disney Finally Reveals Tree of Life Replacement at Animal Kingdom
Take a look inside Disney World’s newest attraction. Related: REPORT: Disney Cuts Popular Actress From ‘Avengers’ There’s been a lot of Disney World news lately. From the closure of classic locations like DinoLand U.S.A. and Tom Sawyer Island to the continued renovations of iconic hotels like The BoardWalk and Grand Floridian, those visiting Walt Disney World Resort can expect to ...
Read More »Boy Who Climbed Fence Pulled From the Water at EPCOT
New footage shows a bystander rescuing a little boy who climbed or hopped over a fence to swim in a pond in the Canada World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT. The initial video, which showed the young guest swimming in the restricted waterway, amassed millions of views and sparked a debate about the parents’ responsibility for their child’s actions. Child Jumps ...
Read More »Disney Changes Classic Magic Kingdom Snack Years After Debut
If you’ve ever rope-dropped Magic Kingdom with one mission in mind—snack first, rides second—you probably know exactly where this story is headed. Right at the entrance of Adventureland sits a tiny cart that has earned a huge following: the Spring Roll Cart. It looks simple, but for many guests, it’s the first stop of the day and sometimes the last ...
Read More »This ‘Boring’ Disney World Ride Is Suddenly the One Everyone Wants
Every once in a while, a Disney World attraction that nobody talks about suddenly becomes the one everyone’s talking about. It’s not new, it’s not high-tech, and it’s not the kind of ride that sends your stomach into your throat. For years, most guests walked right past it without a second thought. But recently, something has changed—and now, this so-called ...
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