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 ...
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Controversial Disney CEO Bob Chapek Discusses Disney Parks In New Interview
Controversial Disney CEO Bob Chapek just interviewed with CNBC, discussing some of the topics brought to the table at yesterday’s third quarter 2022 earnings call. The meeting was broadcast live via audio webcast and tackled issues relating to finances and other relevant Disney matters. The discussion provided insight into Disney’s mind frame regarding Annual Passes and Magic Keys at Walt ...
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 Park Guest Rode Pirates of the Caribbean for 13 Hours
We absolutely LOVE the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Walt Disney World Resort! But can you imagine riding it for 13 hours? Well, that’s exactly what one Disney Park Guest decided to do… all for a good cause. “Yo-ho-yo-ho, a pirates life for me.” This tune can easily get stuck in a Disney Park Guest’s head when they catch ...
Read More »The Reason Why Disney Is Holding Off On Annual Passes and Magic Keys
It looks like we finally have some insight into why The Walt Disney Company has been holding off on bringing back Annual Pass Programs to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Yesterday, Disney held their third quarter 2022 earnings call, where CEO Bob Chapek and other executives discussed finances and other interesting topics in a live audio webcast. The ...
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 »Is Disney’s Park Reservation System Sticking Around? Bob Chapek Weighs In
Think back to pre-COVID days in the Disney Parks. Guests could purchase a same-day theme park ticket and visit the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort Parks on a whim. That spontaneity in the Disney experience is now gone with Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System, and Chapek is proud of it. If visiting a Walt Disney World Park or ...
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 »Guests Report More Problems With Walt Disney World’s MagicBand+
MagicBand+ debuted to a divided audience in late July at Walt Disney World Resort. Videos appeared on social media of Guests excitedly showing off the new features of their wristbands around places like Magic Kingdom. Others shared how underwhelmed they were with the upgrade, expressing disappointment in the price they paid for the purchase. MagicBand+ sells for a higher amount ...
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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