It was 1996, and the Walt Disney World Resort was celebrating its 25th birthday with one of the most memorable (or infamous!) Cinderella Castle makeovers of all time. While some Disney Guests look back on these years with fond nostalgia for the Castle’s pink redesign, others were simply not fans of such an outrageous take on the classic park icon. ...

A visit to any Disney theme park around the world isn’t complete unless you’ve bought a piece of merchandise. Whether it’s something small like a magnet or keychain, or a piece that costs a bit more, such as a Christmas ornament or Disney Pin. You may even go all-out and buy Disney apparel or a limited edition bag (no judgments ...

Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life is the first of its kind collaboration between the performing arts company and Walt Disney animation. The show uses iconic Disney characters and stories to create an all-new show blended with Cirque du Soleil’s legendary performers, and you can see it during your next Disney vacation. Planning to see Drawn to Life by Cirque ...

Restrictions put in place to help curb public health during the COVID-19 pandemic have largely been lifted across the country now, but a testing requirement still remained for international travelers visiting the United States. Today, the Biden administration announced that the U.S. federal government is lifting COVID-19 testing requirements for international travelers coming into the country, which could have major ...

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is returning to Walt Disney World this fall after a two-year hiatus, and we could not be more excited! The event takes place select evenings in the Magic Kingdom from August 12-October 31, 2022, and it is set to include lots of favorite experiences from years past including Mickey’s Boo-to-You Parade, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks, the ...

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort offers one of the most unique places to stay at Walt Disney World, with a number of rooms themed to Pirates of the Caribbean. The rooms are loaded with details from the pirate ship-shaped beds, to treasure chest furniture styles, and especially considering their location at a moderate Disney Resort hotel, they have been a favorite ...

What comes to mind when you think of the Walt Disney World Resort? For many, it’s the chance to meet favorite Disney characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella across the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks. For others, it’s the incredible themed attractions like Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean or the deliciously ...

Visiting Walt Disney World this week? You may want to alter your park-hopping plans due to a private event scheduled for Disney’s Animal Kingdom tomorrow, June 9, 2022. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closing at 6:00 p.m. with a private event for attendees and athletes of the Special Olympics USA Games running at the park until 10:00 p.m. Private event ...

Disney Springs has become the ultimate DOLE Whip destination at the Walt Disney World Resort, and the latest soft-serve treat will take Guests on an adventure with Star Command. Swirls on the Water is the newest place to stop for DOLE Whips and soft-serve ice cream creations at Disney’s own shopping, dining, and entertainment complex, and the latest addition to ...

Finding Nemo: The Musical has been reimagined into Finding Nemo: The Big Blue…and Beyond, and this fan-favorite show is returning very soon to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! The new musical production returns to the park next week, and showtimes are now available for Guests planning to once again “swim together” with Nemo and friends in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. During ...