Disney has released a new gift card design that features Sorcerer Mickey on the front.  They are available for purchase at DisneyGiftCard.com as well as at locations within Walt Disney World and Disneyland parks.  According to Disney Parks Blog, if you buy the cards in the parks, there is a “special sparkle treatment that enhances Sorcerer Mickey’s magic!”  The gift ...

According to photos and updates on Doctor Disney’s Facebook page, the fountain to one of the entrances at Disney Springs has been the victim of a prank.  It appears that a bubble solution was added to the fountain to turn it into a full on bubble fest.  The fountain is the one that is located close Buena Vista Drive and ...

National Polka Dot Day is coming up on Sunday, January 22nd.  Walt Disney World will be celebrating this fun day with our favorite girl in polka dots, Minnie Mouse. Guests are encouraged to head over to Disney Springs dressed in polka dots to celebrate with Minnie.  We don’t have a lot of specifics about the activities for this special event ...

Characters in Flight is the tethered helium balloon attraction in Disney Springs that you typically see raised high above the area with guests on board.  The balloon went down for refurbishment with a plan to change the balloon to a design that better suits the theme of Disney Springs, since the previous design was with Downtown Disney in mind.  We ...

Wilderness Lodge has been the site of various construction efforts to re-theme portions of the resort and add new features.  It has now been announced that the new Geyser Point Bar& Grill will now be opening some time in February.  The restaurant will be conveniently located right next to main pool at the resort.  Guests can grab food to eat ...

Epcot’s first International Festival of the Arts Festival kicks off this weekend on January 13th.  Disney sent out emails today to Annual Passholders offering them the opportunity to register for reserved seating for 1 concert during the entire event.  The seating options available for reservations are 5:30PM and 6:45PM each day of the festival.  The reservations are available on a ...

A new ticketed event, Star Wars: Galactic Nights, is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios only on April 14th.  The event will take place from 7PM to midnight and will be an evening dedicated to Star Wars.  All guests are allowed to wear costumes to the event, as long as they adhere to Disney’s communicated costume guidelines. There will be numerous ...

Disney has made an announcement that a new service, called MaxPass, will launch later this year.  This new add-on will let guests have unlimited downloads of their PhotoPass images as well as that ability to book FastPass via mobile.  This will be available on the Disneyland App. The introductory price for this service is $10 per day for the FastPass ...

The various Joffrey’s kiosks around Epcot at Walt Disney World will have new, themed beverages during the event for the new event, International Festival of the Arts.  These drinks are were created just for the festival and aren’t expected to remain after the festival ends, but depending on popularity you never know what might happen. [google_ad] Here is a look ...

It appears that the Kermit the Frog hot air balloon high above MuppetVision 3D in the Muppet Courtyard area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be removed.  This has become an icon and familiar sight for the area, but must be removed.  This removal is part of the theming being done in preparation for Star Wars land and Toy Story land. ...