We reported not long ago that Disney is testing out a new custodial system that would be used to track custodial workers via a mobile device.  It would allow them to get their assignments, respond to areas in need, etc.  The union for Walt Disney World’s custodial workers, Unite Here Local 362, instantly opposed this technology.  They feel that this ...

December 15th is the anniversary of Walt Disney’s untimely death. This year marks 50 years since the last time Walt was with us.  Disney had decided to declare this week, “Walt Week: Celebrating a Legacy of Imagination, Creativity and Innovation.”  There will be memory boards all around the world at each of the Disney parks and D23 events.  There is ...

It has been announced that on December 17th from 7PM to 10PM Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be hosting a Garden Party at the Mary Poppins Garden.  This is the garden area that is located right outside of 1900 Park Fare restaurant.  The Garden Party will host live music to entertain guests that come out for the event.  There ...

It is official that Stitch’s Great Escape will be open from December 17 through December 31, 2016.  It is expected to close again on January 1, 2017.  During the holiday season, the Magic Kingdom often closes to capacity and the parks experience longer lines and wait times.  Opening an additional attraction helps to alleviate the lines and provide more for guests ...

It is definitely a great time to be a Disney Vacation Club member.  Disney will be hosting Disney Vacation Club Merry Mixers at Epcot to celebrate the holidays with other DVC members.  The event will include a DJ playing holiday music, food and beverage treats, and meet and greets with characters in their holiday outfits.  The event will occur every ...

If you venture over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you will now be able to find Rogue One: A Star Wars Story merchandise at many of the gift shops located all around the park.  Some of the merchandise that is available thus far are shirts, hoodies, action figures, pins, mugs, toys, hats and various other items.  We aren’t sure how long ...

Disney has filed for a new patent which would allow them to track where guests look during various attractions at the theme parks, including all of Walt Disney World. The benefit of this is that they could learn more about where to focus on making changes and enhancements for the most visual appeal and benefit. This can allow them to ...

Enchanted Tales with Belle is no longer offered during Extra Magic Hours.  The attraction is one where guests participate and play the roles of particular characters. We aren’t sure the reason why this was removed, but it is possible that it wasn’t popular enough to justify keeping it open.  If you don’t have enough guests to participate and help tell ...

Typhoon Lagoon water park will officially be closed on December 9 and December 10 due to expected cooler temperatures.  This is before the park is expected to close beginning December 25th for a long refurbishment through March 11th.   Blizzard Beach is expected to re-open right at Typhoon Lagoon is closing so that guests will still have an available water ...

A few months ago, Disney tried out an event called Disney After Hours where guests would buy a ticket to be in the Magic Kingdom for an extra 3 hours after the park closes to ride the attractions that are open for the event.  The cost of admission also included unlimited ice cream treats and beverages (non-alcoholic) to enjoy while ...