We announced previously that Disney received approval to fly drones over their properties, which was previously forbidden.  We knew that this meant that a drone show was in the very near future for Walt Disney World, but we weren’t sure when.  It has now been announced that “Starlight Holidays – An Intel Celebration” will begin on November 20 over Disney ...

Now you can buy eGift cards online and deliver to your loved ones via email.  These gift cards are able to be redeemed just about anywhere at Walt Disney World where Disney gift cards are accepted.  They are redeemed by scanning the user’s phone, so there is no need to print a bar code or certificate.  Holiday shopping just got ...

Disney has announced that a new store will be joining the Disney Springs family just in time for the holidays. D-Living is a new store that will offer home decorations that will change seasonally.  The store will have various furnishing, housewares and more that will all be inspired by Disney and the season.  The location will open on November 23 ...

We reported a while back that patents had been obtained for what looked to be new Magic Band designs.  D23 announced today that Magic Band 2 is real and happening.  The center of the band is designed like a small hockey puck that can be transferred from Magic Band to Magic Band and maintain of the same information.  Not only ...

Disney will now offer a 4 Park Magic Ticket that will include access to one theme park on four different days.  The cost of the ticket is $70 per day, $280 total for the entire purchase.  It is important to note that the ticket will expire 14 days after the first day of use.  These tickets are able to be ...

Disney Springs will host a 2-day sales event on November 25th and November 26th.  There are over 60 stores and locations at Disney Springs participating in the event.  The stores will be opening at 8AM each day and remaining open until their normal closing times.  The deals vary from store to store with items that will be at exclusive prices, ...

If you tend to send groceries, packages and other items to your resort you will want to know that Disney is now charging a $5 per package handling fee if you do this.  You are likely still saving money if you are shipping food, supplies and other goods there, but you will just want to be mindful of this expense ...

Staring this November, guests will notice differences in the packaging for their Magic Bands when they arrive at their homes.  The packages are now recyclable and used recycled materials.  The luggage tags will be in an envelope inside the package, along with the pertinent information for the Magic Bands.  These changes were made in an effort to accommodate guest concerns ...

TREX Restaurant has announced a special breakfast with Santa event at their location in Disney Springs. Typically the restaurant only serves lunch and dinner, so a breakfast opportunity is a new and exclusive treat.  Not only that, guest will get to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the breakfast.  The meal is $32 for adults, $20.50 for children (ages 4-9) ...

Bob Iger has announced that there are plans in the works to add new resorts to Walt Disney World in the coming years.  There have been no announcements as to what class of resort they will be or any of the themes, but we can’t wait to see what Disney comes up with, and whether there will be DVC additions ...