Disney’s Magical Express has been transporting Guests staying on Walt Disney World property to and from Orlando International Airport since 2005. Earlier this year, Disney announced that the service would end on December 31, 2021. That meant that Guests would need to find a different way to and from the airport. Almost immediately, Mears Transportation Group announced Mears Connect. It ...
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New Year’s Eve Outside of Walt Disney World: New Year’s Eve Celebration at Old Town
Disney Park Pass Reservations are full for December 31. If you plan to be in the Orlando area on New Year’s Eve but can’t hit the Theme Parks, what should you do? Related: New Year’s Eve Outside of Walt Disney World: “Rocking New Year” at Sunset Walk Old Town is located near Walt Disney World in Kissimmee. The official website ...
Read More »Rose Bowl Teams Visit Disneyland
For many people, January 1 means a new beginning, resolutions, and spending time with family and friends. It also means football, particularly the Rose Bowl. Donna Fisk has shared details of the recent visit of the Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Utah Utes to Disneyland with Disney Parks Blog: Yesterday, The Ohio State University Buckeyes and the Utah Utes ...
Read More »Eight Ways to Celebrate the Reopening of Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
We were thrilled to learn this morning that the rumors are true, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is reopening on January 2! If you’re looking for ways to celebrate while you’re there, Jeremy Schoolfield has shared the following suggestions with Disney Parks Blog: Surf’s up at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! I am thrilled to share that the tropical island-inspired ...
Read More »Animator Eric Goldberg Watches His Creations Disney Enchantment Come to Life
One of the additions for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World was the brand new firework show at Magic Kingdom, Disney Enchantment. It is more than just a firework show. It is a fully immersive experience with projections on Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. Animator Eric Goldberg watched his creation come to life and saw Disney Enchantment. Joey McElroy shared his experience with Disney Parks ...
Read More »Ambassador Alumni Name Tags Arrive for Disneyland Paris Ambassadors
Cast Members make Disney what it is today, and it is great when they are honored for their hard work. Giona Prevete shared with Disney Parks Blog when alumni name tags were given out to Disneyland Paris Ambassadors. Disney Ambassadors have had the honor of representing Disneyland Paris and its wonderful family of talented cast members ever since Sabine Marcon ...
Read More »Heated Encounter Between Guest and Cast Member
Walt Disney World is a very popular place, and many cars flood the parking lot. There are so many Guests entering and exiting at all times of the day. Cast Members are in the parking lots to direct cars and try to fill parking spaces in an orderly manner. It is always important to make sure that you are aware of your surroundings ...
Read More »New Year’s Eve Outside of Walt Disney World: “Rocking New Year” at Sunset Walk
Disney Park Pass Reservations are full for December 31. If you plan to be in the Orlando area on New Year’s Eve but can’t hit the Theme Parks, what should you do? One possibility is Rocking New Year’s Eve at nearby Sunset Walk. Located in front of Margaritaville Orlando Resort, Sunset Walk is a quick drive from Walt Disney World. ...
Read More »Orange County Reaches COVID-19 Positivity Rate of 45%
The Omicron Variant of COVID-19 is spreading across central Florida like wildfire. Yesterday December 27th, at Advent Health CentraCare in Orange County has reported a positivity rate of 45%. @RMcCranieWFTV shared this on Twitter: Dr. Tim Hendrix of Advent Health tells us the positivity rate of Covid testing yesterday in Orange County was 45%. It’s 39% across all of Central Florida. The positivity ...
Read More »World’s Tallest Drop Tower and Slingshot Open Today
Most of what we post is about Disney, but if something is exciting in the Central Florida area, we also like to share that. ICON Park is only a short drive away from the Walt Disney World Resort. There are so many shopping and dining options as well as entertainment at ICON Park. There are now two brand new rides opening today, December 28th, 2021. These ...
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