The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo is currently taking place in Orlando. We’ll be there on Friday, and we can’t wait to experience it for ourselves! You can’t mention Amusement Parks without thinking of Disney. Imagineers continue to push experiences to the next level. Kevin Rafferty, Jr. has shared some thoughts with Disney Parks Blog: One of ...

There was a suspected COVID-19 case at Hong Kong Disneyland and was closed today, Wednesday, November 17th. All Cast Members were required to take a COVID-19 test. This is what was on the official Disney website: Hong Kong Disneyland Park Temporary Closure on Nov 17 (Wed) In an abundance of caution, Hong Kong Disneyland Park will be closed on Nov ...

When Destination D23 kicks off this weekend, one notable name will not be there. Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek will not be in attendance. Officially the reason for his absence is a scheduling conflict. Disney spokeswoman Jacquee Wahler shared the following brief statement with Disney Tips and our affiliates: “Bob has a conflict in LA on Friday night and ...

If you’ve been waiting to find out more about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, you will want to read this. Six new characters have been announced that will be joining your voyage. Starwars.com shared their names, a drawing, and a description of them.   If you happen to wander into Oga’s Cantina, the local watering hole at Black Spire Outpost inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, ...

Earlier today we shared with you that Disney Cruise Line has updated its vaccination policy for Passengers sailing January 13 and beyond. We are on a cruise after that date, and we received an email almost immediately after the announcement. Here is what the email said: All of us at Disney Cruise Line hope you and your family are staying well. We ...

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically hurt our tourism in Central Florida. Everything had to shut down temporarily, and Theme Parks were shut down. It was said that it was not safe to travel, and International borders were closed. There was a stay at home order in Central Florida, and if you drove on the roads, they were empty. You were only supposed to ...

November 17 is a special day to many long-time ‘Star Wars’ fans. It holds a place in history, but it’s more infamous than famous. On November 17, 1978, ‘The Star Wars Holiday Special’ aired for the first and only time. Riding on the success of ‘Star Wars’ (back before ‘A New Hope’ was added) Lucasfilm knew that fans were hungry ...

Disney Cruise Line recently updated their vaccination requirements to include children ages 5 to 11. This requirement will apply to all sailings on or after January 13th, 2022. This is what the policy states on the official Disney Cruise Line website. Currently, Disney Cruise Line continues to require all vaccine-eligible Guests (based on US eligibility requirements) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined ...

Today November 17th, the face covering policy has changed for Crew Members at Universal Orlando Resort. Those Crew Members who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear a mask. If they are not fully vaccinated, it is still required. This policy is due to low COVID-19 numbers in the Central Florida area. This past week there were 10,746 new cases in Florida ...

We recently told you about a chance to win a Galactic Starcruiser vacation, sponsored by D23. Here is another opportunity to win! It’s called the Star Wars Bring Home The Bounty: Galactic Starcruiser Sweepstakes, and here is the description from the official website: As part of “Star Wars™ Bring Home The Bounty” – a global consumer products, games and publishing ...