The entire Disney family has made such a huge impact. Yesterday Steven Miller shared with Disney Parks Blog Roy Disney’s dedication to Walt Disney World, which took place 50 years ago yesterday.   Walt Disney World Resort officially welcomed the first guests into Magic Kingdom Park on Oct. 1, 1971, and we’ve been chronicling that momentous day here on the Disney Parks Blog as ...

If you’re a Disney fan and want to get into the Halloween spirit, Thomas Smith Shared with Disney Parks Blog some new Halloween wallpapers that are Disney themed. This is a great way to take some of the Disney magic with you on your phone or computer. Some of these are Disney Parks related, and some are fun cartoons. Whenever ...

Disney Parks Blog has been posting pocket guides to different Walt Disney World Resorts. It is very handy and can help decide which Resort is best for your next vacation. Lisa Mendillo shared a new one for Disney’s Old Key West Resort:   When visiting Walt Disney World Resort, you know you are in sunny Florida. However, when you step on property at Disney’s Old ...

Today we went to EPCOT to test out the free version of Disney Genie. Since many Guests have been upset about the new charges, we wanted to get a true sense of what is included without an extra fee. It was a sunny day in Central Florida, so the weather was not an issue when making selections. The cool thing ...

Disney Parks all over the world are doing special events for Halloween. You know, when Disney has their hand on a celebration, it is going to be magical. Thomas Smith shared more with Disney Parks Blog:   All around the world, our parks are getting out their devilishly delightful décor and cooking up terrifyingly tasty treats to celebrate the eeriest season of all! Whether ...

There are so many talented people in the central Florida area. This is proof of that. Both Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle and Imagineer Zach Riddley shared these beautiful pieces of artwork on their Instagram. It was a tribute to everyone who has made Walt Disney World what it is today. It’s a celebration of Cast Members and Disney fans all over ...

Disney Parks Blog has featured different Cast Members who have worked for Walt Disney World for 50 years. It is exciting to hear the journey of these incredible Cast Members, and Kaitlyn Woollen shared the story of Pam Nelson:    We had the pleasure to speak with Pam Nelson, a 50-year service cast member at Walt Disney World Resort, and we can assure you that she is ...

If you’re planning on being on the West Coast, you’ll want to see a new gift shop at Disneyland that is completely holiday themed. Kelsey Lynch shared more with Disney Parks Blog:   As we’ve previously shared, Plaza Point is the all-new holiday store on Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland park, and I’m excited to share that it opens today at the Disneyland Resort! ...

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a tradition for many families to watch on Thanksgiving every year. If you are a Disney fan and enjoy cruising, there will be a float that you will want to be watching out for. Disney just announced that there would be a float inspired by the Disney Wish, which is the newest ship on Disney Cruise Line. The information was ...

Although we are primarily a Walt Disney World site, sometimes we will still report news from other theme parks around Central Florida. Fear Factor at Universal Studios Orlando was a show that would bring in Guests to be a part of the adventure. Some were physical tasks and some were eating something disgusting. We found out recently that it will not be reopening. The show ...