Usually, the Walt Disney Company is a leader in groundbreaking technology. From Magic Bands to the original FastPass+ system-Disney is always coming up with new ways to make operations easier for its Guests. RELATED: According to Bob Iger, a Merger Between Disney and Apple Is “Pure Speculation” Usually, these innovative techniques and technologies are adopted by other companies, and organizations-most recently, ...
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Tornado Warning Issued For Central Florida Including Walt Disney World
Any frequent visitors of Walt Disney World Resort will know that Florida weather is fickle. Rain showers come and go as quickly as they form, with the sunshine simply hiding behind the clouds. Big thunderstorms and hurricanes can also form seemingly out of nowhere. Although this year’s hurricane season ended on November 30, it seems that we’re not out of ...
Read More »Did Universal Steal Disney World’s MagicBand+ For Super Nintendo World?
A new feature introduced at Super Nintendo World by Universal Studios allows users to engage in interactive areas and experiences throughout the land in a way extremely similar to Disney’s MagicBand+. During the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney introduced MagicBand+, an upgraded version of their wearable Park admission. In addition to entering a theme park, ...
Read More »Disney World Prioritizes Inclusivity and Diversity With New Figment Merchandise
Today, Disney Parks announced new merchandise featuring Figment the dragon will debut during EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts with a focus on diverse and inclusive artistic expression. Of course, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns from January 13 through February 20, 2023. RELATED: Guests Shut Down Classic EPCOT Attraction Walt Disney World’s International Festival of the Arts presented ...
Read More »New Nintendo Land at Universal Competes With Upcoming Disney Attraction Release
Universal Studios just announced the opening date for their new Nintendo-themed land, but will it step on the toes of Disney Parks’ newest entertainment offerings? In honor of the Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary, Disney will culminate this milestone across their theme parks worldwide through featured merchandise, food, decor, and entertainment. The celebration kicks off at the Disneyland Resort and ...
Read More »Disney Store Opens First New Location After Year of Closures
After shutting down nearly every one of its locations worldwide during the height of the pandemic, the Disney Store has finally opened a new standalone location. As Disney fans and bereaved Cast Members will recall, after a consistent run from 1987 up until 2020, the Walt Disney Company made the decision to permanently close almost all of their Disney Store ...
Read More »New Coffee Shop Coming to Disney’s BoardWalk
It goes without saying that coffee, or an alternative hot drink, is a staple part of the day. This is especially true when you’re taking a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Those early mornings allow you to fill your day with Disney magic, but they get a little tricky as you are nearing the end of your vacation. Coffee in ...
Read More »Disney World Makes Change To Extended Evening Theme Park Hours
Walt Disney World has made a significant change to its Extended Evening Theme Park Hours offering in the upcoming months. The Extended Evening Theme Park Hours is a new perk offered to Guests staying on property at the Walt Disney World Resort. With a valid same-day park reservation or Park Hopper admission, Guests staying at qualifying hotels, such as a ...
Read More »PHOTOS: This Disney Park Has Been Transformed Into a Real Life Winter Wonderland
What’s more magical than waking up to see your neighborhood has been covered in snow? Waking up and seeing that a Disney Park has been covered in snow! It’s that time of year again: the children are buzzing with excitement to get out of school for Winter Break, parents are excited to present gifts, families are excited to see each ...
Read More »Disney Cast Member Protest Unsuccessful At Raising Wages
Amidst demands for a living wage, a Cast Member union representing over 40,000 Walt Disney World employees held an unsuccessful protest which did not convince the Company to renegotiate their contracts after four months of work. Since August of 2022, the Service Trade Unions Council (STCU) Collective, including Disney World’s Local 737 union, has made a stand for wage increases ...
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