It’s hard to believe a time before Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon ever existed at Walt Disney World. But there was… River Country Water Park Opened in 1976, Disney’s River Country Water Park was the first water Park at Disney World. It quickly became a beloved destination and a popular attraction for families seeking a fun day in the sun. ...

Walt Disney World has over 50 pools among its many resorts. However, most people may think of Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach as the best places to cool off on property. But it’s important to remember that some Resort hotels have amazing pools with slides, sprinklers, and splash pads. RELATED: Popular Disney Resort Water Slide to Close in January Every Resort ...

Mother’s Day is just about here and it’s not just Guests and Cast Members who are celebrating at Walt Disney World as Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge just welcomed an adorable new addition to its family. Both Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Animal Kingdom Lodge are accredited by the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) to ensure the best possible ...

The ongoing battle between the State of Florida/Governor Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company/Bob Iger has reached a new chapter. This one goes after the Walt Disney World monorail system. Monorail Inspections Governor Ron DeSantis had previously mentioned monorail inspections coming to Disney World, but it wasn’t official until yesterday, May 11, 2023. The new bill (HB 1305), passed ...

Everyone likes to imagine their vacation to Walt Disney World will be an endless holiday filled with happiness, magic, and pixie dust. But reality does show up sooner or later, and so do a few all-too-common problems. Knowing what problems may arise and having a few solutions up your sleeve may help ease the tension and frustrations. Here are the ...

Some people set a Guinness World Record by risking their lives, putting their bodies through torture, or harboring some weird obsession. But have you ever considered what it would take to set a record for consecutive Disney Park visits? One Man’s Journey Jeff Reitz of Hunting Beach set a new record earlier this year for the most consecutive visits to ...

Mother’s Day is a special time of year. This year the Walt Disney Company is celebrating with a wide assortment of delectable desserts and sweet treats for Mom. For 100 years, Disney has reminded all of us to remember the love we have for the women and mothers who sacrifice so much. If you are heading to Walt Disney World ...

Disney Photopass service provides countless Walt Disney World Guests with unique ways to capture the memories of their vacation. It’s a valuable tool that helps you collect and organize ride photos, character meet-and-greets, and signature images captured by on-property photographers (such as shots in front of Cinderella Castle). Photopass photographers are often stationed throughout the various Disney Parks, looking for ...

Walt Disney World Resort continues to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. So far, they have announced additional character meet-and-greets at resorts, specialty character merchandise with the Disney100 celebration logo, anniversary-themed popcorn buckets, and enhanced nighttime shows. The Disney100 Celebration Continues RELATED: Changes Coming to EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth In addition, the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom each received a ...

You wouldn’t recognize this theme Park today. The 1980s were a very different time. Hair was big, Michael Jackson was a rising star, and almost no one had even heard of a cell phone. It was almost like living in the last scene of Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. The Past Exactly 34 years ago, on May 1, 1989, Walt ...