Hardcore Harry Potter fans venturing to Orlando are likely to hit up the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios (and Islands of Adventure). However, there will be a number of Muggles and Squibs who may be visiting Walt Disney World with friends or family and don’t have the time, money, or resources to go to additional theme parks. ...

What do floppy disks and Disney’s Animal Kingdom have in common? The ’90s, of course! It’s been a busy year already for the Walt Disney World Resort, and this week, the Florida Disney Resort is celebrating yet another milestone. Opened on Earth Day, 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and as part of the festivities, ...

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Walt Disney World’s fourth gate debuted on Earth Day in 1998 and has remained an Orlando staple ever since. Walt Disney World introduced the Tree of Life cupcake, special anniversary merchandise, and a new character meet-and-greet as part of the festivities. Fans of Disney’s 2016 animated film, Moana, will finally ...

One of the most popular thrill rides at the Walt Disney World Resort has been closed for refurbishment since February 21, 2023, with only a vague reopening timeframe confirmed so far. A new update, however, suggests when the attraction could reopen, though this may not be enough time for it to receive the new theme fans have been asking for. ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park opened at Walt Disney World Resort 25 years ago. While operating as a fully functioning theme park, it also doubles as a renowned, accredited zoological park. The Park is the host home to thousands of diverse animal residents, and so many of the creatures here are rare and unique sights to behold. From those that are ...

Are you ready for some ghoulish Walt Disney World tricks? After a long period of pandemic closures at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disneyland Resort theme parks, the fan-favorite Halloween after-hours party Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returned to Walt Disney World in Florida, as well as the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The ...

Even if you don’t have any immediate plans for visiting Disney Parks soon, true fans can all agree that there’s something magically fulfilling in just reading about Disney Park and Resort happenings in general. Sure, you can stay current on all the latest news by checking onsite sources, like blogs and websites, but sometimes the ultimate satisfaction comes when you ...

Changes are in the works for several Resorts around Walt Disney World, and the latest update is not one we would have expected. Many of the updates have been works in progress along the Magic Kingdom area Resorts on the monorail loop and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. On the monorail, Kona Cafe at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort reopened last year with ...

“The Mandalorian” has become a fan-favorite Star Wars show, with “Baby Yoda” taking over the internet, merchandise, and the Disney theme parks. And with the release of “The Mandalorian” season 3 finale this week on Disney+, it seems Disney has changed its character conventions overnight – so just how will this affect the Disney Parks? (Beware, if you haven’t seen the ...

That iconic American classic handheld food known as the “hamburger” is an undeniably popular mealtime pick. With so many different versions that have come out over the years, fans of the classic burger have more options now than ever before. And with Walt Disney World Resort already famous for its vast and versatile food scene, it should come as no ...