It is no secret that Disney souvenirs and merchandise can be quite the commodity, with some of the most popular and limited edition items selling out nearly instantly, both in the Parks and on shopDisney. While some items are undoubtedly popular enough to sell out almost immediately, more often than not, these items are bought up by Guests who plan ...

Did you know that Christmas week is one of the worst times to visit Walt Disney World? It’s true! The week of Thanksgiving, Christmas week through the week of the New Year, and the first couple of weeks of August are some of the worst times of the year to visit Walt Disney World. This is when the crowds are ...

As the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort gear up for several annual refurbishments, the calendar has been ever-changing with some attractions actually putting off upcoming closures. One such attraction, currently operating with its fan-favorite seasonal holiday overlay, has now had its annual refurbishment pushed back twice. While changes like this one could give Guests more time to experience ...

The theme park reservation system, which was first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, has continued to be a requirement in the process of planning a Walt Disney World vacation since the summer 2020. While the reservation system has received mixed reviews at best from fans, the Walt Disney Company has continued to praise the system for its ability to control ...

It has been nearly one month since former CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Chapek was ousted by the executive board. In the weeks since, Bob Iger has returned to the top executive position, promising to restructure areas of the company before selecting a successor at the end of his two-year contract. During this time, Disney fans from around ...

Disneyland. Walt Disney’s original theme park. Where age relives fond memories of the past and youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Home to nostalgia, fantasy, adventure . . . and a teenage dance club!? RELATED: What Teens Like About Walt Disney World That’s right, Disneyland was once home to a teen-focused dance club called Videopolis, which ...

The newest line of pin designs is only available to participating Guests at pin trading locations around the Disney Parks. Fans hoping to acquire the special collection series will have to engage in pin-trading activities on their next visit to a Disney theme park. The Walt Disney Company has sold Disney pins to collectors since the beginning at the Disneyland ...

Have you ever noticed that Disney Princess Belle from Beauty in the Beast (1991) dons a new dress each year for Christmas? RELATED: All the Disney Princesses’ Winter Outfits During the Holidays at Disney Parks During the holiday season, Disney Parks Guests can meet their favorite Disney princesses and see them in fabulously festive entertainment, all while wearing their very merriest ...

One of the most beloved traditions of the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort is the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Disney describes this EPCOT festival as “a spirited seasonal event inspired by cultures near and far” and “an international yuletide extravaganza” where Guests can celebrate holidays from around the world! In practice – since most of the ...

For anybody looking to get into the theme park industry and the field of theme park design – or anybody just interested in the hard work that goes into the “magic” of our favorite Parks, attractions, and experiences – the definitive, must-read book for the field is David Younger’s fantastic Theme Park Design & The Art of Themed Entertainment. Younger ...