The COVID-19 pandemic has a lot to answer for when it comes to Disney magic. From plexiglass separators to the new Park Pass Reservation system, the Guest experiences at Walt Disney World and other Disney theme parks have been modified for the health and safety of Guests and Cast Members. During the unprecedented pandemic, Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, Magic Kingdom, ...

“Flower, gleam and glow. Let your powers shine.” And shine flowers do at EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival, which started today, March 2. Filling EPCOT with incredible topiaries, outdoor food stalls, and beautiful flowers, the popular festival celebrates springtime and attracts Guests from all over the world. Running from today until July 4, 2022, the festival allows Guests to see characters ...

We all want the best tips and tricks for our next Disney World vacation, particularly with so many changes and new processes introduced lately. From the new digital Disney Genie service to Mobile Orders and Park Pass Reservations, it seems like a “whole new world” for Guests to master their day in Disney’s theme parks. Nothing seems as spontaneous anymore, ...

When most Guests think of Walt Disney World, popular attractions are probably the first to spring to mind.   Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Expedition Everest – it’s rides like these that draw Guests into WDW’s theme parks over and over again. And while it’s true that there’s nothing like stepping into the first ...

It’s been a crazy start of the year for Disney when it comes to popcorn. Back in January, it would have been hard to miss the theme park frenzy surrounding the Figment Popcorn Bucket. As part of EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts, celebrating the worlds of art, performance, and cuisine, Walt Disney World started selling a new $25 Figment ...

FastPasses are gone, and Disney Genie is here with a “whole new world” for the Guest experience. The free FastPass and FastPass+ services at Walt Disney World Resort were sadly retired last year and instead, the costly Genie + and Lightning Lanes debuted on October 19, 2021. Disney Genie+ is a part of the new, digital Disney Genie program, a launch ...

You may think your days of hide-and-seek are far behind you, but not at Walt Disney World!   Have you ever noticed a Mickey-shaped head, profile or body on WDW property where it really shouldn’t be? Perhaps it was hidden in otherwise Mickey-free floor tiles, strategically placed in a queue mural, or lurking on shop signage. Congratulations, you’ve found a Hidden ...

What’s the best thing about downtime at a Disney theme park? For some, it’s relaxing on a bench in the Hub watching people take photos in front of the castle. For others, it’s getting a churro and walking around the quiet areas of the Park. For certain Disney Guests, it’s the shopping.  Merchandise in Disney Parks has always brought joy ...

There have been different rules worldwide when it comes to Disney Parks. Here in Florida, at Walt Disney World and in Disneyland in California, face coverings are no longer required except for on indoor transportation.   At Hong Kong Disneyland, the closure has been extended multiple times, and the latest date we are given for its reopening is April 20, 2022. ...

Meeting Mickey, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and their friends feels like a V.I.P. experience for children and adults alike at Walt Disney World. Characters have been returning across the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, with new cavalcades, shows, and special “sightings” around the theme parks. We were all missing those magical meet and greets during the pandemic, and ...