When Theme Park Insider’s Robert Niles asked Chairman Josh D’Amaro for comment on the developing confrontation between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company regarding Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, he gave an interesting sort of reply. Disney filed the Reedy Creek Improvement Act in 1967 for the right to essentially self-govern the district between Osceola and ...

You probably already know that water is the most used natural resource. It’s widely available for many of us, and every living thing needs it to live. But did you know that sand is the second most used natural resource? It’s true! RELATED: VIDEO: Captain Jack Sparrow Reacts to Guest’s Prosthetic Leg – “He’s Got Rum In There!” According to a ...

When it comes to Walt Disney World Resort, Magic Kingdom is the theme Park with the most classic attractions. Fan favorite rides can be found in every themed land. For example, there’s Pirates of the Caribbean in Adventureland, the Haunted Mansion in Liberty Square, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in Frontierland, Space Mountain in Tomorrowland, and “it’s a small world” in ...

Frozen lovers will recognize EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After attraction right away, but do you know the classic Disney history which inspired some of your favorite scenes? Back in the 1970s, Disney Legend Marc Davis devised a now-abandoned Fantasyland dark ride at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park. The Enchanted Snow Palace would have adapted Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen,” ...

In a recent exclusive from Theme Park Insider, Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro spoke positively of Walt Disney World’s Housekeeping, Food & Beverage employees, whose Cast Member (CM) union protests are currently renegotiating contracts for a wage raise. The recently released interview addresses various hot topics regarding the Walt Disney Company’s theme park division as it celebrates ...

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was the sought-after ticket for Star Wars fans when it launched back in March 2022. The eagerly-awaited Galactic Starcruiser hotel takes Guests on a (simulated) two-night voyage through a galaxy far, far away. While aboard the Galactic Starcruiser, Guests are fully immersed in the Star Wars story, as each decision they make shapes the outcome of their journey. Now, it seems, the Force ...

Would you believe us if we told you that even more changes are coming to EPCOT in the coming months? In the past couple of years, the Disney Park has been undergoing a historical transformation, unlike anything Walt Disney World Resort has ever seen before. New attractions, experiences, and themed lands are being built. The new additions include attractions such ...

When it comes to Walt Disney World Resort, nobody can deny that it’s the Most Magical Place on Earth! But for Guests who frequently visit and hardcore Disney fans, there’s not enough magic to go around. If you’re visiting Walt Disney World soon and is looking for even more magic, you’re in luck! Here are the dates in February with ...

It’s an ongoing debate that has many answers – which is better: Universal or Disney? Sure, Universal has the thrills and, of course, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Hogwarts Express, while Disney has Mickey Mouse, more theme parks, and ultimately, more magic. But with new attractions at the Universal Orlando Resort relying heavily on screens and 3D, are ...

After the close of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration this March, Disney’s Contemporary Resort will debut a new menu at its award-winning restaurant, California Grill. When visiting any Disney Park, one of the most important aspects to consider is the food. Of course, theme park enthusiasts have devoted themselves to Disney Food since the Park’s inception, with many claiming ...