When EPCOT first opened in 1981, it was hardly a child-friendly Park. Between the presentational and pedagogical attractions of Future World, the lack of rides in World Showcase, and the massive amount of walking required to traverse the two halves of the Park, many of the smallest Guests had nothing to get excited about when visiting Walt Disney World’s second ...

When Universal Orlando opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in 2014, the opening shot was fired in a new battle between the world’s biggest theme park companies. Universal would spend the next decade fighting back-and-forth with the Walt Disney Company over which Park could create the most intricate, ornate, fan-desired new land ...

If there’s one thing that Disney Parks fans love as much as the attractions at their favorite theme parks . . . well, it’s the food. But if there are two things that Disney Parks fan love as much as the attractions . . . it’s probably character meet-and-greats. However, if there are three things that Disney Parks fans love ...

Earlier today, the Global Imagineering Ambassador of Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) revealed that he will be retiring at the end of the year. The former President of Walt Disney Imagineering (2016-2021) gave an exclusive interview with D23, commenting on the span of his extensive Disney career: “I began on Tokyo Disneyland, so I’d say the biggest shift for me is ...

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a classic Disney snack? For us, it’s DOLE Whips! From the traditional pineapple DOLE Whips and DOLE Whip Floats Guests can order up in Adventureland, to seasonal treats and boozy renditions just for the 21+ crowd, this iconic Disney treat is not to be missed. In recent years, ...

Disney recently announced the long-awaited return date of Fantasmic!, the open-air nighttime spectacular featuring Sorcerer Mickey and some fearsome foes. The Hollywood Studios staple has been missing since the Walt Disney World Resort reopened during the pandemic. Now that it’s finally back, Guests simply cannot wait to watch the one-of-a-kind show. So much so that the day it returns has already ...

The theme park reservations (along with restrictions on Park Hopping) have been among the most divisive changes to the Walt Disney World experience since the Parks and Resorts reopened during the pandemic. While the reservations system was initially put in place to manage Park capacity based on restrictions set by state and local governments, Walt Disney World has continued to ...

Walt Disney World is known as “The Most Magical Place On Earth.” After 50 years of bringing that one-of-a-kind Disney magic to life, we’d say they’ve definitely earned such a tagline. But amongst the immersive attractions and rides, the delicious food, the amazing effects, and the pyrotechnics, one thing stands out as the most magical experience of all: meeting your ...

The opportunity to run through the Disney Parks is a unique experience for all who take part. Whether you’re an avid runner, or new to the sport, every mile really is magic when running around the Walt Disney World Resort. Whilst most of the events for the 2022-2023 runDisney season are now sold out, you don’t have to be disappointed ...

In 2009, Bucks County resident Bonnie Sweeten called the police and reported that she and her 9-year-old daughter were the victims of a kidnapping. She was found the next day at the most expensive Walt Disney World Resort hotel. RELATED: Disney World Brawl Results in Multiple Arrests According to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Bonnie Sweeten told the police ...