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,” ...
Read More »Disney Chairman Makes Positive Statement in Wake of Cast Member Union Wage Protests
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 ...
Read More »You’d Never Guess That This Is The Most Popular Title Streaming on Disney+
Disney+ (or DisneyPlus) is one of the most popular streaming services around, and for good reason. With over 500 films and 7,500 TV episodes, the streaming service is full of content, including original series. However, when you think of Disney+, you probably think of classic Disney titles such as The Lion King (1994), Beauty and the Beast (1991), The Jungle ...
Read More »Disney’s Ambitious ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Is In Trouble – Here’s Why
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 ...
Read More »EPCOT’s Newest Update Gives Iconic Characters Even More Time In the Spotlight
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 ...
Read More »Donald Duck Just Opened His Own Restaurant at This Disney Park
Isn’t it about time for Donald Duck to have a restaurant of his own? Disney fans already have the opportunity to dine at restaurants hosted by other favorite characters, like Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World and Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel. Donald Duck has had several themed experiences at Disney Parks over the years, ...
Read More »Want Even More Magic? Here Are Walt Disney World’s Extended Hours For the Month of February
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 ...
Read More »Fans Address Disney Cast Member Wage Discrepancy in Josh D’Amaro Remarks
After Disney Parks Experiences and Products (DPEP) Chairman Josh D’Amaro commented on new operational changes for 2023, many fans noted a discrepancy between his remarks on the Walt Disney Company’s finances and its inability to accommodate the demands of recent Cast Member unions’ wage protests. In a recent interview, D’Amaro addressed Disney Genie, ticket prices at the Disneyland Resort, and ...
Read More »Universal Is Lazier Than Disney – And Here’s Why
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 ...
Read More »California Grill Announces Start Date For New Menu at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
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 ...
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