After nearly three years of waiting for Disney World’s nighttime spectacular to return, fans have finally been satiated by a return date for Fantasmic!, the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater staple. RELATED: New Details Released for the Return of Fantasmic! Dining Packages If you’re just now finding out about the return of Fantasmic!, then you probably haven’t heard about the brand-new sequence being ...
Read More »This 80s Heartthrob Loves This Disney Salad So Much, He Turned It Into a Sandwich
Walt Disney World is known for immersive attractions and experiences, unique Disney merchandise, and, overall, that one-of-a-kind Disney magic. One of the best things about visiting Disney Parks is getting to try all of the delicious drinks, snacks, and entrees. One celebrity loves a particular Disney World salad so much that he turned it into a sandwich of his own: ...
Read More »The History of That Lovable Fellow, Figment
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 ...
Read More »Galaxy’s Edge, Galactic Starcruiser & the Limits of Immersion
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 ...
Read More »The New Disney Experience You’re Going to Wish Was for Adults
There are plenty of experiences at Disney Parks that are aimed at younger Guests. From “it’s a small world” and TriceratopSpin to Alien Swirling Saucers and Rafiki’s Planet Watch, Walt Disney World is filled with magic for young children. No rides at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom, however, are designed so that only children can ...
Read More »Why Do We Love That Disney Merchandise So Much? Here Are Three Reasons!
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 ...
Read More »After 42 Years of Disney Service, the Global Imagineering Ambassador Is Retiring
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 ...
Read More »The New Secret Menu DOLE Whip You Have to Try at Walt Disney World
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, ...
Read More »This Disney Park Just Made Inclusivity History
In our current cultural climate, diversity and inclusion are incredibly important. Companies all over the world are trying to create spaces that are welcoming to everybody, and the Walt Disney Company is no different. One Disney Park, in particular, has made Disney’s inclusivity history this Halloween season by including sign language in one of their live performances. RELATED: This Disney ...
Read More »This Beloved Show Hasn’t Even Returned Yet, and Annual Passholder Tickets Are Already Sold Out
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 ...
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