UPDATE: The charges in the case reported below have been dropped by the State Attorney’s Office, Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. We’ve got another unfortunate incident to report at Walt Disney World Resort. On July 8, a deputy from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office apparently responded to a battery report in one of Florida’s Theme Parks. According to News ...
Read More »Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Continues to Sell Out; Here’s the Latest Update
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has officially returned to the Magic Kingdom for the first time since 2019. Even with increased ticket pricing, this seasonal event continues to sell out, with dates going quick for this annual spooky season event. If you are planning on attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this fall, we’ve got the latest update on ticket available for ...
Read More »Park Hours Extended at All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks Through October 1
Fall is historically one of the quietest times at the Walt Disney World Resort, with the back-to-school season drawing smaller crowds to each Disney Park. After quite the busy summer, however, and with added pent-up demand for theme park trips and travel in general following the pandemic, Walt Disney World is looking ahead to fall visitation and continuing to increase ...
Read More »The New Menu Items You Have to Try at This Underrated Magic Kingdom Restaurant
The Walt Disney World Resort is an ultimate destination for foodies, and Guests can always keep coming back to try new snacks, entrees, and even specialty beverages thanks to the Resort’s frequent menu updates. The Magic Kingdom is home to some of the most iconic table service restaurants at Walt Disney World, with Be Our Guest Restaurant giving Guests the ...
Read More »Remembering Cast Member & Veteran Alex Stromski, the First Disney Legacy Award Recipient of 2022
Some Disney Cast Members leave behind them a legacy that spans well beyond their career in the Parks, with years of magical memories created for Guests visiting from around the world, and in the case of Alex Stromski, 21 years of service with the U.S. Navy. Alex Stromski enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the end of World War II, ...
Read More »VIDEO: Guests Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary With a Proposal in the Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World is always the “Most Magical Place on Earth,” which was certainly true for one couple who just spent their 50th anniversary in the Magic Kingdom. It is no secret that the Magic Kingdom is one of the most popular destinations anywhere in the world to stage a proposal, with lots of Guests popping the question in this ...
Read More »One of Disney’s Most Frightening Characters Is Back in This Magic Kingdom Parade
Spooky season has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort, and along with it comes the very first lineup of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party events in the Magic Kingdom since 2019. The annual Halloween event returns with a packed schedule of entertainment offerings including the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, Disney’s Not-So-Spooky Spectacular fireworks, and of course, the iconic Mickey’s Boo-to-You ...
Read More »“What’s In a Name?” The Secret Behind Disney Cast Members With Blue Nametags
A few months ago, Disney Parks Blog shared some relatively unknown information regarding special nametags at Disney Parks. Typically, Cast Members are seen donning a white badge that displays their first name, home city/town, country/state, and of course, the Resort’s name. But, rarely, Guests have spotted Cast Members wearing mysterious blue name tags. It turns out the badges are called ...
Read More »New Details Revealed on Disney’s Upcoming ‘Thunder Mountain’ Movie
Some of our favorite Disney movies have been those based on theme park attractions, like the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and Jungle Cruise (2021). Other past attractions-turned movies have included the Haunted Mansion, in terms of the 2003 live-action film starring Eddie Murphy, and the Muppets version that debuted on Disney+ last year, in addition to a new 2023 ...
Read More »Multiple Celebrity Sightings at Disney Parks This Month
It’s no secret that Disneyland and Walt Disney World are coveted Theme Parks for Guests, and celebrities are no exception. The Parks are a great place for curious onlookers to be treated to surprise celebrity sightings! Often led by a VIP Disney guide, you can usually spot big-name personalities by looking for Cast Members in plaid vests. With Los Angeles ...
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