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Summer Crowds Are Coming! Disney World Park Hours Extended in June & July

Walt Disney World is gearing up for a busy summer at the theme parks and resorts, and park hours have already been extended for most of June and into July. If you are planning a trip this summer, be sure to keep an eye on those park hours, especially as you consider park-hopping and dining reservations. Here are the updates ...

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What to Know About the Skyliner: Hours, Routes, and Warnings.

Walt Disney World’s latest mode of transportation, the Skyliner, is what some a calling a “fun additional ride” and what others call a nightmare in a flying metal box. Whether you love or hate the Skyliner there are some important facts you should know about where to catch it, the hours it’s operating, and a word to the wise about ...

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Where Are the American Species in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Joe Rohde Shares Insight

At the core of the inspiration for Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Walt Disney’s True-Life Adventures (1948-1960), which was comprised of animal documentaries that focused on creatures like seals, bears, beavers, lions, and more. Disney’s work with animals whether in fictional nature-based attractions like the Jungle Cruise all the way to the thousands of real animals that call Animal Kingdom home, ...

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Disney World Passholders Now Need Mobile App to Verify Validity

Walt Disney World is cracking down on Passholders to verify their identity when using their pass for discounts and special offers. Previously, Disney World Annual Passholders have been required to show their ID at the time of using their Annual Pass, but now there is one extra step that we have confirmed to be true. There has been no official ...

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Two Maps You Need to Help Plan Your Disney World Trip

It’s no secret that Disney World can be overwhelming, between the crowds, the heat, and just the sheer size of the entire Resort. For those that are first-timers or even those that have been 10 times, it can be confusing figuring out how to get from point A to point B. One of the most time-consuming aspects of planning your ...

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First Look: Exclusive Merchandise, Sweets, and Treats Coming to Avengers Campus

Disney just confirmed the opening date for the latest Marvel-inspired theme park land, with Avengers Campus coming to Disneyland Paris this summer. Ahead of the opening of Avengers Campus, the Disney Parks Blog has released a guide to exclusive dining and merchandise items that will be available this summer, and we are excited to share some of the highlights! Starting ...

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Disneyland Threw a Private Party in Honor of Wish Kids

We have long known that Disney has had close ties with the Make-A-Wish foundation. Disney has been working alongside the initiative for 42 years, and collaboratively help make over 145,000 wishes come true. The very first Wish ever granted actually took place at the Disneyland Resort, and Disney has no plans of slowing down on making wishes come true. In ...

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Fan-Favorite Show to Pause Performances This Summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney's Festival of the Lion King

Live entertainment is a staple among the many attractions and events at Walt Disney World the whole family can enjoy together. Fans of Disney’s iconic live performances have been thrilled to learn that a popular show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be returning to its full, pre-pandemic format. Guests with trips to the Disney Park this summer will want ...

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The Secret Spot to Get a Photo with the Disney World Gate

Driving onto Walt Disney World property to get to the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme parks is one of the best moments of any road trip. Approaching the Disney World entrance arch with its iconic Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse images and large “Walt Disney World” lettering is a magical moment for every Guest ...

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Cast Members Fill Us in on the New Magicband+

Any day now we are awaiting official updates from Disney World about when the brand new MagicBand+ will be up and fully functioning. It seems we are definitely inching closer to this day after we got a sneak peek from Disney World Cast Members yesterday on Facebook. “Some lucky Cast Members got to enjoy a sneak peek of one of ...

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