Sad news as Orlando’s tourism industry struggles through 2020 due to COVID-19. Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort is the latest to report they will be laying off 1,100 employees due to low occupancy and canceled events. Â [google_ad] As shared by OrlandoSentinel: With the professional athletes gone, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is laying off about 1,100 ...
Read More »Vote For The Next Legacy Lightsaber From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Beginning today fans can vote for which legacy lightsaber they would hope to see offered at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities! Plus, merchandise from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will soon be available at Disney Springs, Downton Disney, and online at shopDisney. Check out all the details as shared below by DisneyParksBlog.  [google_ad] Bright suns, Disney Parks Blog fans! I have some ...
Read More »Past “Mousequerade” Winners to Inspire Your Halloween “Mousequerade” Costume
D23’s “Mousequerade”, a costume contest highlighting all the wonderful and wacky costumes Disney fans create, is going virtual this year! You can enter the Halloween costume contest now through October 1 for your chance to win. Well, D23 is sharing photos of past winners so you can get inspired for your own costume! [google_ad]Â As shared by D23: While most ...
Read More »Disney Offers Passholders Partial Refunds & Ticket Modifications For Water Parks Extended Closure
We just shared the news that Disney plans to reopen Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon Water Parks on March 7, 2021. Disney has updated their website with information regarding impacted existing ticket holders and select Annual Passholders. [google_ad] As shared on the Walt Disney World website: We realize that some Guests with existing tickets and some Annual Passholders are impacted by ...
Read More »Disney’s BoardWalk Resort “Keister Coaster Waterslide” Will Be Closed For Refurbishment
Well, it looks like the creepiest waterslide at Walt Disney World will be undergoing refurbishment this fall. Of course, the “creepiest” part is simply our opinion! Disney’s BoardWalk Resort Keister Coaster Waterslide (aka “the Clown Slide” will be closed for most of October. [google_ad] As shared on the Walt Disney World website: “Luna Park Pool at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort may ...
Read More »Recipe for “Professors Poison Apple” from Margaritaville Resort Orlando
Move over Pumpkin Spice Latte! We’ve got a Fall cocktail recipe to share that is packed with flavors that accompany sweater weather and pumpkin carving. One of Central Florida’s best dining locations, Margaritaville Resort Orlando, has shared their recipe for “Professors Poison Apple”. Enjoy! [google_ad] Professors Poison Apple – Margaritaville Resort Orlando Ingredients: 1.00 oz Amaretto1.50 oz Dewar’s Scotch1/2 oz ...
Read More »Roughly 5,400 Universal Orlando Workers Go On Extended Furlough
While we typically focus on all things Disney, one of Walt Disney World’s popular neighbors, Universal Orlando, continues to show signs of the struggling tourism industry. We’ve learned that Universal Orlando has now extended 5,400 workers furlough… possibly until 2021.  [google_ad] Credit: UniversalOrlando.com As shared by OrlandoSentinel: Universal Orlando has alerted the state that 5,400 furloughed employees won’t be back ...
Read More »â€˜The Mandalorian’ Wins First Emmy for Disney+
Exciting news for Disney+! We previously shared “The Mandalorian” landed 15 Emmy nominations. This Star Wars themed Disney+ series has been incredibly popular since it’s debut of Season 1. Well, as of last night (Sept. 16), “The Mandalorian” landed the first Emmy for Disney+! [google_ad] Credit: Variety.com As shared by Variety: Baby Yoda aka The Child is not just a ...
Read More »Disneyland Resort President is ‘Disappointed’ with California’s Lack of Progress in Reopening Theme Parks
Disneyland Resort closed in mid-March amid the coronavirus outbreak and has remained shuttered for 6 months now while they await guidelines for safely reopening from the state. Disneyland Resort President shares he is ‘disappointed’ with California’s lack of progress. [google_ad] As shared by the OCRegister: Disneyland called on the state of California to issue COVID-19 guidelines for safely reopening theme ...
Read More »A Perfectly Creepy Mickey Mummy Cupcake Recipe
Need a cool and creepy treat to wrap up your Halloween with? Here’s one from DisneyFamily that features a special famous guest mummified in sweet marshmallow strips… Mickey Mouse of course! Mickey Mummy Cupcakes Prep 30 Min / Cook 25 Min Ingredients: Batch of baked cupcakes Wax paper Confectioner’s sugar Rolling pin Marshmallows Kitchen scissors White frosting Chocolate nonpareil candies ...
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