Disney World guests lost out at the Animal Kingdom theme park this week. Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the Magic Since opening in 2017, Pandora – The World of Avatar has become one of the most popular areas at Walt Disney World. Inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, the immersive land transports guests to the moon of Pandora decades after the ...
Read More »Disney Guests Warned as New TSA Packing Rules Take Effect Nationwide
Summer airport travel has enough friction built into it without adding an avoidable problem at the check-in counter or the gate. Long lines, crowded terminals, the particular chaos of traveling with children who are simultaneously excited about the vacation ahead and exhausted by the process of getting there. Most Disney families have enough variables to manage before the plane even ...
Read More »Disney World Faces New Problem as Families Shun ‘Overpriced’ All-Star Resorts
For years, Disney’s All-Star Resorts have been the default recommendation for families looking to save money on a Walt Disney World vacation. If you wanted the lowest on-property price, All-Star Movies, All-Star Music, and All-Star Sports were usually the obvious answer. That equation is starting to change. Credit: Disney As Walt Disney World vacation costs continue climbing, more families are ...
Read More »No Vacancy: Disney Removes All Holiday Bookings from Grand Floridian Resort
The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year at Walt Disney World, and nowhere is that more obvious than Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. If you’ve been dreaming of ringing in the New Year just steps away from Magic Kingdom, you may already be too late. Credit: Disney Disney is no longer showing standard room ...
Read More »Disney Deploys Cast Members and Fire Engine as Fire Forces Mass Evacuations
Disneyland Paris exists in a relationship with its surrounding region that most guests never think about. The resort is a theme park, yes, but it is also a real community embedded in the broader geography of the Île-de-France, the region that encompasses Paris and the areas surrounding it. The cast members who run the park live in local towns. The ...
Read More »Neil Patrick Harris is Taking Over Disney’s D23 Parks Panel—Here is Why Fans Should Lower Their Ride Expectations
If you are a Walt Disney World or Disneyland fan, Saturday, August 15, is the most important date of the year. Disney will host the highly anticipated Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 in Anaheim. Historically, this “parks panel” is when executives reveal billion-dollar theme park expansions and brand-new E-ticket attractions. NEW: Neil Patrick Harris will host the Horizons: Disney ...
Read More »EPCOT Emergency:”Sewage Smell” Forces Disney to Board Up Beloved Germany Pavilion Shop
When visiting EPCOT’s World Showcase, the Germany Pavilion is an undeniable fan favorite. From the massive liter steins of cold beer to the intoxicating smell of fresh Werther’s Original caramel, it is a bustling hub of food, shopping, and entertainment. Credit: Reinhard Link, Flickr However, visitors arriving at the pavilion this week were met with a rather unpleasant surprise—and an ...
Read More »Confirmed: Popular ‘Harry Potter’ London Experience Faces Closure
For millions of witches and wizards around the globe, making the journey to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter in Leavesden, UK, is a major bucket-list experience. The world-renowned attraction offers fans an unparalleled look behind the magic, letting guests stroll down Diagon Alley, step into the Great Hall, and marvel at the breathtaking scale model ...
Read More »‘Jurassic Park’ Icon Sam Neill Passes Away at Age 78
Actor Sam Neill, who was best known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films, has died suddenly at age 78. His family shared the following announcement on Monday, July 13. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau [family] of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney, Australia. ...
Read More »Disney’s Lightning Lane System Left “Obsolete” After New Pricing System
Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World has always required a bit of strategy, but the recent shift from the old Genie+ setup to the revamped Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass systems has completely rewritten the playbook. On paper, the ability to pre-plan your ride reservations days in advance—7 days for Disney Resort hotel guests and ...
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