Matthew Soberman 
With the roll-out of date-based ticket pricing around the corner, “My Disney Experience,” Walt Disney World’s vacation-planning tool, is receiving a refresh. The new design should aid in streamlining the planning process and help guests navigate what will soon be a more complicated ticketing system. Users will be able to view a step-by-step process, which … Read more
From chart-topping musicians to A-list actors (and Bob Iger), the entertainment world is coming together to pay tribute to Mickey Mouse. Disney released the list of performers set to appear on “Mickey’s 90th Spectacular,” a two-hour special set to air on ABC on Sunday, November 4th at 8 PM Eastern/7 PM Central. Among the actors … Read more
Disney Springs’ parking garages will soon have new technology aimed at improving guests’ parking experiences, according to a recent permit filed by the Reedy Creek Improvement District with Orange County. According to the permit, Reedy Creek will install a $2.37 million new system from Indect Parking in the Lime and Orange garages, as well as … Read more
Epcot visitors, please be advised that time-travelling hours will be restricted next week. Spaceship Earth will be closing early from Monday, October 1st (coincidentally, the attraction and park’s 36th birthday) to Thursday, October 4th. The attraction will close at 8 PM, an hour before park closing. The ride will be closing for “routine maintenance.” (There’s … Read more
Guests will be able to learn more about conservation and Disney’s animal programs after all. Disney confirmed today that Rafiki’s Planet Watch’s closure will in fact be temporary rather than permanent, and the area and Wildlife Express Train will reopen in Spring 2019. This will allow time for an “extensive refurbishment”, where Disney is expected … Read more
Cue up “The Imperial March,” because one of cinema’s most iconic villains is coming to Oculus Quest next year. “Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series” is a three-part story series collaboration between Oculus and ILMxLAB, Lucasfilm’s division for virtual and augmented reality games, and is written and executive produced by David S. Goyer (the … Read more
Fans can soon take home vinyl figurines inspired by “It’s a Small World” as part of a blind box set. “The Happiest Cruise,” a series designed by Jerrod Maruyama, will be released on Saturday, September 29th at Disney’s Pin Traders and Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World, as well as at WonderGround … Read more
From “A Christmas Fantasy” to “Believe in Holiday Magic” to “¡Viva Navidad!, some beloved favorites are returning to the Disneyland Resort for this holiday season. But to make room for the upcoming festivities, both the Pixar Play Parade and Paint the Night will be ending their runs in early November. From the Disney Parks Blog: … Read more
Boys and girls of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange…or chocolaty? The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Jack Skellington has a new specialty chocolate piñata now available at The Ganachery at Disney Springs. The new treat is designed to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film. If you prefer classic characters, there’s … Read more
Visitors to Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria can now enjoy their pizza and Italian entrees in a refreshed upstairs dining area, complete with a walkout patio. The announcement of the new area’s opening, the second in a three-stage overhaul of the restaurant, came from Disney Parks Blog on Friday. Twinkling chandeliers illuminate the space, while booth … Read more
With the Marvel Summer of Super Heroes at its end, CinéMagique, the beloved film/theatre show, is scheduled to return to Walt Disney Studios Park starting on Saturday, December 1st for a limited run through Sunday, February 3rd, 2019. The attraction is expected to return as a “revisited show,” with new effects to make it “more … Read more
A new tour at Disney’s Animal Kingdom centered on their white rhinos is coming in November. “Up Close with Rhinos” is an hour-long, backstage guided tour that explores how the park’s animal team takes care of the white rhinos that roam the savannah on Kilimanjaro Safaris, as well as the efforts Disney is taking to … Read more
After Typhoon Mangkhut slammed Southern China and the Philippines with winds reaching up to 138 miles per hour over the last couple of days, Hong Kong Disneyland has reopened to guests after two days of closure. The majority of the park is open, though the Hong Kong Disneyland Railroad and a majority of Adventureland remain … Read more
Whether you’re looking to head down the rabbit hole or love Disney’s “big cheese,” there are new coin purses of all shapes and sizes available at the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. The purses are currently available at the Disneyland Resort, but are also coming to Florida.
Back in July, we reported that Ziploc bags would soon be available at Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom, and now we can confirm it. Disney recently announced that the bags would be available at the ride “soon”. The bags, which will feature an exclusive design for the ride, are designed to protect guests’ personal … Read more
Magic Kingdom visitors will still be able to move, shake, dance, and play, but there may not be a street party to do it at soon. Sources indicate that the “Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party” will have its final performance on Saturday, October 6th at 4:45 PM. No performances are … Read more