Tom Corless 
When I originally started working on this article, it was a plea for Disney to do something thematically consistent and for their most hardcore fans in replacing Splash Mountain. Then it happened… they announced that they would re-theme the beloved log flume ride to the animated film “The Princess and the Frog”. For Disneyland, this … Read more
It has been a tumultuous existence for the Minnie Van service at Walt Disney World, a point-to-point transportation option owned and operated by Disney that launched back in 2017. A pet-project of now-CEO Bob Chapek, Minnie Vans were Disney’s response to many of their guests choosing not to use the provided, complimentary (and honestly, often … Read more
Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, the debut of Disney Carpool Karaoke, rushed ideas for EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival, The Fan-ly Feud, and more! The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available … Read more
Tonight! It’s WDW News Tonight! Join us at 9PM ET for a review of the week’s news, a discussion of the changes coming to Splash Mountain, the Wheel of IPs, and Card Parks returns. The show can be watched live at WDWNTunes.com on your computer or mobile device (but it is also available on Twitter, … Read more
The issue of the Walt Disney World theme parks reopening is a complex one, especially at a time where confirmed COVID-19 cases are rising exponentially post-lockdown. Walt Disney World made the difficult decision to furlough tens of thousands of its Cast Members during the unprecedented closure, and now the company is calling back its workers … Read more
With the new Disney Park Pass Reservation system in place, Disney will be offering Annual Passholders some ways to offset the loss in value of needing park reservations to enter and no longer being able to park hop: Annual Passholders who paid in full for their tickets will automatically get an extra month added to … Read more
Annual Passholder previews of the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks will take place on July 9 and 10, 2020. Weekday Select, Theme Park Select, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier Passholders will have the opportunity to register for a special preview at Magic Kingdom park or Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Passholders will … Read more
Cast Member preview dates for Walt Disney World’s theme parks have finally been announced. Eligible Walt Disney World, Florida site, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort, and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Cast Members and up to three (3) additional Guests (or the total number of eligible dependents on their Main Entrance Pass, whichever is higher), will … Read more
UPDATE: While Disney had originally said it would only be 2 reservations at a time for annual Passholders, an update to DisneyWorld.com indicates that it will be 3 at a time. The story below has been updated to reflect the new information. According to the latest information from Disney, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders will … Read more
It appears Disney has released the time at which Park Pass Reservations will become available starting on June 22nd: The Disney Park Pass system will be available soon to select Guests. Booking dates vary based on your plans. Beginning June 22, 2020, Disney Resort and other select hotel Guests with valid theme park admission can … Read more
UPDATE: The following story has been confirmed with a handful of guests and was run with multiple reports from those in this situation, but we have been told by many more readers that they were, in fact, offered a complimentary upgrade or move to a DVC resort. If you beat Disney’s shutdown of the hotel … Read more
We knew that it was likely coming, as we’ve been talking about how unlikely the ability to “park hop” would be under the new Disney Park Pass Reservation System, but today Disney officially confirmed the news: Please note, park reservations are limited in number and subject to availability. Availability can change until the reservation is … Read more
With the formal announcement of the Disney Park Pass System, dates when certain guests can start booking these reservations have been revealed: Booking Dates for Park Reservations The Disney Park Pass system will be available soon to select Guests. Booking dates vary based on your plans. Beginning June 22, 2020, Disney Resort and other select … Read more
If you don’t currently have a Walt Disney World vacation booked and you want one for next year, you’ll be able to book your trip starting June 28th. These new details were announced today along with the Disney Park Pass Reservation System: By June 28, all guests will be able to purchase new Disney Resort … Read more
On top of the announcement of the new theme park reservation system, Walt Disney World slipped in this interesting tidbit about the future of MagicBands: As you begin planning your upcoming visits, we’re also exploring engaging ways for guests to use their mobile tech to experience the magic – particularly now as the use of phones and … Read more
Walt Disney World has FINALLY announced how its new Disney Park Pass System will work for guests looking to attend any of its theme parks starting July 11th: Magic Kingdom park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will begin a phased reopening on July 11—with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15. To … Read more