Walt Disney World has introduced a new 50th Anniversary VIP Tour to celebrate the momentous occasion. This private tour is available for up to 6 people and costs upwards of $6,500. Disney VIP tour guides will escort you and your party around the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Read more … Read more
Autumn is here, the air is getting crisp (okay, maybe not in Florida), and Disney Springs has the latest Spirit Jersey seasonal fashion. A new Walt Disney World Spirit Jersey track jacket and matching pants debuted at DisneyStyle. Spirit Jersey Track Jacket – $99.99 Spirit Jersey Track Pants – $89.99 If you’d rather skip right … Read more
Walt Disney World has welcomed a new motor cruiser, Tradewinds, to the watercraft fleet. Tradewinds is the first new cruiser to join since the 1990s. The boat was recently cristened by Transportation Cast Members. Captain Mickey was there to join in the special moment. Watch the Disney Parks TikTok to see the announcement. Are you … Read more
Primeval Whirl at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is being torn down after its official closure was announced last year. Most of the track and props are now in a pile at the center of the attraction’s site. Though the first piece of track was removed from this side of the attraction, it has mostly gone untouched … Read more
Walt Disney World operating hours are now available for all Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs through December 15, 2021. We previously reported hours through December 2. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom will open at 9:00 a.m. daily. It will close at 8:00 p.m. on December 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, and 14 … Read more
The final character coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is Sora from the “Kingdom Hearts” series. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game director Masahiro Sakurai announced Sora’s inclusion during his final “Mr. Sakurai Presents.” Sora will have both his English and Japanese voices. He’ll be available with his outfits from all the Kingdom Hearts games, as well … Read more
A few new experiences are coming later in October for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. The “tapstiles” at the entrances of Walt Disney World theme parks will now emit a unique color and sound sequence for Passholders using a MagicBand to enter. In late October, The Passholder Buzz will launch. This will be the new … Read more
Disney Genie and Genie+, which are set to launch later this year, will have an AR filter that lets guests take a photo in front of old versions of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary. Guests will be able to use the filter to take a selfie with the castle … Read more
On top of the announcements that indoor character meet and greets will return, and two shows are coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, even more live entertainment will be returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Beginning next week, Chakranadi and Kora Tinga Tinga return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. In early November, the Tam Tam Drummers … Read more
In addition to the return of indoor character meet and greets, Disney announced the return of the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and Disney Movie Magic nighttime show to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Movie Magic, a “cinematic nighttime experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrating Disney’s live-action film legacy,” returns on November 7 with new scenes … Read more
Disney has announced the return of indoor character meet and greets to two Walt Disney World theme parks. Returning indoor meet and greets include the following: Disney Princesses at Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom Mickey Mouse in his 50th Anniversary EARidescent outfit at Town Square Theater in the Magic Kingdom Minnie Mouse at … Read more
The final showing of Happily Ever After took place on September 29, and the signage for the show has finally been removed six days later. Happily Ever After has been retired to make way for the new Disney Enchantment, which had its official debut on October 1. These smaller signs had been removed slowly over … Read more
Two new platforms have been added to the stage in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. We saw the platforms as characters welcomed us to the park this morning. There were previously platforms in these same locations, but they were removed while the stage floor was replaced. The platforms were not used during today’s … Read more
More window displays have been updated on the exterior of the refurbished Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom. In the window closest to Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is a new kitchen-themed display. Popcorn is cooking on a vintage Countess stove. Pots and pans hang on the walls. Vintage Mars Wrigley candies are throughout many of … Read more
As part of Disney’s ongoing inclusivity efforts, the gender-neutral “Mx.” prefix is now an option when creating or updating a My Disney Experience profile. Previously, My Disney Experience only included binary gender prefixes and Dr. as choices. Mx. is a gender-neutral option popular with non-binary individuals. The prefix can be changed when logged into My … Read more
Even more Walt Disney World 50th anniversary merchandise has arrived at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. This morning we found a trinket tray, two snow globes, ornaments, and leggings. 50th Anniversary Trinket Tray – $24.99 The trinket tray has Minnie and Mickey dancing atop it in their celebration outfits. Of course it says “The World’s … Read more
