Welcome back! In this edition of Uniquely Disney we are venturing back to Epcot and World Showcase- and to the Mexico pavilion! This is one of my absolutely favourite areas for its immersive atmosphere. Though it is a small pavilion Disney has done an outstanding job transporting you to Mexico, to lush jungle, ancient pyramids, … Read more
In light of some recent regrettable removals–Citizens of Hollywood, Oswald–we are pleased to pass along a delightful and welcome Walt Disney World addition. As if you needed one more reason to visit the Magic Kingdom, here’s a big one. We told you previously that the Plaza Restaurant would soon be offering breakfast, and today Disney … Read more
Today, Disney announced the full schedule for Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse. This three-day extravaganza for the mouse that started it all will take place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. New this year, Mickey’s of Glendale is thrilled to extend a brand-new way to purchase Destination D limited edition pins. Rather than wait in line to … Read more
Mobile Ordering at Walt Disney World just took another step forward with their unique ordering process: Allergy menus are now available not only when browsing the menus, but for Mobile Order through the MyDisneyExperience app, as well! These menus are located near the bottom of the regular Mobile Order menu, but you will need to … Read more
After nearly 20 years of delighting Epcot guests through music, fireworks, fire torches and more, Disney has finally announced that “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” will be ending in the second half of 2019. “The Disney Parks Live Entertainment team is already busy creating new thrills to debut immediately following the conclusion of “IllumiNations,” continuing the … Read more
When you take a step into Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards, you take a step back in time, to the golden age of Hollywood and the vintage glamour of the silver screen stars. The beauty and charm of this gilded age is wonderfully re-created in this area of the park through the design, … Read more
Disney has announced that the limited edition Haunted Mansion Funko Pop! Vinyl will be coming to stores on September 22nd. The Pop! Vinyl features a Hitchhiking Ghost riding in a Doom Buggy and will be available at the Disney’s Pin Traders store. The purchase price for the Hitchhiking Ghost Pop! Vinyl will be $40. Earlier … Read more
Pinkies up, everyone! It’s tea time at the Rose & Crown Dining Room with a new Tea Experience coming to the UK Pavilion. Starting on September 28, you can experience a full morning tea service at the Rose & Crown Dining Room and Pub. The experience is offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 9:45 … Read more
Have you heard this week’s WDW News Today Podcast? If you haven’t, here’s what you can expect: Join Tom Corless for a variety show dedicated to the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. On this week’s show, Tom Corless and former WDW News Tonight Co-Host Nick LoCicero give an overview of the 2018 Epcot … Read more
Disney’s Spirit Jersey game has been strong this year, with new designs being released nearly every other month, it seems! Luckily, there’s a Spirit Jersey to fit everyone’s taste and fashion color palette. Does Hocus Pocus give you life? There’s a Spirit Jersey for that. Want to rep your favorite Disney royalty? There’s a Spirit Jersey … Read more
As of today, prices have increased for many of the bestselling merchandise items at Disney Parks. Included in the price increases are the ever-popular ear headbands, bubble wands, and misting fans. Ear headbands are now $27.99, up from $24.99. Bubble wands are now $27.00, up from $25.00. Misting fans are now $22.00, up from $20.00. … Read more
On September 10th, 2018 (UPDATE: This has since been delayed for a few days, but is still coming), Walt Disney World will change the pricing model on the Minnie Van Service. The new pricing will have a $15 base price plus a per mile charge that has yet to be announced. The current price is … Read more
The Walt Disney World Resort confirmed today that over 37,000 Cast Members will see their pay increased to $15 an hour by 2021. Here’s how Disney describes the new five-year union agreement: LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Sept. 6, 2018 – With unanimous support from union leaders, Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort today overwhelmingly … Read more
Disney After Hours, the hard ticket Magic Kingdom event, will be extended into 2019. The new dates are for the December 3rd to March 7th time frame. Here’s the full list of dates for the event: 1/7, 1/17, 1/24, 1/28, 2/7, 2/28: 8pm – 11pm 2/14, 3/7: 9pm – 12am 12/3, 12/10: 10pm – 1am … Read more
On August 18th, Reedy Creek Fire Department responded to a car fire at the Fantasia Gardens parking lot. Through dental records officials were able to determine that Brian Christ, a Walt Disney World cast member, was inside. Officials have ruled out foul play and are speculating that this was a suicide. Brian Christ, 49, had … Read more
The lengthy refurbishment of Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe at the Norway Pavilion in Epcot has finally finished. Kringla Bakeri is twice the size now and features a queue for guests wanting the famous School Bread (or other treats). As you can see, the new Kringla Bakeri is very spacious and features a wide variety of snacks, sandwiches, … Read more