Minnie Vans, the Uber-like car service operated by Walt Disney World Cast Members, is now offering round-trip service to the Orlando International Airport. In January the Airport service was launched only for trips to the airport, and only for Deluxe Resort guests. Then in March the airport service was expanded to guests at any Walt … Read more
With Fall (or late Summer these days) comes the return of Epcot’s ever-popular Food & Wine Festival. Like any visit to World Showcase, the Food & Wine Festival is a tremendously fun and TASTY way to have a multi-cultural experience as you eat your way “around the world”. In addition to the normal 11 country … Read more
A Dole Whip inspired purse is now available at select Disney Dress Shop locations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The purse features a Dole Whip treat in an etched cup, along with a tiki decorative drink umbrella. This is made to match the dress we showed you a few days ago. There’s … Read more
Located in the marina area of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Sammy Duvall’s has kept the original vision of water recreation on Bay Lake alive at Walt Disney World, but this is about to come to an end. Sammy Duvall’s Waterpsorts Centre will close forever on August 31st, 2018, bringing to an end the offerings of parasailing, … Read more
Today, Disney and The Service Trades Council Union announced an agreement to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour for the 38,000 union workers at Walt Disney World. Under the agreement, the minimum wage for union workers would rise to $11 in December, $13 in September 2019, $14 in October 2020, and $15 in October 2021. … Read more
Yesterday, we told you about Walt Disney World table service restaurants now only offering straws upon request. Today, counter service is following suit and has also started to eliminate the widespread use of plastic straws and lids at numerous locations. Plastic straws are available at the condiment stations, but ONLY by request can lids … Read more
Amongst the many things I love about traveling to Walt Disney World is the fact that there is always something new to do. It’s true that the parks are centered around the rides and main attractions, but it’s all those extra sights and activities that make WDW more than just your average amusement park. However, … Read more
Yesterday we told you Disneyland was eliminating plastic straws effective immediately at their table service restaurants. Today we have confirmation that Walt Disney World is following suit and has also started to eliminate the widespread use of plastic straws at numerous of their table service locations. Plastic straws are available ONLY by request only at a … Read more
Have you ever spent a day at Walt Disney World without a park ticket? Many guests fail to realize Disney magic can be found outside the parks, particularly at the Walt Disney World Resorts. Even those who aren’t staying at a Disney Resort are free to visit and enjoy some of what the different resorts … Read more
Disney has plenty of attractions that utilize doors to separate rooms or to seal guests into ride vehicles. The one issue with these doors is that they tend to leak sound, which in a themed environment can ruin the illusion and spoil events for guests. That’s why this patent published last week is so intriguing. It features … Read more
This year, during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Annual Passholders can collect two free items just for visiting. On your first visit to the festival, head to the Festival Center to pick up a Chef Mickey magnet. With three more visits, Annual Passholders receive a free cutting board on the 4th visit to the … Read more
A Dole Whip inspired dress is now available from Disney Dress Shop locations at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The dress features a pattern of Dole Whip treats in etched cups, along with flowers and tiki decorative drink umbrellas. The dress is $128 and can be found in the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney … Read more
Opening by the end of this month, 4 Rivers (a beloved local smokehouse chain here in Orlando) is introducing the 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck in the Disney Springs Marketplace. Today, we are getting our first look at the full menu for the truck: Entrees Taco Cone – $9.99 Choice of filling (Brisket Barbacoa, Nana’s … Read more
There’s some SPOOKY treats appearing at Magic Kingdom Park for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year, and ALL of the ghouls and ghosts are raving about them. What’s even more exciting is that the party starts this Friday! Here’s your list of all the treats you can find at this year’s Halloween celebration: No-So-Poison Apple … Read more
A 61 year old man died after slipping into a vat at an energy facility located near Disney World. From WESH: A 61-year-old man died early Wednesday after an industrial accident near Walt Disney World, deputies said. Officials with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the man slipped and fell into a vat at a … Read more
Still not satisfied with being a veritable afterthought by singularly focused Walt Disney World guests, another Hotel Plaza Boulevard Resort is pursuing a noteworthy renovation. Most recently, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc. has filed a permit application with the South Florida Water Management District concerning a new “Black Lake Hotel” project. Encompassing the … Read more