Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from November 18-24! Walt Disney World A new interface was introduced to the FastPass+ selection … Read more
Driving around Walt Disney World today, we noticed something unusual in the parking lot of Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. A bunch of slide pieces were staged for what seems like a large scale refurbishment of a slide in the park, possibly related to the ProSlide project we announced yesterday. From these long distance shots, … Read more
IAAPA Expo 2019 is underway in Orlando, and our intrepid reporters noticed that ProSlide, makers of Summit Plummet and Teamboat Springs, casually announced a new attraction could be coming to Disney’s Blizzard Beach. Information about the new attraction is scarce at this time, as questions about the type of attraction and opening date were deflected … Read more
Changes are afoot for the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Among the changes are course alterations, a new start time, and new ChEAR Squad packages. Starting in 2020, the marathon will start at 5 AM, which is 30 minutes earlier than the previous start time of 5:30 AM. In addition, runners will now traverse … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from July 8-14! Walt Disney World The Florida Department of Health has issued a rabies … Read more
Blizzard Beach, the ski resort themed water park at Walt Disney World, is closing for an extended refurbishment later this year. The refurbishment will start September 8, 2019 and will conclude sometime in early 2020. Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach close every year in the winter for refurbishments during the low weather season where water … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from June 17-23! Walt Disney World A whole load of price increases were announced this … Read more
Disney has just announced the Summer Splash Pass water park ticket that offers Annual Passholders an affordable way to enjoy Disney water parks all summer long. Beginning July 5, Passholders will be able to purchase this new pass that includes unlimited visits to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park from … Read more
Disney’s Water Parks are back in action and they’re looking fresher than ever. Between refurbishments and new “Splash Pack” add-on offerings, they’re eager to draw in crowds. We’re here to tell you that dining at the water parks is totally underrated, and we’ve brought you a menu review to prove it. Need further convincing before … Read more
Guests looking to visit either of Disney’s Water Parks at Walt Disney World Resort now have a special food and merchandise bundle pack to add on to their ticket for the ultimate in savings––and convenience. Starting March 26th, guests at either Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon can opt in and purchase a Splash Pack, which … Read more
Beginning this Sunday, March 17, dedicated bus service to the water parks will begin across Walt Disney World Resorts, with direct buses to Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. However, it appears many resorts will have to share these direct buses in the form of a “bundled service” where a bus will make multiple stops prior to … Read more
On our latest trip to Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park we spotted some new towels, shirts, and pins that overhaul the park’s merchandise with a refreshed Disney aesthetic. Mickey Mouse Blizzard Beach Towels – (Two for $22, $26.99 Regularly) The new Mickey art style continues to show its prominence throughout the parks. Long Sleeve Blizzard … Read more
Despite the winter theme at the park, cold weather means guests won’t be able to visit Disney’s Blizzard Beach for several days. According to the park calendar, Blizzard Beach will be closed Thursday, Friday and Saturday as chilly temperatures take over Florida. Although high temperatures reached 70 degrees at Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday, … Read more