Disney Vacation Club Announces Return of Welcome Home Weeks for 2025 with Treats, Discounts, and More

Elderly man and child in Mickey Mouse ears hug by a resort pond during DVC Welcome Home Weeks 2025.

After introducing the concept last year, Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has announced the return of Welcome Home Weeks with special snacks, discounts, experiences, and more. DVC Welcome Home Weeks 2025 Disney first introduced the concept of Welcome Home Weeks in 2024 as a special benefit for DVC members. The “limited-time celebration” has now been confirmed … Read more

Rare Character Meet & Greets in Magic Kingdom for Summer Including Raya, Pocahontas, Disney Couples, and More

Five Disney characters, including Elena, Mary Poppins, and Raya, gather in the park dressed in vibrant costumes.

With Walt Disney World’s Cool Kid Summer approaching soon, several rare Disney characters are out meeting guests in Magic Kingdom Park. One important note is that most of these characters are currently wandering Magic Kingdom as a random encounter rather than a standing meet and greet with a PhotoPass photographer, unless otherwise stated. Peter Pan … Read more

REVIEW: We Went to the First Volcano Bay Nights Event at Universal Orlando Resort — Was it Worth the Price?

A large artificial volcano with blue and purple lighting creates a mesmerizing spectacle at Volcano Bay Nights, overlooking a swimming pool teeming with people. The scene is beautifully set against the backdrop of a clear, dusk sky.

Yesterday, April 12, was the first official date for the new Volcano Bay Nights special ticketed event. We purchased tickets for the inaugural night to experience all of the food, activities, attractions, and more. Volcano Bay Nights Volcano Bay is Universal Orlando Resort’s tropical-themed water park. Volcano Bay usually closes at either 6 p.m. or … Read more

‘Project Exo’ Patent Explains How Imagineering Created Larger-Than-Life Hulk Character

Project Exo The Hulk

A recently published Disney patent explains how the larger-than-life “Project Exo” characters work. Project Exo Patent Disney began teasing Project Exo in 2021. “Exo” comes from “exoskeleton,” which is what Walt Disney Imagineering created. Specifically, they created an exoskeleton that can bring to life large characters like the Hulk for guest interactions like meet and … Read more

Toad Meet and Greet Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood Tomorrow

Toad is making a meet and greet debut in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood starting tomorrow. Toad Joins Mario, Luigi, & Peach The newest character addition from the universe of Super Mario has been announced on the Universal Studios Hollywood Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Universal Studios Hollywood … Read more

PHOTOS: Stitch Now Roaming Around Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom

Stitch Roaming Tomorrowland

After making occasional appearances on the stage in Tomorrowland, Stitch can now be spotted roaming around Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom. Let’s visit and see what Experiment 626 is up to now that he’s made his “great escape.” We were pleasantly surprised to find Stitch roaming around and interacting with guests of all ages this morning. … Read more