Many of the pins we previewed in mid-November are now making their way to Walt Disney World. We have already found limited edition, resort gingerbread pins and holiday gifting pins. Now 2021 dated pins have arrived. A unique spinner pin is part of this series. Five 2021 dated pins are available. 2021 Spinner Pin – … Read more
Disney has finally reached an agreement with Brightline High-Speed Railway to bring a station to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. The Disney Springs project is expected to take 2-3 years to complete once construction commences. Construction would likely commence after the scheduled 2022 completion of the expansion from West Palm Beach to Orlando International … Read more
Disney has announced the return of park hopping at Walt Disney World! Starting January 1, 2021, a Disney Park Pass reservation will still be required for your first park of the day, but at 2:00 PM daily, guests with an Annual Pass or Park Hopper tickets will be able to head on over to another … Read more
You can get two face masks representing your favorite U.S.A. Disney park with these new sets available on shopDisney. They have similar designs, but one set is for Walt Disney World and the other is for Disneyland. Cloth Face Masks 2-Pack – Walt Disney World – $11.99 New and improved mask style featuring better fit … Read more
Disney CEO Bob Chapek has confirmed that the Walt Disney World theme parks are currently operating at 35% capacity, increased from 25%. This was made possible due to innovations in attraction operations while maintaining health and safety guidelines. Examples of this include the installation of plexiglass dividers at most attractions, including Star Wars: Rise of the … Read more
During today’s Fiscal Full Year and Q4 2020 Earnings Results webcast, Disney CFO Christine McCarthy has indicated that Disney Park Pass reservations for Walt Disney World are currently 77% booked for Q1 2021, or the current holiday season through December. Thanksgiving was noted as being “close to capacity”—do note that during this webcast it was also revealed … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has released the Q4 earnings report for 2020, beating expectations with $14 billion in revenue, but still experiencing loss in the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment, as a number of parks, such as Disneyland Resort are still shuttered. You can read the full financial results here. The Disney Parks sector … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has released the full fiscal year and Q4 earnings report for 2020, beating expectations with $14 billion in revenue. You can read the full release below. The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2020. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) … Read more
After days of counting ballots, the time-honored democratic process of electing (or re-electing) the nation’s president has finally concluded in the United States. Joe Biden is the projected official winner of the 2020 Presidential Election—and while that will mean many changes for the country, the outcome may also affect a tiny corner of Walt Disney … Read more
This year, it seems Chip and Dale have gotten a little creative in the kitchen and cooked up the guests of the Magic Kingdom some special churros! Chip and Dale Christmas Churros – $6.19 Gingerbread churros topped with apple pie filling and chocolate chips These gingerbread churros would have been delicious had they not been … Read more
All around the Magic Kingdom, special holiday-themed desserts have shown up, bringing a bit touch of holiday magic to the park. One of those treats is a Pistachio Chai Tea Float, so let’s dive in! Unfortunately, the Pistachio Chai Tea Float has replaced the Kakamora Float at Aloha Isle Refreshments. Pistachio Chai Tea Float – … Read more
Believe it or not, we’re still in the midst of Hurricane Season here in Florida, and yet another Tropical Storm is announced to hit South and Central Florida in the coming days. Tropical Storm ETA is currently hovering over parts of Central America, however it is expected to make its way across Cuba and over … Read more
With New Year’s Eve just a hop, skip, and a turkey away, Walt Disney World has begun surveying guests who are staying on-site during the last week in December for their thoughts on New Year’s Eve celebrations and experiences across the parks, Disney Springs, and at the resorts. Do note that New Year’s Eve offerings … Read more
Since early on in its reopening, Walt Disney World has stocked Disney face masks themed to a slew of characters and seasonal holidays. Also available at Disneyland and the Disney Store, these face masks are a popular choice for fans preparing for a visit to the parks (where masks are mandatory) or just looking to … Read more
The Walt Disney World audio announcement about face coverings and social distancing has been updated once again, this time narrated by a number of diverse new narrators, including the talented voiceover actor (and Disney Parks personality) Mark Daniel. Of course, the announcements reiterate that face coverings must be worn at all times, including when taking … Read more
A new notice of layoffs indicates that 11,350 more union employees of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will be terminated. Over 10,000 of those are Walt Disney World Cast Members, bringing the resort’s total number of layoffs to over 18,000. The notice also includes some Cast Members from the Maingate Complex, Orlando International Airport, Celebration, … Read more