News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World has reinstated its indoor face mask rule for all guests, effective July 30. In this post, we’ll share specifics of the policy change, plus the announcements, statements, and more from the CDC and Orange County leadership that preceded this decision. This rule change comes after a couple of pretty significant developments in
Lots of news this with, so we’re here with a “surprise” Walt Disney World news & rumor roundup. This one offers another sneak peek at Harmonious, special 50th Anniversary dining experience, Destination D schedule, the last piece of Cinderella Castle’s Royal Makeover, and more. While there’s a lot of hot off the presses Walt Disney
In a move with potentially significant implications for Walt Disney World, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask guidance on July 27, 2021. In this post, we’ll share the changes, where they apply, and the likelihood that Disney will follow suit. The CDC’s new recommendation is that fully vaccinated people wear
Walt Disney World has announced the reopening of two high-profile Signature Restaurants, plus the return of arguably the biggest counter service restaurants that were still closed at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom! In this post, we’ll offer opening dates, Advance Dining Reservation timeframes, plus what else we can expect from WDW dining for the next
The United States will not lift any existing travel restrictions due to concerns over the highly transmissible Delta variant and the rising number of U.S. coronavirus cases. In this post, we’ll share details and what this means for visitors to Walt Disney World from the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere. Plus, additional info about
We’re back with another Walt Disney World news & rumor roundup. This one covers another dining spot returning, 2022 WDW Marathon themes, Brightline train delay, added showtimes at Animal Kingdom, surging case numbers in Florida driven by the Delta variant, and more. Let’s begin with some good news. We haven’t had any major restaurant reopening
Disney Cruise Line has announced it will restart Bahamian sailings from Florida in August 2021! Beginning August 9, the Disney Dream will resume voyages departing from Port Canaveral. In this post, we’ll share details about this DCL news, health & safety measures, vaccine policies, and more. Starting in August 2021, the Disney Dream will resume
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort is a highly-hyped new hotel coming to Walt Disney World, opening behind Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios. This post covers everything you need to know–the latest on when the spaceship Halcyon will open, pricing, concept art & construction photos. (Updated July 22, 2021.) While the new hotel has been delayed
TRON Lightcycle Run is a roller coaster under construction in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The ride will debut as a Tomorrowland expansion behind Space Mountain. This covers everything you need to know: likely opening date, new photos of canopy progress, concept art, and answers to common questions. (Updated July 22, 2021.) To bring
Walt Disney World has announced a new immersive exhibit coming to Orlando International Airport (MCO) ahead of the World’s Most Magical Celebration for the 50th Anniversary–and it’ll include Figment! In this post, we’ll share info about the interactive art installation along with some quotes from those in charge of the project. Per Disney, a group
Walt Disney World has announced the return of several shows in August 2021. Along with that, the company strongly suggested that Happily Ever After will end permanently in September 2021. In this post, we’ll share the details and offer extensive commentary about the likelihood that this is actually a true statement at this moment in
