News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World announced that one of its hidden gem table service restaurants will be replaced, as Trail’s End at Fort Wilderness Campground will close in Spring 2023 for refurbishment and reimagining. In this post, we share details plus commentary about our disappointment and the delicate balance between nostalgia and casual guest feedback. Let’s start
TRON Lightcycle Run is the big new roller coaster opening in April 2023 in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This covers how to experience the ride since there will be no standby line when it debuts–instead, you’ll need to join the virtual queue for the long-awaited attraction. If successful, you’ll also have to use
Magic Key is the reservations-based Annual Passholder program at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure. This guide covers pricing, blockout dates, renewals, discounts, and perks. Plus, comparisons to APs and everything you need to know! (Updated January 27, 2023.) With a Magic Key Pass, you can make theme park reservations for ongoing visits and hold more
Walt Disney World has announced a new prix fixe menu at California Grill in Contemporary Resort. Starting on April 2023, the rooftop Signature Restaurant will replace its 50th Anniversary Celebration Meal with a fresh dining package. This post covers dates, details, pricing, and some of what’s on the menu. In case you’ve missed it, California
Walt Disney World has officially announced the Spring 2023 opening date of Toy Story Land’s new Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant. Additionally, we have menu details and food photos from the table service dining option that’s coming to Hollywood Studios in a couple months. For those who are unfamiliar with it, the backstory behind Roundup Rodeo
Moonlight Magic parties are returning to Walt Disney World in 2023, with dates at EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Typhoon Lagoon! During these free after hours parties, DVC members can experience a night full of fun: attractions with short wait times, rare character sightings, exclusive entertainment, and free food! Disney Vacation Club is bringing
This Walt Disney World ride refurbishment calendar lists the closure schedule for 2023 at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom. Attractions close for routine maintenance, safety upgrades, improvements, and reimaginings. (Updated January 23, 2023.) While no one wants attraction downtime during their trip to Walt Disney World, refurbishments are necessary to keep the
In a new SEC filing, Disney has made its counterargument against Trian’s “Restore the Magic” campaign that’s aimed at securing Nelson Peltz a seat on Disney’s Board of Directors. This comes after a media and marketing blitz by Peltz, who is trying to make his case to fans and investors that he can fix Disney’s
TRON Lightcycle Run is a new roller coaster under construction by Space Mountain in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland at Walt Disney World. This covers everything you need to know: opening date, Cast Member and AP previews, and answers to common questions. (Updated January 19, 2023.) To bring you up to speed, this roller coaster was announced
In its latest SEC filing, the Walt Disney Company has shared executive compensation packages for CEOs Bob Chapek and Bob Iger, CFO Christine McCarthy and others in the current c-suite, plus the fired Geoff Morrell. This post takes a look at those numbers and Disney’s explanation for the salaries, severance, and bonuses. Normally, we wouldn’t
Walt Disney World has announced details for the 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which will run from March 1 to July 5, 2023. This post shares info about new gardens, a full list of topiaries, merchandise collections, how it’ll tie into the 50th Anniversary, and more. The 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden
