News & Rumors Archive
Harmonious is a new nighttime spectacular fireworks show coming to Epcot’s World Showcase Lagoon at Walt Disney World. This covers everything you need to know: its debut date & soft opening, best viewing spots, concept art, and news. (Updated September 24, 2021.) As background, Harmonious is the largest ever Walt Disney World nighttime spectacular–essentially a
For the 50th Anniversary, guests staying in Walt Disney World resorts and other select hotels will have access to Early Theme Park Entry. This strategy guide covers everything you need to know: eligibility, ride rosters, how the perk will work, tips for best using the time, and a September soft opening! In terms of basics,
Here’s another weekly COVID-19 report with data from Florida and around Walt Disney World as of September 22, 2021. This provides an update on new cases, positivity, hospitalizations, plus commentary from Orange County’s weekly health briefing about the record drop in the last week and potential for a holiday speak. Also, we take a look
Walt Disney Imagineering has announced that a new song and animated scene based on Disney and Pixar’s Coco will soon debut at Mickey’s PhilharMagic in Magic Kingdom, Disney California Adventure, and Disneyland Paris. In this post, we’ll share details, concept art, and some thoughts. (Updated September 21, 2021.) For context, Mickey’s PhilharMagic debuted at Walt
Walt Disney World has announced the new California Grill 50th Anniversary Celebration Menu prix fixe meal coming to Contemporary Resort’s rooftop Signature Restaurant next month during the World’s Most Magical Celebration. This post covers dates, details, pricing, and the full menu. Note that this 50th Anniversary dinner is in addition to “Celebration at the Top:
Walt Disney World continues to update the resort reopening timeline for 2021, with revised dates for hotels that were TBD. This looks at the schedule, how refurbishments and construction are delaying opening dates, and offers predictions for what’s next. (Updated September 20, 2021.) As a quick recap, all Disney Vacation Club resorts welcomed guests back
We’re back with a weekend Walt Disney World news roundup. This update shares the latest look at newly-opened Epcot enhancements ahead of the 50th Anniversary, hiring bonus of $1,000 for select positions at WDW, added hours, and all of the big announcements from the past week! As always, we’ll start with the latest release of
Magic Key program replaces Annual Passes at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure. This guide covers pricing, blockout dates, discounts, and Keyholder perks. Plus, comparisons to APs, whether we’d recommend buying right away or waiting, and everything you need to know! (Updated September 18, 2021.) With a Magic Key Pass, you can make theme park reservations
Disney Very Merriest After Hours is Magic Kingdom’s Christmas party in November & December 2021 at Walt Disney World. This info guide covers dates, prices, entertainment & info for the new holiday hard ticket event replacing Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party this year. (Updated September 18, 2021.) Disney Very Merriest After Hours will take place
Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is October 1, 2021. That’s the start of the World’s Most Magical Celebration, an 18 month special event featuring new rides, fireworks & entertainment at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom & resort hotels. This guide covers everything we know about the festivities, plus crowd predictions, rumored additions, and
Over the last few weeks, Disney has quietly been making changes to the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance virtual queue at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. These have made the process smoother, which has been further aided by a lack of off-season demand on both coasts. Today, the company has dropped some bombshell
