News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World has announced plans to expand the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground by bringing reimagined cabins to the property. In this post, we’ll share details and a timeline, share our opinion of the DVC expansion and why this is likely happening. (Updated September 27, 2023.) For those who are unfamiliar with it, Fort
Walt Disney World has revealed preview dates for Moana’s Journey of Water at EPCOT! This shares the dates & details for Annual Passholder & DVC members, along with recommendations for attending the sneak peek and details about the virtual queue that’s being used. (Updated September 24, 2023.) Before you get too excited about being the
Brightline high-speed rail and Mears airport shuttle service announced a new partnership connecting travelers between the train station at Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World. This post shares details about the new transit options for getting between MCO and Walt Disney World, plus quick commentary about our recent experiences with Mears following the Sunshine Flyer merger. Before
In celebration of Country Bear Appreciation Day, a real adult female black bear entered Magic Kingdom without a ticket, causing 10 attractions and half the park to close for half the day this Monday. We now have a feel good ending to this fun story! (Updated September 22, 2023.) After causing closures and hanging out
Earlier today, the Walt Disney Company released plans to “turbocharge” investment in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and the international parks to nearly double capital expenditures over the course of approximately 10 years to roughly $60 billion. Thanks to an investor conference, we now know that the expansion might include Wakanda from Black
In a new SEC filing, the company revealed that it will spend $60 billion over the next decade to expand and enhance Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and its international theme parks. This represents nearly double the amount invested over the last 10-year period, which was a time of significant expansion, as Disney
Jollywood Nights is a new Christmas party coming to Hollywood Studios for the 2023 holiday season. Our guide to the event covers dates & details for Walt Disney World’s newest hard ticket event, plus our commentary about this ‘counterprogramming’ to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, anticipated crowd dynamics at WDW in November
This list of open & closed restaurants at Walt Disney World covers what’s operating in Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and resort hotels. We update this regularly, with info on what’s coming soon, newly reopened, temporarily closing, and more. (Updated September 17, 2023.) The good news is that the vast majority of noteworthy
Magic Key is the reservations-based Annual Passholder program at Disneyland & Disney California Adventure. This guide covers everything you need to know: pricing, blockout dates, availability (or lack thereof), renewals, discounts, perks, and lawsuit settlement payment details! (Updated September 17, 2023.) With a Magic Key Pass, you can make theme park reservations for ongoing visits
Walt Disney World announced Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge, a new nature-inspired resort for the former River Country water park location along the shore of Bay Lake between Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness. This development would be mixed use, with both hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club villas. (Updated September 15, 2023.) Originally announced
Disneyland has announced a proposal for new theme park, retail, and parking expansion in California as Disney plans to work with Anaheim to reimagine the resort district over the next two decades. In this post, we’ll share info, details, and our commentary about the tentative plans. (Updated September 15, 2023.) The proposal is being called
