News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World has announced a reopening date for breakfast and lunch at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway/Arendelle pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT. This post will share dates, details, and thoughts doing Storybook Dining in this medieval castle with the Disney Princesses. This is the latest of several character dining experiences that
Walt Disney World has announced plans to build a new DVC tower at Polynesian Village Resort. In this post, we’ll share details and a timeline, permit plans, construction photos, our opinion of the Disney Vacation Club expansion, and why this is likely happening. (Updated March 21, 2023.) Located on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon
Splash Mountain has been closed at Magic Kingdom for nearly two months, and in that time construction has started on transforming the attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. This photo update features a look at the progress thus far, offers an official update from Walt Disney World, and our commentary about the timeline. For starters, what’s
Walt Disney World has extended hours on the calendar for April 2023 at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom during the peak spring break season. This post covers the changes plus zig when they zag strategy for seeing Fantasmic and more. We’ll start with the latest release of new operating schedules. All four theme
Walt Disney World has announced a public preview period for TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom, with soft openings starting next week prior to the ride’s official debut on April 4, 2023. This post shares dates, details, virtual queue logistics, and everything else you need to know. Plus commentary about crowds and why Disney is
Disney has shared the reopening date for Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland, along with other details and new concept art. This shares everything we know, plus our commentary about the changes and upcoming additions debuting shortly after the start of Disney100, the company’s 100th Anniversary celebration that centers around the California parks. (Updated March 17, 2023.)
This Disney California Adventure and Disneyland ride refurbishment calendar for the end of this year and 2023 lists temporary attraction closures so you know what won’t be operating before planning your vacation. Additionally, we offer info about reimagining projects that are underway to enhance experiences around the resort. (Updated March 17, 2023.) While no one
Walt Disney World has announced new and returning character meet & greets throughout 2023 in Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, and EPCOT. This post shares timeframes, details, locations, and commentary. This follows today’s other news about EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular & Disney100 Anniversary Celebration in Late 2023. With EPCOT wrapping up its overhaul, the park will
Walt Disney World has shared details about the all-new nighttime spectacular at EPCOT during the 100 Years of Wonder Celebration, and also that the park will be the home to the Disney100 festivities in Florida. In this post, we’ll share details, new concept art, and commentary. To bring you up to speed, a replacement for
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 this month. (Updated March 14, 2023.) For those who are unfamiliar with it, the backstory behind
Walt Disney World has shared a sneak peek at the menu for Energy Bytes, a new snack stand next to TRON Lightcycle Run in an expansion of Tomorrowland. This preview shared food photos, dining details, and our commentary about the culinary scene in Magic Kingdom. In terms of some quick background about this new expansion
