News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World has released the full list of food booths for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, and details about the scavenger hunts (feat. Olaf and cookies). This post covers all the details we know thus far about the Christmas cuisine at EPCOT’s next fest. This year’s EPCOT International Festival of the
Walt Disney World has released the complete narrator lineup for the 2023 Candlelight Processional and dining package details–plus EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays entertainment, food & Santa info. This post covers details we know thus far about the Christmas-time event. For starters, this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will run from November
Three of the best hidden gem restaurants in all of Walt Disney World are getting new drinks, dishes and desserts. Bars & lounges at Wilderness Lodge, Caribbean Beach, and Coronado Springs Resort are all getting updated menus–and this post shares a sneak peek at food photos and offers our thoughts about the changes. If you’re
Disneyland Resort has announced a few fairly big changes to the California parks aimed at improving the guest experience and value for money in Late 2023 and 2024. This post shares details of the deals, changes, and perks, as well as potential motivations for the moves, and more. This is the second time we’ve seen
Walt Disney World and Disneyland typically raise their prices once per year, with increases on park tickets, food, parking, Annual Passes and more all typically going up around the same time. This post offers offers dates of past price increases, when we’re expecting this to happen in 2023, and and our commentary about the amount
Walt Disney World has announced two fireworks dining packages for the new Luminous: Symphony of Us at EPCOT. This post covers dates, pricing, and full details about these multi-course meals at Spice Road Table and Rose & Crown Dining Room for World Showcase Lagoon’s new nighttime spectacular. Per Walt Disney World, these Luminous: Symphony of
Even before Walt Disney World announced that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser would permanently close in Fall 2023, there has been speculation and wishful thinking among fans that the interactive multi-day experience would be converted from a cruise on land to a standard hotel. This post covers the many reasons why we strongly believe that will
The Mandalorian and Grogu (Baby Yoda) now meet Walt Disney World guests in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. This post how to get selfies with or photos of these very popular free-roaming characters, how their appearances differ from a traditional meet & greet, and more. Plus, our commentary about how this improves the
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
