News & Rumors Archive
After Walt Disney World teased AP previews of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge 1 month and 6 days ago (not that we’re keeping track or anything), we have been “patiently” waiting, compulsively checking our inboxes–and spam folders–hoping for further details. Well, now we have them. Walt Disney World Platinum, Platinum Plus and coast-to-coast Premier Annual Passholders
Our July 2019 Walt Disney World construction updates begin at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, which focuses on the final preparations before Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge debuts in Florida next month. We cover other changes, including to entertainment, dining, security, retail, and other Star Wars offerings around DHS. While a lot is happening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star
Walt Disney World has announced that the Skyliner gondolas will take flight and officially begin transporting guests between the parks and resorts exactly one month after the official debut of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, on September 29, 2019. In this post, we’ll offer some thoughts on the official opening date, possibility of soft openings before
Walt Disney World will soon build a path between Magic Kingdom and Grand Floridian. While this has been rumored for decades, Disney has finally filed a new permit with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection with a title that’s a dead giveaway: “GRAND FLORIDIAN TO MK WALKWAY.” Subsequent to this, Disney has confirmed that the
Disney has announced grand opening dates for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance for Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. In this post, we’ll cover the official debuts for Star Wars Land’s flagship attraction, plus some thoughts. The big twist here is that despite opening Star Wars: Galaxy’s
It’s been a while since we dropped in with an update from our favorite Value Resort at Walt Disney World, so we decided to do exactly that. In this Disney’s Pop Century photo tour, we’ll share the latest changes at the hotel, including new merchandise, sunset & night photos, and more! The good news is
We haven’t dropped in on Wilderness Lodge since last Christmas, which is borderline criminal since this is my favorite resort at Walt Disney World. In this update, we’ll share new menu info, merchandise photos, take a stroll around the hotel grounds, and share photos of what are sure to be controversial new room designs. Pictured
Walt Disney World has quietly announced a slew of closures for Epcot as Future World prepares for its massive Central Spine Redesign that was announced at the last D23 Expo. In this post, we’ll take a look at the news of the closures, interim plans, and some of the past rumors about changes coming to
We’re back with another walk around Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort to check on the latest happenings. This continues our Walt Disney World Construction Updates & Photo Reports, and offers a look around the guest buildings, Centertown, Skyliner stations, and Disney’s Riviera Resort. If this is you’re new to these Caribbean Beach Resort updates (lucky you!), we’ll
After a few days of speculation with Main Street Electrical parade floats spotted cruising down the freeway (well, not literally–they were on trucks), Disney announced that Main Street Electrical Parade will return to Disneyland for a limited time encore run. Main Street Electrical Parade will roll down Disneyland’s parade path nightly from August 2 through
We’re back with another look at Riviera Resort, the new Disney Vacation Club property being built adjacent to Caribbean Beach. I thought we did an update from here last month, but in perusing our Walt Disney World construction updates, that does not appear to be the case. No matter, we pick up here with some
