News & Rumors Archive
The average visitor to Walt Disney World will spend 27.8% of their waking hours on or in line for some form of transportation. I just made that number up, but it certainly feels true if you’ve felt the frustration of waiting for a Magic Kingdom bus while 5 passed for EPCOT, or been late to an ADR
Walt Disney World has officially announced the Spring 2023 reopening date of Narcoossee’s at Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Additionally, the company has released menu details and food photos from the Signature Restaurant that is returning to the shores of WDW’s flagship resort. (Updated March 31, 2023.) In case you haven’t heard, Grand Floridian is
“Star View Station” is a new Disney Vacation Club member lounge coming to Tomorrowland at Disneyland. This post shares the official opening date, details, and concept art for this in-park location. Plus, why it’s likely being added, what it means for a Tomorrowland overhaul, and more. (Updated March 30, 2023.) Exclusive Member spaces have long
At their second meeting, Reedy Creek replacement board discussed its new business, including an agenda item for potential legal challenges aimed at Walt Disney World. This post covers moves they’ve made thus far to lawyer up for litigation, what Disney did that precipitated this, and our commentary about how it all might play out. Let’s
Disney Cruise Line announced a new ship coming to Southeast Asia for the first time, with the 7th addition to the DCL fleet being based out of a home port in Singapore starting in 2025. This post shares the announcement from the company, plus our commentary about this ship, whether it’ll have a casino, and
Walt Disney World has announced a date for character dining experiences to return for breakfast and lunch at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway 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. (Updated March 27, 2023.) This
Walt Disney World has shared an update, of sorts, about the multi-year transformation of EPCOT. Along with that, we have new construction photos of CommuniCore Hall & Plaza, plus commentary and opening expectations. This follows the other news about EPCOT’s New Nighttime Spectacular & Disney100 Anniversary Celebration in Late 2023. With EPCOT wrapping up its
Wage negotiations between Walt Disney World management and unions representing ~45,000 Cast Members are over, as the two sides have finally reached an agreement! This shares the latest news on the compromise, how pay will increase in the next several years, and offer commentary about this great development. (Updated March 23, 2023.) The Service Trades
Walt Disney World announced the first-ever Mary Poppins attraction for EPCOT’s United Kingdom pavilion as part of a Cherry Tree Lane expansion, which has since been delayed or cancelled. This post shares details plus concept and poster art, including of the leaked teacups-style ride that would’ve been built in World Showcase. (Updated March 22, 2023.)
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
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
