News & Rumors Archive
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando is a new on-site hotel at Walt Disney World. This resort within walking distance of Disney Springs is now partially open, with construction nearing completion. This post shares delay details, our commentary, official info, and whether you should book these accommodations. (Updated February 27, 2023.) By way of background, the Drury
Last month, Disney announced 3 BIG Changes Coming to Walt Disney World to Improve Guest Experience & Value. One of those is changes to PhotoPass offerings, some of which would now be “free” to buyers of Genie+ (paid FastPass) and Annual Passholders. We now have more details & start dates to share, along with some
There’s a new option for coast-to-coast fans looking for nonstop flights between Walt Disney World and Disneyland’s home airports in their respective Orange Counties. This post will share details about the discount airline offering these direct itineraries plus details about flight price trends and other commentary. Let’s start with the basics about Breeze Airways, which is
Despite reaching its record high price, Genie+ has sold out for the day at Walt Disney World for the first time ever. This post shares details about the current crowds, Lightning Lane availability, and our commentary on the paid FastPass service selling out despite the date-based pricing scheme…including why this is a good thing! (Updated
Walt Disney World has announced that After Hours is coming to EPCOT for the first time, returning to Typhoon Lagoon, and having dates added at Hollywood Studios in Summer 2023. This post covers everything you need to know: dates, details, pricing–plus our commentary. In case you aren’t familiar with Disney After Hours, these late-night, separately
Walt Disney World has revealed the official menu, including adult and children’s pricing, for Toy Story Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant in Hollywood Studios. Additionally, we have details about the Advance Dining Reservation drop and–surprise, surprise!–it did not go smoothly! For those who are unfamiliar with it, the idea behind Roundup Rodeo BBQ Restaurant is that
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, the big new attraction now open in Toontown at Disneyland, uses a virtual queue and sells Individual Lightning Lane line-skipping access. This guide covers how to ride it, with strategy for successfully scoring spots in the VQ and buying an ILL for the Toontown ride. (Updated February 21, 2023.) A
Disney has announced that Pacific Wharf will become San Fransokyo Square from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Big Hero 6. The newly reimagined land at Disney California Adventure will feature a place to meet Baymax as well as new spots to eat and shop. In case you’re unfamiliar with it, Pacific Wharf is essentially
Disney’s recently-returned CEO Bob Iger sent a memo to employees requesting those currently with a hybrid work-from-home schedule spend four days a week in-office starting March 1, 2023. This post shares the memo plus our commentary about this move back to in-person work and its underlying motivations, whether it’s a layoff in disguise, and potential
Created for the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, the Disney100 Exhibition invites guests to step into stories using innovative and immersive technology throughout ten galleries in the 15,000-square-foot museum. This will feature rare “Crown Jewels” plus Hologram Walt Disney! This post shares all of the details plus first-look video of Hologram Walt and more.
Walt Disney World has sent out invitation emails and opened booking for Annual Passholder previews of TRON Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom. We have the details and how to register for that and DVC preview in case you’re one of the many who did not receive an email. TRON Lightcycle Run AP preview reservations may
