News & Rumors Archive
Imagineer Scott Trowbridge just announced that new characters are coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. This post covers dates & details of the new additions, plus our commentary about how this will improve the land and why Walt Disney World is being left out. This announcement comes from Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim,
Hong Kong Disneyland is getting a new nighttime spectacular! To go along with the Castle of Magical Dreams, which replaced Sleeping Beauty Castle, the new “Momentous” fireworks will debut in June 2022. This post shares photos, video, and commentary about the new evening entertainment. For starters, it’s been a while since we’ve had major good
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is returning to Walt Disney World this summer! The dinner show will soon be back at Pioneer Hall, and ahead of that, Advance Dining Reservations have been released along with more information about the changes to the beloved family-friendly entertainment. Let’s start with the changes, which Walt Disney World released in an
Disney has shared new details & info about Avengers Campus, including an official opening date for the Marvel land at the Walt Disney Studios Park in Disneyland Paris, how it compares and contrasts with its counterpart in California, and brief commentary about our anticipation for this addition. Avengers Campus will showcase live-action stunts, encounters with
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, what the building will replace, permit plans, our opinion of the Disney Vacation Club expansion, and why this is likely happening. (Updated May 23, 2022.) Located on the shores of
Walt Disney World has announced the return of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness! The dinner show has been dark for over 2 years, but will soon by back at Pioneer Hall, bringing with it family-friendly entertainment and an all-you-can eat feast. (Updated May 23, 2022.) This news of the hilarious and high-spirited hootenanny that
Walt Disney World has added more hours to the calendar through August 2022 at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom, and extended hours prior to that from June through July. This post covers the changes plus a look at the park reservation calendar and more. Let’s start with the updated calendar. All four
Walt Disney World has released the Global Marketplace lineup for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, with booths opening in two phases. This preview offers a full list of new and returning food booths, followed by my “old man yells at cloud” commentary. As a reminder, the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine
Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns to the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starting in July at Walt Disney World. This post covers the current lineup of bands and musicians, whether the dining package is worth the money, dates of the performances, and everything else you need to know. Let’s start with
Walt Disney World announced 2023 vacation packages, and with that, the end of the Genie+ ticket add-on. This post covers details about the length-of-stay prepaid Lightning Lane booking option, why it’s being eliminated, and other thoughts. With the launch of new bookings, Walt Disney World is making an “adjustment” to how guests purchase Disney Genie+
Walt Disney World has announced 2023 vacation packages and resort reservations info, including what will and will not be included. This post offers dates and details about hotels, tickets, and what’s not back…yet. Let’s just get the big “not back” things out of the way at the outset. Despite a lot of wishful thinking from
