News & Rumors Archive
Halloween treats are returning to Walt Disney World! Magic Kingdom has themed snacks and desserts, with 2022 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party exclusives and all-day food options available August 12 through October 31, 2022. In this food guide, we’ll take a sneak peek at the spook season treats. Walt Disney World’s culinary teams have
Walt Disney World has announced that the International Programs will soon bring back the Cultural Representatives, about one year after the College Program resumed. This post shares dates, details, and commentary on what the return of Cultural Reps means for Epcot. (Updated August 2, 2022.) As you might recall, the Cultural Representative program was suspended
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has announced its plans and panels for the upcoming D23 Expo in September 2022. With pavilions, panel presentations, and retail stores, fans can buy things, see interesting displays, and be the first to learn never-before-seen details of new themed lands, attractions, shows, and more. The Disney Parks and Experiences Wonderful World
Oriental Land Company announced that the permanent replacement for Fantasmic, “Believe! Sea of Dreams,” will debut on November 11, 2022 at Tokyo DisneySea. This post shares details and concept art about the upcoming nighttime spectacular, plus a rundown of other upcoming changes and additions to Japan’s Disney parks. In “Believe! Sea of Dreams,” Disney and
Discount MagicBand+ designs are now available for pre-arrival Walt Disney World hotel guests and Annual Passholders. This buying guide covers the upgrade purchase process, troubleshooting order issues, and the two-dozen different interactive Magic Band Plus styles. (Updated July 27, 2022 at 3:30 pm EST.) For those who are unfamiliar with it, the MagicBand+ is the enhanced
Select MagicBand+ styles are on being sold on shopDisney.com for anyone to buy, whether they’re staying on-site or off-site at Walt Disney World, or even those who want one with no plans to ever visit the parks. This post offers a quick look at the interactive Magic Band Plus designs for those who don’t want
Just when you thought the Genie+ UI couldn’t get any worse, Walt Disney World has said “hold my beer” and made more guest-unfriendly changes. This post runs through recent changes to the paid FastPass service, explaining how this will be a frustrating way to start the day for Lightning Lane power users. In the last
BoardWalk Deli is a reimagined restaurant coming soon to the EPCOT Resort Area at Walt Disney World. This post shares a sneak peek at the menu of this counter service Crescent Lake dining spot, plus some commentary about how it should stack up to its predecessor. According to Walt Disney World, the new BoardWalk Deli
Disney’s first Zootopia themed-land is currently under construction in Fantasyland behind Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, and will feature a major new ride. Here’s everything we know about the blockbuster addition to Shanghai Disneyland, its E-Ticket attraction featuring Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, plus progress, a look at Savanna Central’s skyline, and the likelihood this expansion
Walt Disney World has revealed the release date and other details for MagicBand+, the next generation of interactive wearable technology. This covers everything announced: base pricing, launch date, and minigame info for Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and the other parks. To quickly recap, Disney announced MagicBand+ about a year ago and subsequently revealed last fall
Magical Dining is back for 2022, and several restaurants at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are participating in this popular promo offering a month-plus of deals on 3-course meals. This post covers dates, details, and our recommendations for where to eat during this dining discount. Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining is celebrating its 17th anniversary
