News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World has released the Global Marketplace menus for the 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. This preview offers a full list and photos of new and returning savory snacks and decadent desserts, as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Plus, our commentary about the new and returning dishes that have us most
Walt Disney World announced that two additions will be made to the Genie+ lineup at Hollywood Studios, as the Star Wars Launch Bay meet & greets will have Lightning Lanes once that venue reopens. This post covers details about the duo joining the paid FastPass ride roster in Summer 2022 and commentary about the change.
Walt Disney World has added a second showing of the Enchantment fireworks to the Magic Kingdom schedule for part of July 2022. This post covers that, other showtime changes for this summer and fall, and the potential crowd implications of the change. Currently, Disney Enchantment is presently nightly at 9:20 pm above Cinderella Castle in
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom beginning in November 2022! This takes a sneak peak at the entertainment lineup and dates for the hard ticket event, plus our commentary, including why Walt Disney World is retiring Very Merriest After Hours to bring back the fan favorite event. This announcement of Mickey’s Very
Walt Disney World has announced Christmas dates & details, with new info about some of the entertainment, decorations, food, etc. at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, and the hotels. In this post, we’ll share everything revealed today as part of the “Halfway to the Holidays” celebration, and offer commentary about what’s
More characters are debuting and returning to Walt Disney World! This post covers dates, details, and everything you need to know about the friends from Encanto, Star Wars, and other movies that’ll soon begin appearing at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Fort Wilderness, and beyond. Prior to the start of summer, traditional character meet & greets with hugs,
We’re almost “Halfway to the Holidays.” Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be celebrating Christmas in July (or late June, I guess?) with another week of announcements. This post covers what to expect, plus our predictions about what’ll be announced–Very Merriest After Hours v. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, pricing, entertainment, etc. This is the
Walt Disney World has added more hours to the calendar through the early fall off-season at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom, and extended hours prior in July 2022. This post covers the changes plus a look at the park reservation calendar and more. Let’s start with the updated calendar. All four theme
Walt Disney World has announced some relatively major menu updates coming to the parks & resorts. This post covers details and thoughts about the new food–everywhere from a buffet returning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to brunch at Old Key West Resort, and many changes at parks & resorts in between. Before we get into the
Disneyland has announced dates, details, and prices for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, which will be held starting in early September and running through October 31, 2022. This post shares details of the announcement, what’s missing, and what else to expect. While Disneyland hasn’t released full details, we now have a pretty
Walt Disney World has announced the reopening of Victoria & Albert’s at Grand Floridian in July 2022, plus a look at the reimagined restaurant. This post covers opening date & details, Advance Dining Reservation info, and commentary about the value proposition of V&A’s in light of the astronomical price increase. (Updated June 11, 2022.) This
