News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World is once again modifying its face mask rule, this time relaxing the policy for outdoor attractions, queues, and theaters. In this post, we’ll share details about the change and what you need to know. (Updated August 19, 2021.) As a quick reminder, Walt Disney World reinstated its indoor face mask rule for
It’s already been a very busy Walt Disney World news week, and we’re thus back with another roundup of the top stories. In this WDW update, we share another example of early off-season crowds, Beacons of Magic being installed on Spaceship Earth, NBA Experience’s demise, Cirque’s comeback, big ‘Ohana improvements, and more. Let’s start with
Walt Disney World has announced the reopening of Boma – Flavors of Africa at Animal Kingdom Lodge as a buffet for breakfast and dinner. In this post, we’ll offer opening dates, Advance Dining Reservation timeframes, plus what else we can expect from WDW dining for the next few months. (Updated August 16, 2021 at 6
We’re back with the weekly COVID-19 report with data from Orange County, Florida and elsewhere around Walt Disney World as of August 16, 2021. This provides an update on new cases, positivity, hospitalization, etc., plus public health expert commentary and wastewater surveillance insight. As always, this is shared since it’s news that may be relevant
We’re back with a weekend Walt Disney World news & rumor roundup. This post shares a purchase limit on 50th Anniversary & Halloween merchandise, Figment’s Fab 50 statue, and the latest official update on Splash Mountain’s Princess and the Frog reimagining. Per “tradition,” we’ll start with the latest release of new and extended operating hours,
Universal Orlando celebrates Annual Passholder Appreciation Days from August 16 through September 30, 2021. During this month and a half, there are tons of hotel discounts, free things, and benefits in the resorts, CityWalk, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida. This post shares details, plus our big plans for the UOAP event. Everyone loves
Walt Disney World has announced that Space 220 restaurant at Epcot will officially open in mid-September 2021! This is another milestone in the transformation of Epcot, and happens in the lead up to the World’s Most Magical Celebration beginning only a weeks later. In this post, we’ll share the details from Disney, plus thoughts, photos,
The music news doesn’t stop with this morning’s earlier announcement of the new “Magic is Calling” song for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! The latest reveal concerns the soundtrack for Harmonious at Epcot, and we have a video previewing the score, behind the scenes info, and a rundown of movies & songs featured in the
A new song is coming for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! We have a video previewing the new anniversary anthem, behind the scenes info, and a rundown of our favorite past songs. Plus, new concept art for the Beacons of Magic launching as part of the World’s Most Magical Celebration, the 18-month event that kicks
During this afternoon’s quarterly earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek teased the Genie app, which is the planning app coming soon for Walt Disney World. The app/feature is rumored to include paid FastPass and other tools, such as dynamic itineraries. In this post, we’ll share what was said about Disney Genie, plus our commentary about
It’s time for another Walt Disney World news & rumor roundup. This one offers another sneak peek at Muppets Haunted Mansion, more Extended Evening Hours dates & times, an earlier Epcot opening time, runDisney medals, Orange Bird statue, and more. While there’s a lot of hot off the presses Walt Disney World news, we’ll start
