News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World has announced the reopening of two high-profile Signature Restaurants, plus the return of arguably the biggest counter service restaurants that were still closed at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom! In this post, we’ll offer opening dates, Advance Dining Reservation timeframes, plus what else we can expect from WDW dining for the next
In a move with potentially significant implications for Walt Disney World, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its mask guidance on July 27, 2021. In this post, we’ll share the changes, where they apply, and the likelihood that Disney will follow suit. The CDC’s new recommendation is that fully vaccinated people wear
The United States will not lift any existing travel restrictions due to concerns over the highly transmissible Delta variant and the rising number of U.S. coronavirus cases. In this post, we’ll share details and what this means for visitors to Walt Disney World from the United Kingdom, Canada, Europe, and elsewhere. Plus, additional info about
We’re back with another Walt Disney World news & rumor roundup. This one covers another dining spot returning, 2022 WDW Marathon themes, Brightline train delay, added showtimes at Animal Kingdom, surging case numbers in Florida driven by the Delta variant, and more. Let’s begin with some good news. We haven’t had any major restaurant reopening
Disney Cruise Line has announced it will restart Bahamian sailings from Florida in August 2021! Beginning August 9, the Disney Dream will resume voyages departing from Port Canaveral. In this post, we’ll share details about this DCL news, health & safety measures, vaccine policies, and more. Starting in August 2021, the Disney Dream will resume
Walt Disney World has announced a new immersive exhibit coming to Orlando International Airport (MCO) ahead of the World’s Most Magical Celebration for the 50th Anniversary–and it’ll include Figment! In this post, we’ll share info about the interactive art installation along with some quotes from those in charge of the project. Per Disney, a group
Walt Disney World has announced the return of several shows in August 2021. Along with that, the company strongly suggested that Happily Ever After will end permanently in September 2021. In this post, we’ll share the details and offer extensive commentary about the likelihood that this is actually a true statement at this moment in
Walt Disney World has announced the return of several shows and one nighttime spectacular in August 2021 at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In this post, we’ll share dates and details, and offer commentary about the additions. It’s been a busy few weeks for things returning to Walt Disney World. It seems like
Disney Park Pass reservations have once again been refilled, including for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary on October 1, 2021 and the rest of that weekend. Reservations have been added for Annual Passholders, on-site resort guests, and regular theme park ticket holders. We’ll take a look at the changes, offer quick commentary about attendance caps,
Walt Disney World has revealed the reopening for Hall of Presidents, sharing details of the refurbished attraction and photos of the newly-installed President Joe Biden Audio Animatronics figure and more. In this post, we’ll cover the announcement and offer some commentary. To quickly recap, Walt Disney World quietly closed Hall of Presidents on inauguration day.
Walt Disney World has added new hours for the start of the 50th Anniversary at Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom, extended hours between now and September 2021, and changed fireworks times. In this post, we’ll share the refreshed calendar, new hours for the start of the World’s Most Magical Celebration, plus commentary