News & Rumors Archive
It’s a big day for Disneyland & Disney California Adventure, which just announced their official opening dates in April 2021 for both parks after being closed for over a year. In this post, we’ll share the reopening details, including temporary health safety protocol, rules, restrictions, reservations for entering the parks, and more. (Updated March 30,
It’s time for another Walt Disney World news roundup. This one covers expanded hours post-Easter and added park hours through June 2021, more Park Pass reservations refilled, Earth Day festivities at Animal Kingdom, the license plate for the World’s Most Magical Celebration, a Harmonious update, and more. Let’s start with an update on new and
We’re back with a big Walt Disney World news roundup. Among other topics, this one covers expanded & added park hours through June 2021, spring break at EPCOT, lighting enhancements to Spaceship Earth & Grauman’s, ticket discounts, an Orange Bird freebie, physically distanced selfie spots with Minnie & Mickey Mouse, and more. Let’s start with
Disney Cruise Line has released itineraries through Summer 2022! There are sailings to great new destinations and popular ports of call in the Greek Isles, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, and the Caribbean. In this post, we’ll take a look at the awesome options, followed by commentary on pricing, our recommended destinations, and why we’ll be
It’s the start of spring break at Walt Disney World, with peak season crowds forecast for the next 10 days. In this post, we’ll share an update on Park Pass availability, plus warnings that both Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World have sent out. Hopefully, this is irrelevant to most of you. In last month’s
Walt Disney World has announced the MagicMobile service, a new contactless way to use features like theme park entry through iPhones, Apple Watches, and other smart devices. In this post, we’ll share details, address whether the MagicBand is dying, and also speculate on the future. Launching in phases starting later this year, MagicMobile will be
Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Studios Park, and resort hotels have postponed their 2021 reopening dates (again). This follows France’s announcement of a nationwide curfew and increased lockdowns in Europe. This post shares dates, details, and what to expect. (Updated March 12, 2021.) The second closure of Disneyland Paris followed France’s second shutdown prior to the
The Disney College Program was a popular topic during the 2021 shareholder meeting, with CEO Bob Chapek asked several questions about DCP. In this post, we’ll share his answers and recap what has happened with the College Program over the last year. (Updated March 11, 2021.) During the question & answer portion of the shareholder
“When will Disneyland and California Adventure reopen in 2021?” and “how much longer will the parks stay closed?” are common questions. This covers what Orange County’s improving metrics mean, why the closure will continue the next couple months, and more. (Updated March 9, 2021.) We’ll start by underscoring the reality that we don’t have a
Walt Disney World has shared a sneak peek at the newly reimagined guest rooms at Polynesian Village Resort. In this post, we’ll take a look at photos of the “Moana Makeover,” plus share a brief update on construction, and offer first impressions on how these compare to other refurbished rooms in WDW hotels. Let’s start
Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and other large amusement & theme parks will be able to open with rides and attractions next month if Orange County improves to the red tier of the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy reopening rules. In this post, we’ll detail the revised restrictions and limitations, plus the sudden change of
