News & Rumors Archive
As part of a list of the “24 Oooh-Worthy Things at Disney Experiences in 2024,” the company has revealed that a new Disney Vacation Club Member Lounge coming to Walt Disney World in 2024. This post shares details of the announcement, along with basic background info and our speculation about a potential location. For starters,
One downside to summer & fall trips to Walt Disney World is tropical storm season. This post covers the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast, tips for staying dry during rain & preparedness info for staying safe during Florida’s intense weather. (Updated March 3, 2024.) In recent years, Hurricanes Dorian, Matthew, Irma, and Ian have all
The grandchildren of Walt Disney and his brother Roy O. Disney sent open letters to shareholders in support of CEO Bob Iger and current company’s Board of Directors, in response to activist investors engaging in proxy fights. This shares the letters, offers a quick(ish) summary of the ongoing battle for the board, and our thoughts
Universal Orlando Resort has revealed new details about the new DreamWorks Animation Land coming soon to Universal Studios Florida. This shares a sneak peek at the attractions and offerings based on Shrek, Trolls, Kung Fu Panda, Gabby’s Dollhouse and more. The new DreamWorks land coming to Universal Studios Florida is part of a collection of new
This month, Walt Disney World filed a construction permit for the extinct NBA Experience building at Disney Springs. This post shares details of the demolition, a brief history of the interactive experience that time has (already forgotten), and what we’d like to see come next for the former DisneyQuest space. This is not really a
2025 Walt Disney World vacation packages and resort reservations are now available. We’ve spent significant time on DisneyWorld.com comparing 2024 vs. 2025 hotel room rack rates to see what’s increased and decreased. This shares the pricing changes, plus commentary about the significance of the rates, discounts, best times to book, and more. While we’ve been
Walt Disney World has revealed some of the new menu items coming to breakfast and dinner at 1900 Park Fare, the character dining experience at Grand Floridian Resort. This post shares a sneak peek at food photos, various other details, and additional commentary from us about the changes here. To quickly recap, Walt Disney World
We’re just 100 days away from the opening of Fantasy Springs, Disney’s blockbuster new land themed to Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan. In commemoration of the milestone, Oriental Land Co. has announced new details of attractions, facilities, merchandise, food & beverage items in the eighth themed port at Tokyo DisneySea set to officially open on June 6,
Walt Disney World’s ticket price increase has occurred like clockwork, with prices going up for 1-day, multi-day, base and Park Hopper options for January through October 31, 2025. This post has pricing for 2024 vs. next year, details on the increases along with commentary offering our thoughts. None of this is all that surprising. Price
Disney has announced the Haunted Mansion Parlor, an all-new bar inspired by the iconic Walt Disney World and Disneyland rides, will materialize on board the Disney Treasure cruise ship when it sets sail in late 2024. This post shares a first look at concept art, design details, macabre merchandise and drinks in this first-ever lounge.
Disney announced that the grounds of Haunted Mansion are expanding with a new immersive outdoor queue and retail store at Disneyland. This post shares closing dates and details, concept art of the gardens and gift shop, and our commentary about the badly-needed and overdue changes to New Orleans Square. (Updated February 27, 2024.) The ‘spirited
