AUTHOR: Amy Krieger

Amy is a self-proclaimed Disney Fanatic. Falling in love with Disney after her first trip in her 20s, Amy and her husband, Paul are now Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club members with home resorts at Animal Kingdom Villas, Grand Floridian, and BoardWalk.

In her spare time, Amy enjoys traveling, eating, running, reading, writing, and spending time with family, friends, Paul, and their two dogs-Odie the greyhound and Hermes the Spanish galgo. She and her husband are new residents to Central Florida.



New and Returning Entertainment for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Announced

The D23 event this weekend has brought more news regarding the return of entertainment to Walt Disney World in addition to some new additions during the World’s Most Magical Celebration. Thanks to this event, and Disney Park’s Blog, we have a lot of news regarding new, returning, and revamped experiences for guests. It was recently New and Returning Entertainment for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Announced





Sneak Peek at Menus for Steakhouse 71 Opening October 1st at Disney World

Disney Parks Blog has given us a first look at the menus for Steakhouse 71 which is set to open October 1st! Steakhouse 71 will be located in Disney’s Contemporary Resort in the location that formerly housed The Wave of American Flavors. While many have been saddened by the closure of The Wave, others are Sneak Peek at Menus for Steakhouse 71 Opening October 1st at Disney World



Disney’s Polynesian Resort Monorail Station Has Finally Reopened

After a long refurbishment period, the monorail station at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has finally reopened. The station has been closed since November 2020 while it faced major reconstruction as the rest of the resort also saw big changes. For nearly a year, guests staying at and visiting the Polynesian Resort had to use boats, Disney’s Polynesian Resort Monorail Station Has Finally Reopened



Walt Disney World and Unions Reach Agreement on Vaccine Requirement

Today, Service Trades Council Union has released a statement that Walt Disney World union Disney cast members are required to show proof of vaccination by October 22, 2021. The council is a group of a half dozen unions representing tens of thousands of cast members. However, the council does not include every union that represents Walt Disney World and Unions Reach Agreement on Vaccine Requirement



Concept Art Released for ‘Disney Enchantment’ Spectacular at Magic Kingdom Park

As previously announced, “Disney Enchantment” will soon grace the skies of Magic Kingdom. Debuting October 1st as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, the new fireworks show will include enhanced lighting, immersive projection effects that will extend down Main Street USA, stunning fireworks, and favorite Disney music. It will also include an original Concept Art Released for ‘Disney Enchantment’ Spectacular at Magic Kingdom Park







New Early Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours Coming to Walt Disney World Guests

UPDATE 8/2/21: Walt Disney World has published the first schedule for Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. The extended hours are being offered to guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas. The current schedule is below, but as Disney states, you’ll want to check often as dates will be added and the schedule is New Early Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours Coming to Walt Disney World Guests



“Harmonious” and “Disney Enchantment” Fireworks to Premiere October 1st

After all the excitement over fireworks coming back, Disney Parks Blog has just announced that two new fireworks shows will premiere on October 1st, the kick-off day for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Both “Harmonious” at EPCOT and “Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom will begin the 18-month long celebration. “Harmonious” will take place in the “Harmonious” and “Disney Enchantment” Fireworks to Premiere October 1st