AUTHOR: Chloé Ferreira

Theme Park Correspondent for The DIS | Chloé loves kitschy dark rides, roller coasters, a good background area music loop, hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.



NEW Jungle Cruise Tiki Mug Coming to Trader Sam’s at Disney World

It’s the eighth wonder of the world… the backside of water! Beginning today, travelers and tiki lovers can find an all-new Skipper’s Adventure Mug designed by artist Mookie Sato at Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. This Jungle Cruise-inspired mug was previously available in a greenish-blue hue at Trader Sam’s at the NEW Jungle Cruise Tiki Mug Coming to Trader Sam’s at Disney World

Why It’s WALT Disney World, Not Just Disney World

Ever wonder why it’s Walt Disney World, and not simply just Disney World? The answer is more heartfelt than corporate, and it all started with a promise between brothers. Roy O. Disney, Walt’s older brother and lifelong business partner, made one thing clear: it would officially be Walt Disney World. Why? Roy wanted everyone to remember who Why It’s WALT Disney World, Not Just Disney World

MORE Disney Starlight Parade Details, But Still NO Opening Date

Originally announced at last August’s D23 Expo, Disney has been preparing the debut of Magic Kingdom‘s brand-new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, a production that blends modern entertainment technology with familiar storytelling charm. Guided by the Blue Fairy’s magic, the parade aims to bring the dreams and wishes of beloved Disney and Pixar MORE Disney Starlight Parade Details, But Still NO Opening Date

Disney Shares NEW Images from Little Mermaid Show at Hollywood Studios

Disney has just released a wave of new images from The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, making quite a splash ahead of its debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 27th. This reimagined stage show dives deep into Ariel’s undersea world, blending stunning visual effects, new set pieces, puppets, costumes, and classic songs with a Disney Shares NEW Images from Little Mermaid Show at Hollywood Studios

Disney World President Jeff Vahle Congratulates Universal on Epic Universe

We’re just one day ahead of the grand opening of Orlando’s newest theme park — Universal Epic Universe. In a move that shocked theme park fans, the President of Walt Disney World Resort, Jeff Vahle, publicly offered congratulations to the Universal Orlando team — a notable gesture of community over competition. Vahle shared a post Disney World President Jeff Vahle Congratulates Universal on Epic Universe

Disney Shares First Look at New Villains Show at Hollywood Studios

Disney has released some footage and images from Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, offering a glimpse into the new live stage show debuting next week, on May 27th, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new images closely resemble the show’s concept art, with the stage surrounded in gallery-framed screens alongside the Magic Mirror, and include some Disney Shares First Look at New Villains Show at Hollywood Studios

BOTH Water Parks Are Finally Open at Disney World!

Here’s some cool Disney news for your week! As of today, May 21st, Disney’s Blizzard Beach has officially reopened following a brief seasonal refurbishment. Its return marks a milestone for Walt Disney World Resort, as it joins Typhoon Lagoon to offer guests access to both of Disney’s water parks simultaneously—for the first time since 2019. With all four theme parks and both water BOTH Water Parks Are Finally Open at Disney World!

Why Fall at Walt Disney World is the Ultimate Getaway

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to plan a trip to Walt Disney World, allow us to nudge you gently (but enthusiastically) toward this fall. Because between trick-or-treating at Magic Kingdom, savoring limited-time global delicacies at EPCOT, new entertainment offerings, and Mickey Mouse pumpkin wreaths, there’s a little something magical for everyone. Whether you’re a foodie, a thrill-seeker, Why Fall at Walt Disney World is the Ultimate Getaway