AUTHOR: Craig Williams



Resort fees being added to Walt Disney World resorts?

Recently, guests participating in Disney surveys have received a question regarding resort fees. Twitter user, Scott Gustin, posted a picture of the survey he received that reads: A standard room in a deluxe resort such as Disney’s BoardWalk Inn or Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with an average nightly rate of $350 includes: Unparalleled Guest service Close Resort fees being added to Walt Disney World resorts?





Joy and Sadness are coming to Epcot!

The rumors are true! Joy and Sadness from Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out will be coming to the Epcot Character Spot next month! According to Disney Parks Blog, guests will be able to step into Headquarters to meet Joy and Sadness, and along the way you’ll “journey through Riley’s long-term memory, catching a glimpse of her Islands of Personality before Joy and Sadness are coming to Epcot!





“The Force Awakens” Blu-ray and digital release dates announced

  During the Disney Shareholder meeting, Bob Iger announced the home release date for the wildly popular Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Look for Episode 7  to be available digitally on April 1 and on Blu-ray and DVD on April 5. No details about the releases have surfaced yet,  including special features, but more information “The Force Awakens” Blu-ray and digital release dates announced





Disney Adding Two New Cruise Ships

Rumors have been swirling for some time that Disney Cruise Line was looking to expand its fleet, and it has finally been confirmed. Disney announced during their shareholders meeting that two new ships will be added – one completed in 2021 and the other in 2023. The company just entered into an agreement with the Disney Adding Two New Cruise Ships





Sneak peek of “The Jungle Book” starting at Disney Parks on March 18

Guests heading to Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be able to see a sneak peek of scenes from The Jungle Book starting on March 18. The Jungle Book will take over the One Man’s Dream Theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the Bug’s Life Theater (with special effects) in Disney California Adventure. The Jungle Book is a brand-new live-action Sneak peek of “The Jungle Book” starting at Disney Parks on March 18





VIDEO: ‘The Force Awakens’ Jakku and BB-8 added to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue

Back in November, brand new scenes inspired by The Force Awakens were added to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, including a Millennium Falcon/TIE Fighter chase on Jakku with Finn and another with BB-8. Don’t worry though – the new scenes don’t spoil anything from the newest Star Wars film that will be released on December 18. This is VIDEO: ‘The Force Awakens’ Jakku and BB-8 added to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue





Dining Review: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe goes Tex-Mex in a good way

Most people understand that dining at Magic Kingdom, especially quick service, is very hit-or-miss. For the longest time, it was almost a given that you’d be eating either a burger, hot dog, salad or chicken tenders if you chose to eat inside the park. However, the tide is changing, and the choices have gotten significantly better with Dining Review: Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe goes Tex-Mex in a good way









Review: ‘Inside Out’ is an important success for Pixar

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple weeks, you’ve probably heard the news that Inside Out is a wonderful movie and perhaps one of Pixar’s best. Inside Out, Pixar’s 15th feature-length film, is about 5 emotions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Bill Hader) and Disgust (Mindy Review: ‘Inside Out’ is an important success for Pixar





UPDATED: TCM updates have been added to The Great Movie Ride

Last year, Disney and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced a partnership that would include classics from the Disney Vault being shown on TCM in event blocks every couple months on a Sunday night as well as updates to the pre-show and finale of The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. After months of anticipation, UPDATED: TCM updates have been added to The Great Movie Ride