AUTHOR: Jackie Gailey
Could the Hatbox Ghost Be Arriving Soon to Magic Kingdom?
Last September, D23 announced that the Hatbox Ghost would be coming to Magic Kingdom‘s Haunted Mansion sometime in 2023. Today on the Disney Parks TikTok account, a little Hatbox Ghost teaser was posted, which could indicate that his arrival is near. After all, it is the last day of Disney’s Halfway to Halloween celebration. This … Could the Hatbox Ghost Be Arriving Soon to Magic Kingdom?
Disney World to Pause Annual Pass Sales Overnight; Stay in the Queue!
New Annual Passes for Walt Disney World went on sale today for the first time since November 2021. A new message popped up this evening on the official Walt Disney World website stating that sales of Annual Passes will be paused beginning at 11:00 pm Eastern on Thursday, April 20. Interestingly enough, those in the … Disney World to Pause Annual Pass Sales Overnight; Stay in the Queue!
Disney Launches Website on the Value of Reedy Creek to FL
Disney has just launched a website with what is an important topic of discussion currently about the Reedy Creek Improvement District – What is the district’s impact on Florida and the Walt Disney World Resort? On the site, Disney shares the district’s history and why it was created in the first place. Questions about taxes … Disney Launches Website on the Value of Reedy Creek to FL
Adventures by Disney & NatGeo to Lift COVID-19 Requirements
Beginning June 1, 2023, Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions will no longer require guests (regardless of age) to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of travel; however, it is highly recommended. Guests will continue to be required to comply with any trip-specific vaccination requirements for international trips, as destination and local laws may still require … Adventures by Disney & NatGeo to Lift COVID-19 Requirements
‘Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act’ Invites Disney World to Head North
North Carolina Senators have filed a bill encouraging Walt Disney World to pack up its theme parks and resorts and move north. ‘Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act’ was filed Wednesday to “create a study commission” to explore and develop “strategic economic incentive plans designed to encourage family parks to expand or relocate” to North Carolina. NC … ‘Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act’ Invites Disney World to Head North
Disney Replacing and Refreshing Fort Wilderness Cabins to Become DVC Property
Yes, you read that right. Say goodbye to the old cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Disney has just announced that the existing individual cabins will be replaced with new refreshed versions to become the next Disney Vacation Club property at Walt Disney World. The design of the 350+ new cabins has been … Disney Replacing and Refreshing Fort Wilderness Cabins to Become DVC Property
Annual Pass Sales Resume at Walt Disney World, But Not Without Issues
UPDATE 2:35 pm: Disney has posted an update on their website letting guests know that they are anticipating a pass or select passes to become unavailable for purchase later today due to the high popularity of Annual Passes. UPDATE 9:11 am: The Annual Pass Virtual Queue is once again open, so if you’ve been waiting … Annual Pass Sales Resume at Walt Disney World, But Not Without Issues
Disney World Announces Expansion & Opening Time Frame On Affordable Housing
Rena Langley, Senior Vice President, Walt Disney World Communications and Public Affairs, announced Wednesday evening that groundbreaking on Disney’s new affordable housing development is targeted for next year, with expected completion on some of the first units in 2026. When the project was announced last year, we learned that it would be located in southwest Orange County near … Disney World Announces Expansion & Opening Time Frame On Affordable Housing
Thousands More Layoffs Coming to Disney Staff Next Week
Disney is set to cut thousands more jobs next week, and according to an article on Bloomberg, approximately 15% of the jobs on the chopping block are coming from its entertainment division. The article states that the “cuts will span TV, film, theme parks and corporate teams, affecting every region where Disney operates.” In addition, the “people … Thousands More Layoffs Coming to Disney Staff Next Week
Details From Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Meeting
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) held its third board meeting Wednesday morning. Let’s review some of the main points that were brought up. Board Chair Martin Garcia referred to the new Developer Agreements put into place in Disney’s “11th-hour deal” are “illegal.” He said that what Disney tried to do by putting them … Details From Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Meeting
