AUTHOR: Mike Hughes



7 Walt Disney World Attractions Your Grandparents Will Love

While Walt Disney World provides some of the most accommodating theme parks in the world for everyone in the family — regardless of disability, allergy, or in this case age — grandparents still face challenges enjoying certain rides and attractions in the parks. Intense motion, speed, small seats, long queues, and difficult boarding processes can embarrass your 7 Walt Disney World Attractions Your Grandparents Will Love







runDisney Releases Merchandise for 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

The 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by MISFIT kicks off on November 1st at Walt Disney World Resort and runDisney just previewed a lineup of new merchandise. This year’s collection features romantic, Tuscan themes and highlights fan-favorite Disney characters showing their culinary side. Participants and park goers can celebrate this highly anticipated runDisney Releases Merchandise for 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend



$5 Million Awarded to Conservation Organizations by Disney

The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) recently donated $5 million to 76 conservation organizations around the world, including $782,000 to 7 Florida-based organizations for academic research, habitat restoration and wildlife conservation. DCF also recognized 13 individuals with the 2018 Disney Conservation Hero award for their restoration and conservation efforts. Recipients include the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), $5 Million Awarded to Conservation Organizations by Disney



Disney Cruise Line Launches New ‘Disney at Sea’ Live Show

Disney at Sea, a brand-new 30-minute live event showcasing Disney’s newest characters from Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, debuted on the Disney Wonder last week. The show was developed to take Disney Cruise Line guests on a journey through the entertainment from Disney’s wonderful worlds of movies, television, music, and of course theme parks. In its debut Disney Cruise Line Launches New ‘Disney at Sea’ Live Show



Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Will Reopen Old Port Royale on October 8th

Next Monday, Old Port Royale will reopen at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort along with a host of new island offerings like Banana Cabana, Calypso Trading Post, Centertown Market, Sebastian’s Bistro and a new front desk and concierge area. Additionally, Caribbean Beach will transition to using Victory Way as the new primary entrance and it will Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Will Reopen Old Port Royale on October 8th



Guests at Select Disney World Resorts Will Get Refillable Mug Activation at Both Water Parks

Due to amenity refurbishments at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and Coronado Springs Resort, Disney World is maintaining guest experience by offering guests complimentary refillable mug activation. Starting October 1st, all guests staying at either resort can purchase a refillable mug, which will automatically be activated for free use at both Disney Water Parks and Miniature Guests at Select Disney World Resorts Will Get Refillable Mug Activation at Both Water Parks



Disney Executive Breaks Silence On Lighthouse Point Project

President of Disney Cruise Line, Jeff Vahle, recently came out to assure the environmental and economic benefits of the proposed Lighthouse Point development as protests intensified in South Eleuthera. Residents and environmental groups alike have voiced their concern over the harm any development could cause this beach. In response, Vahle issued a statement saying, “Our Disney Executive Breaks Silence On Lighthouse Point Project



runDisney Reveals the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals

Walt Disney World’s biggest race weekend of the year is nearly upon us and runDisney recently released the medal lineup for marathon participants. runDisney’s 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna is the largest race weekend of the year and runners and viewers alike can enjoy a wide range of entertainment and offerings. Additionally, finishers runDisney Reveals the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals