AUTHOR: Stephen Porter

Stephen "Steve" Porter started going to the parks with his family in 1996. Since then he hasn't looked back! Steve was a cast member participating in the Disney College Program in 2013. Most recently he graduated from Penn State University!



$13,000 of Stolen Disneyland Merchandise Discovered at Routine Traffic Stop

On March 8, the California Highway Patrol recovered $13,000 worth of stolen merchandise from the Disneyland Resort. The driver was arrested for stealing what was mostly Disney Parks pins, but they were also cited for “other illegal paraphernalia.” The driver of a Nissan Sentra was originally pulled over by a California Highway Patrol officer for $13,000 of Stolen Disneyland Merchandise Discovered at Routine Traffic Stop





Sam’s Club Now Offers Discounted Disneyland and Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets

Late last week, Sam’s Club introduced discounted tickets to the Walt Disney World and Disneyland theme parks. While the savings aren’t enormous they might be something to consider if you already have a Sam’s Club membership. From what we can tell there is no difference in pricing on a one day ticket. However, the longer Sam’s Club Now Offers Discounted Disneyland and Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets









Disney to Sell the YES Network to a Group Led by the Yankees and Amazon

According to the New York Times, the Walt Disney Company will be selling the Yankees Entertainment and Sports Network (YES) for $3.4 billion to a group of buyers including Amazon, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Redbird Capital, Blackstone Group, and the Yankees. The YES Network, which launched in 2002, broadcasts Yankees baseball games, New York-centric sports radio Disney to Sell the YES Network to a Group Led by the Yankees and Amazon





US Citizens Must Register to Visit Most of Europe Starting in 2021

According to CNN, starting in 2021 US citizens visiting many of the countries in the Europe Union will need to register their visit with the European Travel Information and Authorization System. This authorization process will entail “pre-travel screening for security and migration risks of travelers benefiting from visa-free access to the Schengen area.” The Schengen US Citizens Must Register to Visit Most of Europe Starting in 2021









New Cabanas Opening at the Stormalong Bay Pool at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts

The already popular shared pool between Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts, Stormalong Bay, has just added another feature. Starting on Sunday, March 17 guests will be able to rent cabanas near the pool. A soft opening will be going on from now until March 16. The pricing will fluctuate depending on the time of New Cabanas Opening at the Stormalong Bay Pool at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts









Taste of Magic Kingdom Park VIP Tour: A Disney Dining Show Review

Walt Disney World offers several backstage and VIP tour experiences. Disney has recently added another new experience called the Taste of Magic Kingdom Park VIP Tour. The 3-hour tour around the Magic Kingdom includes tastings of iconic treats and snacks, a behind-the-scenes look at some of the kitchens, and a sample tasting of an item Taste of Magic Kingdom Park VIP Tour: A Disney Dining Show Review





Character Dining Experiences We Wish Walt Disney World Offered

Disney has a huge library of characters from their iconic animated films. Some of these beloved characters you can meet at Walt Disney World. However, there isn’t a lot of variety of characters to meet at character dining experiences. With some exceptions like the Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom, which hosts the Winnie the Character Dining Experiences We Wish Walt Disney World Offered