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!



Tiki Room Inspired Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Available During the Very Merry Christmas Party

November 8 kicks of the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the year. According to the Disney Parks Blog, during the event guests can pick up a special Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room inspired Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom card. This limited edition complimentary cards will be available at the Firehouse on Main Street, Tiki Room Inspired Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card Available During the Very Merry Christmas Party





Bahamas Will Cut Off Monetary Incentives for Major Cruise Lines

The Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar announced this week that the country will no longer monetarily incentivize cruise lines to visit Nassau. According to The Nassau Guardian, the Bahamian government has spent $12 million a year to entice major cruise lines into visiting the island. The Bahamian government officials no longer believe paying the Bahamas Will Cut Off Monetary Incentives for Major Cruise Lines









Walt Disney World Announces 2018 “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package”

The “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package” will be brought back this year at the Walt Disney World Resort. Guests who purchase this popular festive vacation package between October 22 and December 2, 2018, must be arriving on December 17 and departing on December 22, 2018. This special Christmas package includes an itinerary full of exclusive experiences. Here’s Walt Disney World Announces 2018 “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package”





Reunion Station at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Now Available to All DVC Members

The Disney Vacation Club lounge, Reunion Station, which is located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will now be open to all eligible Disney Vacation Club Members. Previously the lounge was only open to guests staying at Boulder Ridge Villas or Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Reunion Station offers “pastries, fruits, cereals, juices and Reunion Station at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Now Available to All DVC Members





Disney Files Petition to Keep Autism Lawsuits from Going to Trial

According to the Orlando Sentinel, The Walt Disney Company filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeal’s 11th Circuit in Atlanta, asking for a rehearing of a court’s decision made in August. The court in August “ruled the plaintiffs’ complaints should be heard at trial,” which sparked 30 lawsuits against The Walt Disney Company. Disney Files Petition to Keep Autism Lawsuits from Going to Trial





The Walt Disney Company Donated a Million Dollars for Hurricane Michael Relief

A $1 million donation to the Florida Disaster Fund has been made by The Walt Disney Company to help “Florida’s Gulf Coast region and other areas impacted by Hurricane Michael.” In addition to the $1 million donation, they will also be matching dollar for dollar donations from “Disney employees to eligible relief and recovery organizations.” The Walt Disney Company Donated a Million Dollars for Hurricane Michael Relief





Three New Shopping Locations Coming to Disney Springs Starting in Mid-October

The Disney Parks Blog just announced that three new retail locations will be coming soon to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World. The popular dining, entertainment, and shopping district will add Disney Tails, Lovepop, and The Art of Disney Presents Greg McCullough. The three locations will be opening between mid-October and early November. Disney Tails Three New Shopping Locations Coming to Disney Springs Starting in Mid-October





Complimentary ‘Star Wars’ Buttons Available at Disneyland Park on October 7

On October 7, to celebrate the premiere of Star Wars: Resistance guests visiting Star Wars Launch Bay at the Disneyland Park will receive a free button if they stop by Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Star Wars: Resistance will air on the Disney Channel at 10 p.m. EST. The buttons will be available while supplies Complimentary ‘Star Wars’ Buttons Available at Disneyland Park on October 7





Disney Cruise Line Announces That Three Ships Will Be Sailing Out of Florida in 2020

Disney announced today on a Disney Parks Blog Live Stream that in early 2020 Disney Cruise Line will have three ships in Florida. Currently sailing out of Port Canaveral is the Disney Dream and the Disney Fantasy, and starting in early 2020 the Disney Magic will join them as the third ship in the sunshine state Disney Cruise Line Announces That Three Ships Will Be Sailing Out of Florida in 2020