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!



Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Rumored to Be Closing

UPDATE 8/29/18 8:30 a.m.: Sammy Duvall’s Watersports has posted a confirmation of their intent to close on their Facebook page and the closing date is in face 8/31/18. There is some speculation online that Sammy Duvall’s Watersports will be closing indefinitely on August 31, 2018. Sammy Duvall’s has been offering parasailing, water skiing, tubing and Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Rumored to Be Closing

Artist Point Rumored to Become a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Character Dinner

There is new speculation on the DISboards.com that the rumored character dinner coming to Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. There has been speculation online for over a month or two now that Artist Point would be changing from a Signature restaurant to a Character Dining location, Artist Point Rumored to Become a Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Character Dinner

Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement to Raise Wages to $15-An-Hour for Union Employees

After a long debate between Walt Disney World and unions, it seems that they have finally come to an agreement on wages. According to the Orlando Sentinel, on August 25 the two parties agreed on a proposed contract that would increase starting wages to $15 an hour by 2021 for union employees. If the proposed contract Walt Disney World Reaches Agreement to Raise Wages to $15-An-Hour for Union Employees

The Great Irish Hooley Returns to Raglan Road at Disney Springs for the 7th Year

According to the Disney Parks Blog, The Great Irish Hooley will return to Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs for the seventh year. This celebration of Irish song, dance, food and drink all takes place on Labor Day weekend, August 31 until September 3. The festival will not have a cover charge and The Great Irish Hooley Returns to Raglan Road at Disney Springs for the 7th Year

Halloween Treats Coming to the Disneyland Resort on September 7

Treats and sweets are what the Halloween season is all about, right? The Disney Parks Blog just revealed a long list of these Halloween themed treats that will be available at the Disneyland Resort between September 7 and October 31. From what we can tell, just judging by the pictures and their descriptions, the Disneyland Halloween Treats Coming to the Disneyland Resort on September 7

Disneyland Resort Wants the City of Anaheim to End Tax Incentive Agreements

On November 6 voters in Anaheim will likely decide if the minimum wage should be incrementally raised “to $18 an hour by 2022 for workers at hotels and entertainment businesses that have received tax incentives from the city.” Now Disney has asked the city of Anaheim to call off any tax break agreements, likely so Disneyland Resort Wants the City of Anaheim to End Tax Incentive Agreements

Best & Worst – 10 Best Walt Disney World Resort Hidden Gems

There is an assumption among many first-time travelers at Walt Disney World that the entertainment only begins once you’ve entered the theme parks. This simply isn’t true. There are several hidden gems scattered throughout the resort hotels that are some of my favorite experiences. These experiences shouldn’t be just for the experts to enjoy. Almost Best & Worst – 10 Best Walt Disney World Resort Hidden Gems

Review: 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck at Disney Springs

*The DIS publishes reviews of meals that we pay for. We only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts and Tables in Wonderland membership. We receive no outside compensation for our dining experiences so that we may give our honest opinions about price and value. Today the 4R Cantina Review: 4R Cantina Barbacoa Food Truck at Disney Springs

Highlights of the 2018 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicked off on Friday, August 17 at the Magic Kingdom. The party featured several new experiences, like the addition of Gunpowder Pete at Pirates of the Caribbean and a special new soundtrack with new effects at Space Mountain. These new additions gave the party a new energy that it hasn’t had since Highlights of the 2018 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party