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!



Disney Contributes $200,000 to Prevent Casino Gambling in Florida

Since the construction of Walt Disney World in 1971, Disney has discouraged Florida lawmakers wanting to expand gambling in the state. Disney is concerned that if casinos start popping up across the state, some tourists visiting Walt Disney World would spend a good chunk of their vacation funds off-property at these casinos. In an effort Disney Contributes $200,000 to Prevent Casino Gambling in Florida

Disney Imagineers and Executives Talk About the Construction Progress of Toy Story Land

In a report from the Orlando Sentinel, Disney Imagineers and executives addressed their excitement with the progress of Toy Story Land‘s construction. With June 30 — the opening date of Toy Story Land — quickly approaching, executive creative director with Walt Disney Imagineering Dave Minschiello focused on how quickly the project is coming together. He said, “Every Disney Imagineers and Executives Talk About the Construction Progress of Toy Story Land

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Cast Members to Debut New Costumes for the 20th Anniversary

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park on April 22, the cast members will debut their brand-new costumes. The Oasis and Discovery Island cast members will even be able to select certain pieces of their new costumes to “mix and match” to better reflect their personal styles and preferences. The full list Disney’s Animal Kingdom Cast Members to Debut New Costumes for the 20th Anniversary

The Dream Boutique at Downtown Disney Closing on March 18

The Dream Boutique, which offers Disney Princess costumes and accessories in the Downtown Disney District will be closing permanently on Sunday, March 18. The Disney Dress Shop will be moving to this location from its current location in mid-April. Guests looking for similar merchandise to that previously found in the Dream Boutique will be directed The Dream Boutique at Downtown Disney Closing on March 18

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Holding Easter Sunday Religious Services

To observe Easter, religious services will be held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. In the Fantasia Ballroom on Sunday, April 1, Catholic Masses will be held at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and a Protestant service will be held at 9:15 a.m. Disney strongly recommends that resort guests staying at monorail resorts Disney’s Contemporary Resort Holding Easter Sunday Religious Services

‘Black Panther’ Hits $1 Billion in Global Box Office Sales

According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Walt Disney Studios announced on Saturday, March 10, that their blockbuster film Black Panther reached $1 billion in global box office sales, based off estimated ticket sales. This is the fifth Marvel Studios film that has reached the $1 billion-dollar mark joining The Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Iron ‘Black Panther’ Hits $1 Billion in Global Box Office Sales

The Blizzard Beach Spring Challenge Will Be Hosted on Select Dates in March

On March 10, 11, 24, and 25, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will be hosting The Blizzard Beach Spring Challenge, an event in which guests of all ages can partake in “obstacle courses, water slide challenges, and other interactive games.” During the event, winners of the different challenges will win Blizzard Beach themed prizes. At The Blizzard Beach Spring Challenge Will Be Hosted on Select Dates in March

Disney’s Contemporary Resort Kicking Off Pixar-Themed Pilot Program for Kids on April 13

According to the Disney Parks Blog, starting on April 13, 2018, children ages 4-12 can partake in a Pixar-themed pilot program at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Each night the event will start off with Space Ranger Training where kids will learn to “identify and battle enemies of the Star Command.” Next, Woody and Jessie will teach the Disney’s Contemporary Resort Kicking Off Pixar-Themed Pilot Program for Kids on April 13