AUTHOR: Stephen Porter
The Atlanta Braves Spring Training Staying at Walt Disney World Until April 2019
The Atlanta Braves have delayed their departure from their long-time spring training home of Walt Disney World. The team has played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex since 1998, and will eventually be moving to a “new facility in West Villages in the City of North Port, Sarasota County.” In the meantime, the team … The Atlanta Braves Spring Training Staying at Walt Disney World Until April 2019
Guests Using the Disney Dining Plan Can Now Use Mobile Order
According to the Disney Park Blog, guests using the Disney Dining Plan will now be able to order their food via Mobile Order, a feature of the My Disney Experience app. Using Mobile Order allows guests to order their meal on their phone, pay in advance, and then skip the line once their food is ready. Mobile … Guests Using the Disney Dining Plan Can Now Use Mobile Order
Captain Hook Meeting Guests in the Magic Kingdom for the 65th Anniversary of ‘Peter Pan’
From February 4-10, guests visiting the Magic Kingdom can celebrate the 65th anniversary of the 1953 animated film, Peter Pan, with limited time Disney PhotoPass opportunities. Disney is urging guests to share these photos by using the hashtag #PeterPan65. Between 9 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., guests will find a limited-time meet and greet location with Captain Hook … Captain Hook Meeting Guests in the Magic Kingdom for the 65th Anniversary of ‘Peter Pan’
Audio-Animatronic Heads Fall Off at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris
On January 28, 2018 at Disneyland Paris Park the audio-animatronic auctioneer’s head fell off on Pirates of the Caribbean, which prompted many startled guests to post about it on social media. The auctioneer was seen with his head dangling by the wires that connect him to his torso. While mechanical issues do occasionally happen, this … Audio-Animatronic Heads Fall Off at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Paris
The Struggle to Survive in Orlando Under Disney and Universal’s Shadow
Orlando, Florida — theme park capital of the world. Home of the Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld, and so many more niche attractions. Since 1971, Central Florida has become a paradise for dreamers, thrill seekers, families, and the young at heart. But when the pixie-dust settles you also see that Orlando … The Struggle to Survive in Orlando Under Disney and Universal’s Shadow
Egg-Stravaganza and a Completely New Scavenger Hunt Coming to the 2018 Flower & Garden Festival
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival will be here before you know it! The festival runs from February 28 until May 28, 2018, and within that time frame from March 16 through April 1 guests can experience the popular Egg-Stravaganza scavenger hunt! Hidden throughout the World Showcase, guests can search with their friends and … Egg-Stravaganza and a Completely New Scavenger Hunt Coming to the 2018 Flower & Garden Festival
Walt Disney World and Disneyland Cast Members React to Recently Announced $1,000 Bonus
Disney recently announced that the company would pay at least 125,000 employees a one-time cash bonus of $1,000, and that they would additionally invest $50 million into a new education program for their employees. This decision had mixed results among cast members at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. An article from the Orange County … Walt Disney World and Disneyland Cast Members React to Recently Announced $1,000 Bonus
East Coasters, I’m Begging You to Go to Disneyland
A huge majority of guests visiting the Disneyland Resort come from the states west of the Rocky Mountains. This has been a problem for Disneyland since its earliest days. In fact, one of the many reasons Walt Disney wanted to build Disney World in Florida was due to the statistic at the time that only … East Coasters, I’m Begging You to Go to Disneyland
Big Changes Coming in 2018 to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort
This is an exciting year for Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort! The Disney Parks Blog recently announced that Ballast Point, a popular San Diego-based brewery, will be opening a new location in Downtown Disney. Construction on the 7,300 square foot space is scheduled to begin soon in the former locations of the Build-A-Bear Workshop … Big Changes Coming in 2018 to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort
Showtimes for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Changed for January 22-27
For a six-day period between January 22nd and 27th, the nighttime fireworks display, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, will begin at 8:15 p.m. rather than 8 p.m. This slight adjustment shouldn’t affect much else in the park. At this time, it is unclear why this slight adjustment was made. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular runs nightly … Showtimes for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Changed for January 22-27
