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!



Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Honor Disney Cruise Line

In the 30th annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Disney Cruise Line was surveyed as the “Top Large Cruise Line” by over 300,000 readers. The Disney Parks Blog shared this information also boasting that this is now the “15th consecutive year that Condé Nast Traveler readers have recognized Disney Cruise Line in the annual Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Honor Disney Cruise Line

Concept Artwork and New Information Released for The NBA Experience

The Disney Parks Blog just released a first look at the outside of The NBA Experience coming to Disney Springs in the summer of 2019. The massive new structure’s design was “inspired by the modern architecture of new NBA arenas around the country.” This vibrant new space coming to the West Side of Disney Springs Concept Artwork and New Information Released for The NBA Experience

Hasbro Has Launched a Limited-Edition Disney Classic Monopoly

Hasbro and Disney have teamed up for yet another Disney-themed Monopoly board game. This iteration is simply called Disney Classic Monopoly. It is a limited-edition version of the classic game that is already available online. The rules of the game are exactly the same as traditional Monopoly, but of course the entire game is Disney-themed. The money Hasbro Has Launched a Limited-Edition Disney Classic Monopoly

New ‘Last Jedi’ Sequence Coming to Star Tours in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that a new mission is coming to Star Tours! The new adventure is inspired by the upcoming film Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The action sequence occurs on the planet of Crait, which is featured in the film’s teaser trailer. Guests visiting Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on November 17 New ‘Last Jedi’ Sequence Coming to Star Tours in Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Permits May Allude to Opening Time Frame for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

Disney filed two permits recently that could signal an opening time frame for the upcoming land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The permits look to be related to one of the upcoming attractions; the first is for a ride installation and the second is for exterior architectural ornamentation. The DIS cannot confirm Permits May Allude to Opening Time Frame for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

Disney and Kiehl’s Have Partnered for a Charitable Contribution to Feeding America

The holiday season is quickly approaching, which has prompted a charitable collaboration between Disney and Kiehl’s during the season of giving! One hundred percent of the net profits (up to $100,000) from their new Disney x Kiehl’s collection will be donated to Feeding America, which is a massive non-profit network of food banks. A donation Disney and Kiehl’s Have Partnered for a Charitable Contribution to Feeding America

Walt Disney World Increases Spending on Law Enforcement

According to Click Orlando/News 6, the law enforcement presence on Walt Disney World property has been increased. The Reedy Creek Improvement District has increased the spending on outside law enforcement patrolling Disney property to $15.8 million dollars, from $13.7 million in June of 2016. This budgeted increase went into effect “in the fiscal year that Walt Disney World Increases Spending on Law Enforcement