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!



Stage Modifications Cause Temporary Break for Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Stage Show

The popular stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will not be performing from October 10 until October 22, 2017. This is the second time in recent memory that the stage has caused Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away to be temporarily closed due to modifications. The previous closure was due to Disney wanting the Stage Modifications Cause Temporary Break for Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Stage Show

Why Does the Second Half of the Disney Renaissance Get Very Little Love in the Theme Parks?

I love the Disney theme parks, but there is one small thing has had me scratching my head for a long time. I’ve never really understood why there is such little presence of the second half of the 1990s Disney Renaissance films in the theme parks. If you aren’t aware of what the Disney Renaissance Why Does the Second Half of the Disney Renaissance Get Very Little Love in the Theme Parks?

UPDATE: Stitch’s Great Escape Signage Changes to Character Meet and Greet

Update 10/6/17: Disney has confirmed that beginning October 8, the queue of Stitch’s Great Escape will be used as a meet and greet location for Stitch. This has been speculated since October 2 when the new signage for the meet and greet location was seen in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. Additionally, Disney has stated that Stitch’s UPDATE: Stitch’s Great Escape Signage Changes to Character Meet and Greet

Disney Releases Rare Promotional ‘The Dream Called EPCOT’ Video

Today, the Disney Parks Blog re-released an original promotional video for Epcot titled, ‘The Dream Called EPCOT.’ The video was taken out of the vault to celebrate Epcot’s upcoming 35th anniversary on October 1st, 2017! This video was used before Epcot opened to familiarize guests with what would be a very different type of theme park, Disney Releases Rare Promotional ‘The Dream Called EPCOT’ Video

Thanksgiving Reservations Open for a Number of Disneyland Resort Restaurants

Reservations are now open for special Thanksgiving Dinners at Napa Rose and Storytellers Buffet in Disney’s Grand Californian; Disney’s PCH Grill at Disney’s Paradise Pier, with Mickey making an appearance for both breakfast and dinner; and a special Thanksgiving dinner hosted in the Disneyland Hotel’s Grand Ballroom and Goofy’s Kitchen Thanksgiving Brunch & Dinner at the Disneyland Hotel. Reservations for holidays typically fill up Thanksgiving Reservations Open for a Number of Disneyland Resort Restaurants

Damages to Port Canaveral Cost About $2.9 Million From Hurricane Irma

Port Canaveral is the closest cruise port to Walt Disney World, as it is only about an hour drive away. According to Florida Today, the reported damages to Port Canaveral will cost an estimated $2.9 million dollars. Much of that, almost $1.5 million, will be directed toward the restoration of State Road 528’s eastbound lanes. Damages to Port Canaveral Cost About $2.9 Million From Hurricane Irma

Tomorrowland Speedway Now Offers a $5 Driver’s License

Just outside of the Tomorrowland Speedway in the Magic Kingdom there is now a photo booth kiosk, which guests can use to create their very own driver’s license for the iconic attraction. The plastic driver’s license costs $5, and prints off in seconds. Guests also receive a digital copy with their PhotoPass photos on their My Disney Tomorrowland Speedway Now Offers a $5 Driver’s License

Disney Should Implement a Two Item Per Person Policy on Select Fad Merchandise

We’ve seen it before and we will see it again. There are several popular items in the Disney Parks that become so trendy that they fly off the shelves, get posted all over social media, and some even make it onto the front page of Buzzfeed! Whether it is the new Starbucks “it’s a small Disney Should Implement a Two Item Per Person Policy on Select Fad Merchandise

Disneyland Starbucks Mug Seems to Be the New Must Have Item

In case you weren’t aware, the latest craze at Disneyland is apparently the new “it’s a small world”-inspired Starbucks mug. At $21.99, these mugs flew off the shelves; similar to when the Enchanted Rose tumblers first arrived at the Disney Parks. The mugs feature the silhouette of Mickey Mouse which is filled with the iconic Mary Disneyland Starbucks Mug Seems to Be the New Must Have Item