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!



Magic Kingdom’s Backstage Areas Open for Fireworks Viewing on Select Days in May

On May 11, ‘Wishes’, the popular fireworks spectacular in the Magic Kingdom, will come to an end. Due to the show’s popularity, Walt Disney World is expecting a high volume of guests to visit for the last couple nights of the show. For this reason, and for the expected crowds looking to see the new ‘Happily Ever Magic Kingdom’s Backstage Areas Open for Fireworks Viewing on Select Days in May

AMC in Disney Springs to Bring Back ‘Avatar’ Film to Celebrate Pandora – The World of Avatar

On May 27, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will open Pandora – the World of Avatar! Beginning on Friday, May 5, the AMC Dine-In theater at Disney Springs will be showing the 2009 film Avatar to celebrate the massive expansion, which was inspired by the film. It is currently unknown how long the the limited engagement will AMC in Disney Springs to Bring Back ‘Avatar’ Film to Celebrate Pandora – The World of Avatar

Disney Emoji Blitz App Releases Main Street Electrical Parade Event

Disney Emoji Blitz is a mobile app that allows players to collect Disney and Pixar emojis. The Disney Parks Blog just announced that the app is releasing Main Street Electrical Parade emojis from April 28 to May 3! Some of the emojis include classic drum float, Elliot from Pete’s Dragon, some of the buildings on Disney Emoji Blitz App Releases Main Street Electrical Parade Event

Apparent Sinkhole Opens on Highway Near Walt Disney World

According to the Orlando Sentinel, on Thursday an apparent sinkhole opened up only 3 miles from Walt Disney World on Interstate 4 south. It has been determined to be stable according to Florida Department of Transportation spokeswoman Jen Horton. The FDOT will be surveying the area over the weekend. The hole sunk down 10-feet, and was Apparent Sinkhole Opens on Highway Near Walt Disney World

Temporary Meet-And-Greet with Mr. Incredible in Tomorrowland

From May 1-18 guests will have the opportunity to meet with Mr. Incredible in the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland. This meet-and-greet with Mr. Incredible will send off the #INCREDIBLESSuperDanceParty, which will have its last hurrah on Monday, May 1 at the Rockettower Plaza Stage. Fortunately for those who enjoy the Magic Kingdom’s dance parties there will Temporary Meet-And-Greet with Mr. Incredible in Tomorrowland

Sneak Peek at the Merchandise for Pandora – The World of Avatar

Earlier today, the Disney Parks Blog released the first look at some of the new merchandise that will be available when Pandora – The World of Avatar opens on May 27, 2017. Co-Production Designer of the Avatar sequels, Dylan Cole, created a series of merchandise inspired by the new attraction, the Na’vi River Journey. He Sneak Peek at the Merchandise for Pandora – The World of Avatar