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Disney PhotoPass Studio Offers Virtual Backgrounds and Personalized Storybook Savings

Have you been exploring Disney for a bit and still haven’t found the perfect picture? Stop by Disney Springs and check out the Disney PhotoPass Studio, where ‘virtually’ anything is possible. The studio not only has an amazing array of backdrops, but they also offer some incredible green-screen backdrop scenes to transport you right into Disney PhotoPass Studio Offers Virtual Backgrounds and Personalized Storybook Savings

New Green Mission on Mission: SPACE Attraction at Epcot Set to Debut on August 13

One of the big announcements at the Parks and Resorts panel at the 2017 D23 Expo shared that a new ‘green’ mission would be added to Epcot’s Mission: SPACE attraction. We’re thrilled to share that beginning August 13, 2017, the attraction will relaunch with that brand new ‘green’ mission along with an enhanced version of the ‘classic’ New Green Mission on Mission: SPACE Attraction at Epcot Set to Debut on August 13

Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs Offers New Late Night Menu

If you’ve been wanting to try Morimoto Asia in the late evening with a small-plate type setting, their new late-night menu might be just what you’re looking for! New items such as Beef Bulgogi Nachos (wonton chips, thinly sliced soy marinated beef short ribs, gochujang sauce, jalapeños, cheese, scallions), Blistered Shishito Peppers (wasabi crème fraîche, Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs Offers New Late Night Menu

Airline Officials Now Suggest Getting to Orlando International Airport 3 Hours Early

For the next eight months, airline officials from JetBlue are suggesting that passengers get to Orlando International Airport three hours early. This suggestion is due in part to the construction on the tram system that shuttles travelers to gates 1-29. There will only be a single tram for gates 1-29, which could cause delays. JetBlue’s Airline Officials Now Suggest Getting to Orlando International Airport 3 Hours Early

Disney Surprises Annual Passholders by Lifting Block Out Dates in August

The recent announcements made at the D23 Expo regarding the closure of both Ellen’s Energy Adventure at Epcot and The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have left some Disney fans tripping over themselves to get down to Walt Disney World and experience these two attractions one last time before they close permanently on Disney Surprises Annual Passholders by Lifting Block Out Dates in August

New Grand Avenue Area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Open BaseLine Tap House this Fall

A brand new area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is being reimagined by Walt Disney Imagineers and they’re calling it Grand Avenue. The area will “capture the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles, showing vintage office buildings and warehouses representing the different vibrant districts and cultures of the city.” BaseLine Tap House, a lively corner pub New Grand Avenue Area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Open BaseLine Tap House this Fall

Service Trades Council Union Looks to Reopen Labor Negotiations with Disney

UPDATE (7/27/17)- On Wednesday July 26th, the STCU announced their priorities for upcoming negotiations. The Orlando Sentinel outlined what was discussed: “Acceleration toward a ‘living wage’ for all workers. The union claims 8,000 of its members are making $10 an hour now, and those positions won’t rise to $15 per hour until 2028 under the current Service Trades Council Union Looks to Reopen Labor Negotiations with Disney