Walt Disney World News

The Writer’s Stop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will not be closing as previously reported. Beginning Sunday, April 3, it will be open from 11:30am to one hour before Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant closes, and will serve a selection of appetizers, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic refreshments. Coffee will still be available from the location, as well … Writer’s Stop at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to remain open

Walt Disney World will be offering a new “Disney Early Morning Magic” event at the Magic Kingdom. Rumors of the new package popped up yesterday after a screenshot of a partial listing on My Disney Experience hit the internet, but nothing else was known. Today, details are starting to leak out. Kenny the Pirate’s website … “Disney Early Morning Magic” event details leaked

A March 22nd death at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is being investigated by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Police investigators say they “believe the person took their own life.” The monorails were temporarily shut down due to the crime scene, but a Disney spokesperson has confirmed that they are back up and running now. She said … Police investigate death at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

The Disney Parks Blog shared details today about the new D-Luxe Burger restaurant, coming to Disney Springs’ Town Center area in May. The restaurant features a range of burgers, all served on freshly baked buns: Classic Cheeseburger – Beef patty topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato and pickle Barbeque Classic Burger – Beef patty topped with … Menu details for D-Luxe Burger at Disney Springs

FastPass+ is no longer available for parades and fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. The Wishes fireworks show, the Festival of Fantasy parade and the Main Street Electrical Parade have all been removed from the FastPass+ offerings at the park. There is no word on whether this is temporary or a permanent change.  

WDW News Today is reporting that Disney has introduced a new after hours event at the Magic Kingdom. “Disney After Hours” will be held on April 14, 21, 28, May 5, 8, 12 and 19 and will give guests the opportunity to stay in the park three hours after closing time. Select attractions and character … “Disney After Hours” event planned for Magic Kingdom

The area where MuppetVision 3D and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante are located will reportedly be renamed “Muppet’s Courtyard”. This area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios is under construction and rumors have suggested that the currently-shuttered Pizza Planet restaurant will be re-themed as a Muppets restaurant when it reopens this fall. Several other Streets of America locations are … Muppet’s Courtyard area coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios?

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority voted recently to approve a Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2016-2023, which includes a $1.8 billion expansion of Orlando International Airport. The first phase of the south terminal, including 16 to 21 new gates, could open as early as 2019.  The entire project would add 120 gates and would … Orlando airport gets approval for future expansion