Disney World Articles and News Stories


Walt Disney World Hosts World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Typhoon Lagoon

Walt Disney World Resort hosted nearly 1,000 Florida youth from seven nonprofit organizations for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on Thursday, the first day of Summer. This is an annual event designed to promote safe water practices worldwide. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park was the largest event site on the planet. Students took to the Walt Disney World Hosts World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Typhoon Lagoon

Price Increases Coming to Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Walt Disney World

The official Walt Disney World website has been updated to reflect changes and price hikes for the Fantasmic! Dining Package at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here’s what is currently included in each Fantasmic! Dining Package: Beginning August 29, 2024, the following will be included in each Fantasmic! Dining Package: Displayed below are the participating restaurants and Price Increases Coming to Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Walt Disney World

‘The Lion King’ 30th Anniversary Merch Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

In celebration of The Lion King‘s 30th Anniversary (hard to believe right??), there is an entirely new merchandise line with clothing, accessories, housewares, and toys. We spotted this line-up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in the Island Mercantile gift shop. Come on a virtual shopping trip with us! Yellow Character Adult Sweatshirt $59.99 | Nala, Simba, ‘The Lion King’ 30th Anniversary Merch Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Disney Vacation Club Introduces ‘Welcome Home Weeks’

Disney Vacation Club is launching its first-ever Welcome Home Weeks—a limited-time celebration from July 22 through August 24 featuring special events, treats, and experiences exclusively for eligible Disney Vacation Club members. DVC members can enjoy a variety of fun offerings at Disney parks and Resort hotels, from refreshing ice cream novelties to Disney character experiences. Disney Vacation Club Introduces ‘Welcome Home Weeks’