Disney World Articles and News Stories


New Disney App Feature Helps You Find Viral Merchandise

In today’s social-media-driven Disney fan culture, a single TikTok can transform an ordinary park souvenir into an instant collector’s item. With merchandise trends now spreading at lightning speed across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, Disney is experimenting with new ways to streamline the shopping experience for guests who want to track down the items dominating New Disney App Feature Helps You Find Viral Merchandise

The History of Country Bear Jamboree: From Mineral King to Magic Kingdom

Long before a chorus of audio-animatronic bears took over Frontierland, the roots of Country Bear Jamboree were planted high in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. In the early 1960s, Walt Disney had his sights set on an ambitious project outside the theme parks: Mineral King, a proposed year-round ski resort near Sequoia National Park. The plan included hotels, gondolas, The History of Country Bear Jamboree: From Mineral King to Magic Kingdom

Clix Breaks New Ground With First-Ever Fortnite Livestream From Disney World

A first-of-its-kind livestream at Walt Disney World Resort blended gaming, fan engagement, and Disney storytelling in a way never seen before. On Monday, December 22, professional gamer and content creator Clix became the first gamer to livestream a Fortnite campaign directly from a Walt Disney World theme park. The historic broadcast took place at Star Clix Breaks New Ground With First-Ever Fortnite Livestream From Disney World