Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Don’t Miss Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Free “String of Memories” Activity

There is no shortage of reasons to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, even if you’re not staying there. Between the incredible savanna views, some of the best restaurants at Walt Disney World, and one of Disney’s most impressive collections of African art and culture, it’s easy to spend hours exploring. On a recent lunch visit Don’t Miss Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge’s Free “String of Memories” Activity

The Magic of Disney Animation Opens September 14 at Hollywood Studios

Disney has officially announced when guests will be able to step inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The brand-new experience will open September 14 as part of the park’s reimagined Animation Courtyard, which has been transformed to resemble the iconic Walt Disney Animation Studios campus in Burbank, California. While Disney has The Magic of Disney Animation Opens September 14 at Hollywood Studios

Big Thunder Mountain Vehicle, Muppet*Vision Props, and More Featured in Disney Experiences Auction

Heritage Auctions has posted the first wave of lots for the inaugural Disney Experiences Auction, giving us fans an early preview of the park props, signs, and memorabilia that will be up for bid ahead of Disney’s full reveal. Disney has teased that more details are “coming soon” as part of the D23: The Ultimate Disney Big Thunder Mountain Vehicle, Muppet*Vision Props, and More Featured in Disney Experiences Auction

Why I’m Nervous About Magic Kingdom’s Rumored Space Mountain Overhaul

Disclosure: A potential Space Mountain refurbishment has not been officially announced by Disney. The information surrounding this project comes from planning-stage rumors and reports from sources familiar with Walt Disney World projects. Plans can change, and nothing is confirmed until Disney makes an official announcement. After years of discussion about the future of some of Why I’m Nervous About Magic Kingdom’s Rumored Space Mountain Overhaul

Star Wars Fun Just Outside of Disney World

Downtown Winter Garden is an easy 30-minute drive from Walt Disney World and offers great local restaurants, weekly farmers market, seasonal events, and Crooked Can Brewing Company which makes exclusive beer for both Disney World and Universal. If you’re planning an extended visit to Central Florida or hoping to try local options on your vacation, Star Wars Fun Just Outside of Disney World

Disney Secures New Property Tax Reductions in Orange County

Walt Disney World has secured another round of property value reductions in its long-running tax dispute with the Orange County Property Appraiser, this time involving Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Newly filed agreements have lowered the resort’s estimated market value, known as “just value,” for the tax years 2015 through 2023. The total reduction over Disney Secures New Property Tax Reductions in Orange County