Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Ample Hills Creamery Will Not Reopen at Disney’s BoardWalk; Disney Springs Location Cancelled

Back in March, we shared that Ample Hills Creamery, an ice cream shop based in Brooklyn, NY, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Although the Disney Springs website still says “Coming Soon” and the BoardWalk location said, “Temporarily Unavailable”, we’ve now learned thanks to Attractions Magazine, that not only will the BoardWalk location that has been … Ample Hills Creamery Will Not Reopen at Disney’s BoardWalk; Disney Springs Location Cancelled

Catching up as a New Disney Fan

I have a confession to make. I didn’t grow up a Disney fan. Don’t get me wrong; we watched the movies, and Michael Eisner was on our TV, introducing the Sunday night movie each week, but we didn’t go to a Disney park every year. We only went to Disney World once, as a side trip … Catching up as a New Disney Fan

Palmas & Patina Restaurant Groups Lay Off Employees from Restaurants at Disney World

We’ve learned this morning that the Palmas Restaurant Group has laid off an undisclosed number of employees from their restaurants in the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT. The company states that the layoffs came due to “extended closures and loss of business resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.” Palmas Restaurant Group operates San Angel Inn, La Hacienda … Palmas & Patina Restaurant Groups Lay Off Employees from Restaurants at Disney World

Disney Confirms Permanent Closure of Primeval Whirl, Rivers of Light, & Stitch’s Great Escape

According to a post on Twitter from Disney Reporter Scott Gustin Thursday, Disney has announced that two Walt Disney World attractions and one nighttime spectacular would be closing for good. Disney confirms Primeval Whirl at Animal Kingdom, Stitch’s Great Escape at Magic Kingdom and Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom are permanently closed. pic.twitter.com/dapOGOlbWt — … Disney Confirms Permanent Closure of Primeval Whirl, Rivers of Light, & Stitch’s Great Escape

Worldwide Theme Park Attendance Grew 4% in 2019, Disney’s Numbers Dropped Slightly

While attendance at the largest theme park companies in the world was up 4% in 2019, Disney Parks saw a drop in attendance of 0.8%. Disney did, however, hold on to the top spot for theme park companies and individual theme parks. Attendance numbers at Disney’s domestic parks were mostly flat, but lower figures at … Worldwide Theme Park Attendance Grew 4% in 2019, Disney’s Numbers Dropped Slightly

Additional Theme Park Availability for Annual Passholders Released at Disney World

In order to be allowed admittance into a Walt Disney World theme park, guests must not only have valid tickets, but they must also have a park reservation confirmed through the Disney Park Pass System. The new system has three categories of ticket holders who are able to reserve park days; Theme Park Tickets Guests … Additional Theme Park Availability for Annual Passholders Released at Disney World

Walt Disney World Passholders Get 30% Off Merchandise Through August 14

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders visiting the newly reopened theme parks received a nice surprise in the form of a 30% off merchandise discount. The larger than normal discount is good at Disney owned and operated merchandise locations through August 14, 2020. Some exclusions do apply and the offer is subject to change without notice. … Walt Disney World Passholders Get 30% Off Merchandise Through August 14