Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Epcot Completes Schedule for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at International Festival of the Arts

The lineup is now complete for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, with three new performers and one returning performer joining the schedule. Newcomers Liana Hunt (Newsies), Syndee Winters (The Lion King), and Michael James Scott (Aladdin), plus Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), have joined the group of Broadway Epcot Completes Schedule for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at International Festival of the Arts

Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Side Show Closed Today; Characters Meeting in Alternate Locations

Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Side Show in Magic Kingdom‘s Storybook Circus are closed today. When asked, Big Top Souvenirs cast members reported that the circus animals had gotten loose, and that they’re trying to catch them. Due to the closure of the Storybook Circus character meet and greet location, Pete’s Silly Side Show, Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Side Show Closed Today; Characters Meeting in Alternate Locations

Disney Gift Card Holiday Pin Series Returns to Disneyland and Walt Disney World

The folks at Disney Gift Cards have created some special designs for the holidays, plus for the tenth straight year, they’re offering specially designed limited-edition Disney Trading Pins with a minimum gift card purchase. The pins are available at both Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort with minimum $100 gift card purchase. This Disney Gift Card Holiday Pin Series Returns to Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Refurbished Beaches & Cream to Reopen December 26th at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

The purveyor of some of the most delicious desserts on Walt Disney World property will be returning soon as it’s been announced that Beaches and Cream Soda Shop will reopen at Disney’s Beach Club Resort on December 26th, 2019. The newly renovated restaurant will return with some of its most beloved grill items, flavored sodas, and Refurbished Beaches & Cream to Reopen December 26th at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

December and January Extra Magic Hours and Park Hours Changed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

According to the My Disney Experience app, there has been a change to December and January’s park hours and Extra Magic Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From December 12th-21st, Hollywood Studios’ park hours will be 7am-9pm. At this time, the exceptions will be the days before and after Christmas (8am-10pm, and 8am-12am on New Year’s December and January Extra Magic Hours and Park Hours Changed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2020 Menus Have Been Released

The 2020 Epcot International Festival of the Arts is just over a month away, and today we got a look at the menus for the Food Studios. There are several familiar favorites, along with some new surprises. The Deconstructed Dish Food: Deconstructed Reuben: Sliced Corned Beef, Rye-crusted Sauerkraut and Jarlsberg Cake with Broken Thousand Island Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2020 Menus Have Been Released

Disney Sharing a Live Stream of the Grand Opening of Riviera Resort on December 16

When Disney’s Riviera Resort opens next week, the Disney Parks Blog will be there to bring the grand opening celebration to you live. The newest Walt Disney World resort and Disney Vacation Club property is set to open December 16th. Tune in starting at 9:55am EST to see the dedication, listen to music from the Disney Sharing a Live Stream of the Grand Opening of Riviera Resort on December 16

Contestants & Viewers Can Win a Disney Vacation During Secret Santa Weeks on Wheel of Fortune

The Disney Parks Blog has announced that they’ve teamed up with Wheel of Fortune to make the holiday season even brighter for some lucky contestants and viewers at home too. Secret Santa Weeks begin tonight and continue through next week and whatever the contestants win, someone at home wins, too. The prizes include various types Contestants & Viewers Can Win a Disney Vacation During Secret Santa Weeks on Wheel of Fortune

The Wondrous World of MagicBands

Since the announcement of a magical wrist band that could hold your keys to the kingdom was made in early 2013, MagicBands have created a stir amongst Walt Disney World guests. When they announced the concept, many were concerned about data security and the over-bearing influence of big-brother knowing their every move. While concerns seem The Wondrous World of MagicBands