Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Catch Voice Actors From ‘The Lion King’ Before Festival of Fantasy Parade on July 13

Two young stars from the upcoming The Lion King remake will be honorary Grand Marshals for the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom on Saturday, July 13th. JD McCrary who plays Young Simba and Shahadi Wright Joseph who voices Young Nala will appear before 3:00pm parade. Later, the pair will head over to Catch Voice Actors From ‘The Lion King’ Before Festival of Fantasy Parade on July 13

Blizzard Beach Water Park to Have Longer than Usual Refurbishment this Season

Each of Disney’s water parks is refurbished annually and typically between January and March. The schedule is staggered so guests are typically able to enjoy at least one water park experience year-round. This year, additional refurbishment work and enhancements to Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park will result in a longer annual downtime than in previous years. Blizzard Beach will close Blizzard Beach Water Park to Have Longer than Usual Refurbishment this Season

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Opening Dates Announced for Both Disney World & Disneyland

Disney has announced that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is set to open on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Walt Disney World and on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Disneyland. Once work is completed at Walt Disney World, Imagineers will head back to California to complete their mission at Disneyland Resort. Walt Disney’s birthday is on December 5 making it Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Opening Dates Announced for Both Disney World & Disneyland

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A Case for Watching Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks From Frontierland

Happily Ever After, Magic Kingdom’s current firework show, is amazing, but with great popularity comes great crowds, crowds which render Main Street’s population practically immobile. Now imagine a place inside the park where you could watch Happily Ever After without being shoulder to shoulder with hot and bothered strangers, a place where you can just walk up A Case for Watching Magic Kingdom’s Fireworks From Frontierland

Gourmet Cotton Candy and Alcoholic Frozen Glaciers Available at Goofy’s Candy Co. at Disney Springs

Some folks might remember trying a made-to-order gourmet cotton candy offering inside the Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs last year. Disney has just announced that this popular snack will now be available all year long at Goofy’s Candy Co. in the Marketplace at Disney Springs. Guests will not only find holiday flavors such as Candy Cane, Eggnog, Gourmet Cotton Candy and Alcoholic Frozen Glaciers Available at Goofy’s Candy Co. at Disney Springs

House of Blues at Disney Springs to Launch Weekend Bayou Brunch Beginning August 3

The House of Blues Orlando located on the West Side of Disney Springs is getting ready to launch a new Bayou Brunch offering every Saturday and Sunday in their Restaurant and Bar. Beginning Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Bayou Brunch will feature scratch-made Southern favorites such as Chicken and Waffles, House of Blues at Disney Springs to Launch Weekend Bayou Brunch Beginning August 3

Full Menus Revealed for Barcelona and Dahlia Lounges inside Gran Destino Tower

The Gran Destino Tower is now open at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort and along with that, there are two brand new lounges for guests to enjoy. The Barcelona Lounge is located on the first floor of the gorgeous 2-story lobby and serves “A Taste of Barcelona” along with Spanish charcuterie and marinated olives. There is Full Menus Revealed for Barcelona and Dahlia Lounges inside Gran Destino Tower

New 30th Anniversary ‘The Little Mermaid’ Merchandise – PHOTOS

On November 17, the classic animated film The Little Mermaid turns 30 years old. To celebrate the film’s anniversary Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort merchandise locations have released several new items inspired by the film. The Ariel-inspired Minnie Mouse headband, seen above, retails for $27.99 plus tax. The typical Minnie ears were replaced with New 30th Anniversary ‘The Little Mermaid’ Merchandise – PHOTOS