Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Disney’s Walk Around the World to Be Retired, Commemorative Bricks Available for Purchase

As Walt Disney World continues to reconfigure theme park entrances, walkways, and security screening stations, it has become necessary to remove Disney’s Walk Around the World. The personalized hexagonal bricks will be removed in phases, with those near the Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center going away soon. When the bricks were originally Disney’s Walk Around the World to Be Retired, Commemorative Bricks Available for Purchase

New Artist Renderings Revealed for Topolino’s Terrace Coming to Disney’s Riviera Resort

Disney has revealed two brand new artist renderings of Topolino’s Terrace, the rooftop restaurant that will open this fall at Disney’s Riviera Resort. This upcoming dining establishment was inspired by the cliffside restaurants that can be found on the Riviera and will showcase views of the nighttime fireworks spectaculars at both Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood New Artist Renderings Revealed for Topolino’s Terrace Coming to Disney’s Riviera Resort

New Enhancements Coming to 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Registration opens Tuesday, March 19 for the 10th annual runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend that will take place October 31 – November 3, 2019, at the Walt Disney World Resort. For the first time, all 5K participants will be given a tech shirt, just like the 10K, Half Marathon, and Challenge runners. Participant shirts are New Enhancements Coming to 2019 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Authentic French Crêperie Coming to France Pavilion at Epcot

A new crêperie will be bringing additional authentic French cuisine to Epcot. This upcoming eatery will be built in a new location near the Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure attraction and will feature celebrity chef Jérôme Bocuse’s dishes. Bocuse is the expert behind the France pavilion’s Chefs de France brasserie and its signature restaurant, Monsieur Paul. The crêperie’s menu Authentic French Crêperie Coming to France Pavilion at Epcot

Typhoon Lagoon to Reopen Sunday with Special Offerings for Its 30th Anniversary

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park will reopen on Sunday, March 17 for its 30th season. In addition to the anniversary excitement, guests visiting can also enjoy St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Take a peek at the video below to see what’s in store: Castaway Creek, the lazy river that winds its way throughout the park, will Typhoon Lagoon to Reopen Sunday with Special Offerings for Its 30th Anniversary

Additional Dates Announced for 2019 Delicious Disney Fine Dining Series

The Delicious Disney Chef Series — Storytelling with Food, fine dining events that celebrate the culinary skills of some of the Walt Disney World Resort’s most talented chefs, has announced additional dates for 2019. All events will be held at Markham’s at Golden Oak, Disney’s upscale residential community featuring homes in the multi-million-dollar range. Markham’s Additional Dates Announced for 2019 Delicious Disney Fine Dining Series

March Smuggler’s Series at Enzo’s Hideaway Highlights Ron Abuelo Rum

Each month, lovers of fine beer, wine, and cocktails come together in the tunnels of Enzo’s Hideaway at Disney Springs to eat, drink and expand their knowledge of various spirts. The Hideaway has committed to partnering with brewers and distillers from all over the world who appreciate our infatuation with a good tipple. Guests are March Smuggler’s Series at Enzo’s Hideaway Highlights Ron Abuelo Rum