Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Spaceship Earth at Epcot Will Have Adjusted Hours Oct. 1-4, 2018

Spaceship Earth will be closing at 8:00 p.m. for routine maintenance beginning Monday, October 1 and going through Thursday, October 4, 2018. Guests who have a  selected FastPass+ time for the attraction after 8:00 p.m. will be given other options such as another time for Spaceship Earth that works within their itinerary or a FastPass+ selection Spaceship Earth at Epcot Will Have Adjusted Hours Oct. 1-4, 2018

Changes Coming to Disability Access Service Location Inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Beginning Sunday, September 30, the in-park Disability Access Service (DAS) location will move from The Oasis to Ticket Corner at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Ticket Corner was set up as a test earlier this year that was set to end today, September 29, but it looks like the location was a success as it’s staying put – Changes Coming to Disability Access Service Location Inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Joffrey’s Offering $1 Coffee at Walt Disney World on September 29, National Coffee Day

Joffrey’s Coffee and Tea will be celebrating National Coffee Day on September 29th with a special offer at its many Walt Disney World locations. Throughout the day, grab a 16-ounce hot coffee or 24-ounce iced coffee for just $1.00! You can find Joffrey’s at all four theme parks and at Disney Springs. At the Disney Joffrey’s Offering $1 Coffee at Walt Disney World on September 29, National Coffee Day

Walt Disney World Confirms Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Conservation Station to Reopen Spring 2019

After announcing the closure of both Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Conservation Station last week, the Walt Disney World Resort is now saying that both attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will reopen in Spring 2019. The area will be unavailable to guests beginning October 21st. While the attractions are closed, Walt Disney World is expected to Walt Disney World Confirms Rafiki’s Planet Watch and Conservation Station to Reopen Spring 2019

2019-2020 Ambassadors Announced for Walt Disney World Resort

Continuing the tradition and legacy first began by Walt Disney himself­—congratulations to Marilyn West and Stephen Lim, the newly-announced 2019-2020 Walt Disney World Resort Ambassador team who will share the inspiration of Disney throughout the resort and community! The Ambassador Program began over 50 years ago and is steeped in Disney heritage and tradition. Walt 2019-2020 Ambassadors Announced for Walt Disney World Resort

V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Halloween Merchandise Event Sept. 28 at Magic Kingdom

Brand new Halloween merchandise is coming to Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders get first access to it all. For the first time ever, a V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-up Merchandise Event is set to take place at the Emporium at Magic Kingdom Park from 7:30-9 a.m., on Friday, September 28. Merchandise that will be available V.I.PASSHOLDER Pop-Up Halloween Merchandise Event Sept. 28 at Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World Releases 2019 Ticket Pricing for Members of the U.S. Military

Eligible Members* of the U.S. Military are honored with special ticket pricing for the Walt Disney World theme parks. Military guests can choose either a Disney 4-Day Military Promotional Ticket or a 5-Day Military Promotional Ticket. The Park Hopper option is included with either ticket and the Park Hopper Plus option can be added for Walt Disney World Releases 2019 Ticket Pricing for Members of the U.S. Military