Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


A Busy February Moves Orlando International Airport Up the List in Latest Airport Rankings

Based on the most recent numbers from the Airports Council International, Orlando International Airport (MCO) has moved up in the state, national, and worldwide rankings in the passenger traffic category. The latest rankings from February 2018 show that Orlando International is now the number one airport for passenger traffic in the state of Florida, up A Busy February Moves Orlando International Airport Up the List in Latest Airport Rankings

Performers Announced for 2018 Eat to the Beat Concert Series at Epcot

Walt Disney World has announced much of the lineup for the 2018 Eat to the Beat concert series set to take place during this fall’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, including five new performers. New this year is legendary percussionist Sheila E, Canadian rockers Glass Tiger, and Christian artists MercyMe and Tauren Well, plus Performers Announced for 2018 Eat to the Beat Concert Series at Epcot

Teacher Appreciation Rates from May-September at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels

Seven Disney Springs Resort area hotels will be offering preschool, daycare, kindergarten – college teachers, and staff special appreciation rates May 28-September 15, 2018. The participating resorts include: B Resort & Spa – room rates starting at $89 per room, per night Best Western Lake Buena Vista – room rates starting at $125.99 per room, Teacher Appreciation Rates from May-September at Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels

Wooden Disney Gift Card to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

According to the Disney Parks Blog, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the park will be offering Disney Gift Cards made from wood for the first time ever. There will be no magnetic strips on the cards, instead only barcodes to “preserve the design and integrity of the cards.” Wooden Disney Gift Card to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Three New Bus Stations Opening at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort on April 27

Starting on Friday, April 27, three new bus stops will be opening at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. The lone bus stop currently at Old Port Royale will be replaced by the three new stops on the south side of the building. The different bus stops will transport guests to different locations throughout Walt Disney World. Three New Bus Stations Opening at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort on April 27

Disney Parks Blog Will Live Stream the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Disney’s Animal Kingdom

If you didn’t already know, the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom is Earth Day, which is this Sunday, April 22. The celebration will begin with the Party for the Planet celebration, which will stream live on the Disney Parks Blog. The celebration will be located in front of the Tree of Life and will Disney Parks Blog Will Live Stream the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Disney’s Animal Kingdom