Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Star Wars Half Marathon-Inspired Treats and Exclusive Discounts Available This Weekend

Those who are participating in the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend that begins today at Walt Disney World Resort can feed their own dark sides with Star Wars-themed chocolate treats from The Ganachery at Disney Springs. These special items will only be available this weekend at the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo held at ESPN Star Wars Half Marathon-Inspired Treats and Exclusive Discounts Available This Weekend

D23 Announces Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Experience in Florida

A Mickey’s of Glendale pop-up shop is coming to Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Saturday, June 9, 2018. The shop will be available based on a limited number of one-hour shopping windows where D23 Gold and Gold Family Members will be given the opportunity to sign up for a single one-hour window. This store is typically private for Cast Members as D23 Announces Mickey’s of Glendale Shopping Experience in Florida

Ellen DeGeneres Wants Her Animatronic and on May 5, She’ll Have the Chance to Buy It

The Ellen’s Energy Adventure attraction closed for good on August 13, 2017, to make way for a Guardians of the Galaxy-themed attraction. You might remember that Ellen DeGeneres addressed the whereabouts of her audio-animatronic on her show back in September when she heard about the attraction’s closure. She stated that she wanted her “robot” back Ellen DeGeneres Wants Her Animatronic and on May 5, She’ll Have the Chance to Buy It

Brand New Play Disney Parks App Coming to Walt Disney World & Disneyland This Summer

Guests will soon be able to explore Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in a completely new way by using the all-new Play Disney Parks app that’s coming this summer! The app will be available for iOS and Android and will allow guests to “play” in the parks with exclusive experiences at both Parks Brand New Play Disney Parks App Coming to Walt Disney World & Disneyland This Summer

New Disney’s Animal Kingdom ‘I Was There’ Collection of Merchandise Revealed

Guests who are attending the “Party for the Planet” celebration as part of Animal Kingdom’s 20th Anniversary celebration will find a special “I Was There” merchandise collection that will be released on April 22. Cathy Dawson, the Merchandise Product developer for Special Events, shared how the different experiences guests can have at Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Disney’s Animal Kingdom ‘I Was There’ Collection of Merchandise Revealed