Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Celebrate ‘Fat Tuesday’ with Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs

If you’re heading to Walt Disney World instead of New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, you can celebrate ‘Fat Tuesday’ on February 13, 2018, at Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs! Carnevale is the Italian version of Mardi Gras in New Orleans that’s celebrated with oranges instead of beads and you can join Celebrate ‘Fat Tuesday’ with Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante at Disney Springs

Step Into Your Favorite Disney Pixar Films with Virtual PhotoPass Backdrops

We shared information last year about the wonderful Disney Springs PhotoPass Studio and how guests can stop by, no appointment necessary, and capture fantastic photos using an impressive variety of backdrops and unimaginable green-screen scenes that will transport you right into your favorite Disney films and locations. The Disney Parks Blog gave us a look Step Into Your Favorite Disney Pixar Films with Virtual PhotoPass Backdrops

13,000+ Pounds of Clothing Donations Come from Walt Disney World Marathon Participants

If you’ve never participated in a runDisney marathon at Walt Disney World, you may not be aware of the many layers runners begin their day with. Temperatures can be so unpredictable in Central Florida, especially in the “winter” months. The marathons typically require participants to arrive on location somewhere in the neighborhood of 3-5:00 a.m. and even 13,000+ Pounds of Clothing Donations Come from Walt Disney World Marathon Participants

Labor Negotiations to Resume Feb. 19 Between Disney and Several Unions

Disney and the Service Trades Council Union (STCU) are reportedly going to continue labor negotiations beginning February 19, 2018. The two sides will be meeting for the first time since the proposed contract was overwhelmingly rejected by approximately 93% of those who voted on December 21, 2017. The proposed contract would have given a 3 percent raise Labor Negotiations to Resume Feb. 19 Between Disney and Several Unions

Orlando International Airport Could Move to Replace TSA with Private Screeners

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be holding briefings tomorrow for airline and airport officials following word that Orlando International Airport (MCO) is considering replacing TSA screeners with a private company. With the airport handling almost 45 million passengers last year, already long security lines are even longer, so both sides agree that a change Orlando International Airport Could Move to Replace TSA with Private Screeners