Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Special Discounts Being Offered to #WDWMarathon Participants at Disney Springs Through Jan. 7

Many Disney Springs retailers are offering discounts to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon! Take a peek at the flyer below and if you’re heading to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo today, stop by the Disney Springs booth to pick up the participant discount and special offers guide. Simply show Special Discounts Being Offered to #WDWMarathon Participants at Disney Springs Through Jan. 7

Schedule of Interactive Workshops Announced for Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Disney has published the schedule for their Interactive Workshops and complimentary seminars that will be held during the Epcot International Festival of the Arts. Last year, there was only one workshop held per day and we’re excited to share that this year, there will be three per day and two out of the three are Schedule of Interactive Workshops Announced for Epcot International Festival of the Arts

UCF Will Host 2017 National Championship Parade in the Magic Kingdom

Yes, you’ve read that correctly. The University of Central Florida’s football team and athletic director are claiming their Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl win over Auburn (who beat both Alabama and Georgia, the teams in the College Football Playoff National Championship), and their undefeated season warrants them to claim themselves the National Champions. Claiming this is extremely UCF Will Host 2017 National Championship Parade in the Magic Kingdom

Low Temperatures Cause Additional Closures and Cancellations at Walt Disney World

Due to forecasted low temperatures, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park will remain closed through Saturday, January 6. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will close for its annual refurbishment Sunday, January 7 through Saturday, March 17. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will reopen to Guests on Sunday, January 7 with Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, which will reopen from its annual Low Temperatures Cause Additional Closures and Cancellations at Walt Disney World

Cool Orlando Temperatures Cause Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Resort Pools, and More to Close

With lows hitting the 30s in Orlando this week, a number of closures have been announced at Walt Disney World from January 3 through January 6. The cold weather will cause Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park to be closed today, January 3, and until at least tomorrow, January 4. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park has been closed Cool Orlando Temperatures Cause Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon, Resort Pools, and More to Close

UPDATE: Disney’s Polynesian and Grand Floridian Resorts Rumored to Introduce Bluetooth to MagicBands

UPDATE: January 2nd 5:15 pm – Although originally published as news, due to credibility issues with the information’s source, we are classifying this as an unconfirmed rumor. The story will be updated if a confirmation is released or additional details become apparent. In the next few weeks, guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort and Disney’s UPDATE: Disney’s Polynesian and Grand Floridian Resorts Rumored to Introduce Bluetooth to MagicBands