Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


BREAKING: Airport Transportation via Minnie Van Available from Select Disney Resorts

Walt Disney World has announced that Resort Club Level guests can begin utilizing a Minnie Van (for a fee) to get to Orlando International Airport as opposed to using the complimentary Disney’s Magical Express. The service is limited for use between the hours of 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 a.m. Each vehicle can accommodate up to six people BREAKING: Airport Transportation via Minnie Van Available from Select Disney Resorts

Walt Disney World and Disneyland Cast Members React to Recently Announced $1,000 Bonus

Disney recently announced that the company would pay at least 125,000 employees a one-time cash bonus of $1,000, and that they would additionally invest $50 million into a new education program for their employees. This decision had mixed results among cast members at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. An article from the Orange County Walt Disney World and Disneyland Cast Members React to Recently Announced $1,000 Bonus

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin to Celebrate the Big Game with a Champions Package

Again this year, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is celebrating the big game between the teams from Philadelphia and New England with a Champions Package…but only guests from the winning team’s state. Last fall, the Swan and Dolphin completed a $140 million renovation project that included redesigned guest rooms and public spaces, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin to Celebrate the Big Game with a Champions Package

New Bill Passed in Florida Will Allow Theme Parks to Donate Lost & Found Items Unclaimed After 30 Days

The Lost & Found operation at Walt Disney World goes through many steps to ensure that guests are reunited with items that come up missing in the theme parks and resorts during their vacations. Despite their valiant efforts, hundreds of thousands of items still remain unclaimed after 90 days and would be donated to a charitable organization. With New Bill Passed in Florida Will Allow Theme Parks to Donate Lost & Found Items Unclaimed After 30 Days

Showtimes for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Changed for January 22-27

For a six-day period between January 22nd and 27th, the nighttime fireworks display, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, will begin at 8:15 p.m. rather than 8 p.m. This slight adjustment shouldn’t affect much else in the park. At this time, it is unclear why this slight adjustment was made. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular runs nightly Showtimes for Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Changed for January 22-27

Roadway Adjustments That Will Impact Drivers at Walt Disney World in the Next Few Months

On Tuesday, January 30, traffic will be shifted onto the new southbound World Drive near the Speedway gas station and the Car Care Center. Drivers are asked to allow extra travel time and to adhere to the posted speed limit. Please see below for specific areas that will be affected: Inbound lanes into Magic Kingdom Roadway Adjustments That Will Impact Drivers at Walt Disney World in the Next Few Months

Narcoossee’s No Longer Offering Their Brunch Service

Effective immediately, Narcoossee’s by the water’s edge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will no longer offer their Sunday Waterfront Brunch. Guests can continue to enjoy Brunch at the Top on Sunday mornings at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort with “sophisticated fare and sweeping views of Magic Kingdom Park.”

New #RockTheDots Merchandise Is Here and It’s All About Minnie Mouse

Who would have guessed that Minnie Mouse’s iconic polka dots would lead into her having her own National Polka Dot Day to show them off? We’ve already shared information about special treats, discounts, and even a #DisneyParksLIVE stream that will be happening, but today, we’ve got some cute new merchandise to share with you that New #RockTheDots Merchandise Is Here and It’s All About Minnie Mouse