Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Complimentary Annual Passholder Holiday Magnet Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

From December 1-17, Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can pick up a complimentary holiday magnet from select merchandise locations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The free magnet features Mickey Mouse with a string of holiday lights strung behind him. The complimentary magnet can be picked up at Mickey’s of Hollywood, Celebrity 5 & 10, and Once Complimentary Annual Passholder Holiday Magnet Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney Springs Extends Weekend and Holiday Hours for Christmas Tree Trail

The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs has proven popular this year, so Walt Disney World has announced new extended hours for both weekends and holidays. This year’s trail features 25 Disney-inspired trees, including new trees featuring Peter Pan, Robin Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Pinocchio, Snow White, Dumbo, Lady and the Tramp, and Fantasia. The new Disney Springs Extends Weekend and Holiday Hours for Christmas Tree Trail

Tiana’s Riverboat Party Extended: Available Daily Dec. 23 – Dec. 31 and Select Dates Through Jan. 6

Tiana’s Riverboat Party – Ice Cream Social & Viewing Party has been extended to include select dates through January 6, 2018, but will take place daily from December 23 to December 31, 2017. The festive party is held on the Liberty Square Riverboat where guests can enjoy ice cream, complete with toppings, drinks, and sweet treats along Tiana’s Riverboat Party Extended: Available Daily Dec. 23 – Dec. 31 and Select Dates Through Jan. 6

Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth it?

Though choosing the right resort and making the most of your time in the parks are important parts of vacation planning, food is what will really make your trip fantastic. It can also be what bursts your budget if you’re not careful. Seemingly a money-saving opportunity, the Disney Dining Plan is a selection of three Is the Disney Dining Plan Worth it?

Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Will Open on Thanksgiving Day

The opening of the Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort was originally planned for November 26, 2017. The Disney Parks Blog announced today that the new restaurant will open in time for Thanksgiving Day on November 23, 2017! The Ale & Compass Restaurant is a refurbished version of the former Captain’s Grille restaurant Ale & Compass Restaurant at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Will Open on Thanksgiving Day

Walt Disney World Files New Permits for Tron and Ratatouille Attractions

Disney has filed more permits for several of the new Walt Disney World attractions that were announced at the D23 Expo, including the Tron Lightcycle Power Run Rollercoaster and new Main Street theater coming to Magic Kingdom, plus the Ratatouille attraction coming to the France Pavilion at Epcot. The Magic Kingdom permit is short on Walt Disney World Files New Permits for Tron and Ratatouille Attractions