Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Stitch’s Great Escape! to Return to Seasonal Operation for the Holidays

Just in time for the holiday season, Stitch’s Great Escape! will be returning to seasonal operation! The attraction will be open to guests from December 23, 2017 until January 6, 2018. Stitch’s Great Escape! is located in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. Disney opens this attraction during the busier times of the year to help with Stitch’s Great Escape! to Return to Seasonal Operation for the Holidays

Exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Every year during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, fans of Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom can pick up a special game card that is only available on party nights. The year’s card is “Rover’s Christmas Carousel of Progress,” featuring the trusty canine companion from the classic attraction. Guests can pick up the exclusive card at Exclusive Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Card at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Hollywood & Vine Is Celebrating the Season with Minnie’s Holiday Dine

From now until January 6, 2018, you can celebrate the holiday season at Hollywood & Vine in Disney’s Hollywood Studios with Minnie’s Holiday Dine. This character dining experience features Minnie and her friends dressed in their special holiday outfits! Reservations for this experience are available now, and if you are interested you can either call 407-WDW-DINE, or Hollywood & Vine Is Celebrating the Season with Minnie’s Holiday Dine

Runner Dies After Participating in the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

According to the Orlando Sentinel, a runner collapsed near the finish line of the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Sunday, November 5, 2017, and passed away later that same day. The runner’s identity and the details of their death have not been disclosed. Walt Disney World spokeswoman Jacquee Wahler said, “We offer our sincerest Runner Dies After Participating in the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

Annual Passholders Can Preview Sunset Seasons Greetings Before It Opens on Nov. 9

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders now have the chance to attend an exclusive viewing of Sunset Seasons Greetings at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Upon entering the park through the Annual Passholder entrance, guests will be given a special wristband and Times Guide detailing the evening’s events such as animated ‘magic’ on buildings, billboards, and the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Annual Passholders Can Preview Sunset Seasons Greetings Before It Opens on Nov. 9

Ciara, Darius Rucker Among Others Performing for the 2017 Disney Parks Holiday Specials

As the holidays approach, Disney is cranking up the cheer with two television specials that will air on ABC! To kick off the holiday season, “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magic Holiday Celebration” will air on November 30th from 9 pm to 11 pm. Of course, “The Disney Parks’ Magical Christmas Celebration” airs Christmas morning Ciara, Darius Rucker Among Others Performing for the 2017 Disney Parks Holiday Specials