Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


Walt Disney World Announces New “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package”

This holiday season, you can celebrate the magic of Disney with the “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package” at Walt Disney World Resort. This festive vacation package has guests arriving on December 21 and departing on December 26, 2017 and enjoying an itinerary full of exclusive experiences! Here’s a look at all the unique offerings included: December 21, 2017 – One ticket per person in your party Walt Disney World Announces New “Ultimate Disney Christmas Package”

Vox Populi: Thoughts From the DISBoards On Allowing Dogs at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

You may have heard the big news on Friday afternoon that beginning yesterday, October 15, Walt Disney World kicked off a pilot program that would allow guests who are staying at either Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, or Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, to Vox Populi: Thoughts From the DISBoards On Allowing Dogs at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

Applications for Disney Dreamers Academy Being Accepted Through Oct. 31

High School students wishing to participate in the 2018 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence have until October 31 to apply for the innovative, outside-the-classroom, mentoring program that takes place in March at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Those accepted into the program will experience a once-in-a-lifetime career-inspiring weekend. Disney Dreamers Academy Applications for Disney Dreamers Academy Being Accepted Through Oct. 31

New Nightmare Before Christmas Merchandise Available at the Disney Parks

Merchandise Communications Manager Steven Miller is back at it again announcing a ton of new and exciting merchandise now available at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort! On the Disney Parks Blog, a number of items that were inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas were showcased. Of course, in Tim Burton fashion, New Nightmare Before Christmas Merchandise Available at the Disney Parks

Celebrate Halloween at Disney Springs With Special Entertainment and Photo Opportunities

While trick-or-treating is not offered, there are many other ways to enjoy the spooktacular Halloween season at Disney Springs! Costumes: You can always find fabulous costumes at Disney Springs for kids of all ages. From superheroes to villains and pirates to princesses, you’ll find something for everyone at World of Disney, Super Hero Headquarters, and Star Wars Galactic Outpost, but Celebrate Halloween at Disney Springs With Special Entertainment and Photo Opportunities

Disney Parks Holiday Specials to Film on November 3-7, 2017

UPDATE 10/30/17: Filming will take place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 4 so the following entertainment offerings will not be available on that date: Winged Encounters, Tree of Life Awakenings, Discovery Island Carnivale, Viva Gaia Street Band!, and Sunset Serenatas. PhotoPass photographers will not be available in the Tree of Life hub or the Oasis bridge Disney Parks Holiday Specials to Film on November 3-7, 2017