Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


The ‘Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!’ Dessert Party Now Available to Book for 2017 Holiday Season

The “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” Holiday Dessert Party is returning this year to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort! The party will take place in the courtyard of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre where guests can enjoy multiple food stations, featuring holiday-inspired sweet and savory delights like warm cheese fondue with pretzel bread and flatbread, The ‘Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!’ Dessert Party Now Available to Book for 2017 Holiday Season

Disney Offers Florida Residents Free Appetizer and Valet Parking at Select Dining Locations

Beginning August 9 and going through September 30, 2017, Walt Disney World Local Florida residents will be offered a complimentary appetizer with each adult entrée purchased and valet parking when they enjoy dinner at Jiko, Flying Fish, Citricos, and Artist Point. This special limited-time offer is available during the dinner meal period at the above-mentioned Disney Offers Florida Residents Free Appetizer and Valet Parking at Select Dining Locations

Beautiful Lighthouse Sculpture to Honor Lane Graves is in Place at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Back in June, we told you that Disney had commissioned an original sculpture of the lighthouse used as the symbol of the Lane Thomas Foundation that would be placed in an undisclosed location on Walt Disney World property. The Lane Thomas Foundation was established to support pediatric organ donation after two-year old Lane was tragically killed at Beautiful Lighthouse Sculpture to Honor Lane Graves is in Place at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa

Say Farewell to The Great Movie Ride With Limited Edition Commemorative Merchandise

As the date quickly approaches of the permanent closure of The Great Movie Ride in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney has released some limited edition merchandise to remember this attraction! The Great Movie Ride will wrap on August 13, 2017, to make way for the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction that was announced at Say Farewell to The Great Movie Ride With Limited Edition Commemorative Merchandise

Say Farewell to Ellen’s Energy Adventure With Limited Edition Commemorative Merchandise

As the date quickly approaches of the permanent closure of Ellen’s Energy Adventure in Epcot, Disney has released some limited edition merchandise to remember this attraction! Ellen’s Energy Adventure will go extinct on August 13, 2017, to make way for the new Guardian’s of the Galaxy attraction that was announced at the 2017 D23 Expo. Say Farewell to Ellen’s Energy Adventure With Limited Edition Commemorative Merchandise

Disney to Honor U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Unit with Concert in Magic Kingdom on Aug. 10

Walt Disney World Resort will honor the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Unit on the occasion of their centennial of service with a special flag retreat ceremony and musical performances in Magic Kingdom Park on Thursday, August 10. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy special musical performances by the 82nd Airborne 16-member chorus and brass Disney to Honor U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Unit with Concert in Magic Kingdom on Aug. 10

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs Now Offers Late Night Happy Hour

Joining in with some of the other Disney Springs restaurants offering late night menus and cocktails, Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar has added a late night happy hour. There is a special menu (pictured below) with happy hour pricing on beer, wine, and cocktails along with appetizers including Jack’s Loaded Nachos, Balloq’s Bacon Fries, and Double Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs Now Offers Late Night Happy Hour