Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


D23 Gold Member Event: Say Farewell to The Great Movie Ride with D23 and Turner Classic Movies

D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and TCM Backlot: The Ultimate Turner Classic Movies Fan Club are joining together to invite their members to celebrate the farewell of The Great Movie Ride located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. This one-of-a-kind experience will take place on Saturday, August 12, 2017, and will begin D23 Gold Member Event: Say Farewell to The Great Movie Ride with D23 and Turner Classic Movies

Muppet*Vision 3D Down for Unexpected Maintenance until August 2

Muppet*Vision 3D  at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is unexpectedly unavailable due to maintenance. The attraction is anticipated to reopen by Wednesday, August 2nd. Guests with FastPass+ selections for Muppet*Vision 3D will be provided with other options through My Disney Experience.

Vox Populi: Thoughts from Fans on Disney Lifting Block-Out Dates for August

We reported yesterday that Disney surprised Walt Disney World Annual Passholders by lifting block-out dates for the entire month of August. Lifting those dates will allow those guests more time to visit the parks and experience the two attractions that are closing on August 13; Ellen’s Energy Adventure in Epcot and The Great Movie Ride Vox Populi: Thoughts from Fans on Disney Lifting Block-Out Dates for August

New Green Mission on Mission: SPACE Attraction at Epcot Set to Debut on August 13

One of the big announcements at the Parks and Resorts panel at the 2017 D23 Expo shared that a new ‘green’ mission would be added to Epcot’s Mission: SPACE attraction. We’re thrilled to share that beginning August 13, 2017, the attraction will relaunch with that brand new ‘green’ mission along with an enhanced version of the ‘classic’ New Green Mission on Mission: SPACE Attraction at Epcot Set to Debut on August 13

Book Review: “Of Mouse and Men – Confessions of a Walt Disney World Character Performer”

As guests arrive at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, they pass under an archway before heading onto Main Street U.S.A. Above the archway is a plaque that reads, “Here You Leave Today and Enter the World of Yesterday, Tomorrow and Fantasy.” And that is exactly why people love going to a Disney Park. It’s fun. Book Review: “Of Mouse and Men – Confessions of a Walt Disney World Character Performer”