Walt Disney World Articles and News Stories


AAA Awards a 4-Diamond Rating to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

AAA recently awarded Disney’s Vero Beach Resort with a 4-Diamond Rating. According to AAA, in order to be considered a 4-Diamond hotel, it must be “refined and stylish, providing upscale physical attributes, extensive amenities, and a high degree of hospitality, service, and attention to detail.” This dedication puts Disney’s Vero Beach Resort in a group AAA Awards a 4-Diamond Rating to Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

Evening Extra Magic Hours at Animal Kingdom Extended Nightly Through August 19

Disney originally announced that there would be additional evening Extra Magic Hours at Pandora – The World of AVATAR from 11:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. each night through July 4, 2017. Additional Extra Magic Hours have just been added through August 19, 2017, for Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The park will now be open for resort guests Evening Extra Magic Hours at Animal Kingdom Extended Nightly Through August 19

Vox Populi: What Disney Fans are Saying About the Renovated Rooms at Pop Century (PICS!)

The rooms at Disney’s Pop Century Resort have been undergoing some major renovations since February and they’ll continue through May of 2018. There has been an awful lot of concern from our posters at DISboards.com as to the theming of the new rooms. Most folks are saying that the rooms are sterile looking while a Vox Populi: What Disney Fans are Saying About the Renovated Rooms at Pop Century (PICS!)

New Ride Photo Coming to Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction at Magic Kingdom

Beginning June 19, a Disney PhotoPass Service camera will be capturing the perfect snapshot of your swashbuckling voyage on the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction in Magic Kingdom Park. To preview, purchase, and download this attraction photo, you must be wearing an active MagicBand that is linked to your My Disney Experience account. Your photo New Ride Photo Coming to Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction at Magic Kingdom

Introducing the Brand New Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot’s World Showcase

Beginning July 17, 2017, the new Frozen Ever After Dessert Party will be held on select evenings [through October 30, 2017] in Epcot. The festivities will begin at World Showcase Plaza East in an exclusive setting for guests of the Frozen Ever After Dessert Party. Guests will enjoy sweet treats, specialty beverages, and prime seating along Introducing the Brand New Frozen Ever After Dessert Party at Epcot’s World Showcase

Disney Files Lawsuits, Claims Property Tax Assessments Inaccurate

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are not happy with Orange County Appraiser Rick Singh’s assessment of their properties’ value. The Orlando Sentinel reported that almost a dozen lawsuits had been filed in late May in Orange Circuit Court, saying the Appraiser’s numbers for the properties were much greater than their fair-market value and “included the Disney Files Lawsuits, Claims Property Tax Assessments Inaccurate

Walt Disney World Resort to Honor Memory of Lane Graves with Lighthouse Sculpture

One year ago today, two-year-old Lane Graves and his family were visiting Walt Disney World from Nebraska. As they sat on the sandy shores of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, an alligator came up and pulled Lane into the Seven Seas Lagoon where his body was recovered nearly sixteen hours later. The little boy’s Walt Disney World Resort to Honor Memory of Lane Graves with Lighthouse Sculpture

Tickets Now Available for the 2017 Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party Package

This holiday season, guests will once again have the opportunity to experience spectacular views of the holiday fireworks along with sweet treats at the Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant! This premium dessert party will be held on the following nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: November: 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, Tickets Now Available for the 2017 Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party Package