Walt Disney World
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Jun- 2023 -6 June
Disney Imagineers Share First Look at New ‘Frozen’ Attraction With Superior Animatronics
They’re letting us in—on Disney’s first-ever Frozen-themed land opening its gates in November. While Frozen made itself at home where Maelstrom hailed in the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT’s World Showcase, Walt Disney World and Disneyland only have a few snowflakes compared to the winter wonderland overtaking Disneyland Hong Kong later this year called Arendelle: The World of Frozen. Stateside Disney G
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6 June
Football Star Screams Like a Baby on Tower of Terror
When visiting Walt Disney World Resort, there are four incredible theme parks to enjoy — Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios. There are also two water parks — Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon — and the gorgeous Disney Springs shopping area. There are dozens of rides and attractions, great shows, and memorable experiences. While many of those are positive,
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2 June
Man Accused of Molesting Children in Disney Springs
When people think of Walt Disney World Resort, many people think of the four theme parks — Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios — and two water parks — Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. However, there is another large area of Walt Disney World Resort that has incredible dining, shopping, and entertainment. That area is Disney Springs — home to more t
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2 June
“I’m Certainly Not Princess Material”: The Story Behind the Real-Life Princess Tiana
Princess Tiana is top of mind with Splash Mountain taking its final plunge. Although construction walls marked with the jazz-playing alligator Louis and friends slinging soulful songs (or so we imagine) around Disney's new attraction, there's more work to do on developing the whimsical world of the Bayou. The wheels are turning for Imagineers, looping in award-winning artists PJ Morton and Terence
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2 June
Disney Park’s First After-Hours Event: Guests Let Down by 60-Minute Wait Times, Rides Shut Down
With Pride Month events and families on summer break making their way to The Most Magical Place on Earth, there's one part of the Park experience that no one looks forward to—long lines. Wait times during holidays and summer break are record-breaking at Walt Disney World, which means strategic planning needs to be behind each Disney Resort vacation to avoid wasting hours in sweaty queues. Aside fr
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1 June
The Winds Have Changed: Tropical Storm Likely to Hit Florida
Wind's in the east. Mist comin' in. Like something is brewin', about to begin. Okay, so technically, this time, the wind is coming in from the West. But with hurricane season officially beginning in Florida, anything is possible. Summer is the busiest time of the year at Walt Disney World Resort. However, it is also the time of year when rain is almost guaranteed nearly every day. Hurricane season
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1 June
Redditor Shares a Terrifying Look at a Classic Disney Attraction With the Lights On
Disney Guests know to keep their hands, arms, and legs firmly inside the ride vehicle for one of Walt Disney World's most iconic—and oldest—attractions. Prominently placed in the heart of Walt Disney World's Tomorrowland stands a permanent fixture in Disney fans' hearts. Visible from Disney's Contemporary Resort and recognized worldwide, Space Mountain is a symbolic Disney ride that's been around
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1 June
Twitter Jumps to Defense of Disney Cast Member Who Wore Dress
Over the past few years, Disney has been changing what it means to be a Cast Member. Disney used to have stringent rules about how the Cast Members looked, from how their hair had to look to the jewelry they could wear and what their nails had to look like. However, Disney has realized that not all Cast Members are the same, and the company wants them to be able to express that. Cast Members are n
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1 June
New Location Opens for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World
2023 saw a revitalization of the Disney Parks after former Disney CEO Bob Chapek’s era. During Chapek’s time as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company, many Disney fans expressed frustration at the rising Park prices without a commensurate increase in the quality of the Disney Park experience. Many fans even went so far as to say they would be boycotting Disney—though part of that came after the Walt
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1 June
Out With the Old, in With the Bayou: Disney Releases New Details on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
With over 230-minute queues, a dangerous log flume exit, and viles of the attraction's water stowed by Imagineer Tony Baxter, it's safe to say Disneyland's Splash Mountain left a br'ery big impression on its last day at the Park. As of May 31, 2023, the equally controversial and iconic Disneyland Resort attraction shut down for good. Banished for its racist roots from The Song of the South, Disney
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