Walt Disney World

  • Jan- 2022 -
    13 January
    olaf meet and greet

    Olaf Character Sighting Returning Soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Another character sighting is returning to the Walt Disney World Resort, and fans of Frozen (2013) will be excited for this one! Olaf, the loveable snowman created by Elsa herself, will soon be returning to his original meet and greet location at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Beginning January 15, 2022, Guests will once again find Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight in Hollywood Studios. Like other characte

    Read More »
  • 12 January
    Guardians Of The Galaxy

    Disney Cast Members Are Invited to Open Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

    The newest roller coaster attraction to arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort will come with the opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, coming to EPCOT this summer. The highly anticipated attraction takes over the space formerly occupied by the Universe of Energy in the newly renamed Wonders of Xandar Pavilion. The all-new thrill ride will be located not in Future World, but in World

    Read More »
  • 12 January
    Left: Air Canada plane on the runway at Orlando International Airport, a popular gateway for Disney World and Universal visitors. Right: Black and green shuttle bus near a bright white building with red roofs, highlighting convenient ground transportation options for theme park guests arriving in Orlando.

    Flying Into Orlando? Here’s How to Get to Walt Disney World Without Disney’s Magical Express

    For just over 15 years, Disney's Magical Express had been transporting Walt Disney World Resort Guests from the Orlando International Airport to their Disney hotels as a complimentary add-on to Disney vacation packages. Disney's Magical Express provided motorcoach service from the airport and even included luggage service, allowing Guests to head right to the bus to their Disney resort without sto

    Read More »
  • 12 January
    simple plan

    Get Ready For EPCOT’s Garden Rocks Concert Series

    Fans of EPCOT Festivals, rejoice! The EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival is officially on its way back, with Cast Members already preparing topiaries and designing landscapes for the event, and the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is starting on January 14. Although we still have a ways to go before the Flower and Garden Festival, the Disney Parks Blog has already shared the de

    Read More »
  • 12 January
    Mickey greets a 4 legged pal

    Vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort with Your Dog

    Most people would gladly agree that going on vacation to Walt Disney World Resort is just about the most magical experience ever. But for some, the trip wouldn’t be quite as magical without having their faithful, furry companions by their side. But can you actually bring your dog along with you to Disney World? Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Of course, certain rules and conditions do apply, but

    Read More »
  • 11 January
    Blizzard Beach’s iconic entrance welcomes guests on the left, while on the right, a gloved hand displays a COVID-19 test tube—emphasizing the park’s commitment to health and safety for visitors.

    COVID-19 Testing Site Established at Blizzard Beach for Walt Disney World Cast Members

    The Walt Disney World Resort is continuing to navigate its reopening following 2020's closure due to COVID-19 , and a large part of the reopening process comes with keeping both Guests and Cast Members safe. While there are many safety precautions still in place for Guests around the Walt Disney World Resort, such as indoor mask and face covering requirements, increased sanitizing stations, and ca

    Read More »
  • 11 January
    Rich chocolate ice cream being scooped, alongside a guest at Salt & Straw Disney Springs holding a festive, sprinkle-topped cone in a bright red “STRAW” cup—perfect for your next theme park treat.

    Salt & Straw Ice Cream Opening Soon in Disney Springs

    Ice cream lovers rejoice! A new handmade ice cream spot is coming soon to the Walt Disney World Resort. Since the closing of fan-favorite ice cream shop Ample Hills Creamery at Disney's BoardWalk in 2020, Guests with a sweet tooth have been hoping for a similar replacement (especially when it was thought that Ample Hills may be opening a location later on at Disney Springs.) We can now confirm tha

    Read More »
  • 11 January
    Golden and greenish soap bars, designed with the elegance of Disney’s Grand Floridian Spa in mind, are displayed around a decorative gold stand that features intricate patterns inspired by classic Disney resort style.

    The Grand Floridian Spa is Reopening This Month at Walt Disney World

    Hoping to indulge in some relaxing spa services on your next Walt Disney World vacation? Spa services around the Walt Disney World Resort were initially shut down at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, and since the reopening of the parks and resorts that summer we have slowly seen spas return to operation around property. One of the most iconic spas at Walt Disney World, the Grand F

    Read More »
  • 11 January
    mears

    Price Increases for Mears Connect Express Service, Replacement for Disney’s Magical Express

    Just about one week into life without Disney's Magical Express in operation, we are seeing the first price increase to one of the system's major replacements. Disney's Magical Express offered Walt Disney World Resort Guests complimentary transportation between the Orlando International Airport and their resorts since the service began in 2005. For the majority of the time Guest could use Disney's

    Read More »
  • 11 January
    Guests sway together beneath dazzling lights during an outdoor Disney on Broadway concert, surrounded by an excited audience and the colorful energy that defines this unforgettable evening at Walt Disney World.

    New Details Revealed for DISNEY ON BROADWAY Dining Packages at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

    The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs January 14-February 21, 2022, and this year's festival is extra special as it marks the return of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series! When Walt Disney World reopened following its closure early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, EPCOT's annual festivals returned without some of their most notable events, including live performances by popular bands an

    Read More »