Walt Disney World

Splash Mountain to Close for Refurbishment January 10, 2022

Splash Mountain in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will be closing for a refurbishment in early 2022. This routine refurbishment will run January 10-February 10, 2022, and the attraction will reopen to Guests on February 11, 2022. This classic Frontierland attraction typically undergoes an annual refurbishment for routine maintenance and repairs to the ride's show scenes during the winter m

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EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts is Returning with Concerts and Cuisine

Even though most Disney fanatics' minds are on the more rapidly-approaching holidays in the holiday season, there's a Disney event coming up in January that is not to be overlooked! The Disney Parks Blog has announced some details from the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, which begins on January 14th and is “an inspiring way to celebrate the best of the visual, culinary and performi

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Disney’s Pastry Chefs Have Made A Gingerbread Giraffe

There's no place that does the holiday season quite like Disney does–and Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has found a whole new way to give its Guests a unique holiday experience! Disney shared the following images on Twitter, saying that “Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge woke up to a wild surprise in the lobby this morning! This gingerbread baby giraffe was made by our talented Pa

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Disney Animals Celebrate “Walt Disney World Day”

Yesterday was the first official “Walt Disney World Day” as designated in a proclamation by Orange County, FL. “Walt Disney World Day,” which will take place annually on December 3, was created as a way for Orange County to recognize the contributions that the Walt Disney World Resort makes to local Central Florida communities through work with organizations like the Second

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Where to Get the Best Cookies in Disney World Right Now!

The Walt Disney World Resort has plenty of cookie options to choose from during your next vacation! So where can you go to find the very best cookies being offered at Disney World right now? We have 13 suggested stops you may want to consider. 13. EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays: Holiday Kitchens In the spirit of the holiday season, EPCOT’s World Showcase is presenting limited-time Ho

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“One Man’s Dream” Film Biography of Walt Disney Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

One Man's Dream is a favorite attraction for many Guests visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios, as this exhibition space shares the history of the Walt Disney Company through a series of detailed displays, plus artifacts and information. At the end of the exhibition area are spaces for character interactions (when available, there are not currently characters in this space as they have not yet retur

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Kali River Rapids Refurbishment Extended an Additional Three Weeks

Kali River Rapids in Disney's Animal Kingdom typically undergoes an annual refurbishment each winter (understandably as many Guests are not hoping to get wet on a theme park attraction during the “colder” months). This year, Disney has quietly updated the end date of the ride's refurbishment on their official website, so if you were hoping to get back on Kali River Rapids in the next c

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Chris Evans Visits Walt Disney World for the Holidays

Looks like Captain America himself spent some time exploring the Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season! Actor Chris Evans and his family spent the weekend following Thanksgiving exploring the Magic Kingdom and taking in some holiday cheer with Mickey Mouse himself and all of the festivities the park has to offer during the most magical time of the year. While in the Magic Kingdom, Evans pos

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Inexpensive, Yet Meaningful Gifts and Souvenirs You Can Get From Walt Disney World Resort

It’s no secret that prices at Walt Disney World Resort can at times feel a little inflated. From overpriced park drinks to casual apparel that is valued at a much higher rate solely because of its Disney-specific theming, we’ve seen it time and time again. But what do you do if you find yourself in the midst of trying to bring back that perfect souvenir or small specialty gift from your recent Dis

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Mask Mandate Extended, Here’s How Long Masks Will Be Required on Disney Transportation

The federal mask mandate requiring face coverings while on public transportation and while in healthcare settings was just extended, and we've got the details for what this means if you are visiting Walt Disney World into early 2022. The mandate was previously set to expire on January 18, 2022, which would have removed the requirement in public transportation and left the decision to mask up to in

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