Walt Disney World
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Oct- 2021 -20 October
Meet The Cast Members Behind Disney’s Conservation Fund
Many Disney Guests or Disney Fanatics might not know that Disney World has devoted decades and millions of dollars to conservation efforts, but if you didn't know, you do now–because the Disney Conservation Fund has just awarded grants and funds to 60 more nonprofit organizations! The Disney Parks Blog also used the aforementioned announcement to shed a light on the Cast Members behind the s
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20 October
Disney’s Conservation Fund Sends Support to 60 More Non-Profits
While Disney is often known for its focus on entertainment for Disney Guests (whether it's in the form of movies or in-person attractions), did you know that Disney also places a lot of focus on giving back in regards to issues like climate change? For Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary, Disney World kicked off the celebrations with donations totaling 3 million dollars to local charities in Flor
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20 October
New MagicBands Featuring Figment, Dumbo, and More Now Available on shopDisney
While browsing the “New” section of shopDisney this morning as part of my morning routine, like one does, I came across a few new MagicBand 2 designs that are now available to order right from home! The new designs feature a variety of characters both from the Walt Disney World theme parks and from fan-favorite Disney films, some of which I do not believe have appeared on a MagicBand b
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20 October
A Who’s Who of 9 of the Haunted Mansion’s 999 Happy Haunts
There’s nothing dead about Disney’s Haunted Mansion attraction, even though it happens to be home to 999 happy haunts. This attraction was one of the original classics that first premiered in Disneyland Park, which was later recreated for Walt Disney World Resort, and alternate versions have since been established at other Disney Parks across the globe. If that isn’t testament alone to its livelin
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19 October
“The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure” is Coming to Museums Across the US!
One of my favorite things to do at World Showcase in EPCOT is to walk around and check out all of the exhibits in each of the countries. Starting later this month, for the first time ever, one of these exhibitions will be starting a tour to museums around the country! Located inside the American Adventure pavilion as its title suggests, “The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure,” covers the rich hi
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19 October
Cast Members Create Adorable Mickey Ears Hats for Creatures in The Seas With Nemo & Friends
If you are not following @drmarkatdisney on Instagram, you need to add him to the Disney accounts you are following! Dr. Mark Penning is the vice president of Disney Animals, Science and Environment, and his Instagram account is great for getting regular updates on all things animal-related at the Walt Disney World Resort. Recently, Dr. Mark shared a look at some of the sea urchins who reside in a
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19 October
New Signature Restaurant, Amare, Opening With the New Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
We've just learned some additional details about the expansion of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, including the opening of the new signature restaurant coming to the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. A total of four new restaurants will open with the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve: Amare, the resort's full service, signature dining experience, Tangerine, a poolside bar and grill, Grou
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18 October
Disney Guests Get Access to New Augmented Reality Lenses Within Walt Disney World
If you're planning on visiting Walt Disney World in the near future, and if you particularly enjoy photography or social media, then you're in for a treat–because the Disney PhotoPass Service and Snap are “continuing their collaboration with new augmented reality photo moments”! Apparently the culmination of this endeavor is a series of unique augmented reality lenses that will c
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18 October
Just the Basics: A Cheat Sheet of Essential Disney Lingo
Are you making plans for an upcoming Disney vacation? Whether you’re heading to Walt Disney World Resort during the 50th Anniversary Celebrations or sometime later on (or even considering a future trip to Disneyland or aboard a Disney Cruise), there are certain terms and phrases you may want to familiarize yourself with beforehand. Some of the vocabulary exclusive to Disney may even seem like a fo
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16 October
Meet the Piano Player Who Has Performed on Main Street U.S.A. for 50 Years!
Lots of live entertainment has been returning to the Walt Disney World Resort recently (and we love to see it!) One live performance that recently started back up is the ragtime piano player outside of one our favorite restaurants, Casey's Corner on Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom. The ragtime piano player has been a staple on Main Street since the park opened in 1971, and Walt Disney Worl
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