Walt Disney World

  • Oct- 2021 -
    23 October
    A bottle of prosecco, an orange slice, and a cup of Boozy Gelato with a spoon sit on a dark surface, capturing the playful and lively spirit of Disney Springs—a delicious treat for theme park fans seeking the unique thrill of Prosecco Spiked Sorbet.

    Vivoli Il Gelato in Disney Springs Just Added Prosecco Spiked Sorbet to Their Boozy Gelato Lineup

    Vivoli Il Gelato is THE place to grab something sweet in Disney Springs, and for Guests 21 and over they have an extensive list of gelato offerings that come with a boozy twist. Located in The Landing at Disney Springs, Vivoli Il Gelato is thought to be one of the oldest and longest running gelaterías, coming to Walt Disney World direct from Florence, Italy. The first Vivoli location began serving

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  • 22 October
    Now available on shopDisney, this sparkling silver Alex and Ani bracelet is the perfect accessory for Disney fans, featuring two magical charms: one engraved with "A dream is a wish your heart makes" from Cinderella, and the other displaying a delicate bird reminiscent of those that help Disney princesses in classic films.

    New Alex and Ani Bracelets Now Available on shopDisney

    Alex and Ani bracelets make up some of our favorite trendy Disney Parks accessories, and the best part is that they easily go with every outfit to be worn when you're home from Walt Disney World, too! If you can't make it to the theme parks regularly, you will be excited to learn that shopDisney has added a number of new styles to their website, many of which are direct from shops at the Walt Disn

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  • 22 October
    Lightning Lane

    Price Increases Take Effect for Individual Lightning Lane Attractions

    With the recent launch of Disney Genie and Lightning Lane, we have been closely following the new programs to see how they worked and whether or not they seemed worth it for most Guests. Opinions on Disney Genie, and particularly Lightning Lane, so far have been mixed with some Guests seeing the value in purchasing a way to bypass long lines and others not finding it worth the added cost. We recen

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  • 21 October
    Guests enjoy the vibrant EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, holding hands and smiling in front of colorful paintings showcased beneath a tent. The 2022 festival welcomed art lovers eager to immerse themselves in Disney’s creative exhibits and lively entertainment throughout the park.

    Everything We Know So Far About the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

    With Disney announcing the dates for the next EPCOT International Festival of the Arts this morning, we wanted to share a quick recap of everything we know so far. First, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will take place January 14-February 21, 2022 primarily around World Showcase but we do expect some events to pop up in other areas of the park, too. As in previous years, the festival

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  • 21 October
    Five vibrant Disney pins featuring Pandora and Star Wars designs, part of an Exclusive Pin Collection, shine against a decorative Walt Disney World 50th anniversary card. This collectible set is the ultimate souvenir for Disney D23 fans and makes the perfect addition to your shopDisney collection.

    New Disney D23 Exclusive Pin Collection Now Available on shopDisney

    A brand new collection of Disney Parks series pins just dropped on shopDisney just for members of Disney D23! D23 has been releasing lots of exclusive merchandise on shopDisney for Disney fans to order from home recently, and we have been loving the pin collections especially. Other recent items just for members of D23 include this collection of Disney parks t-shirts, featuring DINOSAUR from Disne

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  • 21 October
    The Tam Tam Drummers of Harambe, dressed in vibrant, patterned costumes and hats, flash big smiles as they strike a playful pose with fists under their chins by their signature drums. Their joyful energy radiates the festive atmosphere of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, delighting audiences with authentic West African rhythms and lively performances.

    Return Date Revealed for the Tam Tam Drummers in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Disney has been sharing return dates for lots of entertainment around the Walt Disney World Resort and we love seeing some of our favorite performers back in action. So far we've already seen select EPCOT World Showcase performers return, including Sergio the Juggler in the Italy pavilion the Matsuriza Taiko Drummers in the Japan pavilion, and Alberta Bound, the band who performs in the Canada pav

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  • 21 October
    Disney on Broadway at EPCOT lights up the stage with talented musicians and singers, dazzling the audience in a vibrant blue glow as part of the International Festival Concert Series.

    Disney on Broadway Concert Series Returns to the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

    The Disney Parks Blog just shared the news that the next EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is coming up early next year, running January 14 – February 21, 2022! One of the major components of any EPCOT festival has been the live concert series at the America Gardens Theatre, but since everything changed due to COVID-19 we have not seen the concerts return in their original form. In EPCOT's

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  • 21 October
    Guests help create a vibrant mosaic mural featuring a giant cartoon face during the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, adding their own tiles to this interactive art experience.

    Dates Announced for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

    We love visiting Walt Disney World during EPCOT's annual festivals, and today we are excited to share that the dates for the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts have officially been released! The next EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will take place January 14-February 21, 2022. While we have seen EPCOT festivals over the past almost two years run with modifications due to the im

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  • 20 October
    Kidani Villas

    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
    Gorilla Falls habitat at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

    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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