Disney to Restore Cinderella Castle’s Classic Look at Magic Kingdom After D23 2025 Reveal
History won’t remember Destination D23 2025 as a seminal Disney event like D23 2024. Still, The Walt Disney Company announced several more park updates coming soon, including a regal change at Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle will go back to the future. Here’s what you need to know. The Castle Goes Retro Walt Disney World opened […]
Keep Reading >Disneyland Makes a Big Change
Your next Disney Vacation Club visit at Disneyland Resort will look quite different. Disney just modified a longstanding policy, ending one amenity while introducing another. Let’s discuss the big change Disneyland just made. Early Theme Park Entry Ends The writing has been on the wall for a long time now, but Disneyland officials finally made […]
Keep Reading >Disney Shocks Everyone at SXSW
A few years ago, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro appeared at South by Southwest (SXSW) and promptly revealed the existence of a real-life Star Wars lightsaber. It was cool. In 2023, D’Amaro spoke at SXSW once again and showed off the new Judy Hopps gymnastic Audio-Animatronic. So, it’s not like Disney hasn’t shown great stuff […]
Keep Reading >Have You Seen the New Avengers Roller Coaster?
We have a new Avengers attraction open to the public, but you’ll need a passport to ride it. Also, the CDC has declared the pandemic over, at least as far as cruise ships are concerned. And Car Locator is now live at Walt Disney World. Here are a few Disney/DVC updates you’ll like. Avengers Campus […]
Keep Reading >Disney Reports Massive Park Gains
The Walt Disney Company announced its revenue for the fiscal second quarter of 2022. In this financial statement and the accompanying earnings call, we discovered a great deal about the status of the parks. Here’s what we learned. The Parks Are Making More Money Than Ever I don’t need to tell you about Disney’s financial […]
Keep Reading >Disney Increases Food Prices Again
Walt Disney World has performed its annual batch of food price increases again. Let’s talk about how this will impact your next trip. Pandemic Pricing Is a Thing I’ve ordered the same meal at Five Guys for the past several years. Unfortunately, it costs about 35 percent or $10 more than in 2017. I can […]
Keep Reading >Holiday Week News and Notes
Happy holidays, everyone! I hope that you’re among loved ones and savoring the best moments in life! Alas, Disney news never stops. So, I’ve got a few updates to provide you a distraction in between eggnog and gift wrapping. A Disney Genie+ Surprise This week, Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade at Magic Kingdom has […]
Keep Reading >A Quick Guide to Lightning Lane
Disney just ended the FastPass program after 22 years of high-quality service. Now, the company wants you to pay for something that was previously free. You must wonder what is going on, which is totally understandable. Here’s what Lightning Lane is and why it might not be as bad as you fear. MaxPass by a […]
Keep Reading >Disney Parks Update for July 12, 2021
Disneyland Paris introduced a new FastPass system that has DVC members worried. We’ll talk about this turn of events, some restaurant changes, new character greetings, and a welcome party return in the latest Disney Parks Update. What Did Disneyland Paris Just Do? The mainstream media picked up a Disney story emanating from France. As you’ve […]
Keep Reading >Park Updates for June 21st 2021
Disneyland Paris has taken on water, but Single Rider and other welcome park changes have occurred at Disney theme parks. Also, Walt Disney World has just announced several changes that will make the Most Magical Place on Earth feel normal again. Here is another batch of Disney theme park updates that will put a smile […]
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