The EPCOT Monorail Has Reopened and Other WDW Park News

on July 18, 2021

The Walt Disney World monorail is running at full strength again. Also, some attractions will have quick refurbs this week, and fireworks times are changing. So we’ve got several important park updates to cover today. The EPCOT Monorail System Is Back Last year, EPCOT reopened on July 15th, only without one of its most essential […]

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Holiday Festivities Return at Disney Parks

on July 15, 2021

We all hated 2020 and never want to think about it again, even though that’s all but impossible. Part of our frustration as DVC members stems from how much the pandemic disrupted our annual holiday plans. Many of us spend Christmas at Walt Disney World and/or Disneyland each year, but we couldn’t/didn’t in 2020. Thankfully, […]

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Two Disneyland Restaurants Closing & New from Avengers Camp

on July 5, 2021

Two beloved resort restaurants are closing at Disneyland Resort. Meanwhile, Avengers Campus has introduced two presumably short-term character interactions. Also, the Disneyland Legacy Passholder discount got extended again. Let’s talk about everything happening at Disneyland right now! The Restaurant Closures I recently mentioned that The Wave… of American Flavors will gain a new theme when […]

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Walt Disney World Resort Amenities Returning Soon

on July 1, 2021

October continues to signify the magic date for Walt Disney World guests, as something else good is happening on that date. Yes, you’ll get to spend more time at theme parks than guests who aren’t staying at official Disney resorts. I’ll explain that, talk about the reopening of a beloved restaurant, and discuss some exciting […]

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Disney Updates for June 28, 2021

on June 28, 2021

You may want to visit Walt Disney World this November. I’ll explain why in today’s theme park update. We’ll also talk about the Stretching room, upcoming fireworks changes, and new park availability that could impact your upcoming 2021 trip. Destination D-23 This November! Coronavirus threw Disney officials for a curve, forcing the delay of the […]

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DVC Updates for June 27, 2021

on June 27, 2021

This past week, Disney announced that its Disney Vacation Club services will experience some downtime. Also, direct purchases have broken the $300 per point barrier at one resort, housekeeping service options have changed, and some other stuff. Let’s talk about the latest goings-on for Disney Vacation Club members. A Planned Disney Vacation Club Service Outage […]

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Park Updates for June 21st 2021

on June 21, 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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All Disney Parks Are Open!

on June 17, 2021

For the first time since January of 2020, all Disney theme parks around the world have reopened. The Walt Disney Company celebrated this achievement with a video: Of course, Disney also announced plenty of other terrific news, including return dates and details for the various fireworks presentations at Walt Disney World. Let’s take a quick […]

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Walt Disney World Park Updates for May 30, 2021

on May 30, 2021

Walt Disney World remains in flux as park officials try to balance customer desires versus pandemic safety measures. We’ve witnessed several modifications this week. I’ll explain what’s different in today’s Walt Disney World Parks Update. Adjusting to Larger Crowds Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently appeared at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. […]

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DVC Update for May 24, 2021: MagicBands, Trains, the Disney College Program and More

on May 24, 2021

MagicBands are on the way out at Walt Disney World, at least as complimentary amenities. Meanwhile, the high-speed trains are running on time as Disney plans for the future. And the Disney College Program is back with a vengeance. Let’s take a look at the DVC Updates that matter right now. No More Free MagicBands […]

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