The huge helium balloon attraction located at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World will be closing from January 9 through January 13 for a refurbishment. Â It is expected to re-open to guests on January 14. Â The refurbishment will also include a brand new theme for the balloon. It is expected that the design for the balloon will more closely represent ...
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Walt Disney World’s Beloved Yeehaw Bob in Car Accident, Returning New Year’s Eve
Yeehaw Bob is a regular performer at Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort at Walt Disney World. Â He has been playing the piano and entertaining guests for 20 years. He posted on his Facebook page on December 28th that he was in a car accident on his way to perform and taken to the hospital via ambulance. Â He will be at ...
Read More »Limited Free Button at Walt Disney World’s Epcot to Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday
There is now a limited edition, special commemorative button available at the Canada Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. Â The button is a birthday button for Canada to celebrate the country’s 150th birthday. Â The buttons are free to all guests and will be distributed until the actual birthday or they run out. Â Canada’s actual birthday is on July 1st, 2017. Cast ...
Read More »Premium Experiences for Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Now Open for Booking
Disney recently announced the addition of a new festival at Epcot called the International Festival of the Arts, which will begin on January 13th. Â It will be offered on 6 weekends during the season. There are Disney Broadway concert dining packages and various interactive workshops that are now available for booking. Â The workshops include events like tea blending, calligraphy, valentine ...
Read More »Train Welcome Show Being Replaced at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park
Currently, Magic Kingdom welcome’s guests each morning with a special show right inside the entry before you cross under the walk-through at the Walt Disney Railroad train station. Â This show includes performers that sing and dance, appearances by favorite characters, a welcome to the park by Mickey Mouse himself and even a little bit of fireworks to start the day. ...
Read More »Bob Iger Makes Statement About Carrie Fisher’s Death for The Walt Disney Company
Bob Iger is the CEO for The Walt Disney Company.  He made this statement today in regards to her passing: “Carrie Fisher was one-of-a-kind, a true character who shared her talent and her truth with us all with her trademark wit and irreverence. Millions fell in love with her as the indomitable Princess Leia; she will always have a special ...
Read More »Stance Opens at Walt Disney World in Disney Springs Selling High-End Socks
One of the newest shopping locations to join the Disney Springs family is Stance. Â It has opened up in the Town Center area at Disney Springs right between Shore and Superdry. Â The store specializes and focuses on high-end socks and underwear. Â The clothing is themed or made up of unique designs. Â There is also Disney and Star Wars lines that ...
Read More »No Parks Closed to Capacity at Walt Disney World Over Christmas Holiday
The Christmas season is the busiest season of the year for Walt Disney World. Â It is fairly standard that at least the Magic Kingdom will close to capacity early in the day on Christmas Day and later in the day on Christmas Eve. Â This year NO park closed to capacity at any point over these two days. Â We expect this ...
Read More »Carrie Fisher AKA Princess Leia of Star Wars Passed Away After Heart Attack
Carrie Fisher, the actress who famously portrayed the beloved Princess Leia in the Star Wars series, has passed away on December 27th at the age of 60 after suffering from a heart attack. “It is with a very deep sadness that Billie Lourd confirms that her beloved mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 8:55 this morning,” said spokesperson Simon Halls in ...
Read More »Broadway Stars Coming to Festival of Arts at Walt Disney World
Epcot will be hosting International Festival of Arts starting in January. Â Everything kicks off January 13th and will continue each weekend for 6 weeks. Â With this festival, Disney will also be bringing in Broadway stars for each weekend to perform various Disney songs and performances. Â Here is the line-up for these stars: January 13-16: Ashley Brown and Josh Strickland Performing ...
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