The 50th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World is just around the corner, and it promises to be the celebration of celebrations! In true Disney fashion, the celebration isn’t set to be a one-day event, but rather a celebration that goes on for a while–the Most Magical Celebration on earth! Today, Disney Parks released a new ad, inviting ...
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Disney World unveils 50th Anniversary wrappers for buses and Skyliner gondolas
The Twittersphere is alive and well this morning and over the past day or two with photos of the brand new 50th Anniversary Celebration wrappers for Disney World buses and Skyliner gondolas, and so far, we think we like them! Disney World buses feature a bright blue background and Mickey and Minnie in their 50th Anniversary Celebration outfits, and the ...
Read More »Tom Sawyer Island reportedly evacuated after man is seen carrying a hatchet
Tom Sawyer Island at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was reportedly evacuated on Saturday after Guests reported seeing a man on the island walking around with a hatchet in his hands, although details of the incident are still fairly sketchy. Cast Members went into action, and security was notified. Cast Members also notified local authorities–namely the Orange County Sheriff’s department–before ...
Read More »‘Toy Story’, ‘Soul’, and ‘Monsters, Inc.’ characters pop up on a beach in the Pacific
Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Mike Wazowski, Sulley, Lightning McQueen, Nemo and other Pixar characters have been spotted hanging out on the beaches near New Taipei, Taiwan, and soon, they’ll be in good company with other beachgoers who revel in the sun, the sand, and the sand sculptures. That’s because the beach is gearing up for the 2021 Fulong International Sand Sculpture ...
Read More »Disney & ELLE Magazine join forces to celebrate real-life heroes and heroines
Disney’s “Ultimate Princess Celebration” is in full-swing and continues with a partnership with ELLE Magazine to celebrate real-life heroes and heroines who embody the goodness, kindness, bravery and other characteristics of Disney’s beloved princesses. Gone are the days when “Disney Princess” only meant a beautiful young girl gazing out the window waiting for her prince to come and save her ...
Read More »Disney & Coca-Cola celebrate nearly 80 years of making Magic together
If you’ve ever visited a Disney Park, you know that the soft drinks “on tap” at any Disney restaurant–quick-service or table service–as well as at any kiosk or pick-up window that serves sodas, are from the Coca-Cola family. Take your pick: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, and a few more of the Coca-Cola family are represented. And ...
Read More »Disney World at 50: a look back at Cinderella Castle over the years
Perhaps one of the most iconic backdrops in family photos in the United States today is Cinderella Castle. Even those who don’t frequent the parks can probably dig through an old photo box and find at least a few images of the castle that has come to symbolize Walt Disney World and the magic that the nearly 50-year-old park offers ...
Read More »Not happy with Disney Parks right now? Grab your phone and build your own!
With so many changes taking place at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World right now, many fans find themselves a little frustrated and missing the Magic lately. Some wonder if Disney’s parks will ever feel magical again. If this describes you, have no fear! Disney’s got something for you to do while you’re fuming about blockout dates, cursing the Mouse ...
Read More »‘Jungle Cruise’ sequel, real-life African princess, Dapper Dans: this week in Disney review Part 2
From the reopening of the Living with the Land attraction at EPCOT to the return of the Dapper Dans at Disneyland, there was a lot to talk about this week in Disney news. As promised, here’s the second part of your DisneyDining Week in Review, just in case you’ve had your hands full with shopping for school supplies, rearranging your ...
Read More »Space 220, ruining the Magic, Disney-verse on its head: this week in Disney review Part 1
There were so many goings-on, going on this week in Disney news that we had to break up the Week in Disney Review into two parts! From a new preview of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure ride at EPCOT to the discovery of a real-life African princess, this has been an incredible week of Disney news. And in case you’ve been working ...
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