Disney is in the details, and this week, there are lots of small details about things going on around Walt Disney World Resort that may be of interest, like a Hocus Pocus-themed sipper coming up, as we await the expected big details coming on August 10, 2024 at the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. And we share some of the latest details from Disney Cruise Line and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort too.
Walt Disney World Resort Update for July 23, 2024
What you need to know about the new Lightning Lane advanced reservation system going live tomorrow, July 24, for visiting The Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. We have This & That & Reminders too, including some new limited time DVC perks.
Walt Disney World Resort Update for July 17, 2024
Country Bears Musical Jamboree is now open at Magic Kingdom. DOLE Whip Day is tomorrow, July 18, and we were invited to a “DOLE Whip Dash” preview. Just next door, Evermore Orlando Resort previewed its holiday gatherings and special offer. A likely last look at the old cabins of Fort Wilderness, plus This & That & Reminders….
Walt Disney World Resort Update for July 11-12, 2024
As we await Disney’s major announcements expected at the upcoming D23 event in Anaheim, the news at Walt Disney World Resort remains fairly quiet: Country Bears Musical Jamboree officially opens July 17. The non-profit supported by Disney and the other major attractions in the area, Give Kids the World Village opened its new STEAM activity center. Magical Dining is about to return to the area, including some Disney Springs participants and one from the Swan Reserve. planDisney applications are open until Saturday; Disney Dreamers Academy 2025 applications just opened too. More in this and that and reminders.
Walt Disney World Resort Update for July 3, 2024
Happy Independence Day, America! Walt Disney World Resort has shared some of its 2024 Winter Holiday plans, including the return of Disney Jollywood Nights and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (tickets for both on sale to the public on July 10; certain hotel guests can buy now). Disney also shared details of the next version of the Lightning Lane Pass product that launches on July 24, to allow guests to plan somewhat in advance and skip some lines, and we go through all the complicated details. The new Cabins of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort celebrated their grand Disney Vacation Club opening on July 1, and we were invited to be there. A whole bunch more This & That & Reminders including some of the latest Disney Cruise Line details about both upcoming ships Disney Treasure and Disney Adventure.
Walt Disney World Resort Update for June 19, 2024
Recapping last week’s “This is Magic” invited press event–from Josh D’Amaro again saying that details of Florida expansion plans will be announced in August, to the upcoming opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Country Bears Musical Jamboree; to the opening of Communicore Hall and Plaza and the “conclusion” of the EPCOT “historic” transformation; the closing of TestTrack 2.0; the conversion of the “Shootin’ Gallery” into a DVC members lounge; and the upcoming celebration of the Fourth of July, this is a long Update. Thoughtful discussion welcome. Constructive comments welcome. Social media garbage posts will be treated appropriately at my discretion.
Walt Disney World Resort Update for June 4, 2024
Notwithstanding the splashy headlines this past week about Disney’s agreement to invest $17 billion in Walt Disney World Resort over the next 10 to 20 years, there are still no new details about what the Resort’s expansion plans are. In the meantime, Disney Parks previewed Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and we got our first look at the new Mickey & Friends meet and greet. This & That & Reminders and more!
Walt Disney World Resort Update for May 29, 2024
Disney Dreams That Soar, the new 800 drone show, debuted to huge crowds at Disney Springs; Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin will celebrate its 15th Food & Wine Classic this Fall; This & That & Reminders and more…
Walt Disney World Resort Update for May 24, 2024
Disney Dreams That Soar, the new drone show at Disney Springs debuts tonight, May 24, 2024; Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens June 28, 2024 at Magic Kingdom; Updated discounts for V.I.Passholder Days among the This & That & Reminders… this week; New Limited Time Walt Disney World Ticket Discounts available from our Travel Partner Get Away Today, and more!
Walt Disney World Resort Update for May 7, 2024
Don’t forget, Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday! Also in the celebrations department, it’s Halfway-to-Halloween, and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be back starting August 9, with tickets on sale for resort guests tomorrow, May 8, and the public on May 15. Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrated 35 years. Cirque du Soleil previewed its new “Page to Stage Signature Experience.” And there’s more This & That and Reminders!