Universal Orlando’s third amazing theme park, Volcano Bay, will officially grand open on May 25, 2017. And today, Universal Orlando provided a first ever look at the new TapuTapu wearable coming to Volcano Bay that will transform the way guests experience water theme park entertainment. When guests arrive to Volcano Bay, they’ll receive a TapuTapu wearable to use for the … [Read more...]
Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon at Universal Studios will Open April 6th, 2017
Universal Studios Orlando has announced its newest ride, Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, will have its grand opening April 6th, 2017. Today, Universal Orlando Resort announced that its newest ride, “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon,” will officially grand open on April 6, 2017. The attraction will give guests the ultimate “Tonight Show” experience … [Read more...]
Times Guides for Disney World Parks January 1st through 7th, 2017
Something new we'll be doing this year in 2017 is grabbing the Times Guides from the Disney World parks and uploading them on our site. Finding the times for park hours, shows, and events can be a bit tough to find on Disney's website. While I use the MyDisneyExperience app on my iPhone for the majority of times, having the times guide available to quick review can make … [Read more...]
Christmas Parade, Fireworks, and Events now Available to all Guests at The Magic Kingdom
Can I see the Christmas parade at the Magic Kingdom now that Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is over? Yes, yes you can. The last Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party was held December 22nd, but as per the usual Disney offers many of the Christmas party events to all guests during the busy holiday season. Beginning on December 23 and lasting through December 31st, … [Read more...]
Magic Kingdom Destined to Become Booze-Filled Drunken Frat Party
Uncle Walt must be spinning in his grave over this latest change to his beloved Florida Project. Well no, probably not...but you get the idea. The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will soon begin offering alcohol for purchase at 4 signature restaurants inside its flagship park. Cinderella's Royal Table, Jungle Navigation Co. LTD. Skipper Canteen, Liberty Tree Tavern, … [Read more...]
Hollywood Studios Announces New Christmas Themed Fireworks Show for 2016 Holidays
A really cool looking Christmas-themed fireworks show, or as Disney calls it a "nighttime spectacular", is coming to Hollywood Studios for the 2016 holiday season. An all-new nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!,” premieres at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Nov. 14, sending beloved Disney animated characters on a spirited yuletide adventure to get Santa back to the … [Read more...]
Frozen Ever After – Day 1, Total Bucket List Day!
Our experience with the all new Frozen Ever After attraction in Epcot's Norway Pavilion, which opened today, was nothing short of one bucket list item after another. Pat made our FastPasses the first day they became available to us, and we have been counting down the days until we got to experience the replacement ride for Maelstrom. All morning Pat had been watching … [Read more...]
My Disney Experience App Gets New Update
Disney rolled out a new update for the My Disney Experience (MDE) app for iOS and Android smartphones. Daily fireworks shows and parades are now prominently featured in an updated section called Park Hours & Info: Park hours for future dates now have easier navigation: Annual Passholders now have blackout date visibility, a new feature to the MDE … [Read more...]
How Many People Go To Disney World Every Day – 2015 Edition
Disney World's Magic Kingdom remains the most visited theme park in the world for 2015. Seeing a 6% increase in visits from the previous year, Magic Kingdom saw over 56,000 visitors per day enter the parks, as per the most recently published AECOM/TEA attendance report for 2015. The Walt Disney company owns 8 of the top 10 most visited theme parks in the world for … [Read more...]
Frozen Ever After and Royal Sommerhus at Epcot Set to Open June 21
Disney has finally announced June 21st as the official opening day for the new Frozen Ever After attraction as well as the Royal Sommerhus inside Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park. Located in the Norway pavilion at the park, Frozen Ever After offers guests an adventurous boat tour through the kingdom of Arendelle. Guests are first transported to the “Winter in Summer” … [Read more...]