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...]
Earful Tower at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios has been Removed
Overnight on April 28th 2016, Disney quietly brought down and removed the Earful Tower at Hollywood Studios. Longtime set in the backdrop of the Walt Disney World park, the Earful Tower initially served as the branded icon piece for Hollywood Studios. Replaced by the Sorcerer's Hat, the Earful Tower seemed to be put aside as any kind of marketing piece for the park, … [Read more...]
Disney World Installs Metal Detectors, Discontinues Toy Gun Sales, and Bans Adult Costume Wearing
In an extraordinary step in security, Walt Disney World has installed metal detectors at the entrance of each of its 4 theme parks. Additionally, Disney World has also discontinued the sales of toy guns or any items resembling a gun as well as no longer allowing anyone over the age of 14 to wear costumes inside the parks. Rumors had been swirling since the beginning … [Read more...]
Anna and Elsa Meet and Greet Standby Line Removal Test – One Year Later
One year ago today, Walt Disney World started a three day standby line test on its most popular attraction: the Anna and Elsa Meet and Greet inside the Princess Fairy Tale Hall in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom. The Anna and Elsa standyby line test was the first of three attractions to undergo this test: the other two being Soarin at Epcot and Toy Story Mania at Hollywood … [Read more...]
What if Rock N Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios was Outside?
Ever wonder what Rock N Roller Coaster at Hollywood Studios would look like if it was outside or even just had the lights on? It just so happens the track the Aerosmith-themed thrill ride is set on isn't exclusive to Hollywood Studios. While this same ride is also an indoor ride at Disneyland Paris, it's also set completely outside at the Walibi Holland theme park in … [Read more...]
Hub Construction Update – Plaza Gardens West FastPass Viewing Area Now Open at Magic Kingdom
The Main Street hub area in front of Cinderella Castle is starting to take shape as the new area in front of Casey's Corner is now open to guests. Plaza Gardens West was opened on February 25th for guests to walk through at their leisure. Astro turf has been laid in the area and we found several guests using the fake grass to lay on and take a break from their vacation day. … [Read more...]
Starbucks at Disney World Hollywood Studios is now Open
Starbucks is now open for business at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios as The Trolley Car Cafe. Located in the former L.A. Prop Cinema Storage merchandise store at the corner of Sunset and Hollywood Boulevards, the Trolly Car Cafe was serving guests the signature Starbucks brand of coffee. A casual observer walking down Hollywood Boulevard, after entering Hollywood … [Read more...]
Peter Pan’s Flight Debuts New Standby Queue Line
If you've been a recent guest in the past few months at Disney World's Magic Kingdom, you've may have noticed the standby queue line at Peter Pan's Flight in Fantasyland was under construction. Wait times for the Peter Pan ride has historically been amongst the longest of all the Magic Kingdom rides as average wait times seem to be around 50 to 60 minutes at any given time. … [Read more...]
Disney’s Frozen Holiday Premium Package – Hit or Miss?
If you follow Disney World closely, you've noticed the increased trend from the company for VIP offers this past year. One of those packages is Disney's Hollywood Studios Frozen Holiday Premium Package. Disney markets this package for guests at having the opportunity to enjoy a VIP experience of a couple of its popular seasonal attractions at its Hollywood Studios … [Read more...]