(LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 2, 2018) –Starting Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, Walt Disney World Resort will launch an incredible summer for 2018 with guests being immersed in their favorite Disney films, entering the worlds of their beloved characters and experiencing exciting new attractions and entertainment. Here are some of the highlights: All four Walt Disney … [Read more...]
Disney to Receive Millions for Carrie Fisher’s Death
Walt Disney Company is set to make $50 million for the death of Carrie Fisher. Disney, the rights owner of the Star Wars franchise, took out an insurance policy on Fisher for "contract protection" in the event she would be unable to fulfill the contact to appear in all three Star Wars films (Episodes VII, VIII, and IX). As per Insurance Insider, this would be the … [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...]
Invictus Games 2016 to Begin May 8th at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports
The Invictus Games 2016 will be held in Orlando, FL from May 8th through May 12th, 2016 at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports. If you're not aware, the Invictus Games were first held in 2014 in London. Prince Harry of Wales, after having attended the 2013 Warrior Games in the United States, saw sports and athletic competition as a way to help wounded warriors … [Read more...]
Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Are Now Available for Purchase
Popular Halloween and Christmas events Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets are now available for purchase! Disney rolled out dates for each of the parties a few weeks ago but now guests may purchase tickets for the special events. Dates for each of the parties are listed below: MICKEY’S NOT-SO-SCARY HALLOWEEN PARTY … [Read more...]
New Star Wars Nighttime Entertainment and Fireworks Show with Projection Show Coming to Hollywood Studios
Aunesty LOVES photographing the Disney World fireworks shows, and she's pretty excited to hear about a brand new show set to appear in summer 2016. As a huge Star Wars fan I'm pretty excited to read about the upcoming shows, too. Aunesty is already thinking about her new spots to stake out for this new fireworks show, and the building projections are going to be … [Read more...]
Magic Kingdom to add new castle stage show: Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire
Disney World has announced plans to add a new castle stage show called Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire. This new show, set to appear on the stage in front of Cinderella Castle, will open sometime during the Summer of 2016. As per the announcement of the Disney Parks Blog: In “Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire,” Mickey and his troupe of Merry Makers have been preparing to host … [Read more...]
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights to end in 2015
It's official: the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights will have its last year in 2015 at Hollywood Studios. Construction of the new Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land look to take over the Streets of America area in the future, which is the site of the Dancing Lights. As announced earlier today on the Disney blog: "As you plan ahead, we also wanted you to know that … [Read more...]
Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic in Orlando
Disney On Ice is on tour in the United States, and now's your chance to see them in person. Now's your chance to win 4 tickets to the Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic show being held in Orlando, FL. Rules to Enter the Contest: simply leave a comment about how much you'd love to see Disney On Ice at the bottom of this post. This comment will serve as your … [Read more...]
How Many People Go To Disney World Every Day?
* Click here for the 2015 version of How Many People Go To Disney World Every Day! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom is again the most visited theme park in the world averaging almost 53,000 guests per day. As per the newly released TEA/AECOM Theme Park Attendance Report for 2014, Magic Kingdom saw an 4% increase in attendance from year 2013. Disney parks globally took … [Read more...]