While Central Florida restaurants and retail were allowed to open under reduced capacity and physical distancing restrictions as of yesterday, there is still no official word on when Disney Springs might open. That said, there were some signs of life around the shopping and dining… Read More »Disney Springs and Citywalk show signs of reopening later this month
The Mayor of Orange County Florida, in which the vast majority of the Walt Disney World Resort is located, has issued a stay at home order that will prevent residents from non-essential travel through at least April 9th. This pushes back any potential reopening date… Read More »Orange County in Florida announces Stay at Home Order
Better late than never. SeaWorld is the last of the major theme park companies in the California and Florida markets to announce it will close in response to concerns about Coronavirus / COVID-19. All SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment locations will close effective end of business… Read More »SeaWorld announces it will close all parks in response to Coronavirus concerns
The most magical cruise on the high seas will continue to sail from central Florida for the foreseeable future as the Canaveral Port Authority and Disney Cruise Line just reached a 20-year agreement to expand operations and make Port Canaveral home for two of Disney… Read More »Disney and Port Canaveral agree to 20 years contract that will include more ships
The Walt Disney Company plays a big role as the leading employer in central Florida, so when a hurricane barrels through parts of Florida, Alabama, and Georgia (all prime markets for visitors to Walt Disney World) leaving devastation in its wake, it’s nice to see… Read More »Disney donating $1 million in aid to Hurricane Michael relief efforts
In just a few days the final walls will start to come down from the Town Center expansion of Disney Springs. Everyone I talk to is looking forward to exploring the new area, getting in a few bites at D-Luxe Burgers, sharing a Sprinkles cupcake… Read More »Preview tour of Town Center district opening May 15th in Disney Springs
Walt Disney World has brought back their Florida resident winter special. These discounted tickets are popular among Florida residents, not only do they get a discounted admission, it’s during the less-busy times of the years (there really is no off-season any more). Often this is… Read More »Disney deal for Florida residents returns: 3 days for $139
Matt Avery, pastry chef for Boardwalk Inn, helped make some of this year’s amazing life size Christmas Gingerbread Houses you can find in many of Walt Disney World’s great resorts. He also helped create some of the delicious treats you can buy at the nearby… Read More »Creating Gingerbread Houses at Walt Disney World