Forty-Five years ago Walt Disney’s vision for a central Florida resort that would transform the hospitality industry forever was realized. It was just the Magic Kingdom, three resorts, and some golf courses, but it was a start. Since that time it has become the number… Read More »Magic Kingdom marks its 45th Anniversary in special ceremony
We’ve known that Universal Orlando Resort was building a new water park called Volcano Bay to grow its resort along side the five resort hotels and two theme parks. Today we’re getting our first look at the park and some of the experiences it will… Read More »Universal Orlando’s new Volcano Bay could remake theme park industry
“Frozen – Live at the Hyperion” is a new musical based on Disney’s animated blockbuster film “Frozen.” It opened May 27 at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort. This new theatrical interpretation for the stage will immerse audiences in the… Read More »New Frozen musical premieres at Disney California Adventure
Thanks to the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) we have our 10th year of accurate theme park growth trends and analysis. The latest report covers the theme park industry in 2015 including estimated attendance figures for the top parks. Estimated since most theme parks don’t report… Read More »Theme park attendance numbers for 2015 released by TEA
On Sunday the Town Center district at Disney Springs opened and guests were able to explore the new shops and restaurants for the first time. We were among the first to visit and very much enjoyed taking in all the details and new locations. I… Read More »Walking Tour of newly opened Town Center at Disney Springs
Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom we’ve been tracking construction taking place at Pandora: The World of Avatar since the last day of Camp Mickey Minnie. The new land will transport guests to the otherworldly planet created by James Cameron and his talented crew for the… Read More »Na’vi audio-animatronic glimpse in Pandora: The World of Avatar preview presentation
If you only have one day at the Magic Kingdom, should you pay $105 to $110 for 14 hours of regular park admission or $150 for 7 hours of admission, when 3 of those hours will be part of Disney’s new After Hours limited admission… Read More »Why Disney’s after-hours ticket for Magic Kingdom might be a good deal for single-day visitors
“Disney After Hours” is a new hard ticket event being offered at the Magic Kingdom on select nights in April and May. The event will give a limited amount of guests access to a select roster of attractions, character greetings, and limited dining plus access… Read More »The Magic Kingdom adds a new $150 after hours event