It may be called “Characters in Flight” but the characters have disappeared from the design of the new aerial balloon at Disney Springs. The new look is a big blue globe with watery flourish designs and stripes similar to what was on the previous balloon,… Read More »New Aerial Balloon debuts at Disney Springs
Typhoon Lagoon, Walt Disney World’s biggest water park, will soon be even bigger. Later this spring a new family raft ride will add even more fun to the themed water park. When we first announced the ride, it’s name was “Miss Fortune Falls,” but since… Read More »Raft Ride at Typhoon Lagoon gets new name, concept art
I’ve been writing The Disney Blog since June 2004 and I would put this past year right up there with the craziest of them all. The top stories on the blog in 2016 reflect tragedy, severe weather, augmented reality and theme park expansion. The following… Read More »Year in review: Top Stories of 2016 on The Disney Blog
All four Walt Disney World theme parks are now offering passholder exclusive entrances. Look for giant red signs as you approach the park as they can be in different places (to the left at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom and to the right at the Studios).… Read More »Walt Disney World now offering passholder only entrances at theme parks
For years the mornings at the Magic Kingdom have kicked off with a magical ‘opening moment’ right at the Train Station, where your favorite Disney characters ride into view on the train. The park has announced that the new year will see a new show,… Read More »Magic Kingdom to move morning opening show to Castle forecourt stage
The Sorcerer Class Motor Coach was a proof-of-concept vehicle designed for the Walt Disney World transportation bus system. Meant as an exclusive bonus feature for guests going to the Magic Kingdom, it would transport, inform, along with provide world-class entertainment to the guests on board.… Read More »Sorcerer Magic transforms prototype Walt Disney World bus
Every year Walt Disney World makes a ton of changes attempting to improve its offering for guests. Sometimes things are added and sometimes things are taken away. Only “The Unofficial Walt Disney World ‘Earbook 2016” by Disney author Kevin Yee attempts to chronicle it all.… Read More »2016 Walt Disney World ‘Earbook perfect souvenir for those tracking the Magic.
2017 is expected to be the first year in a string of years with major new attractions and themed lands opening up at Walt Disney World. Additionally, there will be new festivals, further announcements and openings for Disney Springs, plus the debut of a much… Read More »What to expect at Walt Disney World in 2017