Category: Walt Disney World Resort
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Make it Gray! – Work Rapidly Continues on Cinderella Castle Painting Project
“Make it Blue!” “Make it Pink!” This is the argument that is heard in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Sleeping Beauty. Last year at Destination D23, it was announced that the Cinderella Castle would be getting a new paint scheme. This new paint scheme would be reminiscent of the classic colors that originally graced the castle…
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Rapunzel Surprises Patients With A Princess Celebration At AdventHealth for Children in Orlando
Disney wishes and magic happen every day for thousands of guests who visit the Disney theme parks around the world. Sometimes it may not be easy for guests to get that touch of Disney magic because of particular circumstances. Recently, a little Disney magic made its way to AdventHealth for Children in Orlando, where Rapunzel…
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2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Merchandise Revealed
The 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins on March 4th and continues through June 1st. This colorful festival features beautiful gardens and topiaries, entertainment, activities, food and beverages, and merchandise. Leading up to the start of this vibrant festival, Disney has previewed some of the merchandise available to guests visiting EPCOT during this…
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New ‘Imagineer That!’ Explores How Lions are Kept Away From Rhinos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A new episode of Imagineer That! has arrived on the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel. In this episode, Tom Morrow 2.0 gets asked the following question: “How do the Imagineers keep the lions away from the rhinos?!” This is in reference to two of the animals that guests often see when they experience the Kilimanjaro…
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Meet These Disney Characters at The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
When The Magic of Disney Animation opens later this summer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there will be many different experiences for guests to enjoy. These experiences will help tell the story of Disney animation as it has been magically made by the Walt Disney Studios for over 100 years. This includes opportunities to learn how…
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Disney Gives Look at Goofy’s Mystery Tour 2026
Goofy’s Mystery Tour is a cast-only competition that is part scavenger hunt, combined with Disney trivia and brain teaser puzzles. This is a tradition at Walt Disney World Resort that many cast members look forward to and plan for each year. The event takes place in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney shared about this event through…
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CrazyShake by Black Tap Pop-Up Coming to Disney Springs
A new pop-up from Black Tap is coming to Disney Springs in March. The pop-up will be called CrazyShake by Black Tap. Guests who stop by this pop-up will get to enjoy Black Tap’s delicious specialty milkshakes for a limited time. Anyone who has had one knows that they aren’t just delicious, they are works…
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Olaf to Teach Teach Character Drawing in New Animation Academy Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There are exciting things coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Imagineering is hard at work creating The Magic of Disney Animation in the location that previously was the home of Star Wars: Launch Bay. Inspired by Disney’s Once Upon a Studio animated short, this area promises to bring the wonder of animation to life like never…
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New Offerings Arrive at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside
Disney is always updating and refreshing menus at its different eateries throughout its parks and resorts. This week, Disney Eats shared that there were new offerings to be found at Boatwright’s Dining Hall at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. The new offerings range from appetizers to main entrees to even desserts! They look delicious,…
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Tour of Once Upon a Stage – Celebrating the Magic of Disney on Broadway
During the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, CommuniCore Hall transforms into a beautiful and immersive exhibit that brings Disney on Broadway to life in a new way. Called Once Upon a Stage – Celebrating the Magic of Disney on Broadway, this exhibit lets guests see many different elements of Disney on Broadway. This includes…
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Geek Eats: EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food Guide
The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival begins on March 4th and continues through June 1st. This beautifully vibrant festival celebrates spring with beautiful topiaries throughout EPCOT, gardens, displays, experiences, and some incredible food and beverage offerings. This year, Disney is offering 20 outdoor kitchens and more than 75 new menu items for this floral…
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Air Force Veteran Helps Refresh EPCOT’s Norway Pavilion
Those who have walked by or through the Norway Pavilion at EPCOT might have noticed that things look beautiful and also like they have always been there. This is thanks to a group of people who keep things taken care of. One of the leaders, named Rosa, is an Air Force Veteran who is also…
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Disney Gives Musical First Look at 202 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Food & Drinks
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns to Walt Disney World Resort on March 4th and continues through June 1st this year. Ahead of the start of this beautiful festival, Disney Parks released a musical video that gives a preview of the food and drinks that will be a part of this festival. For those…
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‘Portraits of Courage’ Extended Through 4th of July Weekend at EPCOT
Disney is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with “Disney Celebrates America.” This has seen the company make a special appearance in the 137th Rose Parade, the announcement of Soarin’ Across America arriving later this spring/summer, and more. Today, Disney shared that the Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s…
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Voices of Liberty Celebrate Music, Service, and Storytelling on Presidents’ Day at EPCOT as America Celebrates 250th Anniversary
This year, the United States of America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. At EPCOT, the Voices of Liberty continue their celebration of music, service, and storytelling in the America Pavilion. This EPCOT opening day acapella vocal ensemble sings in the rotunda of the America Pavilion. Their daily performances allow guests to reflect on America and…
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Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Debuts Spring Menu
Spring may not officially begin until March 20, but restaurants around Walt Disney World Resort are beginning to share their Spring menus. One such restaurant is The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Their Spring menu is now available, and here are some dishes that just might pique your interest. First up is a…
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New Tangled Backdrop Now Available From Disney PhotoPass in Disney Springs
Disney PhotoPass has revealed a new photo opportunity for guests to enjoy when visiting Disney Springs. This new backdrop is themed to the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film Tangled. It gives guests the chance to take a picture in front of the Snuggly Duckling. Disney PhotoPass shared the following photos that showcase the new photo…
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Disney Reveals First Look at New ‘Frozen Ever After’ Audio-Animatronic Figures at EPCOT
Frozen Ever After is scheduled to reopen at EPCOT tomorrow with updated Audio-Animatronic figures. The updates are focused on the faces, with the technology being updated from a projection technology to a much more advanced, fully-articulated physical face. This is utilizing technology that was originally developed and utilized by the Hong Kong Disneyland version of…
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New Details Released About 2026 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival
Walt Disney World Resort has released new details about the 2026 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. This includes a lineup of who will be a part of the Garden Rocks Concert Series and teases about the over 60 character topiaries that guests will be able to experience. There will also be other experiences and outdoor…
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Disney Legend Paige O’Hara to Appear at Disney Fine Art Kiosk at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
Disney Fine Art has brought in some incredible artists throughout this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The festival has featured Disney Fine Art, bringing in artists such as Tony Baxter, Bret Iwan, Heather Edwards, Tim Rogerson, and many more. This week, Disney Legend Paige O’Hara will be found with her artwork at the…
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Walt Disney World Passholders Can Go “Wilde” for New Passholder Magnet
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are invited to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom to pick up a new Passholder magnet featuring the sly fox Nick Wilde and the determined Judy Hopps from “Zootopia” and “Zootopia 2.” This magnet is definitely one you will go “Wilde” for! Passholders can pick up this special magnet at Discovery Trading…
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New Audio-Animatronic Figures to Debut in Epcot’s Frozen Ever After on February 12th
EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After is getting some of its Audio-Animatronic figures updated. Currently, the attraction is closed while the updates are put in place. When it reopens, Anna and Elsa will look better than ever before in the Walt Disney World Resort attraction. The attraction is set to reopen with the enhanced figures on February…
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EPCOT’s Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along to Close for Refurbishment
Two shows that share a theater in EPCOT will be closing for refurbishment later this month. The home of Impressions de France and the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along will be closing on February 22, 2026 for a routine refurbishment. The following post was found on the Walt Disney World website for the attraction: Impressions…
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New Pixar Novelties Headed to the Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Two new Pixar novelties are headed into the parks at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. They bring the stories of the Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. franchises to life in the form of a sipper and a bucket. Below is a look at these new offerings! The Little Green Men Jetpack Sipper launches…