Happy 22nd Anniversary to Disney's Animal Kingdom! Join Us for a Photo and Video Celebration

Happy 22nd Anniversary to Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Join Us for a Photo and Video Celebration

If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened in Walt Disney World on April 22, 1998.

Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life

And even though we can’t be in the park to celebrate its 22nd Anniversary, we still think it fitting to celebrate all that Animal Kingdom has given Disney World guests throughout the years. [Read more…]

6 HUGE Missed Opportunities Disney Didn’t Catch!

By Janelle Sheetz 8 Comments

Life can be full of those pesky little “one that got away” scenarios. We too often kick ourselves for failing to recognize a good thing when we see one!

Magic Kingdom

And even a company as HUGE as Disney has missed its fair share of BIG chances.

[Read more…]

THIS IS THE WAY! Season 3 of The Mandalorian Is Already In the Works For Disney+!

By Quincy Stanford Leave a Comment

Oh, Baby Yoda, we miss you so!

The Mandalorian ©Disney

We’re certainly a little nervous about upcoming Disney films and TV shows since so many are seeing delays to release times, but there’s one space bounty hunter we don’t have to worry about. Despite the fact that Season 2 hasn’t even been released yet, The Mandalorian Season 3 is in the works for Disney+. WOOHOO!

[Read more…]

These EPIC Mickey Ears Created By Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Are Being Released Tomorrow!

By Carly Terzigni 3 Comments

Adventure is most CERTAINLY out there, especially when you’re equipped with some spectacular Mickey Ears! Whether you’re exploring a galaxy far, far away or just your backyard, there’s nothing more important than having the right gear to take with you on your journey! With the latest launch of the Her Universe Star Wars ears, we’ve been keeping our eye out for any new designer ears to join the fold.

And while you’re earning those virtual Wilderness Explorer badges, why not fully commit and dress the part of an expert Disney adventurer? Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde has joined the lineup of guest Ear designers, and they’ll be available to shop tomorrow, on Earth Day!

[Read more…]

Adventures by Disney Has Suspended Most Departures Through the End of June

By Quincy Stanford Leave a Comment

We’ve been taking it day by day as we keep an eye on Disney’s response to the world health crisis.

Quito, Ecuador © Disney

Adventures by Disney has just moved to further cancellations of various Disney trips as travel remains one of the most affected industries. As of now, most Adventures by Disney departures are suspended through June 30th, 2020.

[Read more…]

You Can Now Earn Virtual Wilderness Explorer Badges on My Disney Experience!

By Carly Terzigni 1 Comment

Calling all Wilderness Explorers! Get ready to go on a virtual adventure with My Disney Experience! To celebrate Earth Week, Disney is launching some seriously cool content online, with fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!

©Disney

If you’ve ever wanted to be an expert explorer like our friends Russel, Carl, and Dug, we have some good news! You can now earn badges and learn all that there is to know about being a Wilderness Explorer right from your phone.

[Read more…]

Hold Up! “Lucy the Elephant” From Disney World’s BoardWalk Hotel ACTUALLY EXISTS and It’s Now an Airbnb?!

By Janelle Sheetz 14 Comments

While it totally feels like each day is being played out on a wacky stage of the bizarre right now, you just can’t make some of THIS STUFF up!

Lucky the Elephant

And if you’ve ever wondered what was up with that big, old-timey looking elephant statue above Disney’s BoardWalk Inn’s fireplace, we’ve got quite the tale for you!

[Read more…]

Yo 80s Babies! Find Out How You Can Make Your Own Disney Shrinky Dinks RIGHT NOW at Home!

By Janelle Sheetz Leave a Comment

Call us nostalgic, but we miss all the old toys we had growing up! It’s probably got something to do with all the retro merch the Disney parks have been releasing lately!

Walt Disney World Retro Bag

That’s why we’ve decided to resurrect this relic from our Rainbow Brite-loving, Care Bear huggin’ pasts — SHRINKY DINKS!

[Read more…]

Florida Governor Says Disney is “Ahead of the Curve” When it Comes to Reopening

By Quincy Stanford 23 Comments

With Disney Parks around the country currently closed until further notice, Disney fans everywhere are wondering when and what a reopening might look like.

Walt Disney World

Disney World has been looking into what measures will need to be taken to keep guests safe. Recently Executive Chairman Bob Iger mentioned potential temperature checks at the park gates, but apparently, that’s not the only idea Disney has on the table. According to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Disney is “far ahead of the curve” on reopening.

[Read more…]

Round One of Our Table-Service Throw Down Is Over! See Which Disney World Restaurants Have Made the Cut!

By Janelle Sheetz 6 Comments

We started with 64 of Disney World’s best joints to enjoy a sitdown meal, and now we’ve already whittled the competition down to just 32 spots!

Crystal Palace

Did your favorite restaurant make it through the first round of our Table Service Throwdown? Let’s find out!

[Read more…]

Looking for something?

STAY CONNECTED