If you find yourself in Walt Disney World, be sure to stop by the Port Orleans French Quarter Resort for some Mickey-shaped beignets from the Scat Cat’s Club Cafe. They are a great treat and come with a choice of chocolate or caramel dipping sauce (they used to have strawberry too, but that went away, […]
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New Shows Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Two new shows are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the month of May. On May 27, The Little Mermaid debuts in Animation Courtyard, after being closed since the COVID-19 pandemic. The revamped show will include “stunning set pieces and cutting-edge effects that capture Ariel’s imagination and emotions.” If I may say so, this is […]
Epcot Food & Wine Festival Dates Announced
The dates are announced for the 2025 Epcot International Food & Wine Festiva The festival dates are August 28 through November 22, 2025. Here are some of the highlights from the Disney Parks Blog: Here’s hoping they have the peanut butter & jelly wings again! (You can find them in the Odyssey Pavilion by Test […]
Disney to Build Disneyland Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company announced plans for its seventh global theme park to be built in Abu Dhabi. It will be Disney’s first theme park in the Middle East. This is an excerpt from the press release: ‘The Walt Disney Company and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement to […]
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates Star Wars Day
If you’re heading to Disney’s Hollywood Studios (DHS) on May 4 (or Disneyland for that matter), you are in good company. Big crowds are expected for the annual Star Wars Day celebration in Galaxy’s Edge. Park reservations for May 4 go quickly at Disney’s Hollywood Studios so it’s best to plan early. While there are […]
New Lanes Open on I-4 Near Disney
There’s no doubt it. Traffic on I-4 near Walt Disney World is a nightmare. Fortunately, central Florida drivers are getting some relief in the form of extra lanes! A new lane has opened in each direction on I-4 so hopefully that relieve some of the massive congestion that goes from exit 55 to 62 eastbound, […]
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin Update Alert
Disney is updating its Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin ride at Tommorrowland in the Magic Kingdom. The shooting ride, based on the popular character from the Toy Story franchise, will close in August for refurbishment. There will be a new character “Buddy the Robot” as well as new ride vehicles featuring the colors of Buzz […]
Disney Visa Card Offers Free Dining
There’s a deal for holders of the Disney Visa Card, offered by Chase. According to the Walt Disney World website, holders of the card can get a “FREE dining plan when you purchase a nondiscounted 4-night, 4-day Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a room at a select Disney Resorts Collection hotel and a […]
How to Avoid Traffic at Walt Disney World
The traffic in the areas surrounding Walt Disney World is a nightmare, particularly on Interstate 4. It’s also a mess getting onto 192 westbound from World Drive. It can back up for miles. So are there any tips to avoid such a hassle? Not really, since all the side roads are jammed too, especially traveling […]
Disney Changes Queue Policies for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Disney announced that two of its most popular attractions, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at the Magic Kingdom, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot, will no longer have virtual queues and will transition to regular standby lines. That means visitors will no longer have to try to snag a spot at 7am or 1pm […]