Welcome to our weekly coverage of Disney History. This week we are highlighting important events that occurred August 22 – August 28, 1916 through 1989. August 22, 1987 – A milestone occurs for the construction of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa when the 10, 150 pound cupola is hoisted into place. The resort will open in February […]
Club Villain Returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Fall
Disney has announced the return of Club Villain, a special-ticketed dining event filled with musical performances, delicious food and cocktails, and encounters with some of the greatest Disney villains. Dr. Facilier returns as the evil host, welcoming his friends from the other side to his parlor of mystical mishaps. Other villains making appearances include Maleficent, Queen of Hearts, Cruella De Vil […]
Top Secret Star Wars Mission Coming to Disney Resorts!
Disney Floral & Gifts, in partnership with Lucasfilm, has announced the launch of the new Star Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure. For those brave enough to answer the call for this mission, an adventure awaits. Here are the details! Top Secret Mission Detail #1: The Mission The Star Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure takes you from […]
Beating the Summer Heat at Disney
We all know that “Winter’s a good time to stay in and cuddle”, but how can we keep a “happy snowman” in Summer? I took my first summertime trip to Walt Disney World last month. I knew the crowds would be thick, and I knew the sun would be out in full force. I didn’t let […]
Recreating the Magic at Home: Cooking Disney Parks Meals!
After a trip to Disneyland or Walt Disney World, I’m often missing the magic: the smells, the rides, the characters and the food. I can’t recreate all that magic at home but I can recreate the delicious food! I decided that I was going to recreate four (4) Disney Parks dishes from Walt Disney World. […]
BREAKING: Move Over Woody, Rizzo is Taking Over!
The rumors have been swirling about the first Muppets themed restaurant taking over Toy Story’s Pizza Planet in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and today it has been officially announced! This fall the Muppets will welcome PizzeRizzo into Muppets Courtyard. Guests will enjoy dining in this casual Italian-American restaurant surrounded by hidden whispers of Rizzo and his […]
Early Morning Magic Hollywood Style!
Starting August 1, 2016 Guests will be able to pay a premium to enjoy Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a couple of hours with no crowds! On Mondays and Wednesdays Hollywood Studios will be open 7:45 AM to 10:00 AM to a small number of Walt Disney World Guests. DIStracted Tip: Tickets are $69 for adults […]
Walt Disney World Resort Weekly Refurbishment Update
There is nothing worse than discovering your favorite Walt Disney World Resort attraction is going to be down for refurbishment while you are visiting. We are here to give you weekly updates about what is currently closed and what attractions will be going down in the future. There are no new refurbishments to report this week! […]
It’s a Cake! It’s a Cookie! A Favorite Disney Snack!
There is no lack of delicious treats to enjoy within the Walt Disney World Resort. Popcorn, and ice cream, and turkey legs, and Dole Whips, and cupcakes, and margaritas, and … OH MY. One of my most favorite Disney treats is the Carrot Cake Cookie, found in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This delightful cross between cake […]
4th of July Celebrations at Walt Disney World Resort
Are you celebrating the 4th in the Most Magical Place on Earth? If so, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the parks. Magic Kingdom “Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky,” will debut July 3rd and 4th in the Magic Kingdom at 9:00 p.m. both evenings. Visit The Hall of Presidents: A Celebration […]