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Details for 2021 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Disney has already announced that The Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival will return in 2021 and it starts in just about a …
Cruise Update! Vaccination News
Several Cruise Lines Make Decisions Regarding Vaccinations for Crew and Guests Saga Holidays This is a cruise line that requires guests to be over the …
Disneyland Update! New Ticketing Options Coming
New Survey Reveals Plans for Disneyland Updated Ticketing Disneyland announced last week that they would be discontinuing their Annual Pass program and would be coming …
Be Better Than Your Excuses
You can have results or excuses. Not both. I’ve always been pretty dedicated. Dedicated to my fitness, to my job, to my goals and I’ve …
Live Entertainment Returning to WDW
We have wonderful news! More live entertainment will be returning to Walt Disney World this summer. When Walt Disney World reopened in July 2020, many …
Project Pan 2021: Products I Love and Want to Use up in 2021
I love new beauty and skincare products. I’m a sucker for them. But, sometimes I get so wrapped up in new products that I already …
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Additional Sailings
With looming uncertainty regarding the cruise industry and when cruise lines can safely resume operations, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., has announced cancelation of all …
The Muppet Show is Coming to Disney+
All five seasons of The Muppet Show are coming to Disney+ on February 19. In addition to the first three seasons of the series, Seasons 4 and …
Disney World Still Not Issuing Annual Passes to New Customers
We reported last week that Disneyland announced an end to their Annual Passholder program. The company revealed that they will be using this time to …
Construction Walls Down in Epcot France Pavilion
The construction walls that have been up for an extended period of time at the entrance to the France Pavilion expansion in EPCOT are now …
Disneyland Ends Annual Pass Program
Disneyland has announced they will end their Annual Pass Program as the park remains dark after a near year-long closure. As California continues to struggle …
Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs Reopens
We announced on January 2 that Gideon’s Bakehouse would be closing following the opening of their shop in Disney Springs. Although the opening was said …
CDC to require all air travelers to US to show negative coronavirus test
The CDC announced Tuesday it will require a negative COVID-19 test from all international air passengers entering the United States. As the coronavirus pandemic continues …
Travel 2021: The Balance Between Sanity and Safety
2020 was a year. If there is a person out there who is reflecting on 2020 and is like, that! That was a great year! …
Coming to Epcot in 2021
Even With Projects Scaled Back, Epcot is one of the parks seeing major transformations This Year. The 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort is …
Disneyland Will Open as COVID-19 Vaccine Super Site
Orange County officials have announced that Disneyland, located in Anaheim has been established as a super site for COVID-19 vaccinations. Disneyland Resort won’t be opening …
Disney Discontinuing the Magical Express. Mears Respond
As we reported this morning, Disney has announced they will be discontinuing their Magical Express service. The service is one of the highlights of Disney’s …
Early Theme Park Entry Returning to Walt Disney World
As Disney tries smooth over the disappointment of canceling Disney’s Magical Express permanently in 2022, they have announced that coming soon, guests will be able …
Disney’s Magical Express to End Service in 2022
With the reopening of Walt Disney World following an extended closure we have seen a number of changes to services Disney offers. Our favorite service …
Top Foodie Items We’re Obsessed With Trying at Disney’s Festival of the Arts
The Annual Epcot Festival of the Arts is underway at Walt Disney World marking the beginning of festival season. Along with fun merchandise, amazing artists …
Foodie Guide for 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Who’s ready to arty? We know we are! Epcot Festival of the Arts is right around the corner. The annual artful fest starts Friday, January …
New Deals at Walt Disney World
The magic may be different right now but there is still a lot of magic to be had at Walt Disney Resort. Whether you are …
Coming to Magic Kingdom in 2021
New year new adventures. Even following an unprecedented year for the company, Disney has big plans for 2021. This is a big year for Walt …
Resolve To Be Your Best Self
Stop setting unrealistic goals that are only going to serve to frustrate you and set you up for failure. For 2021, set realistic, attainable goals …
Food Studios Announced for Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Festival of the Arts is back at Epcot for 2021. A Feast for all the Senses, Disney has Released the Food Studios for This Year’s …
Gideon’s Bakehouse at Disney Springs to Close Temporarily
One of most highly anticipated opening at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World has been Gideon’s Bakehouse. The eclectic atmosphere and monster cookies have drawn …
Vacation in Your Backyard: Weekend in Vail, Colorado
Looking to travel but hestitant about venturing too far? Explore your backyard and vacation close to home. 2020 has been an interesting year for travel …
Traveling in 2021: More on What we Can Expect
We have more on what to expect in the coming year in terms of travel. Travel, leisure and hospitality industries have been hit hard in …
Hits and Misses: Review of Seven Sweet Holiday Treats From Walt Disney World
We just went to Disney. It was amazing. It was different of course but it was amazing. One of the best things about Disney… okay …
Travel 2021: What Travel Will Look Like in the New Year
2020 is on the way out (no complaint here) and 2021 is about to be ushered in. But, before we get too excited, is it …
New Details Revealed for The Disney Wish
During the Disney Christmas special on Christmas Day, Disney released never-before-seen footage of of the brand new Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish. The …
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park to Reopen
Disney Parks Blog has announced some really fun news for every water park fan out there. Disney will soon begin recalling castmembers to prepare for …
Book of Boba Fett Series Announced on Disney+
It’s official. When The season 2 finale of The Mandalorian premiered Friday two things were clear. It was going to be emotional and you better …
Taste of International Flower and Garden Festival to Return in 2021.
Big things are blooming for Spring 2021 in Walt Disney World. We are over the bloom (see what we did there) that Disney Parks Blog …
Boba Fett Show Coming to Disney+?
The season finale of The Mandalorian did not disappoint and we have a huge easter egg for the future of the series and Boba Fett. …
Jeremy Bulloch, the Actor Who Played Boba Fett has Passed Away
We are saddened to learn that Jeremy Bulloch, the Actor who portrayed within the Star Wars galaxy has passed away. He was 75. Bullock is …
FREE Park Tickets Added to 2021 Vacation Packages
Disney has sweetened the deal to entice vacationers to return to Walt Disney World in 2021 With 2020 (thankfully) coming to a close I think …
Deck The Halls With Us! Part 2 of Holiday Home Decor
If you caught the first part of this series, you know that I love to make my own Holiday decor and you will see everything …
Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Gifts That Wow
The holidays are almost here! Have you finished all your gift buying yet? Before you resort to cash in an envelope or a boring old …
Deck The Halls With Us! Part 1
Welcome back everyone! Today, we are doing something a little different. We want to invite you into our home to check out our Holiday decor. …
Should You Travel For The Holidays?
Many states and cities are issuing warnings to folks itching to travel to family for the holidays. Let’s talk about holiday travel and if it’s …
The Walt Disney Company Investor Call: What Else is Coming.
The Walt Disney Company held their Investor call to discuss upcoming plans and the call mostly centered around entertainment and Disney’s streaming service. Related: The …
The Walt Disney Company Investor Call: What’s Coming for Pixar
On December 10, The Walt Disney Company held an Investor call to provide updates on upcoming projects and what fans and investors can expect from …
12 Days of Holiday Baking: Bourbon on The Rocks Cookies
On the final day of Crystal’s holiday Baking, For Love of The Mouse gave to me, the recipe for Bourbon on the Rocks Cookies. That’s …
The Walt Disney Company Investor Call: What’s Coming for Marvel
On December 10, The Walt Disney Company held an Investor call to provide updates on upcoming projects and what fans and investors can expect from …
Festival of the Arts to Return in 2021
We can all agree that 2020 has been a year… a year to move on from. Disney Parks Blog announced today that we have something …
The Walt Disney Company Investor Call: What’s Coming for Star Wars
Disney held their investor call on December 10. A plethora of information regarding future projects for the company were discussed. The call was mainly focused …
12 Days of Holiday Baking Day 11: Magic Bars
On the 11th day of holiday baking, For Love of The Mouse gave to me, Magic Bars just like you can find in Disney. We’re …
Walt Disney Company Investor Day Announcements for ESPN and Star
Disney’s Investor Day is here and we have some major announcements from The Walt Disney Company regarding future projects. Star First things first, we have …
12 Days of Holiday Baking Day 10: Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies
On the 10th day of Holiday baking, For Love of the Mouse gave to me, the most glowed up chocolate chip cookies on the block! …
12 Days of Holiday Baking Day 9: Chocolate Thumbprint Kisses
On the 9th day of holiday baking, For Love of the Mouse gave to me, Decadent Chocolate Thumbprint Kisses! We’re back with day 9 of …
12 Days of Holiday Baking Day 8: Chocolate Dipped Oreos
On the 8th day of Christmas For Love of the Mouse gave to me, delcious dipped Oreos for thee. We’re back with day 3 of …
12 Days of Holiday Baking: Day 7 Orange Knots
On the 7th day of holiday baking, For Love of the Mouse gave to me, delicious little Orange Knots to eat. We’re back with day …
12 Days of Holiday Baking Day 6: Homemade Pop Tarts
On the 6th day of holiday baking, For Love of The Mouse gave to me, dreamy pop tarts just like you find at Woody’s Lunch …
12 Days of Holiday Baking Day 5: Reindeer Krispie Treats
On the 5th day of Christmas, For Love of the Mouse gave to me, adorable Reindeer Krispie Treats. We are on day 5 of our …
Disney Cancels Cruises Through February
Update! Disney Cruise Line has canceled all sailings through March and we expect additional cancelations to come shortly. It appears, that Disney has canceled sailings …
12 Days of Holiday Baking Day 4: Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
On the 4th day of Christmas, For Love of the Mouse gave to me, spicy Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies. We’re back with day 4 of 12 …
Celebrate the Most Magical Time of the Year at Walt Disney World Resorts
The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World and although the magic is a bit different this year, it is still around every …
12 Day of Baking: Day 3 Orange Poppy Seed Ricotta Cookies
On the third day of holiday Baking, For Love of The Mouse gave to me, Orange Poppy Seed Ricotta Cookies. We’re back with day 3 …
12 Days of Holiday Baking: Cranberry Bliss Bars
On the second day of Holiday baking, For Love of the Mouse gave to me, delicious copycat Cranberry Bliss Bars to eat! These are a …
Holiday Gift Guide: What Women Want
We are back with another great gift guide for the holiday season. This time we are bringing you some of the best gift ideas for …
12 Days of Holiday Baking: Grandma’s Great Cookies
On the first day of Crystal’s holiday Baking, For Love of The Mouse gave to me, the recipe for Grandma’s Great Cookies. That’s right. We …
Updated Walt Disney World Theme Park Hours For December
Disney has updated their park hours once again extended park hours. The hours are in effect for the first half of the month and also …
Tis the Season to Give Back. Ways You Can Brighten Someone Else’s Holiday Season
Welcome! If you are new around here, we talk about all things Disney and beyond. From gift guides, beauty tutorials, travel and more, we’ve got …
Kauai Opts Out of Pre-Travel Testing Program. Will Require Quarantine
Kauai’s Mayor Requested that the island be removed from the Pre-Travel Testing Program that would allow visitors to bypass the 14-day quarantine with proof of …
Fireworks Return to Walt Disney World!
We are over the moon that Disney decided to surprise guests with fireworks tonight. That’s right. For the first time since reopening in July, Walt …
Disneyland Paris Will Remain Closed Until February 13
Following reports that Disneyland Paris would reopen for the holidays and was accepting reservations, it appears that will not be the case. French President Emmanuel …
Disney Will Bring Back Live Entertainment
In September, the Walt Disney Company announced lay offs of 28,000 people across its Parks, Experiences and Products division domestically. 18,000 employees from just their theme park …
Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Gifts For The Man Who Has Everything
We are a big fan of unique, personalized gifts. Why give a boring gift card when you can buy something that will really let someone …
Disney Chefs Serve up Holiday Magic Thanks to Coins
We had to share this heartwarming story from Disney Parks Blog. Thank you Disney for being so community focused and for helping those in need …
All The Holiday Treats at Magic Kingdom
A few weeks ago, we highlighted all of the festive foodie treats debuting at Walt Disney World this year. Well, Disney Parks Blog has broken it down …
New Passholder Exclusive Holiday Merchandise Coming To Magic Kingdom
Tis the season for festive holiday merchandise. Disney will release passholder-exclusive merchandise at Magic Kingdom that will feature the Holiday Castle Projections tthat have taken center stage …
Disney and Brightline Reach Agreement for High Speed Rail Station
Walt Disney World has announced plans to partner with Brightline to add a rail station to Disney Springs. Brightline is currently building a near-high-speed rail …
Disney Cruise Line Removes January and February Sailings From Website
As we reported, the near future of cruising remains up in the air following an outbreak of COVID-19 on SeaDream 1 which was test sailing …
Famed Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Retires
Joe Rohde, one of the most talented, outspoken and genius Imagineers behind some of Disney’s most inventive and breathtaking ideas has announced he will be …
Park-to-Park Transportation Returning to Walt Disney World
As we reported last week, come January, park hopping is returning to Walt Disney World parks. There will be some modifications to the rules of …
Disney World Updates Theme Parks Hours Into February
Disney has released Walt Disney World theme park hours through February 6, 2021. We have the park hours from now until then. In addition to …
COVID-19 Outbreak Onboard Cruise Ship
Will The COVID-19 Outbreak Onboard Sea Dream 1 Set Back American Sailings? A total of seven passengers that were sailing onboard the SeaDream 1 have …
Disney Could Deal Another Blow to Theaters
Recently, Disney announced they would be shifting focus for entertainment to streaming. They would be focusing less on theaters and more on streaming. Compelling sources …
Additional Dining Locations Reopening at Walt Disney World
We have exciting news for those looking to travel to Walt Disney World. Disney has announced additional restaurants are reopening including one of our personal …
Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Castle of Magical Dreams
Courtesy of Disney Parks Blog As Hong Kong Disneyland kicks off its 15th Anniversary celebrations, today it unveiled the spectacular transformation of Sleeping Beauty Castle into the dazzling Castle of Magical …
Guess What’s Back? Back Again! Park Hopping’s Back! Tell a Friend!
That’s right friends, after months of single park access, Disney has announced that on January 1, Park Hopping will return to Walt Disney World. Disney …
Holiday Gift Guide: Great Gifts Under $30
We love a unique gift. Gift giving is an art form and in the time of poorly thought out gift cards and last minute selections, …
Full Guide to the Holidays at Disney Springs
We love the holidays and we love the flavors Disney always brings to them. It isn’t the holiday season without Walt Disney World. We are …
First Look Inside Disney’s State-of-The-Art Star Wars: Galactic Space Cruiser
During the IAAPA virtual event on November 16, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro provided us with an inside look inside the brand new and highly …
Walt Disney World Park Hours Through January 31, 2021
Disney has released Walt Disney World theme park hours through January 31, 2021. We have the park hours from now until then. Magic Kingdom Beginning …
Travel to Hawaii: What You Need to Know
Hawaii reopened to tourism on October 15 with the implementation of their pre-travel testing program for all travelers looking to visit the islands. The program …
Disney Park Pass Reservation Availability Refilled For Early December
Walt Disney World implemented their new Disney Park Pass Reservation System when the parks reopened in July 2020 following the pandemic shutdown. While many included us hoped …
10 Foodie Items Not to Miss at Epcot International Festival of the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time to wear baggy clothes so you can eat more treats. Last week, we brought you the full menus for the …
Disney Encourages Guests to Return to Aulani With Steep Discount in Early 2021
Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa reopened on November 1. The phased reopening included extensive safety measures that focused on the health and safety of …
Disney Vacation Club Dues Will Increase by 5% in 2021
Following months of closure for Disney theme parks and a rough year for the company as a whole, Disney Vacation Club will increase dues to …
The Best of Grove Collaborative!
Grove Collaborative is one of our favorite companies. We love the brand we love the mission, we love the products. These are our favorite Grove …
It’s a Wrap For Disneyland in 2020
After months of closure and slowly canceling small chunks of reservations, Disney has finally pulled the plug on their California theme parks in 2020. Following …
Disneyland Will Open Disney’s California Adventure Disney Vacation Club Villas December 6
New information was quietly released on the Disney Vacation Club (DVC) website today. It appears only Disney’s Grand Californian will reopen at this time. Disneyland …
Holiday Minnie Ears! NEW in Our Etsy Shop
We are so proud and excited about our holiday line. This line launched Friday, November 6 and we couldn’t be more pleased with how it …
Frozen Sing-Along Special Holiday Finale Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Your Frozen faves are back in Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Disney has announced that the Frozen Sing-Along which recently returned to the stage …
Taste of the Holidays. Disney Releases Food Guide to Epcot Festival of the Holidays
Festival of the Holidays is an underrated gem at Walt Disney World’s Epcot. The festival highlights tasty holiday vittles from around the world as well …
Updated Messaging at Walt Disney World for COVID-19
Disney has updated signage and messaging around Walt Disney World to tighten restrictions related to health and safety. Disney has updated signage around Walt Disney …
California Mayors Come Together to Urge Reconsideration for Theme Parks
The battle in California continues as local officials, business owners and individuals struggle with a lack of solid information and guidelines to move forward during …
Cruise Industry Update. When Will Ships Resume Sailing?
A lot has happened in the past few days regarding the cruise industry and what it will look like for the near future in the …
Winter is coming. Little Things That Help Your Mental Health in a Big Way.
Dark, dreary days can bring on a lot of struggles for many. Here are some small things you can do to improve your winter outlook …
New Permit Filed for Work on Spaceship Earth
Months back it was thought that the Spaceship Earth overhaul was indefinetly postponed due to the COVID-19 impact to the Walt Disney Company. We have …
Afternoon Tea at The Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado
A staple of Colorado history is The Brown Palace Hotel. The hotel opened on August 12, 1892 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. …
Festive Treats Are Coming to Walt Disney World Parks
Disney Parks Blog is giving us a sneak peak at the tasty treats we will be finding around Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts this …
BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS! CDC Removes The Ban on Cruising
We have breaking news for travelers hoping to return to cruising. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has just made a huge splash. …
Disney World’s Hollywood Studios New Rules for Virtual Queue
Hollywood Studios newest attraction Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is coming up on its one year anniversary. Since the opening of …
Disneyland Paris to Close
Due to rising COVID-19 numbers across Europe, many countries are once again imposing strict lockdown measures. French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will …
Delicious Decadent Triple Chocolate Zucchini Bread
This delicious and addicting bread is chock full of nutritious zucchini…and chocolate. Something for everyone. You won’t be able to stop at one slice of …
Hocus Pocus Sequel “In The Works”
Bette Midler, star of the cult classic Hocus Pocus has confirmed that a sequel to the halloween film is in the works. Bette Midler has …
Shop Disney Holiday Merchandise Has Arrived
Disney has released another wave of holiday merchandise and we are in the holiday spirit. We’re highlighting some of our favorites. Ornaments Santa Mickey and …
Fall Looks We Can’t Live Without Part 2
Fall is officially upon us. The weather is cooler, the leaves are turning and we are back with more fall looks every wardrobe needs this …
More Details Released for Walt Disney World Holiday Season
Although the holidays will look a bit different at Walt Disney World this year, we are thankful that Disney will be decking the halls with …
Deck the Halls With Disney
We’ve scoured the internet for some of the most amazing Disney inspired merchandise you need this holiday season to deck your halls with Disney magic. …
Shop Disney Debuts Make-A-Wish Merchandise Collection
For more than 40 years, Disney has been providing magic to wish kids and their families when they need it most. Today, I am beyond excited …
Awesome Advent Calendars You Need This Holiday Season
Advent Calendars have come a long way from the waxy chocolate windows of my childhood. While I still love those grocery store advent calendars for …
Walt Disney World All Star Movies Reopening Date Announced
Walt Disney World resorts are slowly but surely reopening. While we are anxiously awaiting the reopening of Disney’s Port Orleans French Quarter and Riverside, Disney …
Festival of the Arts Returning to Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World has just announced the return of yet another Epcot festival. Festival of the Arts is set to Return to Epcot in January …
Airlines Work to Make Travelers Feel More Comfortable When Flying
Several Airlines Add COVID-19 Testing Options to help travelers feel more at ease when taking to the sky Flying right now can be a jumble …
Disneyland May Remain Shuttered For Months
California Releases Updated Guidelines for Reopenings but Leaves Large Theme Parks And The Cities That House Them With More Questions and Concerns. California theme parks …
California Announces Theme Park Reopening Guidelines
California Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Mark Ghaly, today, during the state’s COVID-19 briefing, provided an update on the long-awaited theme park reopening guidances. Dr. …
The Biggest Challenges in Walt Disney World Right Now
So you want to go to Walt Disney World? That’s great. We fully support that decision. We just did it and had a great time. …
California Theme Parks to Receive Reopening Guidelines
After weeks of tense exchanges between California Governor Newsom, Walt Disney World and other California theme parks, Newsom has announced that reopening guidelines for California …
Disney Theme Park Reservation System Extended to 2022
Walt Disney World implemented their new Disney Park Pass Reservation System when the parks reopened in July 2020 following the pandemic shutdown. While many included …
Early 2022 Itineraries Announced for Disney Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line has just released early 2022 itineraries. Disney Cruise Line will sail throughout the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Mexico and more from home ports …
Disney World Gets Serious About Mask Rule
New audio messages and signage at the parks inform guests that if mask rules are not adhered to correctly, they will be asked to leave …
Disneyland Update
On the heels of major drama between Disney and California Governor Newsom, we have some updates on the state of reopening for Disneyland. On Monday, …
Get the Look! Fall Vibes With Colourpop Garden Variety Palette
We are bringing all the fall vibes with this gorgeous Garden Variety Palette From Colourpop When you look at the Colourpop Garden Variety packaging you …
Disney CEO Confirms Disney World Park Capacity Still Capped at 25%
Disney CEO Bob Chapek said in an interview with CNBC on Monday that Disney park capacity at Walt Disney World remains capped at 25%. Chapek …
Disney Announces Major Entertainment Reorganization
Disney has made a groundbreaking announcement that could change the face of entertainment forever. Disney will be shifting its focus for entertainment to streaming – …
Disney Wonder Heads to Dry Dock
With crusing still shuttered in the United States and most of the world, Disney is taking some time to perform routing mantenance and regulatory class …
Charity Spotlight of October and November: The Castmember Pantry
October and November 2020 Spotlight Charity for the For Love of The Mouse Etsy Shop Hits Extra Close to Home With The Castmember Pantry Welcome …
Panama Reopening to International Tourists
After a long shutdown, Panama has announced it will reopen its borders to international visitors. Panama will open the proverbial doors on Oct. 12 and there …
California Governer Continues Game of Chicken With Theme Parks at the Detriment of his Constiuents
California has never been a state that has been easily “controlled”. It takes a strong leader to wrangle firm-minded Californian’s. That has been ever-so evident …
How Planning a Disney Trip Changed For Us
We’re going back to Disney World. Let’s talk about how the planning process has changed. We go to Disney multiple times a year. Over the …
Walt Disney World Copycat Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake Recipe
The Ooey Gooey Coffee Cake at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Park from Liberty Tree Restaurant is delicious. Every year during our holiday trip, we …
Top Travel Tips for Air Travel Right Now
As people take to the skies once again and travel revs up, what changes have been made and how it will affect travelers. After months …
Breakdown of Walt Disney World Non-Union Jobs Cut
A document filed with the state of Florida by Disney includes a breakown of the Walt Disney World workers who will be laid off. Disney …
Disney Lays Off 28,000 Castmembers
Disney has been forced to lay off 28,000 domestic castmembers as COVID-19 continues to impact the company as well as an unwillingness for California to …
Hawaii’s Plan to Reopen Tourism
Hawaii’s Big Island tourism got a boost from Gov. David Ige. On September 23, Ige signed a new emergency proclamation that extends Hawaii’s COVID-19 emergency period through …
D23 Expo Delayed to 2022
D23, Disney’s large convention where all of the big company announcements are revealed has been moved from summer 2021 to September 2022. Disney made the …
Disney Will Follow Their Own Rules Following DeSantis Announcement
Floirda Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that the state will be moving into full Phase 3 of their reopening plan. This includes lifting all …
Disney Continues to Publicly Urge California Governor to Work With Them
“Help us reopen.” Disneyland Publicly Pleads With California Governor to Provide Guidance The company has made it clear that they are ready to shoulder the …
Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa to Reopen November 1
Just announced by Disney, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa will begin a phased reopening on Sunday, November 1. Hawaii will be implementing a new pre-arrival testing …
Extensive Refurbishment for Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat to Begin Soon
The Walt Disney World refurbishment calendar indicates that Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will both soon undergo an extensive refurbishment. The calendar …
Disney Delays Black Widow
Disney has announced they will delay Black Widow to 2021 As many speculated, Disney is delaying Black Widow to 2021. The company is continuing to work through …
R. E. S. C. U. E. Rescue Aid Society! The Rescuers Inspired Merchandise
The Rescuers is one of the most underrated movies ever released by Disney. In honor of this classic gem, we are sharing some of our …
2021 Walt Disney World Marathon and Princess Half Marathon Weekend Canceled
Disney has just announced that due to the current circumstances, the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and The 2021 Princess Half Marathon Weekend Have …
Disney Holds Press Conference Aimed at California Governor
Disney held a press conference urging California to act now in providing reopening guidance for theme parks To view our recap of the first part …
Disney Parks And Resorts Update
Disney Parks and Resorts provided an update this morning on the phased reopening of parks all over the world. This morning leaders from Disney Parks …
Cruise Panels and Organizations Submit Recommendations to CDC
Cruise lines and organizations join forces for a joint project to measures in place to safely take to the seas once more. Royal Caribbean Cruises …
Special Dining Offers For Fall at Disney Springs
Disney Parks Blog is giving us a glimpse at some amaing new fall offers at Disney Springs. From amazing restaurants to fantastic shopping, unique boutiques …
Set Sail Safely Act Introduced
Two Florida Senators have introduced The Set Sail Safely Act to develop a plan in to get the industry sailing the high seas once more. …
WandaVision Trailer Debuts During Virtual Emmy’s
Disney+ finally debuted their full trailer for “WandaVision”. This is one of the first Marvel Cinematic Universe series to debut on Disney+. The trailer debuted …
Disney Cruise Line’s New Ship The Disney Wish Will be Delayed
Another blow to Disney Cruise Line, New Ship Will be Delayed. The hits just keep coming for the cruise industry. Some cruise lines are selling …
Walt Disney World Releases Theme Park Hours Through December 5
Disney World has updated their website and their app, My Disney Experience to reflect theme park hours through December 5th. The updated hours continue the …
Disney Water Parks Will Not Reopen Until March 2021
The dog days of summer are fast fleeting and fall is upon us. Even though that doesn’t always come with cooler temperatures in Florida, Disney …
New Fall Ears Are Live in Our Shop!
It’s fall y’all! Pumpkins, leaves, gorgeous fall colors, sweater weather and of course pumpkin spice. In honor of the autumnal bliss that is upon us …
Complete List of October Disney+ Releases
Disney+ has a whole host of new content being released in October. Haven’t signed up for Disney+ yet? Sign up for only $6.99 a month …
Fall Faves! Walt Disney World Fall Food Guide
Walt Disney World property is home to some ghoulish delights and festive fall treats. Disney Parks Blog provided an in depth look at all the …
Disneyland Cancels Additional Reservations Into October
Theme Parks Tire of Lack of Action from California Governor Disney is showing their frustration with California’s Government and lack of committment to a reopening …
Vacation in Colorado; Mountain Getaways
Fall is a beautiful time in Colorado. Check out these hidden gems to stay at during your autumnal travels. Although New England is more well …
Charity Spotlight of September: The Gary Sinise Foundation
We have an exciting announcement! After much contemplation and discussion, we are thrilled to announce that every month, we will be featuring a different charitable …
Permit Files for Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge
Is Reflections – a Disney Lakeside Lodge Back on the Construction Roster for Disney? Following the reopening of Walt Disney World, a number of previously …
BREAKING DISNEY NEWS! Disney’s Character Warehouse at Vineland to Reopen TODAY
Disney discount fans rejoice. We have confirmed that Disney’s Character Warehouse Vineland Outlet location will reopen Today, September 16 at 11 a.m. EST. It’s true. …
Disney Cruise Line Cancels All Sailings Through December 6, 2020
Disney Cruise Line Likely to Cancel All Remaining Sailings for 2020. The cruise industry continues to suffer tremendously from the current global pandemic. It isn’t …
New Holiday Merchandise on Shop Disney
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells…. wait a second, we aren’t even on board with fall yet! Well, Disney apparently is because we spotted the first sign …
The Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer is Here!
The Mandalorian Season 2 will debut on October 30 on Disney+. We are excited to share the brand new trailer is here! A couple things …
California Theme Parks Ready to Reopen, Call on Governor to Move Forward
A report from the OC Register has California Attractions and Parks Association executive director Erin Guerrero calling out California Governor Newsom to provide guidance on …
Two Halloween Horror (Days) Coming to Universal Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights Returns to Universal Orlando… Sort of Universal Orlando has confirmed that they will be bringing two Halloween Horror Nights (kind of) to …
Training For A Race That Might Not Happen
Running is mentally tough and we are talking about ways to stay positive and motivated in times of uncertainty. The Scoop I am currently training …
Some Disney Parks Extend Hours For November
On September 8, Disney began operating with limited hours. The current hours are as follows: Magic Kingdom: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (Previously 9:00 am to …
Disneyland Cancels Additional Reservations
Amid rumors that Disneyland is on the cusp of beginning opening proceedings for their two Anaheim theme parks, Disney has canceled additional reservations. We reported …
Details on Fall and Halloween Magic Coming to Walt Disney World
Fall is coming to Disney on September 15. We have new details on the magic coming to Magic Kingdom for the fall and spooky season. …
Quick Get Ready With Me Before a Zoom Call
I Got Home From a Hot Summer Run With Fifteen Minutes to Get Presentable For a Video Call With Our CEO There are no rules …
Savi’s Workshop to Offer Lightsaber Building Experience Again
Are you ready to fight for the resistance? Is the force with you? Well Padwan your time has come once again. Disney has announced that …
Walt Disney World Passholder 30% Discount on Merchandise
Disney has just announced that Walt Disney World Passholders will receive 30% off select merchandise purchases at Walt Disney World Resort owned-and-operated merchandise locations September 15 …
A Reported Decision About The Future of Black Panther
Following the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman, the star of Black Panther, Disney and Marvel have reportedly made a decision on how to move forward …
July and August 2020 Favorites
We are back with another favorites blog. Highlighting all of the amazing products I am using and loving right now. It’s time for another edition …
Holidays at Walt Disney World. Two Popular Events Canceled
Disney has announced that the holiday season will begin on November 6 but without the two most popular events. Disney Parks Blog has announced that …
Additional Projects Potentially Removed From EPCOT Overhaul
Projects omitted from ShopDisney.com release could mean the end for A previously announced project. As Disney attempts to recoup millions of dollars in losses following …
Black Panther With no Chadwick Boseman. How Does Marvel Move Forward?
Following the Tragic Death of Iconic Star Chadwick Boseman, Disney and Marvel Will Struggle With Next Steps. The death of Chadwick Boseman rocked Hollywood, Marvel …
Additional Restaurants Opening in Walt Disney World
Disney is opening a number of additional restaurants across property in the coming weeks as they continue to enhance the guest experiencec upon reopening. Disney …
Florida Unveils New Local Tourism Campaign
On Wednesday, Visit Florida unveiled a new $13 million ad campaign designed to urge Floridians to travel within the Sunshine State. At a news conference …
Disney+ Announces Debut Date for The Mandalorian Season 2
The Mandalorian Season 2 Will Debut October 30 on Disney+ The story continues! Lucasfilm and The Walt Disney Company announced today that the second season …
Port Canaveral 2021 Budget
Recently, the Orlando Sentinel report released an article on Florida port budgets. This is pertinent to travelers looking for information on when cruising, especially crusing out of Port …
Disney World Offers New Annual Passholder Room Discounts
Walt Disney World has just released new fall and holiday discounts to increase numbers and revenue through the end of the year. Annual Passholders have …
Back to Hogwarts! Our Favorite Harry Potter Gear
We’ve got your Harry Potter needs covered with this magical gear. Everything you need to head back to Hogwarts. It’s September 1 which means it’s …
BREAKING NEWS! Disney’s Character Warehouse to Reopen
Following months of closure, Disney Character Warehouse locations are set to reopen and we have a possible date! Following an extended closure of all Disney …
Nightime Events to Resume at Tokyo Disneyland
Tokyo Disneyland has announced they will resume nighttime spectaculars on September 1. One of the biggest holes in Disney magic right now is the removal …
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Rooms to Receive Moana Update
Disney has released additional information on the Polynesian Village Resort refurbishments. Rooms to re-themed and updated with Moana accents. As we previously reported, Disney has …
Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort to Remain Closed
Disney’s Polysnesian Village Resort in Walt Disney World will not reopen until Summer 2021. Disney had previously announed that the deluxe resort located off the …
Disney Rumor! Disneyland to Reopen in September
According to several sources, Disneyland is planning on reopening to guests in a limited capacity on September 28. Disneyland had originally been planning a reopening …
Black Panther Actor Dies of Colon Cancer
Chadwick Boseman, Star of Marvel’s Black Panther Has Died of Colon Cancer at the Age of 43. Chadwick Boseman, star of Marvel’s “Black Panther,” has …
Coronavirus Travel Restrictions For All 50 States
As Americans Look to Start Traveling Once More, We’ve Got up-to-Date Travel Restrictions For Each State so You Can Plan Accordingly. As Americans tire of …
Fall Treats Arrive in Walt Disney World
After much speculation as to whether Disney would bring back the speciality Holiday treats for 2020, Disney Parks Blog has confirmed that devilishly delightful treats …
Disney Parks Reservation System is “Here to Stay”
Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro Said That the Park Reservation System Will be Sticking Around Domestically and Internationally. Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh …
Get Your Fall On With These Styles
Fall is right around the corner and we have you covered with these amazing fall staples you don’t want to miss out on. We’re still …
Disneyland’s Downtown Disney to Implement Shopping Reservations
Disney to implement shopping reservations for 65th Anniversary merchandise at Downtown Disney. For those guests who are looking to check out the Disneyland Resort Featured …
Disney Will Continue Reduced Hours Through November
Official Announcement of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Cancelation Likely Imminent With Reduced Hours Continuing Through November. Things aren’t looking good for the most wonderful …
Changes to Cruising Post Coronavirus
Cruising is slowly but surely resuming in parts of the world. Take a look at what cruising will look like across the industry. Guests looking …
Several Hawaiian Islands Move Forward With Resort Bubble Plan For Tourism
Hawaii has been shuttered to tourists since March and several islands are looking at creative ways to get guests back to the islands. Tourism makes …
Disney World Recipe! Columbia Harbor House Lobster Roll With Air Fryer Old Bay Potato Chips
We are having some tasty Disney magic right at home. We made the famous Columbia Harbor House Lobster Roll and we paired it with air …
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa Cancels Reservations Through September 2020
As coronavirus continues to ravage the travel industry and many other, cancelations continue for some Disney resorts. Disney has announced that they will be cancelling …
Shanghai Disney Increases Capacity to 50%
Good News for Shanghai Disneyland as Many Countries Around the World Work to Get Back to Normal Routines Following Coronavirus. “Life can get you down,” …
Changes to Embarkation Process For Cruises
A Glimpse at What Embarkation for Cruising Will Look Like Once Sailings Resume. Several of the worlds lagest cruise ships are making big changes to …
Top Tips For Planning A Disney World Trip in Current Circumstances
Disney is looking a lot different these days. We’re breaking down some of the changes and how you can prepare. We are getting real with …
Get the Look! Colourpop Three Palette Tutorial
Nothing like making a gorgeous, bright and vibrant eye look just to make yourself happy. Check out this Colourpop mashup. Sometimes you just wake up …
Select Disney Restaurants To Remain Open After Parks Close
As we reported on August 7, Disney is altering their park hours beginning on September 8. The hours for the parks will be as follows: …
Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad
Perfect for a main dish or a side dish this caesar salad will have you coming back for more! We were craving a delicious caesar …
Additional Availability at all Walt Disney World Parks for Annual Passholders
Disney has just added some more Disney Park Pass availability for Annual Passholders over the next few weeks. Only yesterday there was no availability for Walt Disney …
Training For Dopey Challenge 2021: Update
Where I am at in my Training for Dopey Challenge 2021. I am beyond excited to be taking on Dopey Challenge 2021. 48.6 miles, 4 …
More Restaurants Open at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World
The Patina Group series of restaurants at Disney’s Springs are scheduled to reopen today at Disney Springs. The Edison, Maria and Enzo’s, and Enzo’s Hideaway …
Rebooking a Disney Cruise
Breaking down the cancelation and rebooking process of a Disney Cruise. Your Disney cruise is canceled. First of all, we are so sorry. But, it …
Hollywood Brown Derby Cobb Salad
The Classic Hollywood Brown Derby cobb salad is famous. But, if you can’t make it to Disney, we have it for you to make at …
Equity Actors Return to Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World and the Actors’ equity have reached an agreement and actors will return to work. As we reported earlier today, the Maingate office …
Disney Castmembers and Family Will Have Access to Free COVID-19 Testing
Walt Disney World Castmembers, Operating Participant employees and family members Able to Access Self Administered COVID-19 Testing beginning August 14. The Maingate office complex at …
Rise of the Resistance at Hollywood Studios Closed Following Lightning Strike
Rise of the Resistance, the most popular ride in Walt Disney World, did not open today. ABC News reported last night that that a lightning …
New Pylons Installed at Epcot Entrance
Overnight Disney Installed New Gorgeous Pylons at the Entrance to the Park. Overnight, Disney installed the new pylons at the Epcot entrance complete with the …
Summer Style! Snag These Summer Staples Before the Weather Turns
Before we Dive Into Fall Snag These Essential Summer Pieces to Send Summer Off in Style Live Love Slouchy T-Shirt Live Love Gameday is a …
Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge Canceled
Disney Removes New Disney Vacation Club Resort From Projects List As Disney continues to reel from financial losses due to the extensive coronavirus closure, perhaps …
NEW Halloween Items Added to Shop Disney
Shop Disney Has Added Some Additional Spooky New Merchandise to Their Site. We reported a couple weeks back that Shop Disney had released official Disney …
Walt Disney World Attraction to be Closed Through Summer
Peoplemover Attraction at Magic Kingdom Will Not Reopen Until November Disney has just announced that the PeopleMover, which is a popular attraction at Magic Kingdom …
BREAKING NEWS! New Walt Disney World Altered Hours
Disney Has Just Announced They Will be Altering Hours at Their Walt Disney World Parks Disney has just sent out a notification on the My …
Disney Cruise Line Cancels All Sailings Through November 8
BREAKING NEWS! Disney Has Officially Canceled All Sailings Through November 8 as Cruise Industry Continues to Wade Through Uncertain Waters Disney has sent an email …
Florida Lifts Travel Restrictions and Mandatory Quarantine
Florida Governor Rick DeSantis Has Lifted Travel Restrictions For Travelers Coming From New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Since March 23, travelers coming to Florida …
New Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Magnet
Disney Has Just Announced a New Annual Passholder Magnet That Will be Mailed to All Walt Disney World Passholders. Disney has just announced the release …
Disney Ships Cleared For Travel by CDC
Good News for Cruisers. Two Disney Cruise Line Ships Have Been Cleared for Travel by The CDC. We recently reported that the Center for Disease …
Coconut Key Lime Pie
Celebrate Summer With This Perfect Twist on the Classic Key Lime Pie I love key lime pie. I’m not a big pie person but key …
Disney to Release Live Action Mulan on Disney+ For a Price
Disney announced on Their Quarterly Earnings Call That the Live Action Mulan Film Will be Released on Disney+. Disney’s live-action adaptation of Mulan has had a rough …
Disney Scrapes by With Profits From Streaming
Disney Reports Quarterly Earnings Following Tough Quarter Due to Worldwide Pandemic. As we reported yesterday, Disney released their quarterly earnings today. There were no expectations …
Do Guests Feel Safe in Walt Disney World?
With So Many Opinions Regarding The Reopening of Walt Disney World Running Rampant, We Asked Park Goers Their Thoughts on Returning to The Magic. We …
Day of Reckoning Looms Large For Theme Park and Media Mogul
Disney and ESPN Will Announce Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday, Following Coronavirus Worldwide Shutdown. Disney is set to release their quarterly financial report on Tuesday, August …
Walt Disney World Project Rundown
What’s opening and what isn’t. What is postponed, what is canceled. Rundown of Disney World projects post coronavirus shutdown. Disney World shut down in mid-March …
Universal Confirms Major Layoffs Due to Coronavirus
In the Wake of Coronavirus Shutdowns and a 90% Revenue Loss as a Result, Universal Confirms Massive Layoffs to Their Workforce. Universal Orlando Resort announced …
The Mandalorian Scores Big With Emmy Nominations
Disney Walked Away With a Handful of Emmy Nods Following the Nomination Announcements The breakout hit series Star Wars: The Mandalorian which streams exclusively on Disney+ …
Splash Mountain Drained at Walt Disney World
Parts of Splash Mountain Drained Closed for Several Hours Splash Mountain Reopened With Magic Kingdom on July 11. The attraction has suffered from technical issues …
Safe Travels! How to Plan a Safe Vacation During Coronavirus
We love to travel And We Have Compiled Some Ways and Tips For Safe Travels During Coronavirus Stay Close to Home We mentioned in a …
Walt Disney World Expands Health and Safety Measures at Restaurants
Walt Disney World Expands Temperature Screenings to Resort Restaurants Walt Disney world dining websites have been modified to include the following message in regards to …
Halloween Merch Arrives on Shop Disney
Forget Christmas in July, Shop Disney is Rolling Out The Spooky Merch With 2020 Halloween Gear. Typically Shop Disney doesn’t get the new holiday merchandise …
Changes to Walt Disney World Resort Reopening Timeline
Disney Has Altered The Timeline For Several Resort Reopenings Planning For The Next Few Months. We previously reported in our Disney FAQ a list of …
New Changes to Disney World Mask Policy
Disney Continues to Make Changes to Health and Safety Policies Following Reopening of Florida Theme Parks Walt Disney World has been open for over a …
Disney Cruise Line Fall 2021 Itineraries
Disney has released the Fall 2021 Cruise Itineraries And we Have the Whole Lineup Disney Cruise Line recently announced that due to the CDC extension …
Universal Cancels Halloween Horror Nights For 2020
Universal Studios Has Made The Difficult Decision to Cancel Halloween Horror Nights For 2020 Due to Concerns Over COVID-19. Another entertainment casualty of coronavirus, Universal …
Disneyland to Cancel Resort Reservations Through August
With no End in Sight to California’s Struggle to Control Coronavirus, Disney Continues to Cancel Reservations. Disneyland announced on June 10 that they would begin by …
UPDATE! New Boarding Group Information for Rise of the Resistance
Earlier this week, we released information regarding Boarding Groups for Rise of the Resistance at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. Disney has just released updated …
RunDisney Announces Wine and Dine Weekend to go Virtual
Disney’s Wine and Dine Marathon Weekend Has Moved to a Virtual Race Be Sure to Read to the End For a Funny Easter Egg 😉 …
New Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Pass Introduced
Disney World Has Announced a New Florida Resident Disney Magic Flex Pass For 2020 Disney has announced a new way for Florida residents to partake …
Ample Hills Creamery Leaves Disney
The Most Delicious Ice Cream Shop on Disney Property Has Shut it’s Doors And Abandoned Plans For a Second Location Ample Hills Creamery Has Permanently …
The Truth About Disney and Coronavirus
Disney World Has Officially Reopened All Four of Their Theme Parks in Florida to Critisicm From Fans And Haters Alike. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom …
Disney World Annual Passholders Get One Free Month Added to Pass
Disney World Will Add Additional Free Month to Annual Pass Expiration Dates Disney World will be adding one free month to all Annual Pass (AP) …
Updated Boarding Group Information for Rise of The Resistance
Walt Disney World Has Reopened. Learn How Boarding Groups Have Changed For The Most Popular Ride in Florida. With the reopening of Walt Disney World …
Product Review: Walt Life Boxes
Can’t make it to the magic anytime soon? Consider a Disney themed subscription box! These types of boxes are perfect to bring the magic directly …
Three Walt Disney World Attractions to Close Permanently
Disney Has Announced Three Attractions Will Not Return Disney continues to navigate the uncharted waters of coronavirus. While they are slowly reopening their Orlando theme …
CDC Extends No Sail Order For All US Ports
The Center For Disease Control Has Extended The No Sail Order For All US Ports Through September On July 16, 2020 the Center for Disease …
Spaceship Earth and Mary Poppins Projects at Epcot Postponed
Major Projects Postponed as Part of Epcot Overhaul Due to Financial Constraints =With the reopening of Epcot on July 15, several visitors noticed some changes …
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders to See Increased Availability for Park Passes
Disney to Increase Park Pass Availability For Annual Passholders Following Reopening of Walt Disney World Theme Parks Additional Disney Park Passes for Annual Passholders Disney …
Disney Parks Are Nearly Empty on Purpose
Disney Parks Have Reopened to Guests And Crowd Numbers Are Low. July 15 marks the official opening date for the last two major Walt Disney …
First Look at the Harry Potter X Ulta Beauty Collaboration
Ulta Beauty And Harry Potter Unite For an Amazing Beauty Collection That Every Harry Potter Fan is Going to Love. Harry Potter fans assemble! Ulta …
May And June 2020 Favorites
We’re back with another edition of favorites. In quarantine, favorites have been quite different. I’m not really buying Disney items right now, clothing or otherwise …
Downtown Disney Reopens to Large Crowds
Downtown Disney in Disneyland Reopened On July 9 With Huge Crowds Waiting to Enter Following an announcement that Disneyland would be delaying the reopening of …
Big Changes To Disney’s Magical Express Service
There sure are a lot of changes happening at Walt Disney World right now. It is no secret that we love Disney’s Magical Express. It …
Walt Disney World to Resume 2020 Ticket Sales July 9
Disney Has Just Announced That 2020 Ticket Sales Will Resume on July 9 Walt Disney World parks reopen to guests with valid theme park admission …
Deep Dive Into The Big Changes at Disney World
Disney Parks Pass, Resort Reservations, Park Tickets and More. Breaking Down Changes in Walt Disney World and How They Affect You. There are a lot …
Walt Disney World Reopens Dining Reservations
Dining Reservations Now Open to All Walt Disney World Guests As previously reported, on May 28, Disney canceled all existing FastPass+ and advanced dining reservations. …
New Safety Procedures Released For Walt Disney World Parks
Disney Parks Have Started Their Phased Reopening And With That Comes Updated Safety Measures For Castmembers And Guests Castmember previews began at Animal Kingdom and …