Blizzard Beach, which just re-opened to guests after a lengthy refurb in November 2022, will close again for refurbishment on March 19, 2023. Sad news fellow Disney water park fans: we will not have two water parks to enjoy later this month. Blizzard Beach will be closing for a refurbishment
Author: Chris B
Chris is a Pennsylvania native who escaped the cold and relocated to the Orlando area. Our resident Universal expert, Chris has been visiting the Universal Orlando Resort since the 1990s. Chris is a Universal and Walt Disney World Passholder, and can often be found exploring the parks taking in the sites (and finding new things to write about!).
Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Invite Guests to Savor the Flavors of Mardi Gras
Guests of the Universal Orland Resort Hotels can enjoy specialty Mardi Gras offerings through April 16. Mardi Gras is a grand celebration at Universal Orlando, with Universal Studios featuring fan-favorite parades and themed food throughout the parks. Universal Orland Resort Hotels are getting in on the fun as well, by
Oscar Food, Photo Ops, and More Coming to Disney Parks
Disney is kicking off the 95th Oscars season in style with limited edition photo ops and themed food items. The 95th Acadamy Awards will be held at 8 p.m on March 12, 2023. Disney parks is getting in on the Oscars fun with limited edition photo ops and food at
This Is The Way: New Grogu Lenses Arrive for PhotoPass
Disney has added new Grogu PhotoPass lenses at Walt Disney World and Disneyland through March 6 Fans of the Mandalorian Rejoice, a new season is upon us and Disney is celebrating in style with new PhotoPass lenses! The two new lenses, which are available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (via
Spaceship Earth To Feature New Light Show For the 2023 Flower and Garden Festival
A newly created light show will be shown on Spaceship Earth for this year’s Flower and Garden Festival The 2023 Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT, which is slated to run from March 1, 2023-July 15, 2023, will feature an all-new light show on Spaceship Earth. Related: EPCOT International Flower
Port Canaveral Crowned World’s Busiest Cruise Port
Central Florida’s Port Canaveral recently edged out Port Miami to become the business cruise port in the world Fans of Disney Cruise Line are likely familiar with Port Canaveral, the central Florida cruise port that is located just under 60 miles from the Walt Disney World Resort. The port, which
NEW Goofy Plane To Join Mickey & Friends at Brazil’s Azul Airlines
Azul Linhas Aéreas, the “World’s Most Magical Airline” is adding Goofy to its lineup of planes themed after Disney characters. Azul Airlines, an air carrier based in Brazil, recently announced the addition of Goofy to its Disney-themed airplane offerings at a media event held in Campinas, Sao Paulo. The new
Disney Cast Members Sign Steel Beam Used in EPCOT Construction
Cast Members at EPCOT leave their mark on a steel beam that will be used in the upcoming World Celebration neighborhood Walt Disney World Cast Members, including Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle and the 2023 Walt Disney World Ambassadors, were recently afforded the opportunity to leave their mark on
Disney Announces Cast Member Preview of Happily Ever After
Cast Members will be treated to a special preview of Happily Ever After, the incredibly popular nighttime fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, on March 14, 2023. Related: Happily Ever After & EPCOT Forever Showtimes Revealed Happily Ever After, the fan-favorite nighttime spectacular that was replaced by Disney Enchantment during the
Cast Members at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort Celebrate Mardi Gras in Style
Disney’s Port Orleans Resort cast members bring Mardi Gras celebrations to central Florida. The sights and sounds of Mardi Gras are a staple of New Orleans culture, and as a resort themed after New Orleans, the cast members at Disney’s Port Orleans resort work hard each year to bring the
VelociCoaster added to Express Pass at Universal Orlando Resort
VelociCoaster, the popular double-launch coaster at Islands of Adventure, has finally been added to Universal Express Pass VelociCoaster fans received some great news this week with the announcement that the popular coaster has been added to the Express Pass offerings at Universal Orlando Resort. Related: Ranking the Top Five Universal
Disney Bride’s ‘Something Borrowed’ Allows Her to See Color for the First Time
A recent Walt Disney World Resort wedding featured glasses that allowed the Disney bride to see various colors for the first time. A Walt Disney World wedding is a dream come true for many couples. For Disney bride, Kristin Robinson of Harleysville, Pennsylvania, her recent Disney Fairy Tale Wedding was
Brightline Update: Target Date for Orlando Service Launch Set
Brightline Announces service from Central Florida to West Palm Beach to begin in March Brightline has announced the target date for the beginning of service in the Orlando area. Reporting from the Orlando Business Journal notes the revenue service from Orlando to West Palm Beach will start in the Second
New Video Game, Disney Illusion Island, Coming to Nintendo Switch on July 28
Disney Illusion Island, a new video game featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, will be released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch on July 28, 2023. We learned of the upcoming release of Disney Illusion Island last fall at the D23 Disney and Marvel Games Showcase. The new
