A few weeks ago we reported that the Disney Fantasy was on its way back to Port Canaveral from Europe. Yesterday, the ship arrived back in Florida right on schedule! The Fantasy joins the Disney Dream and Disney Wonder in returning to Florida while the Disney Magic remains docked in
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Guests get a sneak peek inside Avengers Campus at California Adventure
Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure was supposed to open this past summer at the Disneyland Resort. Due to the pandemic construction on the new land was delayed. Today guests were able to get a peek inside Avengers Campus! The theme parks at the Disneyland Resort are still closed but
Downtown Disney extending hours for the Holidays
The holiday season is in full swing at the Downtown Disney District in Disneyland. Guests visiting the area can do their holiday shopping and dining in Downtown Disney as well as Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. The district is now extending their operating hours so guests have more
Huge Holiday Shake at Beaches and Cream is big enough for 2!
Looking for a sweet holiday treat to share with your special someone at Walt Disney World? This Cookie Butter Milkshake at Beaches and Cream Soda Shop is delicious and perfect for sharing! The shake comes served in a classic Mason jar-style plastic souvenir cup, swirled on the inside with red
Disney World Refurbishment & Closure schedule for December
The parks at the Walt Disney World Resort have reopened, however, there are still some closures. Whether it’s rides, restaurants, or attractions, we have the current list of all closures and refurbishments at the resort. Magic Kingdom • Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor • Tom Sawyer Island • Liberty Square Riverboat
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Celebrate the Holidays
The holiday season is in full swing at the Walt Disney World Resort and that includes the resort hotels! The resorts have decked their halls with festive flourishes of garland, lighted wreaths, and epic Christmas trees. Each hotel’s yuletide décor enhances the stories they tell. Traditional tunes and holiday melodies
Disneyland Reports More Layoffs Due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has left many businesses closed and many people without jobs. Disney has not gone unaffected by the pandemic. In September Disney announced 28,000 layoffs across the company. That number recently increased to 32,000. We now know that more layoffs are coming from the Disneyland Resort. The Orange County Register
Governor DeSantis praises Disney World meanwhile Disneyland remains closed
During a news conference Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis praised Florida theme parks for their handling of the pandemic. “Everyone now acknowledges that theme parks have not led to any type of major outbreaks,” DeSantis said. Walt Disney World closed for four months during the pandemic and has done very well
Universal Hollywood still serving up Holiday Cheer despite COVID-19 restrictions
Universal CityWalk at Universal Studios Hollywood is open to guests despite the theme parks remaining closed. And even as more COVID-19 restrictions are being implemented in LA County, a bit of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to Universal CityWalk for the holidays. The Wizarding World of Harry
LA County issues a stay at home order as COVID-19 cases are soaring
LA County, home of Universal Studios Hollywood, has issued a new stay-at-home order that will go into effect Monday, November 30. The new restrictions will last for three weeks. The five-day average of new COVID-19 cases hit 4,751 Friday causing the county to issue the order. “Residents are advised to
Reservations are now open for Carthay Circle Lounge – Alfresco Dining
Last week Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure reopened select dining and shopping locations. Carthay Circle Lounge opened with a new Alfresco dining menu. At first, guests were able to dine at Carthay Circle Lounge on a first-come-first-served basis. The restaurant then used a mobile waitlist system to manage
Thanksgiving leftover recipe Disney’s Pineapple Cherry Jam Sliders
Thanksgiving has come and gone and you might be wondering what to do with all of your leftovers! Those turkey sandwiches can get old fast, so Disney has shared a new way to enjoy your delicious leftovers. The recipe is for Ham Sliders with Pineapple Cherry Jam. Offered during past
Breakfast is coming to Tamu Tamu Refreshments in the Animal Kingdom
Breakfast is returning to Tamu Tamu Refreshments in Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Tamu Tamu in Africa is a great location for frozen delights and will now be a nice spot to grab breakfast. There is now a new breakfast menu shown on the Disney World website. The Entrees have some great
Disney World surprises guests with fireworks during Cinderella Castle lighting
Guests visiting Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World were surprised last night when fireworks went off behind Cinderella Castle. This is the first time we’ve seen fireworks since the park reopened! Now, these weren’t the regular full-fledged Disney fireworks we are used to. The pyrotechnics were still a welcome sight!
