Here’s hoping 2021 is a brave new world for all of us! It’s been a monumental year of change, but there’s hope for tomorrow. The Orlando Business Journal is confident that the new Walt Disney World president is among key players critical to travel industry’s recovery. Jeff Vahle serves as
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Celebrate the New Year with Special Viewing of ‘Fantasy In the Sky’ Fireworks from Walt Disney World
Disney is ringing in the new year with a special New Year’s Eve virtual viewing of “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks beginning tonight at 11:48 p.m., ET. The pre-recorded showing of “Fantasy in the Sky” from Walt Disney World Resort offers a variety of breathtaking views of the festive fireworks. Watch as
Former Disney World employee accused of stealing $34,000 charged with 2 misdemeanors
Disney World accused a Magic Kingdom vacation planner of stealing nearly $34,000 over two years from the company. However, she wasn’t charged with a felony or sentenced to any jail time following a Sheriff’s Office investigation. After getting caught redhanded, the 53-year-old Davenport woman was fired from her job at
New Permit Filed For Cinderella Castle In The Magic Kingdom
It looks like more changes are coming for Cinderella Castle next year because Disney just filed another construction permit. Walt Disney World 50th anniversary will be on October 1, 2021. So Disney must be planning something ahead of the big celebration. The most recent change they did to the castle
When does Disney World take down their Christmas Decorations?
Christmas is hands-down one of the most magical times to visit Disney. Christmas 2020 has just come and gone and many guests wonder when the holiday decorations will come down. Main Street has been gracing us with beautiful holiday decorations since the beginning of November, and sadly they won’t be
Disney World & Universal are hardest hit for Orlando Job Losses
COVID-19 has left many businesses closed and many people without jobs. Disney and Universal have not gone unaffected by the pandemic. For Orlando’s largest employers, 2020 represented a year of significant impact. The Covid-19 pandemic, which began hurting Florida in March, led to the complete closure and now ongoing slow
Harambe Market will only be open weekends starting in January
Starting January 2, 2021, the Harambe Market at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will only be open on weekends.. The market has been open since November, but now the hours of operations will change in January. For those unfamiliar, Harambe Market is a quick-service location in Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Constructed
Disney Addicts Weekly Roundup for the Week of December 21, 2020
It’s been another week full of Disney news, tips, and tricks. We saw another Christmas come and go and we are so excited to ring in the new year! 2020 has definitely been challenging for many of us, but as we like to say, there’s a great big beautiful tomorrow!
Raglan Road New Year’s Eve celebration & New Years Day Brunch
Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant guests can raise a glass to the New Year twice when the pub celebrates 2021’s arrival in Ireland, and again five hours later in Central Florida. New Year’s Eve at Raglan Road will feature a fun-filled night of live Irish music and dance with
Neighborhoods you can live near Disney World and still experience the Magic
How often do you travel to Walt Disney World Resort? Do you miss Disney the second you start heading back home after a trip? Well, you might want to consider moving near the Magic! Living near Disney World is a
Closer look at the new Epcot Fountain & Pylons
Big changes have been in the works for Epcot lately. Park-goers have been promised that the next few years will bring the most drastic changes seen at the theme park since its opening in October of 1982. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chip and Company (@chipandco)
NBA Players Donate $50,000 to Disney Cast Member Food Bank
Earlier this year, NBA players lived and played at Disney World to finish their season. They continued in a bubble so the games could go on during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the NBA players union is trying to help the community of Disney Castmembers. Especially since it’s during a time
Demolition continues on Innoventions West in Epcot
Construction continues in EPCOT! Thanks to Twitter user @bioreconstruct, we get to take a peek at some of the demolition going on! A new viewpoint of Spaceship Earth is coming with the demolition of Innoventions West. Arrows where the sphere can be seen already, including through windows still up at
Gideon’s Bakehouse Opens today in Disney Springs
Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs is set to soft open today at 10 am! We can’t wait to get our hands on some of their delicious treats! This post was shared on their Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gideon's Bakehouse (@gideonsbakehouse) As our Christmas gift
