In honor of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration, and to recognize exceptional teachers who are passionate about using the tool of imagination in their classroom, Disney is inviting 50 deserving teachers who reflect the creativity and imagination of Walt Disney to attend a one-of-a-kind teacher event. Because when
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Work continues on Splash Mountain ahead of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary
Work continues on Splash Mountain ahead of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Even though it is due for a major refurbishment, and according to Magic Kingdom Vice President Melissa Valiquette, it will take some time before guests see a change in the park. This makes us wonder if this is just
Disney World will be testing fireworks again this week
Walt Disney World is once again testing fireworks at Magic Kingdom after the park closes. Anyone living in the area may hear the noise. The testing took place last night and will happen again on Saturday evening between 11:30 pm and 1 am. Besides fireworks testing, there could also be
Contemporary Resort’s Steakhouse 71 Menus Revealed
Disney’s Contemporary Resort is getting a new restaurant! Technically, a current restaurant is being reimagined. The Wave of American Flavors is turning into Steakhouse 71. Steakhouse 71, located on the first floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, will open its doors on Oct. 1 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we
Disney College Program Applications will be opening soon
The Disney College Program has returned to Walt Disney World but only for those who were in the program when the pandemic started. Now, the program is going to open to new applicants! Related – Disney Celebrates the return of the College Program The Disney College Program offers a unique
Construction to begin on new Salt and Straw Disney Springs location
Construction to begin on new Salt and Straw Disney Springs location. Permits filed, and walls are up for the brand new Disney Springs Ice Cream Shoppe. Orange County Comptrollers office has signed off on the construction permits for the new Salt and Straw location. The permits are for Interior renovation
Construction is now complete in Frontierland
Construction is now complete in Frontierland. Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary starts October 1st. With “The Worlds Most Magical Celebration” about to start, Disney is going all out cleaning up all the lands and adding fresh paint. Not only is everything fresh-looking, but they also added Disability ramps for those
Former Walt Disney World President George Kalogridis receives window on Main Street
It’s a tremendous honor for a Disney employee to have their name featured on a window display at Main Street. Disney is paying respect to an executive who helped shape the growth of Walt Disney World’s theme parks and resorts. George Kalogridis is a former Walt Disney World President and
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Elevators have a new look
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Elevators have a new look. The Contemporary Resort in Walt DIsney World is about to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, along with the rest of Walt Disney World resort. The resort was showing its age recently, so Disney went in and is refurbishing the Resort. With updates that
Disney World 50th Anniversary Tiara spotted in Disney Springs
Disney World 50th Anniversary Tiara spotted in Disney Springs. Arribas Brothers are the premier Crystal Arts designer in Walt Disney World. With stores located at Disney Springs and another location on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom. They have designed a Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Tiera. The new
Jellyrolls in Disney’s Boardwalk will be reopening in October
Jellyrolls in Disney’s Boardwalk will be reopening in October. Jellyrolls closed when Disney World did back in March of 2020. While it seemed almost everything else reopened since, Jellyrolls has remained one spot that should have, but has not. Well this popular nightly entertainment venue on Disney’s Boardwalk, with the
Scaffolding down on Beauty & the Beast Castle shows updated look
Scaffolding down on Beauty & the Beast Castle shows an updated look. Disney is moving fast getting the Magic Kingdom ready for “The Worlds Most Magical Celebration” that starts October 1st, 2021. With refurbishments going on in Frontierland, and also in Fantasyland, as well as adding the Fab 50 statues
Golden Lampposts installed in the Magic Kingdom for Disney World’s 50th
The Walt Disney World theme parks have recently been getting makeovers for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration. Even the lampposts are part of the makeover! The lampposts lining Main Street USA in Magic Kingdom have received a golden upgrade. The lampposts are not completely gold like the clock on Main
Tinkerbell revealed as final Disney Fab 50 statue
Tinkerbell is joining the celebration for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary! The beloved Peter Pan character will be joined by 49 unique characters as part of the “Disney Fab 50,” a new collection of golden sculptures debuting Oct. 1, 2021, across all four Walt Disney World theme parks as part of “The World’s
