Last year, The Walt Disney Company was the Belle of the Ball at the Themed Entertainment Association annual event in Los Angeles. Last year, Disney was given a special award by the association that gathers to discuss topics on the newest technology in the theme park industry. Credit: Disney Disney was given this special award for its Galactic Starcruiser hotel at the Walt Disney World Resort. The immersive experience put guests in the middle of a two-day Star Wars-themed adventure. However, when The Walt Disney Company returned for the 2024 Themed Entertainment Association event, its Star Wars ..read more

The Disneyland Resort is so much more than just Disneyland Park, it also includes Disney California Adventure Park, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel, and the Downtown Disney District. Disneyland Resort is a lot smaller than Walt Disney World Resort, so, in turn, the theme parks are a little bit smaller, and the Downtown Disney District is MUCH smaller than Disney Springs. But that does not mean it isn’t a fabulous place! Credit: Disney Downtown Disney is full of amazing shopping and dining spots that are sure to leave guests full and satisfied. Guests can dine a ..read more

While it’s no secret that Walt Disney World Resort boasts plenty of exceptional onsite restaurants, foodies from Orlando, Florida, know firsthand that some of the best eats around are found off-property in restaurants nearby. It’s understandable why so many Guests staying at Disney World would stick to the convenience of dining on-premises solely. Who can debate the benefits of having food courts and other onsite restaurants open to you around the clock? There’s never a struggle to find “fancy restaurants near me” for an upscale dining experience, as plenty of signature establishments grace th ..read more

In 24 hours, one guest’s Walt Disney World Resort vacation went from magical to miserable. According to their online consumer report, a turkey leg purchased from Prince Eric’s Village Market in Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park gave the Disney park guest food poisoning. Grabbing a turkey leg is a tradition for many Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort guests. Whether as an oversized snack or a meal split amongst the family, a turkey leg is a favorite on-the-go treat at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Park, and Disney Californ ..read more

It’s Women’s History Month, and the Central Florida Disney parks and Resorts are celebrating with limited-time food and beverage items. Each snack or drink is inspired by an iconic female Disney character or designed by a female culinary artist. But a Minnie Mouse kitchen sink ice cream sundae has fans calling Walt Disney World Resort’s dining team short-sighted. “The Kitchen Sink” is a permanent menu item at a few favorite spots throughout Walt Disney World Resort. At Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Beaches & Cream Soda Shop serves a massive silver bowl–faucet included–filled with eight scoop ..read more

A Walt Disney World Resort influencer claimed she was “scammed” by the popcorn at Disneyland Resort during her first visit to the Southern California Disney park. After spending more than $20 on a collectible popcorn bucket, the guest discovered that Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and Downtown Disney don’t offer discounted refills. In Central Florida, guests can refill a reusable popcorn bucket for $2.25 for the length of their vacation. Stands are available throughout Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney Springs. Some l ..read more

Some Walt Disney World Resort guests are under fire this week after they abandoned their child in a Disney Resort hotel room. According to a witness, the family argued that she “took too long” to get ready for their Steakhouse 71 reservation. Even in The Most Magical Place on Earth, it’s difficult for many children to adjust to a temporary routine. Between atypical bedtimes and getting ready with the entire family in a Disney Resort hotel room instead of their familiar environment, kids often struggle after a few days at the Disney parks. Credit: Disney Related: Disney Dining Plan Returning to ..read more

If you’re headed to 50’s Prime Time Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you might not want to mention your music taste to your server. One family reports being charged an extra $100 “Swiftie Fee” at the Walt Disney World Resort restaurant! Credit: Disney Related: Disney World Quietly Sneaks Changes Into Disney Dining Plan Everyone’s part of the family at this throwback restaurant, where humorous but stern cast members serve a side of manner lessons alongside your fried chicken! TikToker @disneywithtlc and their family made the mistake of telling their “extended family member” that they saw Tay ..read more

With just days until the Disney Dining Plan returns to Walt Disney World Resort, guests might want to reconsider spending Table Service credits at Be Our Guest Restaurant. The Magic Kingdom dining location reportedly forced guests with reservations to sit on the floor for nearly an hour. u/zachty22 shared this photo of families waiting in the former Beast meet & greet area at the Beauty and the Beast (1991) themed restaurant. The guest said the cast members told them to “please sit in the room down this hall and wait for your name to be called.” $70pp for Be Our Guest… and They Just ..read more

The Disney Dining Plan officially returns to Walt Disney World Resort next week, but Disney Parks fans aren’t happy about some hidden changes to the package. In May 2023, Walt Disney World Resort revealed that the Disney Dining Plan would be available for Disney Resort hotel reservations starting January 9. Fans were delighted as the travel package add-on hasn’t been available since 2020, when the Central Florida Disney theme parks closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like most things at the Disney parks, the Disney Dining Plan returned with a price hike. Walt Disney World Resort scrapped the ..read more