Calling all Wine Bar George fans! Wine Bar George Real ones know that Wine Bar George, located in Disney Springs, is a fan-favorite restaurant to visit. Serving up small plates paired with over 200 different wine options, Wine Bar George is a must-visit restaurant in Disney World. And they just shared NEW menu items at the restaurant, so let’s take a look! New Menu Items There are seven new menu items at Wine Bar George!             View this post on Instagram                         ..read more

Yes, that’s a dead body. No, that ride isn’t as safe as we’d all like it to be. Folks, I’m here to answer all your Disney ride questions, no matter how dark the responses get. Are There Tracks on Jungle Cruise? Photo: Disney I picked this one from a list of 60+ options, but it wasn’t my favorite question. The faaaaaaar funnier question was, “Why is Jungle Cruise so popular?” That query busts me up. So, I’ll go ahead and answer both. Yes, Jungle Cruise uses tracks. To that end, any “steering” that you watch your Skipper do is purely performative. Nobody ever needs to take the helm, as the r ..read more

The Walt Disney Company closed Tuesday, May 7th, with its worst single-day drop in its stock price in more than a year. On a seemingly unrelated note, Disney announced its quarterly earnings for the early portion of 2024. Photo: Washington Post To say that this report has been overly scrutinized would be an understatement. Critics have come out of the woodwork to assail Disney for all perceived wrongdoings. Photo: skillastics.com Meanwhile, Disney has been unusually forthcoming about what it considers an excellent quarter. Nobody’s right or wrong here per se, but if you own lots of Disney ..read more

If you’re a Disney World Annual Passholder, this is the time to visit Disney World! Photo: Disney V.I.PASSHOLDER Days last from May 1 to June 26, 2024, celebrating Annual Passholders with perks like an exclusive lounge, photo ops, a Stitch magnet, and more. And now Disney just released a list of restaurants that will save passholders 20%! Save 20% on Food and Drinks From May 28 to June 26, 2024, Annual Passholders can enjoy an increased discount of 20% on food and drinks (excluding alcohol) at select Disney World restaurants! Note that the typical Annual Passholder dining discount is 10%. P ..read more

John Leguizamo recently reflected on his career for the latest Business Insiders Role Play series. In the series, actors discuss their most iconic film and television roles According to Leguizamo, Encanto (2021) was such a big hit for Disney that the cast received surprise bonuses that weren’t in their original contracts.  Image: Gilbert Flores/Getty; Walt Disney Animation Leguizamo is the voice of Bruno in the blockbuster film. You know, the character we don’t talk about.  Encanto is the story of a Colombian family, the Madrigals, who have all been blessed with a magical gift. All ..read more

On January 22nd, 2023, guests lined up for hours to say goodbye to one of Disney’s greatest rides ever. As someone who has written about Disney for many years, I’ve previously listed Splash Mountain as having the best music and being the most fun of any Disney attraction.   Photo: Disney Like almost all of you, I consider the wet ride a classic and hated to see it go. In many ways, Splash Mountain stood as the final attraction of a lost Imagineering era. Photo: Disneyland As we await the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, let’s take this opportunity to remember why we loved Splash Mo ..read more

For the first time in years, EPCOT’s plans for this summer do NOT involve a festival. EPCOT While the 2024 Flower & Garden Festival ends on May 27th, the 2024 Food & Wine Festival does not open until August 29th, leaving EPCOT wide open for June, July, and most of August. So what’s going on?? Let’s talk about it. Festival Dates of the Past Let’s take a trip into EPCOT’s past to review festival dates. Considering the global pandemic that changed so much from 2020 on, it’s understandable that dates would change. But how do they measure up to today?  EPCOT Before the global pande ..read more

We are getting closer and closer to the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure later this summer, and we are noticing plenty of new details and updates popping up everyday. A few days ago, we spotted this cute guy! One of the attraction’s animatronics, Lari the Armadillo, appeared near the train station! Lari the Armadillo at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure We also spotted the lily symbol design visible by the main attraction gate. Lily design at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure A few days later, we noticed new mysterious signage appear, though it was still under wraps! Sign Under Wraps at Tiana’s Bayou ..read more

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what could be better than celebrating a new baby? Especially a new arrival from an odds-defying, critically endangered species. Two–month-old Julien is the newest member of the addax herd and was born March 25th at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge!   These endangered animals face possible extinction with less than 100 in the wild and just over 180 in managed care across all organizations accredited by the Associations of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).  New Baby Calf Welcome Julien! This new babe is about two feet tall with a full head of hair and ..read more

I am excited to share all the new details about the all-new Island Tower coming to Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows! We have just learned that the Island Tower is slated to open at the Polynesian in December 2024. In addition, we have new concept art to share and show you how you can be among the first to book your stay. Upon arriving at the Island Tower, you will be greeted by festive designs that include a breathtaking Manta Ray. A Manta Ray was chosen to adorn the exterior of the property as it symbolizes freedom, protection, and grace.  Once you step inside the lobby, you wi ..read more