News & Rumors Archive
Disney Vacation Club unveiled details for the Island Tower coming to Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows at Walt Disney World Resort. The tower is under construction and projected to open in December 2024, although no exact opening date has been announced. This shares the booking dates as well as fresh concept art and renderings of
Reflections – A Disney Lakeside Lodge is a planned nature-inspired resort for the former River Country water park location along the shore of Bay Lake between Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness at Walt Disney World. This development would be mixed use, with both hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club villas. (Updated May 9, 2024.) Originally
Halloween on the High Seas returns to Disney Cruise Line with more sailings than ever before and new one-of-a-kind experiences in September and October 2024. This post shares the news, plus quick thoughts from Sarah’s experience during DCL spook season event. According to Disney Cruise Line, the 2024 Halloween on the High Seas will bring
Disneyland has announced dates and details for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, which will be held starting in August and running through October 31, 2024. This post shares details of the announcement, when tickets will likely go on sale, what else to expect, plus our commentary. While Disneyland hasn’t released full details,
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom in August 2024. Here’s a sneak peak at the entertainment lineup and details for the hard ticket event, plus our commentary about the popularity of MNSSHP after every single night sold out for the last two consecutive years. This announcement about the 2024 Mickey’s Not
Disney has announced the Haunted Mansion Parlor, an all-new bar inspired by the iconic Walt Disney World and Disneyland rides, will materialize on board the Disney Treasure cruise ship when it sets sail in late 2024. This post shares a first look at concept art, design details, macabre merchandise and drinks in this first-ever lounge.
Hotel refurbishments, resort construction, and character-inspired makeovers continue at Walt Disney World through 2024 & 2025. This resource provides info on room renovations, what to avoid, where to book, and what to expect in terms of hotel work at Walt Disney World. (Updated May 4, 2024.) Walt Disney World continues to undertake refurbishments as staffing
Halfway to Halloween 2024 is almost here! Walt Disney World and Disneyland will soon celebrate spook season’s answer to Christmas in July with another week of announcements, hauntingly helpful planning advice, and other fun things. This post covers what to expect, plus our predictions about what’ll be announced. For starters, we should probably discuss when
Critter Country is now temporarily closed as construction continues on the west side of Disneyland as of May 2024. This photo update shares our latest look at the transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, along with work around Haunted Mansion and New Orleans Square, as well as an official update from Disneyland. Let’s
Universal Studios Hollywood announced the long-rumored Fast & Furious roller coaster, and construction is officially underway. This post shares details & opening timeframe revealed by USH, along with other expectations for the new thrill ride based on past leaks, our commentary, and more. (Updated May 3, 2024.) According to the press release, Universal Studios Hollywood’s
Walt Disney World is instituting rule changes at Fort Wilderness Campground to ban third party golf cart rents and require insurance of owners, while also limiting RV rental providers. This lists the official new rules & regulations for vehicles, carts, RVs and recreation devices, along with our commentary about the potentially polarizing policies. These changes
