Well, the testing began way back in 2011 at the All-Star Resorts, and after much research…it appears as if the new program for the Walt Disney World refillable mugs is coming into reality. RFID chips will soon be in the resort refillable mugs, and they will limit guests. Now, they won’t limit you while on […]
Changes coming to Disney Refillable Mugs: RFID chips, Rapid Fill program, limits per trip
July 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
SpectroMagic officially retired from Disney Parks operation
July 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Even though there were rumors last year that it could return in “later 2012″…it appears now as if it will never happen again. The SpectroMagic parade has been officially retired from Disney Parks operation. Reports had been circulating that a number of the floats and equipment had been damaged / destroyed and tossed out. With […]
Walt Disney World Railroad to have long refurbishment at end of summer
July 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Walt Disney World is already preparing the end of the summer rush to be a time of fixing things up. The Walt Disney World Railroad at Magic Kingdom is going to undergo an almost month-long refurbishment…so organize your trips accordingly. The refurbishment officially begins on Sept. 30, 2013. The WDWR is tentatively scheduled to reopen […]
First car revealed for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Magic Kingdom
July 2, 2013 by 3 Comments
The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Fantasyland is coming along, and it is still set on an “early 2014” opening. Well, on Sunday, June 30, 2013, the Disney Parks Blog posted a picture of the first car that will guests will ride in. The car will be taken for a final paint job and all […]
Pixar to scale back on sequels; Looking to release follow-up film every other year
June 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It looks as if Pixar is going to be taking a bit of a break from the sequel business that they have virtually built themselves on. Out of the past four Pixar releases, only one has been an original film, and they realize they need to get back to originality. Pixar Studios President Ed Catmull […]
Housekeeper at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort accused of stealing from guests
June 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A housekeeper at Walt Disney World’s Art of Animation Resort has been accused of stealing from guests while they are on their vacations. Bay News reports that Emely Santiago stole cash and a credit card from the resort room of one of the guests. The theft was said to have happened in May 2013, and […]
Netflix adds lots of Disney: Hunchback, Mulan, Avengers, more
June 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Netflix and Disney struck a deal months ago, and the benefits are really starting to be felt now. Check out Netflix and see some of the new releases or simply just go searching and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the Disney favorites awaiting you. In the past week alone, Netflix Instant has released: “The Avengers” […]
2014 Walt Disney World vacation packages will be available for booking on July 10th
June 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Everyone has been waiting for them, and now they will finally have the opportunity to do so. Walt Disney World vacation packages for 2014 are coming and they will finally be available for booking on July 10, 2013. For those that have been anxiously and impatiently wanting their 2014 quote? Your time is coming soon. […]
Disney World Brings Back 20 percent off Merchandise Coupons Located on Food Receipts until August 6, 2013
June 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Earlier this year, Walt Disney World was putting coupons on the bottom of their food receipts that guests could use at various merchandise locations spread throughout property. The coupons gave guests 20 percent off their total merchandise purchase which isn’t too shabby at all. It appears to have been a successful little operation as it has now […]
Details on MyMagic+ and how the Magic Bands will work when released in later 2013
June 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Everyone has been wondering some details on MyMagic+ and the Magic Bands and FASTPass+ and how all of that is going to work once it is fully operational later this year at Walt Disney World, and now it appears as if some information is out. WDWMagic says they have a source that is familiar with […]