It was another busy week in Disney news and there is a lot going on so you need to catch up on it all. There are some big refurbishments set for 2015, the closing of the Backlot Studio Tour, the start of the 2014 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, and so much more. With […]
Annual Splash Mountain Refurbishment Dates Set For Early 2015
September 20, 2014 by 2 Comments
Every year in the first couple of months, Splash Mountain is non-operational for usually three months so it can have its annual refurbishment. Well, the dates are now out for 2015 for the Magic Kingdom attraction and guests will be happy to know that it shouldn’t be as long this year. Splash Mountain will officially […]
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Adds On-Ride Photos, Videos for Memory Maker
September 18, 2014 by 1 Comment
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror just got on-board ride videos, and now it’s spreading around Walt Disney World. Disney Parks Blog revealed on Sept. 18, 2014, that the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom is now offering guests on-ride photos and videos, but you need to have the Memory Maker. Per Disney: What would […]
Rumor: Meet Frozen Characters – Including Olaf – With Premium Package For Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
September 17, 2014 by 5 Comments
We all know about the premium package (Villains Soiree) that was added to this year’s Mickey’s Not-S0-Scary Halloween Party, and it wasn’t expected to end there. Rumors are now flying about that something similar will be coming to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and you will actually get the chance to meet Olaf. Please be […]
Magic Kingdom Extends Operating Hours Throughout Middle of October
September 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A couple of days ago, Magic Kingdom extended its operating hours by one hour in the evening due to some higher crowds. The next day, the park was next to empty. That’s the way things happen sometime, but research showed me that the Magic Kingdom has greatly extended operating hours in the middle of October. […]
Doctor Disney Weekly Wrap-Up: Frozen Ride, Princess MagicBands, Christmas at Disney, More
September 14, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It was not the busiest of weeks in the world of Disney news, but for what there was…it was huge. The biggest news is of course that of the new Frozen attraction that will be replacing Maelstrom at Epcot. That has taken over the news waves, but there is more so catch up on it […]
MagicBands Will Soon Be Available For Purchase In More Locations Including Off Disney Property
September 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
About a month ago, it was reported here at Doctor Disney that MagicBands could be purchased at select locations without having to automatically link them to a Walt Disney World ticket. Very soon, the amount of locations to buy MagicBands will soon be expanded and include some off-Disney property as well. That’s right. As locations across […]
Dates For Crane Presence To Install Dream Lights On Cinderella Castle
September 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A few days ago, it was shown over the Doctor Disney Facebook Page that the Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle were starting to be installed. We all knew that meant the crane was on the way and that it would soon be in place for the rest of the installation. Now, the dates are set. […]
Harmony Barber Shop at Magic Kingdom Closing For Two-Month Refurb in 2015
September 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re looking to get a specialized haircut at the Magic Kingdom in the earlier part of next year, then you will need to make sure your trip doesn’t fall into the following dates. The Harmony Barber Shop is going to be closing for a rather lengthy refurbishment and won’t be available. Beginning on Feb. […]
New Details On Haunted Mansion Gift Shop Coming To Magic Kingdom
September 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
By now, we all know about the Haunted Mansion gift shop that is coming to the Magic Kingdom sometime this fall, but we need some more details. Luckily, in the middle of lots of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party excitement, there are new details to be found. Steven Miller of the Disney Parks Blog revealed: This destination […]
