Doctor Disney Weekly Wrap-Up: Plaza Fire, E-Cigarette Rules, Pixar Expansion, More

Not an overly busy week for news in the Disney Parks, but there was still a lot that happened. The biggest things that happened were the final days of so many things at the Walt Disney World Resort. Those included the final performances of the World Showcase Players, Mo’Rockin, Spirit of America, and Off Kilter […]

Reports Of Evacuation at Plaza Restaurant in Magic Kingdom Due To Fire

There are a couple of reports coming out of Magic Kingdom that there was an evacuation at The Plaza Restaurant this evening, Sept. 27, 2014, and Guests were being told there had been a fire. Doctor Disney reader Jennifer alerted me to this situation around 9:30 p.m. and stated: “My friend is at Magic Kingdom […]

Permits Filed For Soundstage One at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Big Disney Execs Present Today

Well, it’s time to let the rumors start flying, but this could be something big. There are some big Disney names over at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this afternoon, and they’re taking looks around the current Pixar Place to seemingly brainstorm. On this same day, it’s been revealed that permits have been filed for the soundstage […]

Disney Parks Update Park Rules: New E-Cigarette Regulations and More

Effective Sept. 24, 2014, Disney Parks have updated their park rules and the new additions and changes are now in place on the official websites. Apparently, there are going to be some signs posted at the Disney Parks’ entrances soon as well, and the rules with the biggest priority rules posted. WDWMagic noticed the changes […]

New Operating Schedule For Disney Monorail Beginning At End of September

The Walt Disney World Monorail system has had varying hours throughout the year, and now it’s about to change again. A new operating schedule with different hours will be put in place as of Sept. 27, 2014, so make sure to know what everything is and how it can help you. There was one new […]

First Look At Haunted Mansion Collection Coming From Beautifully Disney

We’ve seen the Beautifully Disney make-up collections for the Disney Princesses, Disney Villains, and Tinker Bell, but there’s so much more to come. On Sept. 22, 2014, the new Haunted Mansion collection of the popular make-up line was introduced and it’s pretty awesome. Per Disney: If you are you looking for something to awaken the […]

New Standby/FASTPass+ Test For Anna and Elsa at Princess Fairytale Hall

Remember the paper return time test run for the Anna and Elsa meet-and-greet at Princess Fairytale Hall that was run a couple of months ago? Well, it appears as if the Magic Kingdom has caught up to its own technology and advanced it a little bit with the whole FASTPass+ bit. Taking the Florida Plunge […]

Doctor Disney Weekly Wrap-Up: Backlot Tour Closing, DAK Lodge Fire, Refurbishments, Food & Wine, More

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 […]

Two Week Refurbishment For Kali River Rapids Set For Early 2015

For those heading to Walt Disney World early next year, you may end up missing out on one of your favorite attractions at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Kali River Rapids is going to be closed for around two weeks in January and into February. Kali River Rapids will officially be closed beginning on Jan. 20, 2015, […]

Annual Splash Mountain Refurbishment Dates Set For Early 2015

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 […]

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