Debuting 50 years ago today as part of “Dedication Day,” the Electrical Water Pageant has dazzled guests since the opening of Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Live Entertainment Production Assistant and resident historian, Nathan Eick, shared that the nautical novelty was born when Disney Legend Bob Jani, Vice President of Disney Live Entertainment at the time, fantasized about what he […]
Celebrating 50 years of the Electric Water Pageant
Disneyland Resort Monorail Returns To Service Oct. 15th
Honk, Honk! The “highway in the sky” is back! Beginning Friday, Oct. 15 – Guests will once again be able to ride the classic Disneyland Monorail, as it officially returns to its daily operation as a part of phased reopening of the Disneyland Resort. The Disneyland Monorail has been a beloved attraction for decades, ever since it first debuted at Disneyland in 1959 […]
Disney Genie Launching Oct. 19 at Walt Disney World Resort
What a week! “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” at Walt Disney World Resort is in full swing, as they kicked off the 50th anniversary festivities on Oct. 1 with all-new experiences and countless magical moments. Now, they’re gearing up for yet another milestone: This afternoon Disney shared that the previously announced Disney Genie service will launch on Oct. 19 at Walt […]
Character Meet-and-Greets Returning To Walt Disney World
For kids (and even some adults), meeting Disney characters is one of the highlights of any trip to the Walt Disney World theme parks. Unfortunately, ever since Covid-19 took the world by (viral) storm, things like Disney World character meet and greets, parades, stage shows and other live entertainment have largely been put on pause. However, with the kickoff to […]
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Opening in 2022 at EPCOT
Today Disney announced that the much anticipated attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will open in 2022 at EPCOT theme park. The new roller coaster has been under construction for the past several years and, while no specific date has been given, at least we know it will be in 2022 during Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration. Guardians […]
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Will Open March 1, 2022
The inaugural voyage of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will depart March, 1, 2022! General bookings for this immersive adventure in a galaxy far, far away will open less than one month from now, on Oct. 28, 2021. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a first-of-its-kind vacation experience that goes beyond anything Disney has created before. Guests will […]
New MagicBand+ Will Debut in 2022 at Walt Disney World
Innovation is essential to The Walt Disney Company story, dating back to its inception nearly a century ago. As Walt Disney once said, “We’ll always be introducing and testing and demonstrating new materials and new systems.” Well, that promise will come true once again next year when Walt Disney World Resort releases our next-generation wearable technology, MagicBand+. The original MagicBand […]
Disney Pausing Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue at Hollywood Studios
Today Disney announced that they would be pausing the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Virtual Queue starting Sept 23rd and moving to the traditional standby line for the time being. The virtual queue has been in place since the attraction opened in 2019. Guests have had mixed feelings about the virtual queue with some calling it a literal lottery […]
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the France Pavilion Expansion at EPCOT
Today we’re sharing new images and immersive design details from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and the newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT! Opening soon on Oct. 1 to help kick off the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration, this spinning, whirling, family-friendly attraction invites Guests to shrink down to the size of Chef Remy on a thrilling chase through Gusteau’s restaurant, complete with sights, […]
EPCOT’s La Crêperie de Paris Menu Revealed
When the newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT debuts on October 1, helping kick off “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, Guests will be immersed in some of France’s signature sights, sounds, smells, and – of course! – tastes. One of the most delicious offerings, La Crêperie de Paris, is […]