Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is set to bring new stories to galactic fans when it opens at Walt Disney World on March 1, 2022. Disney Parks has unveiled a first look at some exclusive characters that will appear at the starcruiser. Captain Riyola Keevan Charismatic, respected and trustworthy, Captain Keevan will lead your voyage aboard... Continue Reading →
Reopening Dates for Remaining All-Star & Port Orleans Resorts Announced
By the end of 2021, all Walt Disney World resorts will be reopen after the 2020 pandemic prompted a closure. Walt Disney World has released reopening dates for the remaining All-Star resorts, as well as Port Orleans. Disney’s All-Star Music will reopen September 16th. Disney’s Port Orleans Resort - Riverside will reopen October 14th. Disney’s... Continue Reading →
Early & Late Park Hours for Guests Staying at Select Walt Disney World Hotels During 50th Anniversary
Guests staying at Walt Disney World hotels will get some extra time to experience the magic during Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Starting in early October, resort guests will get to experience early morning extended hours at select parks on select days. Guests staying at Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resort hotels will be able... Continue Reading →
Disney Family Night Dinner Bundles Coming to Caribbean Beach & Grand Floridian
Walt Disney World is rolling out a new dinner offering at select resorts. Disney Family Night Dinner is a bundle for families featuring a shareable meal, sweet treats and an original card-type game inspired by Disney friends. Disney Family Night Dinner is available from 5-10 p.m. through mobile order and at the two resort locations... Continue Reading →
Trail’s End Restaurant Set to Reopen July 17th
Trail’s End Restaurant at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort will reopen July 17... and the menu will be a bit different. Meals will be served family-style. For breakfast, guests will receive an oven-fresh pastry basket and berry granola yogurt parfait for the table, followed by a hearty family-style skillet with smoked brisket and... Continue Reading →
FIRST LOOK: Moana-Themed Rooms at Polynesian Village Resort
Walt Disney World is giving fans hoping to one-day stay at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort a first look at the new Moana-themed rooms. The hotel is currently undergoing a massive transformation, and one of the changes is the introduction of Moana into the resort decor. These reimagined spaces feature a new color palette inspired by... Continue Reading →
Union on Layoffs: We Have Begun Negotiations with Disney
Disney unions are reacting to the unprecedented news of 28,000 cast members being laid off by the company. In an earlier post today, we showed you Disney decided to move forward with the cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Services Trade Council Union released the statement below: The 6 unions of the STCU represent... Continue Reading →
BREAKING: Disney Parks Announces 28,000 Layoffs
Disney Parks announced 28,000 layoffs, citing hardships from the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the massive amount of layoffs, Disney directed some of the blame at California’s government, saying in part “the state’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen, we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of... Continue Reading →
Disney Adds 5th Key, Inclusion, to Cast Member Training
For more than 60 decades, Disney has trained cast members to follow four keys in order to be a successful employee. Those keys included: SafetyCourtesyShowEfficiency Now, Disney has added a fifth key in what seems to be a landmark addition: inclusion. The Four Keys were described as an integral part of cast members’ professions across... Continue Reading →
Disney Provides Update About Enhancements Coming to Polynesian Village Resort
Last month we learned Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would undergo a major overhaul starting this fall. Now, we’re learning what the updates at the resort will entail. Disney says the updates will be complete in time for the resort’s 50th anniversary in October 2021. “One of the biggest changes will greet you right up front... Continue Reading →