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A Look at the Newest Entertainment at Magic Kingdom Park Magic Kingdom Park has more favorites returning, plus new entertainment filling the streets and the castle stage as part of the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration. “Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire” is newly enhanced that features characters from “Frozen,” “The Princess and the Frog” and more as they join Mickey Mouse and all hi...

Don’t Miss The Raglan Road Mighty St. Patrick’s Day Festival: March 11-17 St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and the annual Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival is back this year from March 11-17 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant. Enjoy the very best of Irish talent, a variety of beers and cocktails, classic Irish fare and more. This festival is a can’t-miss experience!   Irish Fare &am...

Disneyland Resort announced return dates for its nighttime shows plus a few new surprises On April 22, 2022, the Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever fireworks will return to Disneyland Park and World of Color will return to Disney California Adventure Park. Fantasmic! will return to Disneyland park on May 28, 2022. The Main Street Electrical Parade will be celebrating its 50th ann...

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Tells a New Story Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes its maiden voyage on March 1 at Walt Disney World and more details have been revealed about how this new immersive experience will interact with other Star Wars experiences in Galaxy’s Edge. The Starcruiser Halcyon -- now fully restored to its former glory -- will follow its maiden voyage to the first port it e...

Capture Your Moment is Coming Soon to all Walt Disney World Theme Parks Disney PhotoPass Service is introducing more fun new offerings with the expansion of the Capture Your Moment feature.   Capture Your Moment is a 20-minute private photo session that was very popular at the Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom, where it was first launched. Now Capture Your Moment is expanding to EPCOT and...

Five Ways to Get in the Spirit of Mardi Gras at Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts Mardi Gras kicking off on March 1 and Disney's Port Orleans Resorts are ready to celebrate with five ways: 1. Listen to jazz music at Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz. Watch for groups of live musicians entertaining guests at the Scat Cat’s Club – Lounge every Friday, Saturday and Sunday eve...

More entertainment coming to Magic Kingdom Park for the 50th Anniversary Celebration On February 11 the new “Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade!” kicks off with nearly 30 Disney and Pixar characters, including Nick and Judy from “Zootopia,” Baloo and King Louie from “The Jungle Book,” José Carioca and Panchito from “The Three Caballeros,” plus Merida, Moana, The Incredibles, and more. It will also...

And Disneyland is Hosting a Super Bowl Party as Well! Lunar New Year Celebration is Back at Disney California Adventure Park, Now Through Feb. 13, 2022 Ring in the Year of the Tiger during the Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure Park. This event runs through February 13, 2022. It's a tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures with a touch of Disney magic, featuring As...

The All-New Grand Floridian Spa Opens January 26 at Walt Disney World  The Grand Floridian Spa has been refreshed while keeping in style with Victorian theme of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Inside the newly reimagined spa you'll find a tranquil Floridian garden with serene lighting and calming music. The ideal way to take a break and recharge from the high energy magic of the world outside the...

Disney Springs Health and Wellness Celebration in January Disney Springs is embracing 2022 with a focus on health and wellness, including complimentary group fitness classes  on select Wednesdays and Fridays in January. Each class will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will take place in Town Center near Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories.  Wellness Wednesday Events Schedule: January 12 – Warrior One Y...

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon has Reopened, but it's not all good news The surf’s up once again at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, but that's only part of the story. The tropical-island-inspired water park reopened to guests on January 2, 2022. Unfortunately, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park closed to guests (temporarily at least) on New Year's Day, January 1, 2022. Disney giveth and Disney taketh...

The Sunshine Flyer is Ready to Replace Disney's Magical Express Ever since Disney announced it would be ending its popular Magical Express service in January 2022, Disney travelers have been wondering: So what now? This week, Transportation Management Services (TMS) announced The Sunshine Flyer as a new service that would transport guests from MCO to Walt Disney World resort hotels.  The Sunshine...

Important Holiday Changes at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World has made some temporary adjustments "to help provide a great experience for our guests." From December 19 to January 3, 2022 Disney World resort guests will get Extra Park Time! The early theme park entry benefit for Disney Resort hotel Guests and Guests of other select hotels will be extended from 30 minutes to 60 minutes. Plus, mor...

Coming back to Disneyland in 2022: Sweethearts’ Nite, Villains Nite and Star Wars Nite  Disneyland After Dark events take place after regular park hours with festivities, special nighttime entertainment, access to most attractions with reduced wait times (although this is not always a guarantee, as we have experienced long wait times during ticketed events). There are special things to do not typi...

Two Walt Disney World Resort hotel restaurants are reopening, plus more treats to watch for... Story Book Dining at Artist Point , themed after Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, will reopen Dec. 16 at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge . As part of the new Character Dining experience, guests will see Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and The Queen stroll through the Enchanted Forest while enjoying a bountiful prix...

Disney World Has Stopped Selling Annual Passes In an effort to manage attendance an create a better guest experience, as of November 22, Disney has suspended sales of all Walt Disney World annual passes, with the sole exception of the Disney Pixie Pass for Florida residents. Never saw this before Park Pass reservations, not a good trend. The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts celebrates the...

Some Big News from the Latest D23 Event and More Disney Travel News   Mickey's ToonTown is Closing Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland Parks is going to be reimagined with new experiences and more play areas for young families, including grassy lawns. It closes in March 2022 and will reopen in early 2023 alongside Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway . One of the new areas coming to Mickey’s Toontown w...

Is it Really a Good Idea to Spend All Day in Disney Parks? With so much to do on a Disney vacation, it's easy to get lost in the belief that spending all day in the parks is the right thing to do. But is it? In Episode 99 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street® we explore how much time you should dedicate to visiting Disney Parks and how much time you should leave to enjoy the other aspe...

Is it Going Too Far to Celebrate Every New Disney Cupcake as if it Were a New Attraction? Maybe things have gotten a little out of hand. Or have they? We debate how the impact of Disney food has had an affect on how we go about enjoying a Disney vacation. Has social media placed an unreasonable and unnecessary focus on the release of every Disney cupcake or fancy cocktail? Disney Dining Should Be...

Buckle Up and Come Along for the Ride! Disney roller coasters may not be the fastest or steepest in the world, but there are still plenty of thrills, chills and good old fashion fun to be had. In Episode 97 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street® we rank and review every single coaster at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Paris to see which is best at each resort...

Who Will Benefit Most from Disney Genie? Disney Genie is now live in Disney Parks and it has been drawing a lot of attention from Disney travelers. We take a close look at exactly how Disney Genie works covering all three parts of its offering. Is it better for one group of Disney travelers than another. In Episode 96 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we discuss exactly how Disney G...

What is the Best Disney World Hotel Pool and Which Hotel Pools are Lacking? Spending time at your Disney resort hotel pool is a must-do. Every Disney hotel at Walt Disney World has at least one pool, but the Deluxe Disney Resort Hotels has some of the best-themed pools you'll find. In Episode 95 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street® we go resort-by-resort and pool-by-pool to discuss an...

Walt Disney World Your Way: Will Disney's Genie Help or Hinder? Don't get caught up in too much research when planning your Walt Disney World vacation. That's the discussion in Episode 94 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street. From choosing a hotel, to Disney dining, events and more, there's enough to fray the nerves of even the most savvy travelers. With Disney's new Genie and Genie+ p...

There's More Magic to the Epcot Resort Area Than Meets the Eye When planning where to stay for your next Walt Disney World vacation, the Epcot resort area is definitely a location to consider. While the Magic Kingdom Resort Area is often in the spotlight, the Epcot resort area offers far more than you may think. With three Deluxe Disney Resort Hotels, two theme parks, plus shopping, dining and ent...

How to Deal with (and avoid) Stress on Your Walt Disney World Vacation While a Disney vacation is a fun and magical experience, Disney World vacations have been known to come with their share of stress. Whether it's in the planning phase or during your visit, Disney stress can appear in so many ways. In Episode 92 of The Disney Travel Podcast at 1923 Main Street we discuss the causes of Disney vac...