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There's a New DVC Lounge Coming to Disneyland Disney Vacation Club announced the first Member Lounge coming to Disneyland Resort in California and it is expected to open in the first half of 2023. The lounge will be located in Tomorrowland and be called “Disney Vacation Club Star View Station.”  Located on the second floor of the Star Wars: Launch Bay building, the space-themed lounge will be home...

Walt Disney World Park Pass Reservation System gets an Improvement One of the biggest pains of the Disney World Park Pass system -- other than the fact that it still exists at all -- has been fixed. You can now modify a park reservation, including date, park and party members (subject to availability), rather than having to cancel and re-book. You can also book theme park reservations with differe...

Trip Report Disney's Vero Beach and Walt Disney World - August 2022   Disney's Vero Beach Resort   Still one of the best hidden gems among Disney resort properties in Florida. The property and Cast Members here are warm and welcoming.   Beach changes, campfire, local dining and activities (Ay Jalisco, Squid Lips, Round Island, Sebastian Inlet), room review   Walt Disney World Resort   BLT issues,...

Should Walt Disney World Have a Scary Halloween Party?   100 episodes ago -- all the way back in episode 38 -- we talked about what we would do if we were in charge of Walt Disney World. One of the things we'd both love to see is a fifth park that has a villains theme. Disney Villains need a place to call their own.   A villains park -- including our Maleficent-themed coaster called Villified -- w...

Foodie Guide: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and More   This year Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Park is filled with plenty of eats and treats to get you in the Halloween spirit. The Disney culinary teams have conjured up some frightfully fun delights and these are our top picks for the 2022 edition of MNSSHP. So if filling your Halloween bag with candy in Magic King...

A Sneak Peek at the New Menu at Disney's BoardWalk Deli (Opening Soon!)   Opening later this summer (it's already August, so we're not sure when it will be), the BoardWalk Deli is the reimagined version of the former BoardWalk Bakery. Here's a sneak peek of some of the new deli offerings coming to the BoardWalk Deli with inspiration coming from New York and the Jersey Shore. Everything will be bak...

MagicBand+ is Here Is it worth the hype and money?   You can now get a brand new Disney MagicBand+ for your Walt Disney World vacation.    Is it worth getting? Do you plan to get one? Is it worth the upgrade from MagicBand 2?  Maybe, but we think Disney really dropped the ball here. MagicBand+ has questionable value. What Disney really should have done was release a Disney smart watch. We predict...

DOLE Whip Now Has its Own Disney Day of Celebration Fun Facts About Dole Whip Dole Whip is a soft-serve dairy free and gluten free frozen dessert created by the Dole Food Company in 1984.   Since 2013 it has been fully vegan. It first appeared as an attraction in the Disneyland Enchanted Tiki Room. According to the official Dole website, a 2/3 cup serving of Dole Whip contains 110 calories and 25-...

You've Been Asking for it and Now More Character Dining is Returning to Walt Disney World If you want a hug with your meal, you're in luck as several character-dining experiences are getting ready to bring back Disney characters. Here's what we know about which restaurants are bringing back characters and when they're reopening. Magic Kingdom Park   On September 20, 2022, your favorite characters...

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to Replace Splash Mountain by Late 2024 Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland.   Walt Disney Imagineers have been spending a lot of time in Louisiana conducting research to ensure Tiana’s Bayou Adventure preserves the heart and soul of Tiana's story.    Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has been described as a love letter to New Orleans. The ride will...

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is Back for 2022 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back on 24 select nights November 8 - December 22, 2022. This popular ticketed takes place at the Magic Kingdom and features: Mickey and pals on the Cinderella Castle stage for the ultimate Christmas extravaganza – Mickey’s Most Merriest. The show features holiday music with dance performances. Minnie’s Won...

Best New Food to Try This Summer at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Disneyland Resort Paradise Garden Grill, California Adventure, has new BBQ dishes including Kansas City-style BBQ Ribs ( BBQ sauce, pickles, and onions), North Carolina-style BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich (creamy coleslaw, crispy jalapeños, pickles, onions), St. Louis-style BBQ-Rubbed Chicken (beer-brined, roasted half chicken, pickle...

When is Victoria & Albert’s Reopening at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort? Victoria & Albert's at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is reopening on Thursday, July 28, 2022 and you can make reservations starting June 20.  The reopening has "enhanced flavors" and a newly reimagined Victorian-style dining room complete with murals & wall coverings that showcase timeless elegance and subtle i...

Tips for Summer Vacation at Walt Disney World (Hint, it's not the heat you have to worry about) More people seem to be planning summer vacations to Walt Disney World this year, including many who have never before visited during the summer months. Here's what you need to know and what to watch for: It's not so much the heat (which can be intense), but it's the rain. You would do well to make plans...

What's Making People Sick at Walt Disney World? An unintended side effect is disrupting the experience for a number of riders on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at Epcot. Reports are that Disney is taking steps to address the motion sickness problems occurring with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Listen to this week's episode for more on what's happening and what you need to know be...

Newest Disney Disney Food and Treats Hitting Walt Disney World this Summer Magic Kingdom Park Tony’s Town Square Restaurant:   New appetizers - Tony’s Garlic Bread or the Toy Box Tomato Salad.   New entrées - Oven-roasted Shrimp Scampi, Butcher’s Steak, Orecchiette with Spicy Italian Sausage, and Penne with Chicken al Forno.   New desserts - Tiramisù Cannoli, Italian Strawberry Shortcake, Tony’s S...

Aunty’s Beach House at Disney Aulani will Reopen on May 25 Aunty's Beach House at Aulani will reopen May 25 giving keiki (kids) aged 5-12 access to the fun and adventure once again. Plus, there's something new: Aunty's Beach house will offer evening activities for  the whole family for the very first time. Aunty's Beach House is designed as a typical hale (or house) where kids might visit their "a...

The Tech Transformation of Your Disney Vacation It's Official: MagicBand+ Launching this Summer and ‘Hey Disney!’ Later this Year at Walt Disney World Resort What can you do with all this new tech? Use MagicBand+ to Bring Sculptures to Life You can use MagicBand+ to bring the 50th Anniversary golden sculptures to life and interact with them on the “Disney Fab 50 Quest.” You can also get a deeper e...

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Returns to Walt Disney World Resort This Fall It's back: the full version of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party will take place on 37 select nights from August 12 through October 31, 2022 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. Here’s some of what’s in store for this limited-capacity event in 2022: Mickey’s Boo-To-You Halloween Parade is back, including the Headless Ho...

Claim Your Own Unique Place on Cinderella Castle as it transforms with Disney PhotoPass Photos Disney PhotoPass Service is introducing a unique new offer called “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories.” It will let you transform Cinderella Castle with your PhotoPass photos using augmented reality technology, brought to life through Disney’s collaboration with Snap. Here's how it works: Step 1: Claim...

Will there Be a Walt Disney World Halloween Party in 2022?   Will there be a Halloween Party this year? This is what's on the minds of Disney travelers right now. The debate rages on among Disney travelers as they debate whether or not Walt Disney World will hold a Halloween event of any kind in 2022. -- Expedition Everest has now Reopened and is temporarily available through Genie+ Expedition Eve...

Narcoossee's to Undergo a Refurbishment this Summer   Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be unavailable as of June 18, 2022 as the restaurant undergoes refurbishment. Disney says they expect the location will re-open later in 2022 with an enhanced dining experience.    -- Disneyland Forever Fireworks Spectacular Returns to Disneyland Park April 22 Disneyland Resort is g...

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Returns Summer 2022 Get ready to welcome back another old favorite as the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue returns this summer to Walt Disney World. Reservations will be available starting May 26 for showtimes beginning June 23. The Pioneer Hall Players lead the way on this frontier-style family fun dining experience in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground. Firs...

Disney H2O Glow After Hours Returns this Summer to Typhoon Lagoon A new H20 Glow After Hours is coming to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. The fun-filled after-hours event returns on Memorial Day Weekend. Guests of Disney Resort hotels, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels as well as Shades of Green can purchase tickets to H2O Glow right now, with tickets going on sale to the general publi...

What's it Like to Visit Walt Disney World Right Now? Walt Disney World is pretty much back to normal in many ways. Masks are a thing of the past. In fact, we felt like the only guests wearing masks at all. We still required a negative Covid test to board a plane home, so we had to be extra careful (although this mandate for Canada is set to expire on April 1, 2022). It's very rare to see a mask on...