Disney has announced that Pinocchio Village Haus, the quick-service dining location in Magic Kingdom will soon be becoming a buffet for dinner! The restaurant will still remain a quick-service location during the day, then for dinner shift over to a buffet, sit-down restaurant experience. This format is similar to how Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland operates. Be […]

Disney officially opened the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the latest addition to the Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. Our new attraction is the crown jewel of New Fantasyland, and it features just the right combination of heart, humor, and thrill to appeal to everyone in the family. The attraction has a unique new […]

At a special dedication ceremony at Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced that the “crowning jewel” of New Fantasyland, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, will officially open on May 28. During the dedication ceremony, Tom was joined by Disney Princess Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as he invited everyone to celebrate the addition of the final component […]

Disney Parks guests are invited to show their “Disney Side” and kick off summer during a bi-coastal, all-night extravaganza — “Rock Your Disney Side: 24-Hours.” Taking place this Memorial Day Weekend, known as the traditional start of the family travel season, the event at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California […]

Disney Parks shared a photo that was snapped by Walt Disney Imagineering inside the Mine Scene at the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction in New Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. In this scene, the Dwarfs are hard at work in the mine and this chalkboard is how they keep track of the treasures they find. When you ride through […]

Walt Disney World has just begun a project that will make the Magic Kingdom even better. All of these changes take place in the Central Plaza area between the end of Main Street and Cinderella Castle. They’re adding several new elements to the area, including sculpted gardens, additional pathways, expanded restaurant seating and even a special viewing […]

This March, Walt Disney World Resort guests will feast their eyes on some of the most extravagant and elaborate costume designs in Disney Parks history when the cast of Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade dance through the streets of Magic Kingdom. A new daytime parade, Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade is a celebration of New […]

Whether it’s new entertainment, character meet and greets, holiday celebrations or the return of annual theme park events, there’s a lot to look forward to at Disney Parks in 2014. That said, here are 14 reasons you should visit Walt Disney World Resort in 2014. Meet Magician Mickey Mouse at Magic Kingdom Park. If you haven’t visited Town Square Theater at Magic […]

Pop the cork on an all-new year as you welcome 2014 with festive music, spectacular fireworks and delectable culinary delicacies throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Epcot All across World Showcase, an exciting assortment of unique celebrations are taking place, each one just waiting to be discovered. Explore the cultures at participating pavilions—including China, Italy, Mexico, […]

ABC Commissary Feast on fast food with international flair: chicken curry, Asian salad, fish and chips, burgers and more. An Art Deco setting features film posters of past and present while movie trailers play on TVs. Beer and wine are also available. Aloha Isle Dole out smiles with the much sought-after soft-serve treat Dole Whip, […]

Aloha Isle Quick Service Dole out smiles with the much sought-after soft-serve treat Dole Whip, in pineapple, orange, vanilla or swirled. Floats, soft-serve ice cream, fresh pineapple spears, chips and soft drinks are also available from this walk-up window. Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies Quick Service Come back down to Earth for a sweet treat: soft-serve […]

Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial Adventureland Age Interest All Ages Duration 25 minutes Discover the not-so-gentle art of being a pirate in this high-spirited school of skullduggery and sword fightning. Boys and girls, gather ye ‘round! It’s time to be regaled by the scourge of the seven seas—Captain Jack Sparrow. Our favorite scoundrel is recruiting […]

Astro Orbiter Tomorrowland Guests Can Be Any Height Age Interest All Ages Spin around on this rocket ride as you soar high above Tomorrowland in a 2-person spaceship. Enjoy the spectacular view from orbit as you dip and rise ’round the colossal monument of orbs and spirals. The Barnstormer Fantasyland Guests Must Be 35in (89cm) […]

While Walt Disney Imagineers are busy putting the finishing touches on Princess Fairytale Hall in Magic Kingdom Park, they shared some news and a video with us. This exquisitely detailed Disney Princess character greeting location is the next to debut as a part of the New Fantasyland expansion – and Disney Parks Blog was happy to share that the […]

Disney elves blend yuletide traditions and Christmas cheer to create a wintry wonderland ready for holiday revelers at Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line as early as November 8. Here are just a few of the highlights: Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will have 19 magical nights from November 8-December 20. […]