5 Things We’ll Miss About Ellen’s Energy Adventure
Earlier this month, the Universe of Energy closed its doors to make way for a new Guardians of the Galaxy-themed attraction announced at D23. Though often overlooked in favor of headliner attractions like Soarin' and Test Track, the Universe of Energy was an...
5 Fun Facts About Walt Disney World’s Pleasure Island
In 1989, Walt Disney World debuted a new character. He did not appear in Disney film or cartoon, but existed solely in the newly unveiled Pleasure Island. His name was Merriweather Adam Pleasure, an eccentric titan of industry and inventor who came to Lake Buena...
5 Little Known Facts About the Totem Poles of Walt Disney World
Earlier this year, Epcot’s Canada Pavilion debuted two new totem poles carved by Tsimshian artist David A. Boxley. Each tells a cultural story, one about Eagle and another about Killer Whale, both prominent figures in the tribal legends of the Pacific Northwest. The...
Take a Tour of the Grand Villas at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins
Just a few weeks ago, Walt Disney World Resort welcomed Guests and Disney Vacation Club Members to Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. This new resort offers five unique accommodation types, including Deluxe Studios, 1- and 2-Bedroom Villas,...
5 Things We’ll Miss About the Great Movie Ride
This is an exciting time at Walt Disney World, as new attractions and experiences have just opened (most notably Pandora), and many more are on the way (Star Wars fans rejoice!). But with progress comes change, and to make way for these new experiences, we've had to...
‘Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!’ Holiday Dessert Party is Back
The “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” Holiday Dessert Party is returning this year to Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort! It’s one of the best ways to enjoy the Holiday Nighttime Spectacular fireworks show. In the courtyard of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre,...
Disney Announce New Hyper-Reality Experience, Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire
Lucasfilm, ILMxLAB and The VOID announced the new Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire hyper-reality experience. This ground-breaking experience will open to the public at two new VOID Experience Centers at Downtown Disney at Disneyland Resort and Disney Springs at Walt...
The 10 Fastest Attractions at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World might not boast the fastest roller coaster in the U.S. (that title is currently held by Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, which reaches a top speed of 128 mph, though it pales in comparison to the all-time champ, Formula Rossa at...
Mission: SPACE ‘Relaunches’ Aug. 13 With Brand New Experiences
Starting Aug. 13, Disney will relaunch the attraction with a brand new experience and an enhanced version of the “classic” Mission: SPACE. • If you think you’ve got “the right stuff,” take on the Orange Mission for a truly intense experience that lets you feel the...
7 Things You May Not Know About Woody From Toy Story
1. Sheriff Woody’s pal Buzz has a rather famous last name, but throughout the Toy Story films Woody was only known by his first name. So does that mean the rootinest tootinest cowboy never had a last name? Of course not! Sheriff Woody’s full name is, get ready,...