Fremont Food Hall Opens, Second Street Grill Closes Permanently
By Scott Roeben, on January 17 2023
Offbeat Artisan Hotel to Become Cannabis-Friendly Lexi
The storied Artisan Hotel (“Rent the whole place for $7,500!”) is getting a rebrand to The Lexi. As if being rebranded with a great stripper name weren’t enough, The Lexi is also being billed as the first cannabis-friendly hotel in Las
Disney Cast Compete in Walt Disney World’s Ultimate Trivia Event
Do you know which event happened every Friday on the original “Mickey Mouse Club” TV show? Or can you finish the lyrics from this Magic Kingdom Park nighttime parade: “On this magic night, a million stars will play beside us,
Celebrating Season One of the planDisney Podcast
And that’s a wrap! Season One of the planDisney Podcast has come to an end. We’ve planned the perfect spring break vacation, dined with grim grinning ghosts in the Haunted Mansion Ballroom, saved the galaxy, set sail on the Disney
Disney Eats: Foodie Guide to Disney 100 Celebration at Disneyland Resort
This year marks 100 years of The Walt Disney Company – yes, you heard that right – 100 years! To celebrate this momentous occasion, Disneyland Resort is serving up delicious dishes, sips, and novelties for you to bask in the fun! All across Disneyland
Harrah’s News: Big Elvis Contract Extended, New High Limit Room Opens
By Scott Roeben, on January 16 2023
StripSteak Reopens at Mandalay Bay Following Renovation
Chef Michael Mina’s popular restaurant at Mandalay Bay, StripSteak, has reopened following a renovation and revamp of its menu. We have exclusive photos of the overhauled space, as long as you define “exclusive” as “photos everyone else got, but it saved
New Slot Machine Helps Players Avoid W-2G Tax Form Headaches
By Scott Roeben, on January 13 2023
Celebrate 135 Years of Exploration with National Geographic Travel Near and Afar
For more than a century, National Geographic has been igniting the explorer in all of us, and today we at National Geographic Live and National Geographic Expeditions are thrilled to be celebrating the Society’s 135th anniversary. Whether you want to stay
Walt Disney World Celebrates Disney Dreamers Academy Class of 2023 with Surprise Good Morning America and Times Square Announcement
The 2023 Class of the Disney Dreamers Academy was announced today in a huge way. Today, one of the 100 students selected for this year’s class got a magical surprise. In front of the entire student body at her New Jersey
Perfectly runDisney: Running 30 Years of the Walt Disney World Marathon!
It’s an impressive accomplishment to run and finish your very first marathon. However, it’s extraordinary to complete a marathon thirty years in a row, especially at the age of 80! But that’s just what Rudy Smith, a Walt Disney World
Tiana’s Palace Coming to Disneyland Park Later this Year
Just as Tiana transformed an old sugar mill into her dream restaurant in the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “The Princess and the Frog,” soon the French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park will be reimagined into
Top Things to See Before or After Your Next Disney Cruise in New Orleans
New Orleans is not only home to jazz music, delicious food and a unique culture of its own, but in February and March 2023, it will also be home to the Disney Magic for the very first time! If your
Confirmed: Universal to Bring Year-Round Horror Attraction to Area 15
Universal Parks & Resorts has confirmed it’s bringing a permanent horror-themed “entertainment experience” to Las Vegas. The location: A just-approved 20-acre expansion of Area 15. Area 15 is home to Omega Mart, one of our favorite non-gambling things to do in Las
Disney Parks Welcomes the Student Veterans of America for Milestone 15th National Convention
We were honored to welcome the Student Veterans of America (SVA) National Conference or “NatCon” back to Walt Disney World Resort for their milestone 15th annual convention. The SVA NatCon is the largest gathering of student veterans anywhere in the world
5 Favorite EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Photo Ops
During the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, you can celebrate the art of photography with themed photo ops from January 13 through February 20, 2023! There are quite a few places around EPCOT to capture works of art during
Disney Institute Cast Member Reflects on Historic Career Sharing Walt Disney’s Legacy
Disney Institute Engagement Manager Rob Morton is retiring from Disney next month, culminating his remarkable career with the company that spans nearly 44 years. Rob began his Disney journey in 1979 working in attractions at Magic Kingdom Park, first at Pirates
Awkward: Fontainebleau Names President When It Already Had One
By Scott Roeben, on January 10 2023
Disneyland Resort Announces New Updates to Offer Guests More Value and Flexibility
Happy New Year! We’re just over a week into 2023 and already we’re so excited about all that’s to come to Disneyland Resort – and incredibly proud of the experiences you’ll get to enjoy here this year. We’re grateful for
3 Changes Walt Disney World is Making to Bring More Value & Flexibility to Your Visits
Happy New Year from Walt Disney World Resort! 2022 was a big year for us as we continued our 50th Anniversary celebration with cast, guests and the community, debuted our newest groundbreaking attraction with Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind