Happy Anniversary Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa!
Today, we celebrate the anniversary of Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. Eleven years ago, this magical resort first welcomed Disney Vacation Club members and guests to the picturesque coast of Ko Olina, Hawai‘i, on the Leeward coast of O‘ahu.
runDisney Unveils ‘90s Retro-Themed Medals for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Get ready to lace up those (not-so high-top) sneakers and prepare for a totally rad runDisney race weekend as we throw it back for the 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm! It’s a four-park running celebration
Foodie Guide to Halloween Sweets and Treats at Disneyland Resort
Ghosts, ghouls, and foodie lovers alike – the time has come for ghoulish sweets and treats to invade Disneyland Resort. This Halloween season, which runs from September 2 through October 31, all across this magical place you’ll find goodies that
Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho Restaurant Permanently Closes at Rio
It’s always weird when something that’s already closed closes for good. It happened with “Le Reve” at Wynn. It happened with a bunch of Las Vegas buffets. It happened with Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho and Fiesta Henderson. Now, it’s happened with Guy Fieri’s El
Mobile Cast Compliment Feature Now Available on the Disneyland App
Cast members have received countless recognitions over the years through guest letters, emails and the thousands of posts we see on social media using #CastCompliment, and now, the popular mobile cast compliment feature is available in the Disneyland app! Starting today, the Disneyland
Celebrating Raya for World Princess Week
The penultimate day of World Princess Week celebrates our newest Disney Princess: Raya. Raya is an honorable and quick-witted young woman who can easily adapt to almost any situation around her. Alongside her father, Heart Land Chief Benja, she proudly guards the Dragon Gem. When
Celebrating World Princess Week: Disney Stories Inspired by the Destinations
Welcome back, adventurers! Here at Disney, we are celebrating World Princess Week! Did you know that Disney Princesses and their stories are inspired by different countries around the world? And at Adventures by Disney, we take you and your families
Cruise the Galaxy in 2023 with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
“Mind-blowing from the start!” The reviews are in and passengers are loving their adventures aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. If you’ve been waiting to cruise the galaxy, now’s your chance! Most 2023 voyages are now available to view on starwarsgalacticstarcruiser.com,
Veterans Institute Summit Returns to Walt Disney World for First Time in Almost 10 Years
For the first time in nearly a decade, Disney’s Veterans Institute Summit presented by Disney Institute and Wounded Warrior Project returned to the Most Magical Place on Earth! It was a star-spangled event that heralded our country’s service members and veterans and challenged organizations
Disney Cast Members Celebrate Military Heroes During the Warrior Games
Hooah! As I walked the halls of ESPN Wide World of Sports this week, I could feel the inspiring energy from hundreds of elite athletes from across the United States Armed Forces and allied nations as they compete during the
Stripsteak to Close for Renovation at Mandalay Bay
Stripsteak, from Chef Michael Mina, is temporarily closing for a remodel at Mandalay Bay. That’s pretty much the whole story, so get ready for some padding! “Strip” could refer to the Las Vegas Strip or a cut of beef. We prefer to
Celebrating Moana for World Princess Week
Today, we celebrate one of Disney’s most adventurous princesses, Moana. Moana is a curious and driven princess who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself as a master wayfinder. Though she has moments of self-doubt, she doesn’t back
planDisney Shares Tangled-Inspired Vacation Countdown DIY
Dreaming of your next Disney vacation? At planDisney, we always are! To celebrate World Princess Week, we’ve created a downloadable activity for your family to enjoy in honor of the ultimate dreamer, Rapunzel, from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Tangled.” Get
First Look: New Design Details from Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Attraction at EPCOT
Many exciting things are happening across our parks and resorts in celebration of World Princess Week, and today I’m excited to share a first look at some design details within Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. This upcoming attraction at EPCOT is taking shape before our eyes,
Turning the Lights On the Space Mountain Team at Disneyland Park
Some say a roller coaster is all about speed. Others say it’s all about the twists and turns that make your head spin. But on Space Mountain, the thrill ultimately comes from the pitch-black intergalactic ambiance. “I love the ride because
“Mystere” Celebrates 13,000 Performances at TI
Cirque du Soleil is so interwoven into the fabric of Las Vegas, it’s easy to take shows like “Mystere” for granted. Occasionally, though, there’s reason to pop a cork and salute these incredible shows and their performers. Today’s reason: “Mystere” recently
Disney Technologists Connect Our Cast with the Cast Life App
From MagicBand+ to the My Disney Experience app, our Disney technologists always strive to create tools guests can use to plan their day at Disney, and further immerse themselves in our parks and experiences. But did you know – the
Celebrating Queens Anna and Elsa for World Princess Week
Queens Anna and Elsa are hands down the most powerful royal duo in Arendelle. With Anna’s warm and adventurous nature and Elsa’s poised demeanor and unique abilities, this team can accomplish almost any challenge at hand. They selflessly have protected
Beginner’s Guide to the Disney Magic
The planDisney Pocket Guide series is back by popular demand and expanding to Disney Cruise Line! We’ll kick off this series with the first ship in the fleet. The Disney Magic is home to 11 decks of onboard fun that the whole
A Royal Invitation to Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure
World Princess Week may already be halfway over, but there is still plenty of time left to celebrate and discover the princess that’s inside each of you! Today, we’re making a very special journey as we embark on the Disney