EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Begins Nov. 25
While the day after Thanksgiving is a shopping day for many, I prefer to get into the holiday spirit by enjoying the wondrous sights, sounds and flavors of the season. And what better place to meet up with family and
Vital Vegas Podcast, Ep. 149: “Awakening” Breakdown and Making the World Sane Again
It’s time for a new episode of the podcast that’s been described as the “only one mentioned in this sentence,” the Vital Vegas Podcast! If you didn’t hear a sad trombone as you read that, you obviously haven’t listened to our
Disney Aspire Graduate Celebrates Career Milestones for National Career Development Month
A passion for Disney and lifelong learning runs in cast member Maria Carranza’s bones. Maria grew up going to the parks with her family after her father, Fernando Carranza, emigrated to the United States from Mexico. After her grandmother saw
Disney Ambassadors Surprise Cast with ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Mission
As a young Black boy, I fell in love with Super Heroes and their stories through the comic books my mother would leave for my siblings and me on the coffee table. Now as an adult, Black Panther and Falcon have become two
Cast Member Carries On Disney Military Family Legacy
John Surak served in the U.S. Marine Corps in WWII and attended opening day at Disneyland Park in 1955Julia Contreras, John’s granddaughter, was inspired by his story and became a cast member in 1996 The Flag Retreat Ceremony in Disneyland Park
New Customizable Gifts from Pandora Jewelry Arriving at Disney Parks
The holidays are a wonderful time to create memories filled with new stories and shared experiences at your favorite Disney park. And this season, commemorating the special moments with a keepsake from Pandora’s collection is the perfect way to celebrate.
Lunar New Year Celebration and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Return in 2023 to Disney California Adventure Park
We are excited to share that our limited-time festivals will be returning to the Disneyland Resort in early 2023! The Lunar New Year celebration and Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will be back next year, with the exhilarating
Celebrate ‘Disney Enchanted Christmas’ at Disneyland Paris this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season to be jolly! And at Disneyland Paris, it’s merrier than ever before as we celebrate “Disney Enchanted Christmas” during the 30th Anniversary. From now until January 8, 2023, guests can step foot into a magical, twinkling wonderland
Disney Cruise Line VoluntEARS Clean Up the Coast
Teams across Disney Cruise Line joined forces to remove nearly two tons of trash from beaches in Florida and in The Bahamas. In partnership with Keep Brevard Beautiful, Disney Wish crew and shoreside cast members recently picked up trash along Cocoa Beach,
Ten Las Vegas Restaurants Rank Among Highest Grossing in U.S.
We love a good listicle, and the annual list of “Las Vegas Restaurants Making Serious Bank” is one of our favorites. Each year, about 10 percent of the “top 100 highest grossing restaurants in the U.S.” list features restaurants located in
Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney Celebrates First Anniversary
It seems very fitting that Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney is celebrating its one-year “paper” anniversary at Disney Springs. After all, the show’s storyline centers on an animator’s drawing desk, a magical pencil, an unfinished
‘Keep Our Oceans Amazing’ Campaign Launches in Celebration of ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’
In celebration of the theatrical release of the 20th Century Studios film “Avatar: The Way of Water” on December 16, Disney and Avatar launched a global “Keep Our Oceans Amazing” campaign to raise awareness of the challenges facing oceans and
New Disney Thanksgiving Wallpapers, Backgrounds, Instagram Stickers
Next week is Thanksgiving! As we prepare to gather alongside family and friends with meaningful meals and expressions of gratitude, we want to let you know how thankful we are to have you visit the Disney Parks Blog and @DisneyParks
Ellis Island Closes Brewery, More Changes in the Works
A beloved off-Strip casino, Ellis Island Hotel, Casino & Brewery, may have to trim the “brewery” part from its name. Ellis Island closed its on-site brewery in preparation for a number of changes coming to the casino. By volume, the brewery was
Disney SALUTE Brings Holiday Cheer to the Orlando Fisher House
This month we are celebrating Veterans and Military Families Month around Disney Parks, and this week, members of SALUTE, our veteran diversity group for those who have served in the armed forces and their families and friends, went out to
Saluting Minnie: A Mouse, Her Beau…and Her Bow!
[embedded content] Each November 18th, Disney fans all over the world have a unique opportunity: to observe the birthdays of two of Walt Disney’s greatest stars at the same time! Even as we enjoy The World’s Most Magical Celebration (50 Years of
New Disney Parks ‘it’s a small world’ Dolls Brought to Life by Imagineers, Cast in Spirit of Diversity and Inclusion
Just in time to mark the 25th anniversary of “it’s a small world” Holiday, the beloved Disneyland Resort attraction welcomed two new dolls in wheelchairs to further recognize diversity and inclusion in the iconic celebration of children across the globe. The doll
Boundless Winter Fun Awaits Your Tween at Walt Disney World
‘Tis the season for boundless winter fun at Walt Disney World Resort! From exciting new thrill rides and experiences to returning classics and much more, tweens are sure to live an unforgettable experience at The Most Magical Place on Earth
Olaf and Sven Add Warmth to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Merchandise Collection
Guests will get the chance to collect wintery new merchandise during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth beginning Nov. 25 at Walt Disney World Resort. This year’s collection features the lovable Olaf and loyal reindeer Sven
Disney Parks Fans Cheer ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ at Disney Springs Event
Hundreds of Disney Parks fans returned to Wakanda in an unforgettable way as they joined us for a special viewing celebration of the blockbuster film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at the AMC theaters in Disney Springs. The opening-night event, created especially