Menu Mania! This Week’s Recap of Menu Updates Around the World

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Back again this week with a closer look at the updates we’ve been making to our collection of menus from around the World. IN DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS — Sci Fi Dine In menu was updated with their newest items, as well as photos of the Vegan Tofu Lettuce Wraps, the BBQ Platter and the Deep-Fried … Continue reading "Menu Mania! This Week’s Recap of Menu Updates Around the World"
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PhotoPass Back at Water Parks for Summer; Adds Special Shots for Independence Day

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Now through September 3, Disney PhotoPass photographers will be available at Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach water parks, both in the water and out. They will also be stationed at the water park Character Experience locations, some of which have special props. Disney PhotoPass has also added special photo opportunities celebrating Independence Day around the theme parks. -- At the Magic Kingdom's The Muppets Present Great Moments in American History a Disney PhotoPass photographer will be located near Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square at certain times on July 3 and 4, and will feature a Magic Shot featuring the stars of the show. There will also be a PhotoPass photographer near the replica of the Liberty Bell on July 4th. Cinderella's Coach will be in Fantasyland all day on July 3 and 4, and a Disney PhotoPass photographer will be there, while in the evenings, Ariel's Grotto will have its own PhotoPass photographer with a special photo op. -- The Disney PhotoPass Studio in the Disney Springs Marketplace is featuring special red, white and blue virtual backdrops now through July 7. -- At all four theme parks on the Fourth of July, select photographers will have a festive Stars and Stripes prop that you can include in your photos.
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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon brings Partysaurus Rex short to life with H2O Glow Nights

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H2O Glow Nights are part of the Incredible Summer events at Walt Disney World. Inspired by the Pixar short "Partysaurus Rex," H2O Glow Nights take place after the park closes to day guests - from 8 to 11 p.m. - and feature a number of glow elements, special character meet-and-greet experiences, new event food and beverages, an adults-only area and a DJ dance party on the beach.
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Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World

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I’m updating the Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys book, so I’m visiting frequently. I check out potential new Hidden Mickeys and verify if old ones are still in place. Here are some images that I’ll add to the book. This first Hidden Mickey has stayed around a while, thankfully. At America Gardens Theatre, classic Hidden … Continue reading "Hidden Mickeys around Walt Disney World"
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Walt Disney World tests virtual queues for water parks Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon

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You didn’t really think Walt Disney World would let Universal Orlando get a leg up by introducing new technology at its water park that opens in time for the summer tourism season, did you? Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay is, of course, getting a lot of buzz because it’s the newest water park in town — … Continue reading "Walt Disney World tests virtual queues for water parks Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon"
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Get a glimpse of Universal Orlando’s new water park, Volcano Bay, opening May 25

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One of the perks of being an Orlando resident is the opportunity to go regularly to the fantastic water parks that are associated with our three big theme parks. With two children who swim like fish, I have enjoyed our family’s annual water park passes. Until this point, we have alternated between Disney’s Blizzard Beach … Continue reading "Get a glimpse of Universal Orlando’s new water park, Volcano Bay, opening May 25"
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