Category Archives: Disney World

TRON attraction to open at the Magic Kingdom in 2021

tron coming to Disney Magic Kingdom

  TRON Lightcycle Power Run will open at the Disney Magic Kingdom just before the park’s 50th birthday (probably 2020/21), replacing the Tomorrowland Speedway attraction which opened in 1971 as the Grand Prix Raceway. The Tomorrowland Speedway will likely close sometime in 2018 to make way for this construction.

Blizzard Beach may finally be getting an update

With the addition of Miss Adventure Falls at Typhoon Lagoon earlier this year, Blizzard Beach now holds the longest streak of any water park without a major new addition. Typhoon Lagoon went over a decade between its two most recent updates. Blizzard Beach hasn’t seen a major update since the park opened in 1995. Any…

Changes to the Preferred Parking at Disney Springs on July 8

There are two preferred parking lots at Disney Springs, the Lemon lot and the Grapefruit lot, but on July 8, the Grapefruit lot will no longer be a preferred lot as the Mango lot will be taking its place. Preferred Parking will remain $10. Complimentary surface parking and the parking garages (Lime and Orange) will remain the…

Characters in Flight Balloon Has a New Name

The ‘Characters in Flight‘ balloon at Disney Springs has a brand new name – ‘Aerophile.’ Guests who ride are treated to a breathtaking, 360-degree view of the Walt Disney World Resort during an 8-to-10 minute tethered helium balloon ride, located right in Disney Springs. “Custom-built for Disney by Paris-based company Aérophile S.A., the Aéro30 is filled with 210,000…

“Extra” Extra Magic Hours for Pandora – The World of AVATAR Added through Aug. 19

“EXTRA” EXTRA MAGIC HOURS: From now through August 19, 2017, Disney Resort hotel guests can enjoy Extra Magic Hours only in Pandora – The World of AVATAR nightly from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

RUMOR: Is Brazil coming to the World Showcase at EPCOT?

It’s interesting to think that even though the World Showcase at EPCOT has some diversity, there are actually no pavilions at all that represent the southern hemisphere. However, if recent rumors are correct, it looks like Brazil may be the first country from the other half of the globe to join Epcot’s global microcosm. And…

Disney’s Celebrate America Fourth of July Fireworks at The Magic Kingdom

Disney’s Celebrate America is The Magic Kingdom’s Fourth of July firework show. The sky is lit up in Red, White, and Blue to a concert of American music. It is presented at The Magic Kingdom on July 3 and July 4 every year. Fireworks are shot of from behind the Magic Kingdom and over Seven…

Disney’s Celebrate America Fourth of July Fireworks at The Magic Kingdom

Disney’s Celebrate America is The Magic Kingdom’s Fourth of July firework show. The sky is lit up in Red, White, and Blue to a concert of American music. It is presented at The Magic Kingdom on July 3 and July 4 every year. Fireworks are shot of from behind the Magic Kingdom and over Seven…

Celebrate 4th of July at Epcot

This Fourth of July, enjoy an enhanced take on this iconic Epcot experience featuring a stunning fireworks display that celebrates the planet’s past, present and future—along with something spectacular planned to highlight Independence Day!