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10/25 - Friendship Boats to Resume Soon at Walt Disney World
FriendShip boats are set to resume full service soon in the EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and International Gateway Resorts areas at Walt Disney World.
10/25 - Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground in Phase 2 Closure on Halloween
Walt Disney World has announced some additional changes that will be taking place this Halloween at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
10/25 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Magical Charcuterie
Custom charcuterie boards are freshly made in any theme and size you'd like and delivered in the local Orlando area by this Disney cast member's small business!
10/25 - VIDEO: Disney's Hollywood Studios October 2020 Atmosphere Overview
Take 10 minutes and enjoy the sites and sounds of Disney's Hollywood Studios!
10/24 - The Upcoming Reopening of DCA's Buena Vista Street
With the news that DCA's Buena Vista Street will reopen for shopping & dining in November, those who call it home are one step closer to returning to the magic.
10/24 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Crumb and Cookie Co.
If you're visiting Walt Disney World and want to try some "heavenly" homemade cookies, give this cast member's small business a try!
10/24 - VIDEO: DLR Permitted to Reopen, Downtown Disney Extends to DCA & more | DISNEY NEWS
Disneyland permitted to reopen with 25% capacity upon reaching Tier 4, Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort extends to Buena Vista Street in DCA, and more!
10/24 - Saturday Snacks: Let's Make EPCOT's Corn and Cheese Arepas!
Dear friends, I'd like to submit our latest installment in the bread-and-cheese-is-all-you-need category. Let's make warm and toasty Corn and Cheese Arepas!
10/23 - Big Entertainment Changes (and a Promenade Featuring Santa!) Coming to EPCOT Festival
What will help fill the entertainment gap at this year's festival? Let's take a closer look!
10/23 - Changes Coming to EPCOT's Holiday Cookie Stroll
There are a few changes to be aware of if you've had the chance to enjoy the Stroll in years past. Let's take a few moments to go over the changes!
10/23 - VIDEO: The Best Epcot Quick Service Entree & Dessert?
Join Craig as he tries to build the best quick service meal at EPCOT!
10/23 - A Peek at the Sign for an Upcoming Disney World Attraction!
This morning, via his Instagram account, Imagineer Zach Riddley, shared our first look at the attraction sign for Remy's Ratatouille Adventure!
10/23 - Why I Feel Safe Going To Disney
Some may say that it is "too soon" or "unsafe," but in a few weeks, I will be back at the happiest place on earth after one of my longest ever hiatuses.
10/22 - Festival of the Holidays Food Booths Announced!
Today's big news in all things WDW is that we've been given details regarding Festival of the Holidays. First things first: let's look at the food booths!
10/22 - Halloween at Disney's Fort Wilderness Will Look Different This Year
Walt Disney World has announced some changes that will be taking place this Halloween at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
10/22 - UPDATE: Disneyland Cancels Resort Hotel Reservations Through November 7th
Disneyland Resort Hotel guests with reservations through November 7th are being told to modify or cancel.
10/22 - VIDEO: Best & Worst Sounds of Walt Disney World
Deni and Ryno talk about their favorite and least favorite sounds from Walt Disney World, a topic recommended by a listener/viewer of the show!
10/22 - VIDEO: LIVE- Disney Parks Walk at Epcot
Join Deni and Ryno as they get their steps in around Epcot!
10/22 - Five Attractions That Can Be Spooky if All Alone at Walt Disney World
What attractions would you suddenly find very scary if you were alone at the parks? Here's my list!
10/21 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Lights of Winter
Live in the Orlando area and need a hand putting up your holiday decorations? Lights of Winter is just the Disney Cast Member small business you need!
10/21 - The Disney 'Land' That Doesn't Hold Up
While advancements are being made in new areas around the parks, some of the original design feels like it needs attention. Tomorrowland, I am looking at you.
10/21 - Disney World Annual Passholder Room Discount Released!
Walt Disney World annual passholders can now stay at select Disney resorts in early 2021 at significant savings!
10/21 - Dates Announced for 'Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts'
Disney has announced that the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is set to take place in 2021 from January 8th to February 22nd.
10/21 - Big Savings on Disney Resort Stays for Florida Residents!
Not to be left out of the newly announced WDW resort discounts, Florida residents now have something that will save them big on a stay in early 2021.
10/21 - New Disney Resort Discount Released for Early 2021!
If you're looking to return to Walt Disney World for a resort stay in early 2021, the discount announced this morning might be just the thing for you!
10/21 - Reservations Now Open for Disney's All-Star Movies Resort
Disney is now accepting bookings for Disney's All-Star Movies Resort for arrivals beginning February 9, 2021.
10/20 - Disneyland Permitted to Reopen with 25% Capacity Upon Reaching Tier 4
In a press conference this afternoon, Dr. Mark Ghaly announced that Disneyland can reopen but only with a maximum capacity of 25% once they've reached a tier 4.
10/20 - Adventures by Disney Announces New Private Adventures
Adventures by Disney has just announced new Private Adventures to 5 worldwide destinations for up to twelve people per group.
10/20 - VIDEO: First Time Without Kids at Walt Disney World - What to Do? | DISboards
In this DISboards.com video, Ryno highlights the thread "Our first time without kids...interested in what others have done on their trips."
10/20 - The Force Returns to Savi's Workshop!
To our wonderful surprise, Disney reopened the workshop the week of our arrival! It was like they knew we were coming. The Force was with us.
10/20 - Give Kids The World Mask Design Available!
Purchase a Give Kids The World Mask and all proceeds will go directly to Give Kids The World!
10/20 - Free Wonders of the Lodge Tours No Longer Offered
The Wonders of the Lodge free informational tour at Disney's Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World has been discontinued.
10/20 - VIDEO: Splash Mountain | Disney Park Bench 4K
Take 5 minutes to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of Splash Mountain looking towards the big drop for the fan-favorite attraction at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom!
10/20 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Scrunchies & Smiles
This Etsy shop is full of handmade hair scrunchies with all kinds of colorful fabrics!
10/19 - Reopening Guidelines for Disneyland Coming Tuesday
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that an update on theme park industry guidelines for reopening that includes Disneyland will be given Tuesday.
10/19 - Adventures by Disney Suspends Even More Departures
Adventures By Disney has extended the cancellation of most itineraries, including river cruises, through December 31, 2020.
10/19 - Disney Cruise Line Releases New Deck Plans for All 4 Ships for 2022
Disney Cruise Line is eliminating some stateroom categories and modifying others in order to provide more consistency across the fleet. Not all stateroom categories will change and the number of staterooms and cabin numbers will remain the same for all ships. Take a look at the deck plans for 2022 to see what's happening!
10/19 - U.S. Canadian Border Restrictions Have Been Extended
Border restrictions that are currently in place at the Canada-US border have been extended by [at least] another 30 days.
10/19 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Attashay Designs
This shop features handmade face masks and more from Katie Werling!
10/19 - Gideon's Bakehouse at Disney Springs is Hiring & Construction Update
Gideon's Bakehouse announced that they are now hiring for their new Disney Springs location and we share a construction update too!
10/19 - Monday Merch Meeting: Dooney & Bourke Haunted Mansion, Holidays, Keys, Masks & More!
This week's Monday Merch features some brand new Disney Christmas merch, along with a new Haunted Mansion Dooney and Bourke pattern, spirit jerseys, and more.
10/18 - Signs Removed from The Void at Disney Springs
The signs for The Void virtual reality experience at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World have been removed.
10/18 - VIDEO: Moving to Orlando: Clermont Home Tour | Orlando Real Estate | Moving to Orlando
Today we take a look at a home in the Johns Lake Landing subdivision of Clermont. This stunning 4 bed, 2 1/2 bath home is about a 35-minute drive to the Magic Kingdom. The home is 3,500 square feet and is listed at $565K.
10/18 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Poppy's Southern Charm
Beautiful handmade bows, decals, shirts, and more!
10/17 - This Year's Best Central Florida Holiday Celebration
If you were thinking that the holidays will fall short in the filled-with-joy department, you'd be wrong. Enter Give Kids the World's Night of a Million Lights.
10/17 - New Tea Bar Comes to Disney Springs!
There's a new Tea Bar that can be found in Disney Springs' Marketplace!
10/17 - VIDEO: Major Entertainment Shake-Up, Disneyland Return to Work Agreement, and More
Disney announces major reorganization of entertainment divisions, return to work agreement reached for Disneyland, guns found in guest luggage at Polynesian, and more in this week's Disney News Roundup!
10/17 - Saturday Snacks: Let's Bake Ratatouille-inspired Chocolate Bouchons!
This weekend's incredibly rich and chocolatey treat is inspired by 'Ratatouille,' and can be found at Disney's Riviera Resort. What's not to love about that?!
10/16 - Our First Look Inside the Reopened Coronado Springs Resort!
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort has reopened. As we might expect, there have been some changes. Join me as we take a look around!
10/16 - Disney Asking Guests Unable to Wear Masks to Reschedule
WDW has updated their website to indicate that guests who may not be able to properly wear a face mask should consider rescheduling their visit.
10/16 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: The Franco Shop
Absolutely gorgeous custom-made woodworking from furniture to beautiful serving trays!
10/16 - VIDEO: Up 80 Feet in the Air at the Give Kids the World Night of a Million Lights Preview
We were invited by Give Kids the World to preview the Night of a Million Lights and got the opportunity to take a cherry picker 80 feet in the air to check out the village lit up with Christmas lights!
10/16 - Should Buffets Even Return to Walt Disney World?
Walt Disney World has been forced to close to alter its well-known buffet restaurants due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Should these buffets ever return?
10/15 - End Date Announced for Food & Wine Festival
We now know when the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will come to an end.
10/15 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Ty Boyce Photo
Ty Boyce is a furloughed Senior Photographer who worked for Disney Fine Art Photography for 23 years. He can do all sorts of jobs such as laying tile, wood floors, laminate flooring, putting up a fence, cutting down a tree, painting, water sprinkler system, pressure washing house or driveway, landscaping, etc. He can also do commercial or portrait photography work.
10/15 - Huge Discounts Available at New Annual Passholder Shop!
If you're an annual passholder who loves EPCOT merch and big discounts, the new AP show in the Germany pavilion has what you need.
10/15 - Disney in a Pandemic: Part 4 - Safety Improvements Disney can Implement
Disney has done a great job implementing safety policies to operate in this new environment, but there is always room for improvement. Here are my suggestions.
10/15 - Disney Park Pass Dates Available Through Early 2022
Disney Park Pass reservations are now open for Walt Disney World for dates through January of 2022.
10/15 - Reservations Available for Disney's 50th Anniversary Next Fall
Walt Disney World Resort reservations for dates through the end of 2021 are now available for booking!
10/14 - New Announcement Playing in the Disney Parks
The in-park announcement has now been modified to inform guests that if they choose not to properly wear a face mask, they will be asked to leave.
10/14 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: GJ's Sweet Treats
Take a peek at today's spotlight featuring the Executive Pastry Chef for Disney Cruise Line and his gourmet rice crispie treats!
10/14 - Return to Work Agreement Reached for Disneyland
Disneyland has reached a return to work agreement with 11 of the unions who represent the vast majority of cast members who work there.
10/14 - The Disney Destination to Enjoy this Holiday Season
If you are looking for a splash of Mickey in a new destination this season, now is the perfect time to discover Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa!
10/14 - Passholder Discount Offer Extended at shopDisney
The Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholder discount has been extended and is valid on select purchases at the shopDisney website.
10/13 - Two Guns Found In Guest Luggage at Polynesian
A man from South Florida says he brought an AR-15 rifle and 9mm handgun to Walt Disney World last month to keep his family safe during protests.
10/13 - New Shopping Opportunity for Annual Passholders!
A new pop-up shop for Walt Disney World annual passholders is, well, popping up in EPCOT's Germany pavilion beginning October 14th, 2020.
10/13 - Lengthy Rehab Scheduled for Big Blue Pool at Art of Animation
The Big Blue Pool at Disney's Art of Animation Resort will be closed for refurbishment from January 11, 2021 through early of April 2021.
10/13 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Toast Paper Goods
Take a look at this Etsy shop for hand-made face masks, cards, stickers, and prints!
10/13 - Masks, Long Lines, and Fun: Our Day in Hollywood Studios during the Pandemic
Our recent day in Hollywood Studios during the pandemic wasn't exactly what we expected.
10/13 - California Governor to Send Team to Observe Disney World
On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his intention of sending members of his team to Walt Disney World.
10/12 - Another Favorite Restaurant Permanently Closed at Disney Springs
We've learned today that unfortunately, Wolfgang Puck Express in the Marketplace at Disney Springs has officially closed its doors.
10/12 - Disney Announces Major Reorganization of Entertainment Divisions
Disney announced a major restructuring of its media and entertainment divisions to put themselves in a better position for their direct-to-consumer approach.
10/12 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Magical Little Shop of Horrors
In this cast member's shop, you'll find awesome fan art and clothing from Disney and Horror!
10/12 - Why Fanstasmic! Won't Be Returning Any Time Soon
Take a peek at the Fantasmic! theater inside Disney's Hollywood Studios which has been drained completely.
10/12 - VIDEO: Cinderella Castle Los Angeles Lakers NBA Champions Lighting
To celebrate the 2019-2020 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers, Cinderella Castle at Disney's Magic Kingdom had special nighttime lighting of purple and gold representing the team that won inside the Walt Disney World bubble.
10/12 - Disney Launches New Aulani Mobile App
Guests interested in learning more about Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, can now download the brand new mobile app.
10/12 - Monday Merch Meeting: Dooney & Bourke, DCL, Loungefly, Holidays, Holiday Masks & More!
This week's Monday Merch features a ton of brand new Disney Christmas merch for baby and toddler, along with a new Disney Cruise Dooney and Bourke and much more.
10/11 - Ways You Can Help Support Disney Cast Members
Learn about Disney cast member small businesses and help to support them during their furloughs and layoffs.
10/11 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Sparkly Ever After - Jim's Art
These interpretations of Cinderella Castle are painted by a Walt Disney World cast member who isn't able to create magic in the theme parks right now.
10/11 - Why I Gave Up on Walt Disney World
One contributor shares why he'd given up on Walt Disney World just before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked our worlds.
10/10 - There's A Lot Happening at Disney Springs!
There's a lot happening these days at Disney Springs, and to help you stay up to date on your happy place, I thought we'd take a virtual look around!
10/10 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Cup of Sew
Handmade sewing and crafting creations!
10/10 - A New Sign Has Arrived on Disney World Property
A new sign that clearly reminds guests of Walt Disney World's facial covering policy, and the effects of not following it, has arrived on property.
10/10 - VIDEO: Moving to Orlando- Gorgeous new build model home w/ in-law suite! | Home Tour
This week, we take a tour of a new build model home by K Hovnanian that features a multi-generational (aka In-Law) suite.
10/10 - VIDEO: Disney News Roundup | 10/10/20
More information on Cast Member layoffs, 'Soul' coming to Disney+, and more in this week's Disney News Roundup!
10/10 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Progress Printing Co.
Stickers inspired by favorite movies and attractions!
10/10 - Saturday Snacks: Baking Be Our Guest's Triple Chocolate Cupcakes
If you've been to Be Our Guest, you know that feeling of I WANT EVERYTHING in the desert cart. One of the treats in that cart is the Triple Chocolate Cupcake.
10/09 - A Disney World Field Trip: EPCOT to Disney's Riviera Resort!
Let's hop on the Skyliner at EPCOT for a Disney World field trip to Riviera Resort!
10/09 - VIDEO: Live- Checking Out Columbus Day Weekend Friday Crowds at Epcot
It's a holiday weekend at WDW! That typically means larger crowds, so we're heading to Epcot to get a glimpse at what the crowds might be like this weekend.
10/09 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Peridapper Custom Earrings & More
This talented Disney cast member makes custom earrings, keychains, and more from photos of your beloved pets!
10/09 - Two Big Things Have Happened at EPCOT's France Pavilion!
Yesterday was big for EPCOT's France pavilion, and I wanted to share a look around (and above!) and highlight two of the most newsworthy happenings.
10/09 - Picture It: A Book Review of the New Golden Girls Cookbook!
Kingswell Publishing, a division of Disney Books, is releasing The Golden Girls Cookbook, filled with recipes representative of Blanche, Dorothy, Rose & Sophia.
10/08 - Disney and Pixar's 'Soul' to Stream Exclusively on Disney Plus
Disney and Pixar have just announced that the upcoming movie, 'Soul', will begin streaming exclusively on Disney+ beginning December 25, 2020.
10/08 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Threadful of Magic
Embroidered Minnie Ear Headbands with a Touch of Magic!
10/08 - Cast Member Support Spotlight: Gnome Depot
In an effort to help bring attention to the small businesses of Disney Cast Members, one of today's spotlight shines on Gnome Depot who sells handmade patches and pin bags!
10/08 - Brand New Menu Debuts Thursday at ABC Commissary
Starting today, Thursday, October 8th, ABC Commissary at Disney's Hollywood Studios is debuting a terrific new menu. From sandwiches and rice bowls to tasty tacos and returning favorites, this menu has it all!
10/08 - VIDEO: Top 5 BEST Things Happening at Walt Disney World Right Now
Deni and Ryno discuss what they feel are the Top 5 BEST things happening at Walt Disney World right now!
10/08 - Disney in a Pandemic: Part 3 - Grading the Safety at Disney World
I will grade the various parties in their safety roles based on my 12-night stay at Disney World in mid-August.
10/07 - Union Representing Disney World Cast Members Confirms 8,857 Layoffs
After several days of negotiations, the STCU has announced that 8,800 part-time cast members are going to be moved from furlough to laid off.
10/07 - Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan Set to Open in 2021
Universal Studios Japan sent out a press release today announcing that the much-anticipated Super Nintendo World will be opening in early 2021.

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