October 26 is National Pumpkin Day, and with just a few more sleeps until Halloween, now’s the time to celebrate all things pumpkin. Because there’s clearly no better way to enjoy everyone’s favorite symbol of the season than to eat it, the Disney Parks Blog shared five delicious pumpkin recipes inspired by seasonal dishes served […]
In search of your next family-friendly show to stream? A new National Geographic series takes viewers backstage at Walt Disney World to showcase the animals and their caretakers in action at the beloved theme parks that are home to more than 300 species and 5,000 animals. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” an eight-part docu-series narrated […]
After an unprecedented nearly four-month closure, Walt Disney World’s theme parks have now reopened. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened on July 11, and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopened on July 15 with extensive new health and safety measures in place. I visited all four theme parks to see what the “most magical […]
Whether you consider yourself a runner or haven’t attempted a mile since you were forced to in high school, there’s no better time to lace up those sneaks, get outside and log some miles. Need some motivation? Better is proud to present the inaugural 2020 Walt Disney Birthplace Virtual 5k, in support of the restoration […]
As the Covid-19 pandemic rages across the country and Florida today posted its highest numbers yet, Walt Disney World is reopening its theme parks this week. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened on July 11 and EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios open on July 15. I’ve been on the ground in Orlando covering the […]
Hot on the heels of Apple’s new streaming platform Apple TV+, launching Nov. 1, comes Disney’s even more highly anticipated streaming service, Disney+, which launches Nov. 12. Disney+ brings a veritable arsenal of content to the table, ready to compete with streaming juggernauts like Netflix, Amazon, and HBO. The platform will become the home to […]
There’s vacation, and then there are trips that transform your soul. As Hans Christian Andersen said, “To travel is to live.” To inspire your own wanderlust, we asked three writers — a foodie, an adventurer, and a Disney-obsessed mom — to share their bucket-list destinations. For Romantics: The Mulia, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia For Families: […]
Overlooking Ko Olina’s picturesque beachfront cove on the coast of Oahu, Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa offers the ultimate family getaway that’s equal parts kid-friendly and luxurious. Employing Disney’s signature attention to detail to create an immersive and distinctly Hawaiian experience, this resort blends Hawaiian history and culture, top-notch dining and recreation, and a […]
It’s been an exciting summer for the Walt Disney Birthplace restoration project, with a number of significant visits and events putting the eyes of Chicagoans and Disney fans across the country on this important project. You may not have known (and if you didn’t, read our story all about it!) that one of the 20th […]
Eight college students and their instructor, Dr. Christopher William Tremblay, just embarked on an incredible cross-country journey following in the footsteps of one of the 20th century’s most influential Americans, Walter Elias Disney. The Western Michigan University students left Kalamazoo early Thursday morning and headed to Chicago to kick off their trip at the place where […]
