Priceless Magic

Runners Experience Magic at Every Mile During Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend

This past weekend, dreams came true as runners crossed the finish line at Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend. The race weekend included the runDisney Kids Races, Disneyland Paris 5K, Disneyland Paris 10K and Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe Half Marathon. Here is a look at some of our favorite moments! The weekend kicked off under the Parisian night sky as runners took to the streets of Walt…

Through October 1st, Enjoy Magical Dining Month at Disney Springs

I love being a local here in Central Florida, especially during Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month – a program that gives diners the chance to enjoy a spectacular three-course prix fixe dinner for only $35 per person while benefiting Freedom Ride and BASE Camp Children’s Cancer Foundation. Every year, I make a point to try at least one new (or new-to-me) restaurant, and over the years, I’ve…

Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns by Popular Demand to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Dec. 16

Returning Special Event Will Feature Out-Of-This-World Entertainment, Character Encounters and Fun Galore LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Star Wars fans across the galaxy, get ready for a special Disney party you won’t want to miss. Following a sold-out event last April, Star Wars: Galactic Nights is returning Dec. 16 to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This gala evening will be filled with out-of-this-world…

Make-A-Wish Shanghai Grants Its Very First Wish at Shanghai Disney Resort

Disney fans understand the power of dreams and wishes – and when Disney and Make-A-Wish® join forces, dreams really do come true! As part of this extraordinary relationship, last week Shanghai Disney Resort hosted the very first wish child from Make-A-Wish Shanghai: seven-year-old Yuanbao from China’s Anhui Province. Yuanbao’s wish was to meet the lovable snowman Olaf from Disney’s animated film…

New Holiday Offerings Bring a Flurry of Fun to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The spirit of the season takes over as exciting new experiences spread holiday cheer throughout the park LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A flurry of fun will greet Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios this holiday season. Festivities will include an immersive new nighttime experience that wraps all of Sunset Boulevard in holiday magic with jolly decorations, merry treats and beloved characters…

Discover Even More Magic This Holiday Season at Walt Disney World Resort

All-new experiences, characters, festive treats and spectacular entertainment make it the most wonderful time of the year at all four parks and beyond! LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort is the place to be this holiday season as theme parks and resort hotels sparkle with jolly decorations that bring the spirit of the season to life. Here’s a sampling of the holiday fun in store for…

Disney Parks Sweet Treats: September 2017

With the official last day of summer approaching, The Ganachery at Disney Springs is preparing for the fall season with some chocolate treats that will tempt your taste buds! First off is a sandwich-inspired PB&J S’more! This back-to-school treat features house-made graham crackers smothered in peanut butter ganache, topped with raspberry jelly, and finished off with a vanilla bean marshmallow…

Hurricane Irma – Important Updates at Walt Disney World Resort

During the next several days, Disney Parks Blog readers can find the latest Hurricane Irma-related updates on closures, cancelations and more at the Walt Disney World Resort on our special disneyworld.disney.go.com/hurricane-irma-info/ page. You can also learn about any adjustments made to Disney Cruise Line itineraries and check advisories for Disney Vacation Club members by following the links…

Disney Doodle: Bambi Makes Butterfly Friends at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

In our Disney Doodles blog series, our team of artists imagine what a Disney character would do or see they had the chance to visit a Disney Park. In today’s Doodle, artist Ashley Taylor imagines what Bambi and friends would do first if they could step into Disney’s Animal Kingdom for a day. According to Ashley, they’d head for the Africa section of the park, where butterflies are known to make…

More Details About The Cheese Studio at the 2017 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Whether it’s an appetizer, entrée or dessert – I’m always excited about a dish made with cheese. So when I learned that The Cheese Studio hosted by Boursin would be returning to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival this year, I was thrilled. Fellow Disney Parks Blog author, Pam Brandon, gave you a peek at the delectable menu for this marketplace a while back, but I just couldn’t wait to…

All in the Details: Imagineers Put Final Touches On The Toy Story Land Model For Walt Disney Presents

Earlier this month, we shared that the One Man’s Dream attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios would soon be transformed into Walt Disney Presents, a similar attraction that offers a look at Disney’s past, present and future. Today we’re happy to share that Walt Disney Presents will officially open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 8. In addition to historic sketches, photos and…

This Week in Disney Parks Photos: Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is Back

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is back and the park is brimming with foodie fun! This year, the festival is celebrating 35 years of Epcot by showcasing international dishes at 35 delicious marketplaces, not to mention live music, culinary demonstrations and more. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival takes place daily and runs through Nov. 13. Be sure to check out Pam…

Tips for Staying Cool and Looking Cooler from DisneyBound Creator Leslie Kay

Even when the temperature rises, the fun continues at the Disneyland Resort! Warmer weather means rethinking your fashion strategy, so we asked Disney fashion expert Leslie Kay – creator of the Tumblr blog, DisneyBound – to share her tips and ideas for how to look great and stay cool at the theme parks. Keep it simple! Pick a character that doesn’t require a lot of layering. Characters that work…