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Personal Shopping Service Now Available at Disney Springs

If you're headed to Disney Springs for a shopping excursion and you're looking for some help finding that perfect outfit or accessory, there's a solution. Disney Spring is now offering a personal shopping service for guests.

Disney News Round-up: Wine and Dine Half Marathon Early Registration, New Star Wars Event, and More

Happy Thursday! We have some exciting news, especially if you're a Star Wars fan who might be in town in April. And if you're a runner we have registration dates for the 2017 Walt Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon. Let's check out what's in the news today.

Disney News Round-up: Spring at Disney World, Preview of Festival of the Arts Merchandise, and More

As we head toward the middle of January, things are starting to heat up at the Walt Disney World Resort. This week the first ever Epcot International Festival of the Arts kicks off, and there are more exciting events happening this season around Disney World. Let's check out the latest news.

Disney News Round-up: Disney Dine On the Go Debuts this Week, Florida Resident Deal Announced, and More

Happy Tuesday! We have another round-up of Disney news for you today, including news about the new one-day Disney Dining Plan being tested at the Magic Kingdom. And if you're a Florida resident you might want to hear about the new deal.

Disney News Round-up: Delicious Disney Chef Series Returns, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, and More

Happy Friday! Whew...we made it through the first full week of 2017! Everyone doing OK? We have a few news stories in today's round-up including the return of the Delicious Disney Chef Series. And this weekend is Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

Disney News Round-up: Epcot Celebrating Canada’s 150th, Bookings Open for Epcot Festival of the Arts Events, and More

Happy Thursday! We're checking in with some exciting Disney news including new Disney World vacation packages for 2017, reservations for special events at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts and much more!

Disney News Round-Up: New runDisney Digital Event Guides, Culinary Treats at Epcot’s Festival of the Arts, and More

Happy Wednesday! As we inch closer to the holiday weekend there is still a bit of Disney news out there to look at. Today we're checking out the all-new digital event guides from runDisney and a few more bits of fun news.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Receives Top Honors from Travel Industry in 2016

It's been a good year for the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The division has been recognized with more than 150 awards for excellence in guest experiences including dining and theme park attractions.

New Star Wars Guided Tour Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2017

Disney's Hollywood Studios is adding more Star Wars experiences for guests including an all-new seven-hour guided tour that is set to start in 2017. This new tour will give guests VIP access to all things Star Wars at the theme park.

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2018 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival Dates Announced

Folks planning Fall vacations in Walt Disney World can look forward to the 23rd Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The fan favorite event as it returns to Epcot for 75 days packed full of culinary delights, expert seminars, and extraordinary entertainment. Running from August 30 to November 12, 2018 Guest will sip, stroll, and delight in this Disney tradition.

5 Last Minute Things To Tuck In Your Suitcase Before You Leave

Ask any of my friends, I am a notorious packing planner. What I (and my family) will wear goes into my travel spreadsheet. I have a packing routine that starts at least 30 days before we leave, with staging and organizing before items go into the bags. Yet - as much as I plan, I'm always running in the last few days before my trip to pick up those last few things to pop into the suitcase. Here are five last minute things to tuck in your suitcase before you leave.

Top Walt Disney World Hotels When You Have Teens That Want To Roam

As your kids get older, it's natural for a family trip to Walt Disney World takes on a different air and feel. While Guests under the age of 14 are required to have supervision, teens over 14 can stretch their wings and explore the property a little further on their own. When my kids were that age, it was important to that we stayed at a resort on property that allowed them more than enough fairly nearby entertainment options when I let them go off on their own.

June 30th, 2018 Opening Planned For Toy Story Land

Last week Disney fans went wild as the announcement came that the all-new Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort would see it's official opening on June 30, 2018. The first full Land to open as part of a plan to revitalize Disney's Hollywood Studios Theme Park, Toy Story Land with take Guests on a toy's eye view journey through Andy's backyard.

The 2018 Disney Parks Passport Collection At shopDisney

The 2018 Disney Parks Passport Collection is getting rave reviews from Disney fashionistas. The clever designs feature icons Walt Disney World Parks, and a charming compass rose emblazoned with Mickey's face. Base colors for this collection offer a lot of denim and Navy blue hues with pops of bright graphics. My favorite detailing of the pieces is longitude and latitude coordinates for each of the Disney Parks.

Travel Documents To Get In Order Before Vacation

One of the most important parts of packing for any vacation is organizing your travel documents. These are the tickets, tools, and important papers that you and your family will need while away from home. I start pulling together my travel documents as soon as I book my Walt Disney World vacation and have confirmation. My travel document case is a working file for everything vacation related from the moment I book, to the moment I return home.

Rose Gold Is The Latest Trend In Disney Cupcakes

Rose gold has been all the rage in jewelry and accessories for the past few years now. Leave it to Disney to bring the trend to food! There's a whole collection of new cupcakes popping up across the Walt Disney World Resort that are just about the sweetest, pretty little snacks you can imagine.

11 of the Most Romantic Places at Walt Disney World

The world's Vacation Kingdom has become a hot spot of love birds looking to get away, while still having some wholesome fun. While we all know about enjoying Days in the Park, nights become enchanted, and we've got a list of 11 of the Most Romantic Places at Walt Disney World.

2018 Will Be An Incredible Summer At Walt Disney World

It will be an Incredible Summer this year at Walt Disney World, with immersive experiences taking Guests deep into the worlds of their favorite Disney films. Visitors can look forward to something special going on in all four Theme Parks and Disney Springs, with new shows, attractions, meet and greets, and an entirely new Land! It all kicks off staring Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, 2018.

George Miliotes' Wine Bar George To Open In Spring 2018 At Disney Springs

Ron Rupert named executive chef and wine-bar interior details revealed
Master Sommelier George Miliotes has just named Ron Rupert as the Executive Chef for his Wine Bar George. Wine Bar George will be the only Master Sommelier-led wine bar in Florida. Along with featuring a wine list of more than 100 selections by the bottle and glass, Wine Bar George will have an expertly created menu of small plates, sharable plates, cheese and charcuterie boards, and desserts.