If you’re planning a spring or early summer getaway to Walt Disney World Resort, you are in luck – there’s a new limited time offer to help you save money on your dream vacation!
To receive up to 30% off select Disney World Resort hotels,  you must book your trip on or before January 22, 2012. Additionally, your vacation must take place between February 21 to March 31, 2012. If you would like to plan your trip between April 13 and June 14, you need to book your vacation package by …

We’ve been following the progress on the New Fantasyland coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, an exciting expansion that will include exciting rides, experiences, and restaurants for park guests to enjoy. While the new expansion is set to open in phases beginning in late 2012, this week brought an interesting new development in the expansion’s construction, as the very first tree in New Fantasyland was officially planted.
The Disney Parks Blog and Walt Disney Imagineering provided this picture documenting the tree’s arrival in the area, bringing the first true sign …

While a fixture at Downtown Disney for several years now, Disney has announced that Happy Haunting, a two day free trick-or-treating event at the Central Florida resort, has been discontinued. The event typically took place October 30 and 31, but Zoraya Suarez, a Disney World media relations manager, said that due to overcrowding the event no longer offers a good guest experience.
If you’re disappointed about the change, rest assured that Downtown Disney will still be getting into the spirit of the season. Restaurants will offer special fall menu items, and …

Disappointing news was recently announced for large groups heading to Walt Disney World, as Disney has recently confirmed that their “Grand Gathering” experiences will be ending on January 28. These experiences are special events designed for groups of eight or more that travel to Walt Disney World together, and are not available to the general public.
Grand Gathering Experiences that will be going away include the Safari Celebration, a special safari followed by dinner at Animal Kingdom’s Tusker House Restaurant with live animals and their keepers; Good Morning Breakfast, a family-style …

Ever wanted to spend the night in the Magic Kingdom? If you’re a Walt Disney World Passholder, that wish could come true! Disney has recently announced a new contest, which will award one lucky Annual Passholder at the Walt Disney World Resort the chance to stay for a night at the Castle Suite, located in Cinderella Castle itself.
In addition to the incredible stay in the Suite, the grand prize for the winner and three guests will also include breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table, a $250 Disney gift card, one day …

Spa lovers headed to Walt Disney World, take note! Disney announced recently that the Spa at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will close next month as part of an expansion project at the resort. The spa will officially close on September 19, and will be shut down for 18 months.
“We are in the early stages of an expansion project at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa,” Disney spokesman Bryan Malenius said Friday. The spa will “temporarily close this fall as part of a planned renovation.”
Disney has not divulged what …

Running in the 2012 Walt Disney World Half Marathon this January? Check out this new medal, which will be awarded to those who finish the 13. 1 mile-long race. The medal commemorates the 15th Anniversary of the Half Marathon and features Donald Duck.
The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is an annual event that draws around 54,000 runners to the World. The jam-packed weekend includes the Walt Disney World Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K, a marathon relay, and kids’ races. Marathon Weekend 2012 will take place January 5-8, 2012.
Interested in signing up …

Guests heading to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom with the hope of meeting Tinker Bell and her friends now have a new place to find her. After her Pixie Hollow meet-and-greet closed in February with all of Mickey’s Toontown Fair, a new location to meet Tink and her pixie friends has opened up in Adventureland.
Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook is a new meet-and-greet, which was created when Tink and her friends planted a cutting from the Home Tree in Pixie Hollow in Adventureland, which took root and began to grow into …

Disney announced a piece of news today that is sure to delight Walt Disney World veterans: the tentative opening date for the return of the Enchanted Tiki Room. Originally slated for a summer opening following a small fire in January, the show is currently expected to open August 15.
The show, a musical revue featuring audio-animatronic birds, opened in 1971 at the Magic Kingdom as “Tropical Serenade,” alternately known as “The Enchanted Tiki Birds.” However, since 1998, the classic attraction has been replaced by “The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management,” …

Disney announced the disappointing news yesterday that the annual Walt Disney World event ESPN: The Weekend is no more. The event, which has been held annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios since 2004, featured appearances by top athletes, ESPN telecasts, special events and activities for sports fans, and more. Despite the fact that the 2012 dates for ESPN The Weekend had already been announced for March 2-4, 2012, the event’s cancellation is effective immediately.
Disney has explained that the event’s cancellation comes as a way for Disney to focus more fully on …