It sounds like Disney may be finally starting to listen to disabled guests who have been writing the executive team. No changes have been announced, but slowly over the last week, I’ve heard of several guests who have emailed Bob Iger, Josh D’Amaro, Jeff Vahle, and others, receiving phone calls to get more information. WeContinue reading “What Now?: Where Should Disney’s Disability Services Go From Here?”
Category Archives: Park News
“New DAS” Arrives to California Parks
After the awful rollout of the DAS changes at Walt Disney World in Orlando last month, there’s been a continuous evolution of the system. There’s still not much continuity in how the new “accommodation” systems are applied, and disabled guests are still being negatively affected by these changes. I apologize for it taking so longContinue reading ““New DAS” Arrives to California Parks”
Gluten Free and Allergy-Friendly Options at Toledo
The Michelin Guide was recently updated for 2023, and two Walt Disney World restaurants were added to the prestigious list. The first is Toledo, a restaurant focused on Spanish cuisine, located at the top of Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort with view of the fireworks over in EPCOT. The other is Victoria & Albert’s, arguably theContinue reading “Gluten Free and Allergy-Friendly Options at Toledo”
MAJOR Allergy Waffle Update
One of the most iconic Disney World foods is the Mickey Waffle. On my most recent trip, I enjoyed some delicious waffles at ‘Ohana and Hollywood and Vine made with the Bloomfield Farms allergy waffle mix. I was quite excited to come across Bloomfield Farms on-site as it’s a company that I purchase several allergy-friendlyContinue reading “MAJOR Allergy Waffle Update”
Gluten-Free and Allergy-Friendly Eats at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
For the past eighteen months, offerings at the signature dining restaurant at the top of Disney’s Contemporary Resort have been limited to a special menu created for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration. Yesterday was the final day of that menu, and today California Grill will be debuting a new prix fixe menu withContinue reading “Gluten-Free and Allergy-Friendly Eats at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort”
Gluten-Free and Allergy-Friendly Eats at the Newly-Reopened Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa
Narcoossee’s is back today after a long closure. The signature dining restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa closed in 2020 due to COVID-19, and remained closed as part of a major remodel and redesign effort taking place at the hotel. Today it reopens with a new look, a new menu, and the sameContinue reading “Gluten-Free and Allergy-Friendly Eats at the Newly-Reopened Narcoossee’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa”
Disneyland’s Toontown Reopens Today with Inclusion and Accessibility at the Forefront
Just over a year ago, Disneyland’s Toontown closed for refurbishment, and today is the big day. Toontown is officially open again for guests to enjoy. For guests with young kids or family members with sensory or access needs, Disney has put inclusion and accessibility at the top of the priority list for this refurbishment. ReadContinue reading “Disneyland’s Toontown Reopens Today with Inclusion and Accessibility at the Forefront”
So Much Disney World News My Head is Spinning
Walt Disney World is wrapping up their #AllTheDisneyThrills media event today and SO much was announced. This is a busy year for The Walt Disney Company, and Walt Disney World is in the middle of some major events and transformations. We’re finishing up the last few weeks of the 50th Anniversary Celebration this month, endingContinue reading “So Much Disney World News My Head is Spinning”
D23 Parks Panel 2022 Notes
This information was originally typed and posted to Facebook as the Disney Parks Panel was happening live. There are sentence fragments and it may jump around a little bit. General Announcements Disneyland Resort in California Walt Disney World Resort in Florida Disney Cruise Line Disneyland Paris Tokyo Disney Resort Shanghai Disney Resort Hong Kong DisneylandContinue reading “D23 Parks Panel 2022 Notes”
D23 Expo Parks Presentation Breakdown
UPDATE: Confirmed by the official Disney Parks Blog: Great Movie Ride is, indeed, getting the axe to make way for the new “Runaway Railway” ride. Final day of operation is August 13, 2017. UPDATE 2: Disney Parks Blog also confirmed that Ellen’s Universe of Energy is closing on August 13, 2017 as well, and WILLContinue reading “D23 Expo Parks Presentation Breakdown”
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