Disney has just announced that they plan to reopen Victoria & Albert’s at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa “later this year”, saying “we don’t have specifics right now, stay tuned for updates to come”. Victoria & Albert’s is now only one of a handful of restaurants that still haven’t reopened following the COVID-19 shutdowns in March 2020. Victoria & Albert's is the ultimate in fine dining at Walt Disney World Resort and one of the Southeast's finest restaurants. Victoria & Albert's features modern American cuisine with exquisite ingredients sourced from around the world, including truffles from Italy, Russian Osetra caviar, beef from Japan, poulet rouge from North Carolina and shrimp from local Florida waters. Recipient of AAA's highest accolade—the Five Diamond Award, Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating and glowing reviews from Zagat and others, this restaurant in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa evokes a genteel era when dining was an elegant ritual, served by an experienced maître d'hôtel and chefs in classic white toques.

Sad news as word comes through that the popular Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show is now permanently closed at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort in Walt Disney World. The show has been closed since the start of the pandemic in early 2020, and now Cast Members have been notified that the show will not be returning. The land occupied by the dinner show, Luau Cove will be used for a long-rumored new Disney Vacation Club building. Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show showcased traditions from Polynesia, including dances from Tonga, New Zealand, Tahiti, Samoa, and Hawaii. The feast that accompanied the show featured platters of Polynesian ribs, Aloha pulled pork, and roast chicken, the feast ending with the most amazing Pineapple Guava Cake. Sadly it looks likely that the show that has been performed since Walt Disney World opened in 1971 is no more.

From March 16, Walt Disney World Resort have announced that face masks are optional for fully vaccinated guests on the Disney Skyliner at Walt Disney World, plus, masks will also be optional for fully vaccinated Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guests on the box truck transportation while traveling to and from the Halcyon starcruiser and Batuu. Face masks have been optional for fully vaccinated guests in most locations within Walt Disney World since last month, with the exception of Disney Transportation. Although mask will no longer be required on the Disney Skyliner, or the Starcruiser Box Truck, masks are still required to be worn on Disney buses and Monorails by all Guests (ages 2 and up). Additionally, face coverings will also be optional for fully vaccinated Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser guests on the box truck transportation while traveling to and from the Halcyon starcruiser and Batuu.

Disney Vacation Club have announced proposed plans to develop new Disney Vacation Club villas at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! “It’s no secret that our Members and Guests love the monorail resorts at Walt Disney World,” said Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager of Disney Vacation Club. “Expanding our Disney Vacation Club offerings at the Polynesian would give our Members and Guests yet another incredible option for staying close to the magic while making vacation memories that last a lifetime.” Inspired by the early concepts for Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, the Imagineers of today are honoring the past while furthering the resort story with this innovative addition. Projected to open in late 2024, the proposed vacation ownership property would complement the existing resort and evoke the spirit of the Pacific Islands. With the new development situated on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon, the proposed property will be built on the site of the Disney's Spirit Of Aloha show, meaning that the dinner show will not be returning. The new villas will offer stunning views of the Magic Kingdom. Proposed plans would offer additional rooms, new recreation offerings and dining options. More information and project details will be shared at a later date. Since 2015, Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows has been a favorite resort destination, offering an island paradise in the middle of the magic. Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows currently has 380 Disney Vacation Club villas, including the largest Deluxe Studios at any Disney Vacation Club resort at Walt Disney World and unique two-bedroom Bora Bora Bungalows, located over the waters of the Seven Seas Lagoon – the first of their kind at Disney.

Great news from Universal Orlando Resort today, after being closed for almost two years, Poseidon's Fury has officially reopened to guests at Universal's Islands of Adventure. While Universal hasn't commented whether any of the walk-through attraction includes new special effects or not, the façade and surrounding area have been completely refurbished. Many fans speculated that changes would be made to the attraction's storyline, but it appears that the show has been preserved as it was before closure.

Wonderful news from Universal Orlando Resort, A new quiet room for guests who could use a break from the busy and often noisy theme parks when they feel overwhelmed is now open at the resort. A resort spokesperson for Universal confirmed the room, located near the front of Universal Studios Florida to the right of the Studio Audience Center and Lost and Found, will be open during regular park hours. To find the entrance to the new Quiet Room, simply make a right turn immediately after entering the park where you will find Family and Health Services, this includes the Quiet Room, plus First Aid, a Nursing Room, and a Family Restroom. Guests do not need to reserve the room, but will need to wait until it is vacant to use. A 30-minute time limit is encouraged. the room has rubber floor tiles, an activity wall panel and two hiding tunnels. The Universal Creative and Guest Safety and Accessibility Teams worked together to design the room to be a safe, quiet, low-stimulation space for guests, all with a little help from the minions. Click here for more information on accessibility at Universal Orlando Resort.

Madame Tussauds Orlando has added another wax figure to its star studded lineup. The International Drive attraction within Icon Park is now home to a figure of singer Ariana Grande. The Ariana Grande figure, in a scene inspired by the 7 Rings music video, is dressed in a pink outfit inspired by the singer’s Sweetener tour. It also features replicas of Grande’s tattoos as well as her signature ponytail of course! Madame Tussauds said it's London-based team of artists, sculptors and designers used images, videos and magazines to capture Grande’s likeness, with the wax figure taking six months to complete. You will find Grande's wax figure is featured in the attraction's music room alongside Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Ricky Martin. Madame Tussauds Orlando is a who's who of well known and famous faces, other wax figures at the attraction include Pitbull, Ryan Reynolds and members of the Justice League.

Fabulous news from Walt Disney World! The fan-favorite, and ours, the Tumble Monkeys will soon be returning to The Festival of the Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The Disney Parks official TikTok account posted a video of the Tumble Monkeys practicing. Over the past few months, Disney have been holding auditions at Walt Disney World for stunt actors with aerial abilities and trampoline experience, which led us to believe that The Tumble Monkeys would be returning soon. Now with this Disney TikTok video, it confirms the news we have been waiting for, that The Festival of the Lion King will soon return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is awesome! Right now, with the full show not playing, a modified version of the show is performing, called A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King, but with The Tumble Monkey segment returning, we await the triumphant return of The Festival of the Lion King this summer!

Located on the 192 in Kissimmee, Old Town is a unique and iconic entertainment district featuring over 70 unique shops, restaurants, bars, rides, family-friendly attractions, and of course it's famous car shows!. Old Town on Highway 192 in Kissimmee is an iconic tourist attraction with unique shops, delicious food, live entertainment, and of course the car shows! Old Town is host to the Classic Car Show and Cruise every Saturday throughout the year, it’s a free event for car owners to participate in and spectators to enjoy. This year Old Town is celebrating 32 years of the Saturday Nite Classic Car Show and Cruise, and on Saturday, March 19, 2022, Old Town is inviting car cruisers, enthusiasts, and admirers to come and celebrate with them. Recognized as America’s longest-running weekly car show, this Saturday night classic has been a weekend tradition for tourists and locals alike for the past 32 years. On Saturday, March 19, guests are invited to drive down memory lane as Old Town welcomes show-quality 1987 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques for a day to remember. Cars will be on display during the day with a cruise down Old Town’s brick main street at 8:30 pm. The all-day celebration begins at 11 a.m. and includes live entertainment, giveaways, and more, until 11 p.m. Live music begins at 1pm with The Dukes then stick around for more great music starting at 7pm featuring Johnny Wild & The Delights.

It's not long now until the inaugural runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend beginning March 31, at Walt Disney World, and the route has revealed a surprise. The exciting news is the route for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler will go through two lands no runDisney race has ever gone through before, runners will be running through Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The 10-miler race will start in the EPCOT parking lot, head through EPCOT, and then towards Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests will then run past The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror to the other side of the park, approaching the 4-mile mark between Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land. The route then takes runners out of the park and back towards EPCOT. The runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend is sold out, EXCEPT the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler, so you still have time to register, and enjoy, or endure this unique run!

Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs has a new menu from today. Previously soft serve, and dole whips were available here, but with them now available at the new Swirls on the Water kiosk, Marketplace Snacks has a new menu. Now with a limited menu, Marketplace Snacks only offers two varieties of Bubble Waffles. The Salted Caramel Bubble Waffle is topped with Chocolate Ice Cream, Pretzel Pieces, Whipped Cream, Salted Caramel, and Chocolate Crisp Pearls and Caramel Sauce, while the Strawberry & Cream Bubble Waffle is topped with vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate crisp pearls Both varieties are priced at $8.99, we can't wait to try, can't decide which one, might have to order both!

The collaboration we've been waiting for is finally here! Lilly Pulitzer joins the Disney Parks Collection family today, and all we can say is.... take our money!! You've possibly seen select Lilly Pulitzer styles before in the Deluxe Resorts at Walt Disney World Resort, but launching today on shopDisney and at various locations at Walt Disney World Resort (and Disneyland Resort), along with Lilly Pulitzer’s store in Disney Springs on April 14, is a brand-new line of fun, Florida-themed, accessories and apparel which we are so excited to get our hands on this spring. The Lilly Pulitzer brand is known for its vibrant, colorful, Floridian lifestyle prints, and this collaboration with Disney is no different. Tropical flowers, fruit elements, and gentle strokes of a watercolor brush were used to develop this fantastically fun “Lilly Loves Disney” print featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Cinderella Castle (look closely and you may even find some hidden Mickeys). Watch this video to see the making of the design yourself! Here is closer look at some of the collection The Sophie Dress features the “Lilly Loves Disney” print in a best-selling style, with UPF 50+ protection for sunnier days and ¾-length sleeves making it perfect for those cool summer nights. Next up is the Buttercup Short, great for slipping on over your favorite swimsuit or a sunny walk in the Disney Parks. Oh, and perfect for Flower and Garden seasons the long-sleeved Finn Top, featuring Mickey on the bottom left corner. We love the accessories too! The Bahia Backpack and Run Around Hat are fabulously chic! This Florida classic collection is available at shopDisney, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Resort today, while stocks last.