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Tips for Guests Visiting Walt Disney World with Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities

Visiting Walt Disney World is a dream come true for kids and parents alike, but many parents (or caregivers) with children on the autism spectrum or that have other cognitive disabilities might be overwhelmed by the breadth and complexity of a Walt Disney World vacation – as many other groups of first-time guests are. While we’re working on compiling...

Spotlight: Mark Jones, Manager of Accessibility & Services for Guests with Disabilities at Walt Disney World

If you were watching the Super Bowl the other night, you may have seen some members of the California School for the Deaf Riverside football team during the coin toss, or a clip of ESPN’s video highlighting their trip to the high school championship. From watching the video, it’s clear that the Riverside team has incredible passion both on and off the field. And...

Valentine’s Day Eats and Treats Coming to Disney Destinations Around the World

As Feb. 14 approaches, there is no shortage of delightful eats and sips to enjoy for an extra touch of l’amour at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort, and Tokyo Disney Resort. They say food is a way to the heart, and these items will leave you on cloud nine.  Prepare to be...

FIRST LOOK: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Exhilarating adventures in the visual, culinary and performing arts await guests at the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Jan. 14 through Feb 21, 2022. Throughout the festival’s 39 days, chefs showcase dishes inspired by art movements, visual masterpieces come to life and Broadway stars sing beloved show tunes in a...

Foodie Guide to the 2022 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

If you’re a treats connoisseur, once you set your eyes upon these eats and sips from this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, your taste buds are going to be begging to try them all.  Running from Jan. 14 through Feb. 21, 2022 – right in the midst of the 18-month-long Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Celebration – the...

Bob Iger Spends Final Days as Disney’s Executive Chairman at Walt Disney World; Thanks Cast Members

Disney’s longtime CEO and outgoing Executive Chairman, Bob Iger, spent the past three days at Walt Disney World as his time with the company comes to a close on New Years Eve. Just spent 3 days @WaltDisneyWorld & was reminded (yet again) what makes me so proud of @disney…our cast members! Thanks for taking care of me all these years. Thanks for your talent, your...

Disability at Disney Pro Members Gift Guide

My favorite time of the year is here! Can you guess what it is? Of course you can! It’s Christmastime! We wanted to kick off the season right, by suggesting some great gifts for the Disney fan in your life! #5: Walt Disney’s Disneyland This bountiful visual history draws on Disney’s vast historical collections, private archives, and the golden age of...

Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park to be Reimagined with New Experiences in 2023

I know this is news from the other coast, but it’s just so exciting that I wanted to share it with you all here in addition to on our sister site, Monorail News Building on the legacy of Mickey’s Toontown, Imagineers are working to create some all-new experiences so families and young children can have more opportunities to play together inside Disneyland park...

Your Guide to Booking DAS Return Times on the Disney World App

Today is not only the launch of Disney Genie, Genie+, and Lightning Lane but it’s also the launch of Disney’s updated Disability Access Service, as we mentioned in this earlier article. One of the improvements Disney has made is that users can now get return times through the My Disney Experience app instead of having to visit a Cast Member at the...

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