Blake Taylor is Senior Writer at Mickey Visit. He has been writing about The Walt Disney Company and the entertainment industry since age 12, when Pixar hosted the world premiere of Cars in Blake’s hometown. Thousands of Blake’s news articles have appeared in Attractions Magazine, /Film, Looper, Explore, Rotoscopers, WDW Radio, The Muppet Mindset, and The Main Street Gazette. Blake is an alumnus of the Disney College Program. Education: Communications at Appalachian State University | Favorite Disney attraction: Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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Most table service restaurants and many lounges at Walt Disney World require an advance dining reservation. For some eateries, securing a reservation is easier said than done, requiring you to set an alarm to navigate […]
It’s an exciting time for Disneyland Resort as its theme parks and hotels welcome new experiences for the summer and prepare for major new attractions in the long term. Many factors go into developing theme […]
As a theme park all about exploration, Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World rewards the guest who ventures off the beaten path. We recently shared about the park’s incredible lounge and a dessert that […]
A lot is happening at Disneyland Resort this summer, including the conclusion of its 70th anniversary celebration and recent debuts of new ride versions, including Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Soarin’. Disney just announced a […]
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026, formerly known as D23 Expo, is fast approaching. This biennial event, hosted right next to Disneyland, is jam-packed with huge announcements about Disney’s future, plus special presentations celebrating […]
Guests staying at Walt Disney World hotels have access to exclusive perks not available to other guests. This summer, for example, Disney introduced new amenities for families traveling with young children. Disney also recently rolled […]
One of Disneyland Resort‘s most popular restaurants has been playing musical chairs in various temporary locations for nearly a decade. The changes all stemmed from a canceled hotel and a sweeping overhaul to Downtown Disney, […]
In addition to temporarily closing rides for refurbishment, Disneyland also does maintenance on restaurants and dining locations across the resort’s two theme parks. We keep track of all Disneyland refurbishments here, and an upcoming dining […]
Over 150 dining and shopping venues populate Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, including a new two-story bar. Some of Disney Springs’ tenants have loyal fan followings. At one establishment in particular, a long line […]
Disney theme parks are currently in an ambitious period of growth, with 7 new lands coming worldwide. While much of the attention is rightfully on the new rides and attractions Disney is building inside its […]
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