Best Resources for Disney World News and Trip Planning
There’s a TON of Disney world news sources out there. Even as immersed as I am in the WDW media, I still come across new ones I’ve never heard of all the time. And when you’re planning your next Disney vacation or just trying to keep up with Disney News, you’re inevitably going to start googling or searching on social media to find the information you need.
But here’s the thing you guys need to know: not all of these sources are reliable. Some deal primarily in clickbait controversy, or things that are “rumored” but not confirmed.
Some are bloggers who have successful blogs on topics that have nothing to do with Disney, but since it gets lots of traffic, they write articles based on the one family vacation they took to Disney World in 2014. (This is a real thing. With the top Must Dos being Great Movie Ride and Main St. Electrical Parade. Yes, seriously.)
It’s not that the article isn’t good; it may be well-written, but the problem is that Disney World changes. Constantly. Every year, there are new things, things change, they close, they move locations and times. If you’re basing your trip on outdated information, you’ll come across some problems. If you’ve become a regular reader of mine, then hopefully you already know that it’s my goal to make sure people have the information they need to plan a great Disney World trip. That encompasses a lot of areas.
So I’ve gathered together THE ULTIMATE LIST OF WDW RESOURCES.
And I’m sharing this list with you.
You can consider every person or site on this list to be a personal endorsement from me. I appreciate their accuracy, the quality of their content, their attention to staying updated, and their overall respect for the Disney company and their audience. These are the people I keep bookmarked, have notification alerts on, and who I search (or even message) when I have a question of my own.
So if you’re looking for the BEST Walt Disney World information, start here.
And also, might I just add my plug to first begin by signing up for my free weekly WDW newsletter, which will help you keep up with everything you need to know, delivered right to your inbox every Wednesday. And if you prefer to sit back and listen to your news and updates, then my podcast, Living By Disney, is the best podcast resource for Disney World news and updates.
I may add to this list over time as I think of new ones to add. All these guys have sites and are on lots of social media networks too. So I’m linking to their website, and then you can find their social links from there.
The Ultimate List of Disney World News & Planning Information
Overall Disney World News Updates:
WDW Magic– they only do Disney World and basically stick to news updates (whereas Attractions does all theme parks, YouTube videos, live shows, POV rides, etc). If you just want the latest Disney World Updates, they’re reliable and up to date. They also have a calendar page that’s handy for park hours and parade, and fireworks times.
Mickey Visit: A great resource for both Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida, along with Disney Cruise Line. Gavin Doyle and his team do a great job keeping up with all the latest news and have particular insight into business topics regarding the Disney Company as a whole. They also offer a newsletter that sends updates to your inbox.
Disney Food and Dining:
Disney Food Blog – I can’t tell you how often I refer to DFB or send out links to their info for replies to questions. AJ and her team cover everything food-based at Disney, and their restaurant and food reviews are reliable, and I find I almost always totally agree with their assessment.
In Park Entertainment schedules:
WDW Entertainment – I’ve mentioned this site before, and it’s still my go-to for information on the Disney shows and entertainment. Disney doesn’t publish everything, and what they do publish isn’t easy to find until you get to the park and pick up the times guide. But sometimes you need to know the times before you arrive. Steve Soares keeps his info so up to date, I swear Disney gets their times from him and not the other way around. I keep the site bookmarked and refer to it whenever I want to make sure and hit a certain show or character.
PhotoPass Options
PhotoPass on Facebook – If you have the Disney PhotoPass package added to your ticket (or included with your Annual Pass) then you may be interested in seeing what the latest locations and Magic Shots are. Magic Shots are those special ones that insert a character or other item into your picture. Like Tinkerbell flying over your head. They’re always adding new shots and changing them seasonally. On their Facebook page, they keep an album of all the current options available. So it’s handy to bookmark if you want to catch a certain shot.
Official Disney Info
Disney Parks – the only official resource I follow is Disney parks on Twitter. They typically are not (ironically) the first to release new info. You can also find updates on their official blog: Disney Parks Blog.
