Craig Smith

I am founder and editor of DisneyNews.us. My passion for all things Disney goes pretty far back to watching The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday nights and enjoying my first trip to Walt Disney World in the mid-80's. I have since returned to the magical place more than 30 times. I started this site when I came to the realization that I spent a significant portion of my day reading articles about Disney and watching Disney content with my 8-year old, so it made sense that I would start sharing some of what I read and see and build a little community around it. Other interests include 80's nostalgia, vintage toys, video games, LEGO, Star Wars and tech gadgets. Other site isDMR.

Disney Sweepstakes and Contests (Updated 2021)

July 25, 2026 by Craig Smith

Let’s face it, a trip to Disney World can be quite the investment. Between airfare, hotel, food and park passes, it can cost thousands to take a vacation to the happiest place on earth. Well, why not take a shot at a free Disney trip? or other Disney-related prizes? There are a bunch of Disney … Read more

Awesome TV Special Recorded for the Disney World Opening #TBT

July 19, 2026 by Craig Smith

For this week’s throwback video, I dug up this awesome video of the Walt Disney World opening that aired as a TV special in 1971. The grand opening of Walt Disney World in 1971 was a landmark event in entertainment history, marking the expansion of Walt Disney’s vision from the original Disneyland in California to … Read more

Walt Disney World Map 2026

August 3, 2026 by Craig Smith

Here are a few helpful resources that will aid you in your Disney planning. The interactive 2026 Disney World maps listed below should help you visualize where everything is within the parks and resorts and with respect to each other. No matter what your Walt Disney World travel plans are, it is always critical to … Read more