Former Walt Disney Imagineer Kathy Mangum is expressing regret over one of Disneyland's most beloved attractions, calling Tony Baxter's Splash Mountain a "horrible idea" more than three decades after helping create it. Unfortunately for Mangum, decades of Disney theme...
Bakso, a male Sumatran tiger at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will leave the park later this fall. Disney announced the planned move on September 28, 2026, as Bakso reached his second birthday. Bakso has lived at Animal Kingdom since his birth in September 2024. He will...
Walt Disney World has confirmed that DuckTales World Showcase Adventure will return to EPCOT in a modified format after the Play Disney Parks app that powered the scavenger hunt was retired, Disney Tourist Blog reported, citing journalist Scott Gustin. NEW: DuckTales...
Walt Disney World is introducing a new Mickey Mouse magnet for Annual Passholders who renew their passes. The magnet will go to eligible Passholders beginning in September 2026. Disney says eligible Passholders will receive the special-edition magnet by mail. The...
The first sellout of the 2026 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party has occurred at Walt Disney World, with the November 24 event date no longer available. The November 24 party is the first date to sell out for the 2026 season. It falls on the Tuesday of Thanksgiving...
The Play Disney Parks App has retired after more than eight years of service at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Disney ended the app on September 16, 2026, bringing the standalone mobile platform to an end. Disney launched Play Disney Parks on June 30,...
Disney’s Atlantic Dance Hall will end its regular weekend operations at Disney’s BoardWalk beginning October 1, 2026. The change comes as Hurly-Burly prepares to open next door on the same date. Atlantic Dance Hall will remain available for private events after its...
A newly published Disney patent application describes technology that could use cameras, AI, and automated notifications to monitor animal behavior. The notifications could alert guests to animal activity and Cast Members to potentially concerning behavior. The filing...
Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken faces allegations from her chief of staff involving a racial slur, comments about sexual orientation and workplace treatment. The allegations stem from a confidential four-page letter that attorney Lawrence Lennemann sent to Anaheim City...
Walt Disney World has sold out of tickets for all remaining 2026 dates of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The final available date, October 25, sold out on September 17. Disney’s official website now lists the 2026 Halloween party as sold out. The event takes...
A new report claims Disney could eventually remove Matterhorn Bobsleds from its current location at Disneyland and rebuild the attraction elsewhere in the park. The report connects the possibility to Disney's plans to reimagine Tomorrowland. Disney announced the...
A new Toy Story Land update at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will bring Lilypad from Toy Story 5 into Alien Swirling Saucers. The change creates a disconnect as the themed area is supposed to be Andy's backyard. Disney Parks announced the update on September 16, 2026....
Peter Pan’s Flight reopens at Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, September 22, after an unexpected closure that lasted more than a day. The closure didn't appear to be part of a previously announced refurbishment. Disney describes Peter Pan’s Flight as a Fantasyland attraction...