Theme Parks

Mother Nature Trolls Disney: Rivers of America Refilled at Magic Kingdom by Rainfall

Mother Nature Trolls Disney: Rivers of America Refilled at Magic Kingdom by Rainfall

The saga of Disney’s controversial Cars Frontierland expansion at Magic Kingdom has taken yet another surreal twist. Despite weeks of effort to drain the historic Rivers of America to make way for the bulldozers, Mother Nature had her own plan this week. Heavy rainfall has partially refilled the Rivers of America basin, undoing much of Disney’s progress and sparking laughter among longtime park fans who never wanted the river drained in the first place.

Disney’s Abu Dhabi Theme Park: Imagineer Zach Riddley Reiterates Josh D’Amaro Comments About Incorporating Water

Disney’s Abu Dhabi Theme Park: Imagineer Zach Riddley Reiterates Josh D’Amaro Comments About Incorporating Water

The Walt Disney’s Imagineering YouTube channel has just released it’s latest episode of “We Call It Imagineering,” looking at the Walt Disney Castles around the world. What is already catching fans attention, though, is their sneak peak of the upcoming park in Abu Dhabi. Lead Imagineer for global projects, Zach Riddley, teased a little about the upcoming park and castle centerpiece.

Disney Cinderella Castle Repaint Isn’t Innovation — It’s Modern Imagineers Refusing to Admit Fans Were Right

Disney Cinderella Castle Repaint Isn’t Innovation — It’s Modern Imagineers Refusing to Admit Fans Were Right

Disney imagineers have announced that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World is getting a “historic update.” The company unveiled the plan at Destination D23, promising a bold “new” look that Imagineers framed as a creative step forward. The reality? They’re simply bringing the castle back to its original 1971 color palette—soft grays, creams, and blues with subtle gold accents.

Universal UK Harry Potter Attraction Stalled Amid Licensing Wrangle

Universal UK Harry Potter Attraction Stalled Amid Licensing Wrangle

When Universal Studios announced its plans to build a £5 billion theme park in Bedfordshire, UK, one question dominated the headlines: would Harry Potter be part of it? For millions of fans across Europe, the idea of stepping into the Wizarding World without having to fly to Orlando or Hollywood was the ultimate dream. But new reporting suggests that dream has hit a snag.

New Permits Filed for Upcoming Cars and Villains-Themed Expansions at Walt Disney World

New Permits Filed for Upcoming Cars and Villains-Themed Expansions at Walt Disney World

Disney has taken another step forward in the expansion of Magic Kingdom in Orlando. Walt Disney Imagineering has filed permits for the construction of two new buildings at the STOLport site near Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. This development is part of the ongoing preparations for the park’s upcoming Cars and Villains-themed expansions.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Adds New Construction Walls as 3/4 Disney World Parks Close Off Large Sections Behind Barriers

Disney’s Hollywood Studios Adds New Construction Walls as 3/4 Disney World Parks Close Off Large Sections Behind Barriers

Walt Disney World has a massive construction wall problem, with large sections of the park under maintenance or construction. This has closed off large sections of three out of the four Walt Disney World parks. Most recently, additional construction walls have popped up in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. 

Blizzard Beach to Close Again for Seasonal Refurbishment After Summer Operations

Blizzard Beach to Close Again for Seasonal Refurbishment After Summer Operations

Walt Disney World’s Blizzard Beach water park will close again this fall for seasonal refurbishment. The park’s final day of operation is scheduled for Sunday, September 7, 2025, with a temporary closure beginning Monday, September 8th. No reopening date has been confirmed, and park hours are currently unavailable through the end of November.