Walt Disney World has confirmed the return of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026, a seasonal program offering exclusive perks for Disney World Annual Passholders. The event will run from May 1 through July 31, 2026, providing limited-time experiences, merchandise, and...
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.
Walt Disney World has introduced a new airport transportation option reminiscent of the now‑retired Disney’s Magical Express—but with a significant price increase (particularly since Magical Express was a free service included with your resort booking).
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.
The Boneyard at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom closed this week, bringing an end to one of Disney’s best themed playgrounds for kids.
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.
At the recent Destination D23 event on August 31, 2025, Disney provided new details about Villains Land, a themed expansion planned for the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. This is the first land in any Disney park solely centered on the company’s well-known villain characters.
When families board a ferryboat at Walt Disney World, they’re supposed to be gliding toward the Magic Kingdom — not bracing for a disaster that sends dozens of guests flying. Yet that’s exactly what happened on the night of July 30, 2025, when the General Joe Potter ferryboat slammed into the dock at the Transportation and Ticket Center.
Labor Day at Walt Disney World, particularly in the Magic Kingdom, should be the grand finale of the summer season. It’s a day when Florida schools are closed, parents have time off, and families from up North take their last vacations before heading back to classrooms. Yet in 2025, what should have been a triumphant crowd surge instead looked more like the lockdown-era doldrums of 2020.
The Walt Disney Company appears to be admitting that August and September of 2025 are looking very uncrowded at Walt Disney World. And the solution the company offers for people wanting to see it even less crowded? Well... but VIP events, of course! Here's the...
As of August 25, 2025 Spaceship Earth, the iconic “giant golfball” of EPCOT, closed down temporarily for a refurbishment. While all attractions at Walt Disney World need regular maintenance, there is a question as to whether this closure is simply for regular, ongoing maintenance, or will the attraction that has us “thanking the Phoenicians” be getting an upgrade or two?
Magic Kingdom’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed on January 6, 2025 for a major refurbishment that will extend through at least spring 2026.
When fans think of Walt Disney World, the image that most often comes to mind is Cinderella Castle rising above Main Street U.S.A. It’s the symbol of Magic Kingdom, the focal point of countless family photos, and the single most recognizable icon of the resort. On August 31, 2025, at Destination D23, Disney Imagineers announced that this legendary structure will soon be returning to its roots. Disney will repaint Cinderella Castle with a more classic and timeless look that many longtime guests have been waiting to see.