Walt Disney World is heading for a leadership change at one of the most consequential moments in Central Florida theme-park competition in decades. Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, announced that he will retire this summer after 36 years with Disney,...
On September 10, 2025, Disney World filed a construction permit for its affordable housing community first announced in 2022, marking a step toward the construction of over 1,400 units for cast members and Central Florida residents.
The first night of Walt Disney World’s 2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, scheduled for November 7th, is officially sold out. Disney has confirmed that tickets for that evening are no longer available.
Gino, a well-known western lowland gorilla and one of the original residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, died on September 17, 2025 at 44 years old. One of Animal Kingdom’s head veterinarians confirmed his death in a public statement shared on social media.
Walt Disney Co. has filed a patent that, if realized, could change how animatronic characters’ faces are displayed in its theme parks. The technology would combine projection systems, sensors, and real‑time rendering to make animatronic faces more responsive.
After weeks of no signage to welcome guests into the Adventureland section of Disney’s Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, the sign has returned.
Walt Disney World has rolled out a surprising new deal for Florida residents that makes a day at Disney actually cheaper than Dollywood. The limited-time offer slashes daily ticket costs to just $70 per day—a number that not only undercuts Disney’s usual steep pricing but also places it below Dollywood’s standard one-day admission.
Walt Disney World’s Blizzard Beach Water Park has officially closed for the season as of Monday, September 8, 2025. The water park’s last day of guest operation was Sunday, September 7th. According to multiple official sources and park operating calendars, the closure is part of a scheduled seasonal refurbishment. Disney has not released an official reopening date, and there is currently no information on when the park will resume operations.
Only at Walt Disney World could something this outrageous happen—a robbery straight out of a Hollywood heist film. In the early hours of Monday morning, a thief in scuba gear allegedly robbed Paddlefish at Disney Springs and then swam away and escaped. Authorities say he made off with between $10,000 and $20,000 before vanishing into the waters surrounding the restaurant.
“The Rivers of America are filling back up. Could you possibly head to Magic Kingdom and check that out?” was the admonition I received from our team. I had to see this for myself. What’s happening at Disney’s Magic Kingdom right now is definitely magical, but not at all in the way most would think of.
The World of Disney Opening Ceremony takes place each morning at the World of Disney store in Disney Springs, Florida. The event began in September 2025 and was designed to bring back a tradition once common in Disney Stores located in shopping malls. In those earlier versions, guests—often children—were invited to use a large key to “unlock” the store.
Disney is going to offer simplified packages at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, a location once known as a wholesome can’t miss experience, now mired in controversy and declining guest interest.
At the 2025 Golden Ticket Awards, Universal’s recently opened theme park, Epic Universe, earned several honors, including Best Dark Ride for its much heralded Monster’s Unchained attraction. This marked a significant change, as Epic Universe overtook Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which had previously dominated the category.