Have you been exhausted by cast members referring to you as "friend," unable to say "sir" or "ma'am"? If so, don't thank the Phoenicians. Thank Bob Iger and a very strange moment in time in which Disney decided to go all-in on divisive language edicts at their parks!...
Walt Disney World removed native dining-reservation search from the My Disney Experience app today. Tapping “Check/Reserve Dining” now opens a web browser—mirroring how Park Pass once worked. BlogMickey first spotted the change, noting that other app functions (like...
Alcohol is coming to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in the most accessible way yet through the Beak and Barrel.
On August 29th, Disney will officially break a barrier that’s stood since Magic Kingdom’s opening day. The park’s first-ever standalone tavern, The Beak and Barrel, opens in Adventureland, just steps away from Pirates of the Caribbean. Advance reservations for the new location launch August 20th at 7:00 p.m. ET, and judging by the buzz, this pirate pub is expected to fill fast.
Disney has removed the iconic Adventureland sign in Magic Kingdom. Is this just a refurbishment or have “modern sensibilities” struck again?
Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World is changing—dramatically. Big Thunder Mountain remains under refurbishment, construction walls are up around Pirates of the Caribbean and Frontierland, and the only remaining nod to America’s frontier history seems to be the Country Bears, which now highlights modern Disney songs. The Rivers of America is nearly drained, leading some to wonder if current Disney leadership has little reverence for America’s frontier-era history.
Guests heading to the Haunted Mansion this summer are being met with something more frightening than any ghost or ghoul inside the ride itself: giant industrial fans lined up in the outdoor queue.
The following press release on the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival comes from the official Disney Parks Blog: Are your taste buds tingling? The best time of year is almost here, with the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival just around...
As of early August 2025, draining of the Rivers of America is visibly underway, after it and Tom’s Sawyer’s Island have been permanent closed. Construction barriers have been placed around affected areas, and water levels have dropped significantly over the past two weeks.
In a move that’s sure to delight brunch enthusiasts and raise eyebrows among family-oriented visitors, Walt Disney World has introduced a new Parisian Breakfast Buffet at the Chefs de France restaurant in EPCOT, complete with unlimited champagne mimosas.
Tropical Storm Erin, the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining strength as it moves westward across the eastern Atlantic. As of August 13th, Erin was located east of the Leeward Islands and moving westward towards the Florida coast,...
In a move that has left fans and industry watchers scratching their heads, Disney has unveiled the full panel schedule for its 2025 Destination D23 event—and there’s a glaring omission: no dedicated presentation on theme park developments.
Disney World has removed or covered most of the signs for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, a Star Wars-themed hotel that remained in operation for a mere 19 months.
With its closing in September 2023, the Disney company took almost two years to remove the signs.
A growing trend sees some homeschooling families using Disney parks—not as occasional field trips but as their primary classroom. This shift brings both potential benefits and significant downsides.
H.E.R.B.I.E., the lovable robot from The Fantastic Four: First Steps will meet guests for a limited time at Disneyland.