Sixty Disney Animation characters gathered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 14 to mark the opening of The Magic of Disney Animation. The characters appeared together for a group photograph outside the new attraction. The Magic of Disney Animation opened to...
Late October will offer new flexibility to annual passholders at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida as an updated calendar has added several “Good-to-Go” days. The resort added four new dates: October 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th. On those dates, annual passholders may enter any of the theme parks without needing to secure a park-reservation ahead of time.
In the world of theme parks, travel and tourism, being #1 is a very big deal. So it should be no shock that Walt Disney World executives know how to pull out all the stops to stay in first place.
Disney will roll out a meet and greet with Life Day Chewbacca, complete with his festive red robe at Jollywood Nights.
Located in the Africa section of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the quick‑service window known as Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery (often simply “Kusafiri”) has modified its offerings to include lunch and dinner, in addition to its traditional breakfast and snack items.
According to a new Forbes analysis by Caroline Reid, Walt Disney World theme parks have seen a staggering 26% drop in popularity over the last five years — a trend that raises serious questions about the health of Disney’s once-unbeatable parks division.
On October 20, 2025, both Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, experienced widespread operational disruptions due to a major internet issue. The outage temporarily disabled key features of the My Disney Experience app at Disney World and the Disneyland app, impacting guests throughout both resorts.
For decades, The Walt Disney Company has billed itself as America’s storyteller — a studio and theme park empire built on optimism, imagination, and the American dream itself. But over the past few years, that image has come under fire. From removing historical scenes on classic attractions to corporate departments focused on “stories that matter,” many longtime fans have accused Disney of erasing the very Americana that once defined its spirit.
The historic archway leading into the former Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was removed overnight between October 17 and 18, 2025. The arch had stood as a nostalgic gateway for 36 years, debuting with the park on May 1, 1989.
Disney has officially announced Soarin Across America, a brand-new version of its “Soarin” attraction, coming to both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World in the summer of 2026. The new experience will replace the current Soarin Around the World film at Disney California Adventure and EPCOT’s The Land pavilion, marking a return to the skies with an all-new flight across the United States.
The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom has recently undergone a wave of changes—not just to its prices and packages, but to the overall experience and even the costumes worn by Cast Members. This once-beloved “princess makeover” destination has long delivered magical transformations for young girls dreaming of becoming Disney princesses, as well as for boys hoping to become valiant knights or princes.
The biggest upgrades across all domestic Disney parks right now including Disneyland and Walt Disney World involve something Walt himself famously wanted to keep out: alcohol. In a Saturday Evening Post article from 1956, Disney stated, “No liquor, no beer, nothing. Because that brings in a rowdy element. That brings people that we don’t want, and I feel they don’t need it.”
There are few discounts offered at Walt Disney World each year, so when one of them actually increases, it’s a big deal.
The Walt Disney Company’s new fiscal year has begun, and as we’ve seen in past years, this has meant price increases across the board. Everything from food and parking to hotel stays, Lightning Lane passes, park tickets, and annual passes have gone up in price.
One glaring exception, however, is the cost to renew your Walt Disney World Annual Pass if you’re already a member. Disney has long provided an incentive for current passholders to renew at the end of their yearly term in the form of a discount. This year, that renewal discount has actually increased.