Large crowds gathered at Magic Kingdom as Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopened May 3 following an extended refurbishment. Guests flooded Magic Kingdom's Frontierland to see the new scene and experience the ride's changes. Guests began lining up early in the day....
A routine ferry ride at Walt Disney World turned into a tumultuous ordeal on the evening of July 30, 2025, when a boat crashed into the dock at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) during severe weather, leaving multiple guests injured and sparking chaos among passengers.
Disney Parks are preparing for the Halloween Season. Take a look at the merchandise options from the following press release. Who knows? Maybe there's a Haunted Mansion collectible you just have to own! The spook-tacular season is about to begin at Disney World...
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for “General Construction” at 4975C Caribbean Way—better known to theme park fans as the site of the former Aunt Polly’s restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. The permit was filed on July 24, 2025, and lists Phillips & Jordan, Inc. as the designated contractor, a firm with experience in infrastructure demolition and land clearing.
Disney has officially reversed two temporary policies introduced alongside the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at Magic Kingdom. These changes suggest that actual attendance may be lower than initially expected during the early summer. Annual Passholders are once again able to enter Magic Kingdom after 2 p.m. without a reservation. Additionally, cast members can once more enter the parks when off duty.
Walt Disney World recently rolled out a rare digital gift‑card bonus with the purchase of a new annual pass.
This move is noteworthy for two reasons. First, it marks a return to offering incentives aimed at new Annual Pass (AP) purchasers, a strategy Disney had largely abandoned. Second, it fuels a growing narrative that when Disney introduces perks for first‑time or returning APs, it signals a need to boost lagging sales.
During Disneyland Resort’s 70th-anniversary celebration on July 17, 2025, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that the entire resort now attracts “almost 30 million” visitors annually, a figure that would put the West Coast park above Walt Disney World for the first time ever.
Announced initially at D23 Expo in 2024 and refined with further details in early 2025, this new themed area promises a “twisted” realm where guests can immerse themselves in the darker side of Disney storytelling. However, amid the excitement, fans and critics alike are pointing to one notable (if not predictable) omission: Dr. Facilier from The Princess and the Frog.
Walt Disney World has revealed plans to revamp the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, transforming it into “The Walt Disney Studios” with a new interactive that will resurrect the classic “Magic of Disney Animation” experience.
Walt Disney World has launched a limited-time offering in its Hollywood Studios park with the arrival of BDX droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. These small, free-roaming robots began making appearances on July 16, 2025, and will continue to interact with guests five days a week through August 30.
Disney Parks just introduced a new verse in the finale of the beloved attraction “It’s a Small World.” The verse, penned by the late Richard M. Sherman, debuted at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World on July 17, 2025—marking Disneyland’s 70th anniversary and coinciding with celebratory events at Magic Kingdom.
Walt Disney World surprised Magic Kingdom guests last night, July 18th, with an unannounced soft opening of its highly anticipated new nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away.
In a recent interview with TheaterMania, Brian Henson—chairman of The Jim Henson Company and son of founder Jim Henson—addressed the fate of MuppetVision 3D, the beloved attraction that closed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 8, 2025.