The Magic of Disney Animation has begun a soft opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios ahead of its scheduled September 14 opening. Guests entered the new animation-focused attraction on Friday, September 11, three days before its official opening date. The new...
It’s becoming harder and harder to recognize Disney’s own stories once they’ve gone through the corporate filter. The Princess and the Frog gave audiences a tale about a “princess” named Tiana set in the heart of New Orleans, steeped in music, culture, and yes — voodoo. It was a story about dreams, transformation, and the dangers of making deals with dark powers.
Upon entering the Grand Floridian lobby at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida right now, you may feel like you walked into a construction zone. That’s because you have!
The Resort is getting a major face-lift that began with the announcement of a new alcoholic drink service bar in place of the more elegant giant birdcage decor that once stood where the bar is under construction. The bar is only the tip of the iceberg of the current overhaul underway.
EPCOT announced the Narrator List for its 2025 Christmas Candlelight Processional. Many new names are on the list. Notably, Neil Patrick Harris and Whoopi Goldberg will not be participating this year. Both have been repeat narrators in previous years.
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.