Disney announced the reopening date for Big Thunder Mountain, with a lower height requirement. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom will reopen on May 3, 2026, following a lengthy refurbishment. The attraction has remained closed since January 2025 for a...
A new map of the Magic Kingdom from Disney could reveal the potential location, borders, and entry paths into the new Villains Land coming to Walt Disney World.
Disney expert WDWPro shared his analysis on how much this image actually reveals on the That Park Place YouTube channel, including what it’ll take to connect the new areas and how this shows that Disney may be worried about Epic Universe’s success.
Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts have seldom been in a worse position than they currently might be. Disney World attendance is dropping and upcoming "expansions" are unpopular. Disneyland, likewise, is struggling to find guests in ways we haven't seen since...
Walt Disney World has updated one of its most iconic attractions. The Magic Kingdom Railroad—known for its classic charm and relaxing grand circle tour—has temporarily adopted a new operating mode and a surprising guest star: Stitch.
A recent on-air comment by CNN commentator Scott Jennings has sparked backlash after he mocked adults who visit Disney theme parks without children. During a July 1, 2025, episode of CNN NewsNight, Jennings remarked, “If you’re over the age of 21 and you go to Disneyland or Disney World and you don’t have children — straight to Alligator Alcatraz, El Salvador.”
An X video posted by longtime Disney fan and annual pass holder “Mally Mouse” has gone viral this week. Wearing Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Ears, Mally documents what she calls her “last trip” to Disneyland, marking the end of what she described as a lifetime tradition. In this clip that resonated with many X commenters, she noted the rising cost of trips as well as the cultural shift from the Disney company.
What began as a magical Disney cruise turned harrowing on the final evening of the voyage. On June 29th, as the Disney Dream returned from a four-night Bahamas trip, a 5‑year‑old girl slipped over the railing on the fourth deck while her father positioned her for a photo. Without hesitation, he jumped over the side to save her and treaded water until Disney rescue boats were able to reach the pair.
Just weeks before its grand reopening, EPCOT’s newly updated Test Track has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons. During a Cast Member preview on July 1st, a Test Track crash occurred when a ride vehicle slammed into a set of foam sliding doors that failed to open properly. Four guests were injured in the impact and received treatment on-site. Fortunately, none required hospitalization—but the timing couldn’t be worse for Disney as it gears up to relaunch the ride to the public later this month.
Walt Disney World is facing one of its slowest summer seasons in recent memory, as a confluence of economic pressures, waning international tourism, and increased competition from rival theme parks continues to depress attendance. According to industry analysts and park watchers, the Disney World summer crowds that traditionally pack the Orlando resort have thinned significantly—and all signs point to an even steeper decline following the July 4th holiday.
A new Disney Parks Blog is out featuring photos of the Animation Building at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The commentary and rare look inside has many people wondering why Disney kept this nearly-vacant structure and destroyed, instead, Muppetvision for their Monsters Inc attraction upcoming. So, let’s dive into what the building is, what it was created to be, and the wasted space it has now become… even if we love the building and its history.
Guests are reportedly committing acts of vandalism on Walt Disney World property.
This is why we can’t have nice things anymore.
Summer has just arrived, but already Disney is looking to drive families back to the parks in time for the fall festivities and spooktacular fun of Halloween. Today, we're looking at the latest info from Disney Parks Blog regarding Disneyland's plans for big fun and...
Kim Irvine, a cornerstone of Walt Disney Imagineering for over five decades, has retired, marking the end of an era for the company responsible for crafting Disney’s theme park magic.
As a legacy hire with deep ties to Disney’s storied past, Irvine’s career is a blend of celebrated contributions and polarizing decisions, leaving fans and critics alike debating her impact on the parks.