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Walt Disney World Popularity Plummets by Over 26% in Last 5 Years, According to Forbes — Data Shows Growing Interest for Dollywood

Walt Disney World Popularity Plummets by Over 26% in Last 5 Years, According to Forbes — Data Shows Growing Interest for Dollywood

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.

Has Disney Finally Remembered America? “Disney Celebrates America” Marks a Patriotic Shift After Years of Cultural Drift

Has Disney Finally Remembered America? “Disney Celebrates America” Marks a Patriotic Shift After Years of Cultural Drift

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.

Disney Announces Soarin Across America for Disneyland and EPCOT in 2026

Disney Announces Soarin Across America for Disneyland and EPCOT in 2026

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.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi Boutique Switches to Gender Neutral Costumes After Controversies

Bibbidi-Bobbidi Boutique Switches to Gender Neutral Costumes After Controversies

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.

Disney Boosts Annual Pass Renewal Discounts — Is It for the Fans or to Stave Off AP Cancellations?

Disney Boosts Annual Pass Renewal Discounts — Is It for the Fans or to Stave Off AP Cancellations?

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.