A baby giraffe debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week, marking the first public appearance of a Masai giraffe calf named Ivy on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna. Ivy was born in April 2026 and began greeting safari riders on June 11, according to park officials....
Walt Disney World is heading for a leadership change at one of the most consequential moments in Central Florida theme-park competition in decades. Jeff Vahle, President of Walt Disney World Resort, announced that he will retire this summer after 36 years with Disney,...
For longtime Walt Disney World fans, another beloved Magic Kingdom tradition is officially becoming a memory. According to a new report from WDWMAGIC, the live version of the Magic Kingdom welcome show, "Let the Magic Begin", will not return after the ongoing work on...
Annual Passholders will get a preview of Soarin' Across America, as Walt Disney World prepares for the United States' 250th anniversary. The EPCOT attraction will be getting a temporary overlay featuring scenes across the United States. The patriotic overlay will open...
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has shared how artificial intelligence (AI) could play a role in improving the process of planning visits to its theme parks. He stated the company is already using AI tools and claimed the tech could reduce complexity and support more...
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....
The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom has reopened after being closed without warning over the weekend, returning to normal operations on Monday morning. The attraction was unavailable for two whole days, beginning Saturday and continuing through Sunday, before...
The wildest ride in the wilderness just became a very hot topic... and yes, we apologize for the pun. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reportedly experienced a fire on its very first day back in operation after months of work to replace its track and add new attraction...
Rumors have emerged about possible changes to Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland, as evidence suggests two locations—Big Al’s and Westward Ho—may be closing or undergoing operational adjustments. Disney has not released any official announcement regarding these venues....
Companies know that stories matter... and perhaps no company knows it more than Disney. That's why a new report from Florida Politics, presenting Disney as both victim of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, as well as victor of the state of Florida's attempts to stomp them...
A long-standing cast member practice at Walt Disney World has quietly been moved, as the shoes of the original "Shoe Tree" have been removed due to construction tied to the planned Lakeshore Lodge. The tree stands near the former River Country site and had served as...
The Walt Disney Company has just sent signals that it may be developing a "second Walt Disney World" for its previously announced Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi. It's a gigantic risk few fully understand. Walt Disney World Resort is not just another Disney asset....
Walt Disney World has confirmed the return of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days 2026, a seasonal program offering exclusive perks for Disney World Annual Passholders. The event will run from May 1 through July 31, 2026, providing limited-time experiences, merchandise, and...