Walt Disney World is building a new ferryboat for the transportation system serving Magic Kingdom. Disney announced the project on May 1, 2026. The company said the vessel will join the current fleet in 2027. The addition will increase the number of Magic Kingdom...
When families board a ferryboat at Walt Disney World, they’re supposed to be gliding toward the Magic Kingdom — not bracing for a disaster that sends dozens of guests flying. Yet that’s exactly what happened on the night of July 30, 2025, when the General Joe Potter ferryboat slammed into the dock at the Transportation and Ticket Center.
The Walt Disney Company appears to be admitting that August and September of 2025 are looking very uncrowded at Walt Disney World. And the solution the company offers for people wanting to see it even less crowded? Well... but VIP events, of course! Here's the...
Walt Disney World is in the middle of an unprecedented operational meltdown. A massive power surge has taken out rides and transportation across the resort, with reports confirming that more than 40 attractions are currently down. Even the iconic Monorail system is suspended, leaving guests stranded in long lines outside Magic Kingdom and scrambling to find alternate transportation.
It’s looking increasingly likely that September 2025 will deliver the lightest Walt Disney World (WDW) crowds since the post-reopening doldrums of 2021. Several hard signals point the same way: multi-month wait-time trends, aggressive late-summer discounts, school calendars, hurricane-season risk, and new competition across town. Put together, they suggest a “Slowtember” that could rival any month since the pandemic period.
The Muppets are taking over Rock’n Roller Coaster in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. But if you were expecting the new Aerosmith-removing reskin to be something worth looking forward to, think again. Imagineers have screwed up another big assignment.
Walt Disney World removed native dining-reservation search from the My Disney Experience app today. Tapping “Check/Reserve Dining” now opens a web browser—mirroring how Park Pass once worked. BlogMickey first spotted the change, noting that other app functions (like...
Alcohol is coming to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in the most accessible way yet through the Beak and Barrel.
On August 29th, Disney will officially break a barrier that’s stood since Magic Kingdom’s opening day. The park’s first-ever standalone tavern, The Beak and Barrel, opens in Adventureland, just steps away from Pirates of the Caribbean. Advance reservations for the new location launch August 20th at 7:00 p.m. ET, and judging by the buzz, this pirate pub is expected to fill fast.
Tropical Storm Erin, the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is gaining strength as it moves westward across the eastern Atlantic. As of August 13th, Erin was located east of the Leeward Islands and moving westward towards the Florida coast,...
In a move that has left fans and industry watchers scratching their heads, Disney has unveiled the full panel schedule for its 2025 Destination D23 event—and there’s a glaring omission: no dedicated presentation on theme park developments.
Walt Disney World has announced that The Beak and Barrel, a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern is set to open in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland on August 29, 2025.
This isn’t just another themed eatery—it’s a dedicated pub emphasizing cocktails, beers, and wines, marking a significant escalation in the park’s long-evolving relationship with alcohol. Once envisioned by Walt Disney as a wholesome, booze-free haven for families, Disneyland and the subsequent Magic Kingdom park constructed after Walt passed away maintained a strict no-alcohol policy.
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...
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.