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,...
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One of the Magic Kingdom's top attractions, Splash Mountain, is back again after a long refurbishment. While the characters from the world of Tiana are not featured, fans of the Song of the South version are sure to enjoy going back to the Laughin' Place for at least...
It's fun to see how attractions looked when they were first opened in pristine condition. Having the opportunity to see those types of videos often reveals everything that was intended to be experienced, effects that were once important but now are no longer...
Due to the Omicron variant and workers being sent home, upcoming projects underway at Walt Disney World Resort may struggle to hit their deadlines once again. Construction crews for both Tron and Cosmic Rewind are reportedly having difficulty maintaining the schedule....
The following article is based on rumor and back-channel discussions. No public announcement has been made by The Walt Disney Company in regards to Splash Mountain and its timeline for changes. Planned activities and actions often change before completion. Please...
The Walt Disney Company is beginning to ramp up marketing for changes to Splash Mountain. It would appear they have some work to do. Signs from the public are not such that Disney should expect excitement around the attraction modifications, and their recent Genie+...
Signs are continuing to point towards a closure of Splash Mountain at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disney had previously announced that they would be transforming the ultra popular attraction into a Princess and the Frog experience. That was all the way back...