What started as an unexplained closure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios may now have its first major clue. Slinky Dog Dash has been out of operation for three consecutive days, leaving one of Toy Story Land’s biggest attractions unavailable and forcing guests to adjust their plans. Disney has yet to publicly explain what caused the shutdown or when the coaster could ...
Read More »Disney World Pages Local Authorities After Grand Theft at Its Hollywood Studios Park
A theft significant enough to meet Florida’s felony threshold prompted a call to local law enforcement at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, September 1. Police Respond to Grand Theft Report The Orange County Sheriff’s Office logged the incident at 2:30 p.m. on September 2, categorizing it as “grand theft” at Walt Disney World Resort‘s third theme park. Scanner monitoring account ...
Read More »Disney World’s Iconic Slinky Dog Dash Shut Down, Facing Extended Downtime
One of the toughest attractions to lose at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has now been unavailable for multiple days. Slinky Dog Dash remains closed at Walt Disney World, extending what initially looked like a temporary interruption into a much more significant stretch of downtime. The popular Toy Story Land roller coaster did not operate at all on August 31 or September ...
Read More »Disney’s Hollywood Studios Tests Massive, Unexpected Change Overnight
Disney’s Hollywood Studios tested an unexpected change last night. A lot has changed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the last few years. Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy was replaced by Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After, while The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure debuted in Animation Courtyard. Last year, Muppet*Vision 3D and PizzeRizzo also permanently closed to make way for Monstropolis, ...
Read More »Disney World’s Halloween Party Nears Sellout With Just 7 Dates Left
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party season is in full swing at Walt Disney World, but guests who haven’t purchased tickets are quickly running out of opportunities. Another large group of party dates has officially sold out, leaving only seven dates available for the remainder of the 2026 season. That’s a pretty dramatic change for an event that still has nearly two ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms Major Art of Animation Resort Area Closure, Effective June 2027
Another Walt Disney World Resort hotel is heading into construction, and at this point, that sentence applies to almost the entire property. Disney’s Beach Club just added lobby work on top of exterior maintenance that will run through 2027. The BoardWalk has been rebuilding its entertainment district after losing several venues. Yachtsman Steakhouse came back from a fifteen-week closure at ...
Read More »Lucasfilm Officially Recasts ‘The Mandalorian’ Character Ahead of Long-Awaited Return
The Mandalorian and Grogu may have only just made their big-screen debut in this year’s film of the same name, but the adventures of the galaxy’s favorite bounty hunter and his adorable companion have already been given a new makeover. And while several familiar faces have returned to reprise their roles, not everyone from the Disney+ series has come along ...
Read More »New Disney World Park Closure Confirmed for 2028
Walt Disney World has confirmed the next round of scheduled downtime for the Disney Skyliner, and if you’ve been paying attention to the past couple of closure announcements, the pattern should look familiar by now. Credit: Disney Dining Another Year of January Closures Before getting into the newest dates, it’s worth looking at how we got here. The Skyliner closed ...
Read More »Disney World Gives in, Drops Costly Lightning Lane Passes for Labor Day Weekend
The Walt Disney World Resort has seemingly acknowledged its “ghost town” season, dropping the pricey Lightning Lane Premier Pass options from its most visited theme park: Magic Kingdom. This weekend, guests at the Walt Disney World Resort will celebrate Labor Day. In 2026, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7, 2026, with many Americans celebrating the holiday over the prior ...
Read More »The Aftermath of the Closure of EPCOT Mexico Area, in Photos
A once-bustling corner of the Mexico World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT now sits noticeably empty, as fresh photos reveal just how thoroughly Walt Disney World Resort has cleared out the space following the closure of a longtime merchandise stand. The Oaxacan Wood-Carving Shop’s Final Days Disney Tips reported in late August that cast members had confirmed the permanent closure of ...
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