Disney Tips Your Guide To A Great Disney Vacation

As the summer heat creeps back into Central Florida, so too does one of the region’s most infamous warm-weather traditions: daily afternoon thunderstorms. For locals and seasoned theme park travelers, these downpours are as reliable as a 3 p.m. parade. But for unprepared visitors, they can turn a magical vacation into a soggy, stressful ordeal—especially when they strike at high ...

There’s a little more life in Animation Courtyard today—because the In Character Shop is officially open again at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The long-dormant store quietly reopened to guests on Sunday, May 25, 2025, and fans of The Little Mermaid will definitely want to stop in. Wait… That Store Was Closed? Yep. If you don’t remember the last time you were ...

Walt Disney World’s beloved Halloween tradition is returning this fall, but for many fans, the scariest part of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party isn’t the villains or ghosts—it’s the price of admission. Following the event’s official date announcement, Disney has revealed pricing details for the 2025 party season, and the jump is enough to make even the most devoted Disney guest ...

A quiet reshuffling of the royal court has taken place at Walt Disney World. According to a report from DVC Shop Official, Princess Elena of Avalor will no longer be greeting guests inside Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom. Instead, she is reportedly moving to a new meet-and-greet location on Main Street, U.S.A. While the move may seem minor to ...

Disney World resort guests are in for a wave of changes this summer, with character experiences expanding, parking rules shifting at one of Disney’s most iconic hotels, and a newly launched service making airport travel easier—plus even more changes on the horizon for 2026. Here’s a full breakdown of the updates already confirmed and what they mean for your next ...

As domestic parks post solid growth, Disney’s international resorts are showing worrying signs of decline—just as the company announces a brand-new theme park venture in Abu Dhabi. Could this ambitious move backfire? Domestic Strength vs. International Struggle Disney Parks & Experiences delivered a 13% increase in domestic operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, rising from $1.6 billion ...

In what’s being hailed as a major expansion of Disney’s global footprint — but with a surprising twist — The Walt Disney Company has announced a new theme park resort is coming to Abu Dhabi. The waterfront project will be built on Yas Island, already a heavy-hitter for entertainment in the UAE. But here’s the kicker: Disney isn’t building it. ...

There’s nothing like that first step into Disneyland—the music, the excitement, the buzz of Main Street U.S.A. But before you grab a churro or head to your favorite ride, you’ll first notice that something at the gates has changed: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have overhauled their entry process. Where You’ll Enter (and How That’s Changed) Both parks still share ...

The countdown is officially on: starting May 7, 2025, you won’t be able to fly domestically in the U.S. without a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license (or passport). But what does that mean if you’re setting sail on a Disney Cruise? Let’s clear this up—because while Disney Cruise Line itself doesn’t require a REAL ID, your airline sure might. If your ...

In a bold and controversial move, President Trump announced plans to implement a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside of the U.S., rattling the entertainment industry and sending shockwaves through global film markets. Major studios, including The Walt Disney Company and Comcast (owner of Universal Pictures), saw their stock prices tumble in response, raising fresh concerns about the future ...