A new summary of police activity around Walt Disney World offers a look at just how often law enforcement responds across the resort and its surrounding areas. According to a July 2026 monthly summary shared by WDW Active Crime, there were 469 calls logged for service connected to Walt Disney World during the month. The report covers a wide range ...
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Disney Releases New Haunted Mansion Experience, Behind a Pay-Wall in Magic Kingdom
For many Disney fans, collecting exclusive merchandise has become just as much a tradition as riding Haunted Mansion or watching Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade. But this year’s newest Haunted Mansion-themed item comes with an unexpected catch that leaves many Walt Disney World Annual Passholders on the outside looking in. Disney has revealed a new Annual Passholder-exclusive Haunted Mansion T-shirt for ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Takes Major Step Toward Replacing Travel Agents With AI
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has never been simple. Guests have to navigate park tickets, resort hotels, dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, transportation, entertainment schedules, and constantly changing policies. For years, that complexity has helped create an entire industry of Disney-focused travel agents who guide families through every step of the process. Now, Disney appears to be taking its ...
Read More »EPCOT Confirms Surprise Closures for Canada Area in Disney World
Another part of EPCOT’s World Showcase is getting some attention from Disney, and guests will notice some changes while walking through the Canada Pavilion. Construction walls have appeared throughout portions of the pavilion, blocking several areas that guests would normally be able to access. One of the closures affects an accessible walkway, forcing some visitors to use a different route ...
Read More »Iconic Magic Kingdom Restaurant Overhaul Confirmed, 50+ Changes Announced
Walt Disney World guests may notice some major differences the next time they sit down for a meal. Disney has rolled out a sweeping series of menu changes across the resort, with more than 50 new food and drink items appearing at restaurants, lounges, food courts, and quick-service locations. At the same time, plenty of familiar choices have disappeared. The ...
Read More »Confirmed: After Tinker Bell Removal, Disneyland Sets Haunted Mansion Closing Date
Disneyland Park has already made a major change involving one of its most recognizable characters, and now another classic experience is about to become unavailable. Tinker Bell was recently hit with a removal announcement, beginning next week. While Pixie Hollow remains part of Disneyland Park, the area will also be dealing with a limited operating schedule, closing on Tuesdays and ...
Read More »Beginning August 1, Walt Disney World Confirms Removal of 10 Guest Perks
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are about to lose a long list of extras that have made visiting the parks a little more rewarding this summer. From major dining discounts to exclusive merchandise and a dedicated EPCOT lounge, Disney rolled out several limited-time benefits as part of its 2026 V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days celebration. The event began May 1, giving Annual ...
Read More »REPORT: Police Investigating Grand Theft Auto at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A reported vehicle theft at Walt Disney World prompted a police response near Disney’s Animal Kingdom late Sunday night. According to a police alert, authorities received a report involving a stolen vehicle at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on July 26, 2026. The alert listed the incident at approximately 9:37 p.m. Details surrounding exactly what happened remain limited, but Florida law treats ...
Read More »Warning: Disney World Guests Being Advised To Leave Parks By 11:00 A.M. This Week
A summer trip to Walt Disney World always comes with one major challenge: the Florida heat. But this week, the conditions around Orlando are becoming more serious than the typical hot and humid afternoon guests expect in July. A heat advisory is in effect across much of Central Florida, with potentially dangerous conditions expected for hours at a time. The ...
Read More »Halloween and Christmas Expected To Be “Miserable” at Walt Disney World
Something unusual is happening at Walt Disney World this summer. Instead of packed walkways and massive attraction lines, guests have been finding surprisingly manageable crowds across the resort. Magic Kingdom, in particular, has looked remarkably empty at times during a period that traditionally brings plenty of families to Central Florida. That has sparked an interesting debate about what exactly is ...
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