Orlando is home to one of the best collections of roller coasters anywhere in the world. Whether you’re visiting Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, or both, you’ll find everything from gentle first coasters for young kids to record-breaking thrill machines that leave even seasoned coaster fans grinning. As someone who visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort regularly ...
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Warning Issued for Disney Guests: Magic Kingdom Confirms Re-Routing, Beginning August 10
Getting to Magic Kingdom is about to look a little different. Beginning August 10, Walt Disney World will shift traffic onto a newly completed section of Floridian Way as part of its ongoing World Drive North expansion project. While the changes are temporary, guests driving to Magic Kingdom or nearby resorts should expect new traffic patterns, updated lane configurations, and ...
Read More »REPORT: California Struck Down Deal To Build New Disneyland Theme Park
Disneyland could have looked very different today if one ambitious project had become reality. A resurfaced report from SFGATE has brought renewed attention to one of Disney’s biggest “what if” stories: Port Disney, a massive waterfront development planned for Long Beach that would have included DisneySea—a second California theme park years before Disney California Adventure ever existed. But despite Disney’s ...
Read More »End of an Era: Disney Confirms 55-Year-Old Frontierland Restaurant Will Be Changed
A longtime Frontierland tradition is officially coming to an end at Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World has confirmed that The Diamond Horseshoe will move away from the family-style meal it has shared with Liberty Tree Tavern, replacing it with an all-new pop-up food and drinks experience beginning this September. While the announcement may sound like a simple menu update, it ...
Read More »Incoming Threat Could Shut Down Multiple Disney World Rides and Change Vacation Plans
Florida weather has always been one of the biggest wild cards during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and now Walt Disney World is making its expectations crystal clear before the 2026 event gets underway. With the first party nights arriving this week, Disney has published an official weather policy in the My Disney Experience app explaining exactly what guests should expect ...
Read More »Confirmed: Disney Unveils Stitch Attraction & ‘Pirates’ Expansion for Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has become one of Walt Disney World’s biggest annual traditions, and 2026 is proving that demand for the event isn’t slowing down anytime soon. While returning favorites like the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade and Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular continue to draw huge crowds, Disney is making sure repeat visitors have something new to experience this fall. The ...
Read More »After Major Failures, Disney+ May Become a Free Streaming Service
For years, Disney+ was supposed to be the centerpiece of The Walt Disney Company’s streaming future. Instead, the platform has spent much of that time battling financial losses, slowing subscriber growth, rising prices, and criticism from fans who feel the service has changed dramatically since its 2019 launch. Now, after years of setbacks, Disney may be preparing one of its ...
Read More »Disney Officially Changes Resort Transportation at Animal Kingdom
Getting around Walt Disney World is never a static experience. Whether it’s new buses, updated routes, expanded parking, or transportation improvements tied to larger construction projects, Disney regularly adjusts how guests move around the resort. Now, one of those changes has officially arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. After months of construction, Disney has expanded the park’s bus depot, adding new ...
Read More »Police Log 469 Disney World Incidents in July, Including Weapon Discharge
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 ...
Read More »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 ...
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