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A viral video shows a guest fishing in the World Showcase waterways at EPCOT, which is strictly prohibited. The TikTok clip, shared by user @NickChaps96, features the guest using a handheld fishing reel to catch and release a fish from the lagoon, creating an unofficial Disney experience. Disney has strict rules against fishing in its waterways to ensure safety and ...

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is celebrating 30 years of enchanting guests with its unique coastal charm, located 300 miles from Walt Disney World. Since opening in 1996, this South Carolina retreat has offered families and Disney Vacation Club members a tranquil escape, featuring stunning marsh views and sun-soaked beach days that contrast with traditional theme park experiences. The resort, ...

After six long years, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen its afternoon tea experience on March 19, 2026. This beloved Garden View Lounge Tea Experience, which has been closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic, is eagerly anticipated by Disney guests. Reservations became available on February 19 and are in high demand, prompting guests to book early ...

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has appointed Matthew Sowers as the new executive chef, overseeing all 13 food and beverage locations, including the MICHELIN-starred Victoria & Albert’s. Sowers brings over 20 years of experience from Victoria & Albert’s, where he was previously chef de cuisine. Joining him is Miguel Santeliz, who will take over as chef de cuisine at ...

Construction walls have surrounded the porte cochère of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as refurbishment begins, blocking the entrance area that also houses the monorail station above. This phase of construction is set to continue through early 2027, with previous work including the lobby’s reopening in October 2025 and the opening of the new Perch lobby bar in November ...

A special Formula 1 show car inspired by Mickey Mouse is now on display in Tomorrowland at Shanghai Disneyland. This car, along with new racing costumes for Mickey and Minnie, is part of the “Fuel the Magic” collaboration between Disney and Formula 1, expanding their partnership to bring the excitement of racing to Disney parks and Formula 1 events. The ...

A newly published patent application reveals details about the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom, linked to the ongoing Piston Peak expansion. This 14-acre area will take over Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, with a section themed to Disney Villains behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Initially revealed in March 2025, the ride will feature an off-road track system ...

Disney is currently working on the Big Top Souvenirs tent in Magic Kingdom, which closed in late February 2026. Work is visible as Disney has removed the tent’s roof, marking the first noticeable effort on this building since the refurbishment project began in Storybook Circus in Fantasyland. This tent, along with another, is undergoing a long refurbishment that may have ...

Bakso, the first Sumatran tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in seven years, has grown up and is now independent at over 18 months old. He has been separated from his mother, Sohni, allowing guests to see him solo in the Maharajah Jungle Trek. This marks a significant milestone in his development, as male Sumatran tigers typically leave their ...

“Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” has arrived at Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland Park, marking the Australian animated series’ debut in the original American Disney park. Signage and decorations are now in place, featuring a “Fun Fair” medallion, blue bunting, and a whimsical entrance theming. A live stage show will premiere on March 22, 2026. Disney recently removed the original Fantasyland Theatre ...