Disney’s Hollywood Studios is undergoing a significant transformation, with new permit filings from Walt Disney Imagineering indicating that changes are progressing rapidly. The latest permits, filed on February 17, focus on signage installation in the former Animation Courtyard, which closed permanently in September 2025. Grand Avenue, including Muppet*Vision 3D and Mama Melrose’s, also closed earlier in 2025 to make way ...
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Disney Kicked Guests Out of This Beloved Hotel Restaurant Without Warning
Disney’s Old Key West Resort is important in Disney Vacation Club history because it was the first DVC property built. For over 30 years, returning guests have enjoyed the spacious villas and relaxed Florida Keys atmosphere. One cherished tradition is the photo wall at Olivia’s Cafe. Hundreds of picture frames displaying DVC member family photos have been on the walls ...
Read More »Why Disney Fans Are Abandoning Disney World for Cruise Line Vacations
Disney World has long been the premier destination for family vacations, but many fans now believe Disney Cruise Line vacations offer a superior experience in terms of value and relaxation. While the parks offer magical attractions, cruises provide a stress-free environment and retain that signature Disney service. The issue isn’t that Disney World has gotten worse, though increased reliance on ...
Read More »The New FREE Disney+ Perk That Has Nothing to Do With Streaming
Disney+ has introduced two new subscriber perks that provide real value beyond just streaming. This comes at a crucial time, as the platform works to retain subscribers after posting losses last year. The new benefits include six months of Calm Premium for free and a chance to win a Disney book bundle that features Wings of Starlight and an advance ...
Read More »Non-Woke Disney Park Sign Just Got Removed From Classic Attraction
Tokyo Disneyland has removed the “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” sign from the exit of Splash Mountain, eliminating one of the last references to Song of the South at the Disney park where the attraction still operates. The original sign read “Have a Zip-A-Dee Doo-Dah Day!” in English and Kanji, but the new sign simply says “Thanks for dropping in!” The change coincided with ...
Read More »Disney Fans Can Meet An Iconic Celebrity At EPCOT This Weekend!
EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is a must-see for Beauty and the Beast fans as Paige O’Hara, the voice of Belle, is appearing through Monday, February 16. This is a rare chance to meet a Disney princess, as O’Hara showcases her “Belles by Belle” collection, featuring her paintings inspired by the character. Unlike typical character meet and greets, you’ll meet ...
Read More »Disney Made a Major Change to New Magic Kingdom Entertainment Creating Guest Traffic Issues
Magic Kingdom’s nighttime parade, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, is making an operational change starting February 12. The second performance at 10 p.m. will now start from Frontierland and move toward the front of the park, reversing the route of the 7:45 p.m. show, which departs from Town Square. This change will affect how guests plan their viewing spots ...
Read More »Disney Made Major Updates to Magic Kingdom’s Most Popular Kids Experience
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Magic Kingdom has been transforming children into their favorite Disney princesses and knights for years, creating magical moments that families treasure long after their Disney World vacations end. The popular experience located inside Cinderella Castle allows kids ages 3 to 12 to receive royal makeovers complete with hairstyling, costumes, and accessories that turn ordinary children into ...
Read More »Disney Just Dropped the Reopening Date for Closed Disneyland Blockbuster Ride
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland has been closed since January 20, leaving Galaxy’s Edge without its signature attraction for nearly a month. The popular ride went down for refurbishment ahead of the massive timeline shift Disney announced for Batuu, and fans have been anxiously waiting to hear when they can board a transport to rejoin the Resistance. ...
Read More »EPCOT’s Longest-Running Event Just Added a Game-Changing Nighttime Feature
In just a few weeks, EPCOT will look better than ever. The park transforms into a living garden showcase during EPCOT’s Flower and Garden Festival, which runs from March 4 through June 1. But this year, Disney is adding something completely new to the mix that addresses one of last year’s biggest missed opportunities. CommuniCore Hall, the venue that felt ...
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