Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed a phased closure at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, a Deluxe Villa Resort hotel. This is the second refurbishment announced for Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort in 2026. Disney World Resort Hotel Phased Closure This month, Walt Disney World Resort’s website confirmed the start of a phased refurbishment of the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s ...
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Two Fires Reported at Disney World’s Outdoor Mall on March 15
On Sunday morning, law enforcement responded to two separate reports of a fire at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World Resort‘s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. Here’s everything we know about the two incidents. First Fire at Disney Springs Credit: Gary Leavens, Flickr Law enforcement first responded to Disney Springs shortly after 4:00 a.m., before the shopping, dining, and entertainment complex ...
Read More »Disney World Installs Second Space Mountain Structure at Magic Kingdom
A second iteration of part of the Space Mountain attraction has been installed at Magic Kingdom Park, unifying the futuristic theme across Tomorrowland. Space Mountain-Style Update in Tomorrowland In early March, Walt Disney World Resort installed another Space Mountain-style attraction sign in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park. This time, though, the white spires are pointing to a different ride: Buzz ...
Read More »Fire Reported at EPCOT, Law Enforcement on the Scene
A fire reportedly broke out at Walt Disney World Resort’s EPCOT on Thursday afternoon, sending first responders rushing to the second Central Florida Disney park. Here’s everything we know about the incident, the subsequent law enforcement response, and how it may impact theme park guests. Fire at EPCOT on Thursday, March 12 Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr Shortly before 1:30 p.m. ...
Read More »After 27 Years, Disney World Flattens Original Theme Park
The original theme park within a theme park at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been flattened, and crews recently sealed its fate with a new concrete foundation. The End of the Theme Park Within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Credit: Jess Colopy, Inside the Magic In February 2026, Central Florida Disney Parks fans said their final goodbyes to DinoLand U.S.A., the ...
Read More »Disney Covers up the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom
The grim, gloomy facade that has loomed over Liberty Square for more than half a century is no longer visible as construction on the Haunted Mansion continues. The Haunted Mansion Slowly Disappears The process began quietly in December 2025, when Walt Disney World Resort began stripping the Haunted Mansion’s graveyard of its themed tombstones and clearing the surrounding landscaping, replacing ...
Read More »8 Disneyland Cast Members Rushed to the Hospital After Hazmat Incident
The number of Disney cast members sent to the hospital after a hazmat incident backstage in Tomorrowland on March 10 has risen from five to eight. Disneyland Resort also said that paramedics on the scene treated additional employees. No Southern California Disney Park guests were harmed, but several attractions, walkways, and other guest areas were closed as a result of ...
Read More »Disney World Updates Monorail Experience Effective March 2026
Walt Disney World Resort has quietly made a retro-inspired update to the Monorail that transports guests to Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, the Transportation & Ticket Center, and several Disney Resort hotels. Let’s take a look! Walt Disney World Monorail Goes Retro Credit: Disney This week, Central Florida Disney Park guests noticed something different when traveling on the Monorail after dark. ...
Read More »Disney World Sends Urgent Notice Affecting 2026 Hotel Stays
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a widespread refurbishment that will impact guests staying at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort beginning in May 2026. Here’s what Central Florida Disney Park guests need to know. Refurbishment at Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort Credit: Disney On March 9, Walt Disney World Resort updated its website to note that Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort will undergo ...
Read More »Helicopters Deployed To Drowning Incident at Disney World Hotel
On Monday afternoon, multiple helicopters responded to the scene of a near-drowning at an official Walt Disney World Resort hotel. At least one victim was reportedly transported to a local hospital. Here’s everything we know about the tragic incident. Near-Drowning at Official Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Credit: Joe Schlabotnik, Flickr Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Monday, law enforcement scanner ...
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