On June 15, Walt Disney World Resort shared more details about its plans to overhaul Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This is just the latest in over a year of ongoing renovations that have introduced several new and refurbished elements to the Magic Kingdom area Disney Resort, including The Perch–a new lobby bar inspired by the hotel’s original golden ...

Walt Disney World Resort is putting the finishing touches on a new Quick-Service dining location coming to the EPCOT World Showcase. With just weeks to go until La Poutinerie joins the line-up of the Canada World Showcase Pavilion, Central Florida Disney Park guests are getting a first look at the restaurant taking over the former Refreshment Port location. La Poutinerie ...

Yet another popcorn cart fire recently interrupted operations at Disneyland Paris Resort. A European Disney Park guest shared a video of Disney cast members responding to the incident in Frontierland on Instagram. Here’s everything we know about the emergency response, which follows a previous popcorn cart fire in the Central Plaza area near Sleeping Beauty Castle earlier this month. Another ...

When Walt Disney World and Disneyland permanently replaced Splash Mountain with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in 2024, corporate executives in Burbank breathed a sigh of relief. The company hoped that transitioning away from a ride rooted in a deeply problematic film would mark the graceful conclusion of a decades-long controversy. However, the internet has a funny way of keeping the past ...

A frightening situation unfolded at Walt Disney World on June 15 after a near-drowning incident was reported in the area of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, one of the resort’s most popular hotels located just steps away from Magic Kingdom. While details remain limited, the incident serves as another reminder of the importance of water safety during one of the busiest and ...

Disney World may be on the verge of making one of the biggest changes to its transportation system in years. A recent report suggests the company plans to permanently resume transportation verification at Disney Springs, requiring guests to show proof of a resort reservation, dining reservation, or recreation booking before boarding resort buses. More importantly, the report also indicates Disney ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has always been different from the other Walt Disney World parks. While thrill rides and character experiences draw plenty of attention across the resort, Animal Kingdom continues to stand apart because of its focus on wildlife and conservation. Credit: Edited by Inside the Magic Now, Disney is preparing to take one of its newest animal experiences to ...

If you’ve visited Walt Disney World in recent years, you’ve probably noticed that popcorn buckets have become much more than simple snack containers. What was once a fun souvenir has evolved into one of the most sought-after merchandise categories Disney offers. New releases regularly attract long lines, social media buzz, and, in some cases, complete sellouts within hours. Credit: Lee ...

For years, Walt Disney World has slowly tightened access to some of its transportation systems. What started as occasional operational changes has evolved into a larger effort to manage capacity, reduce abuse, and prioritize guests staying at Disney-owned hotels. Now, a new report suggests Disney may be preparing to take that strategy much further. According to a June 15 report ...

There is a specific kind of timing that Disney parks fans notice immediately, and right now that timing is hard to miss. Starting tomorrow, June 15, Disneyland Paris will close its Pirates of the Caribbean attraction for its annual rehabilitation, running through Friday, July 3. The news was flagged by @Sami_Parks on X, who posted a reminder for guests with ...