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5 Ways to Celebrate Walt Disney’s Birthday at the Disney Parks

Walt Disney, wearing a party hat and dressed in a suit, stands with Mickey Mouse in front of a magical castle as "Happy Birthday" appears, celebrating his birthday at Disney World.

Today marks what would have been Walt Disney’s 121st birthday, so here are five ways you can celebrate his impact on your next visit to the Disney Parks! Enjoy Walt’s favorite food First, you can taste one of Walt’s most beloved meals for yourself! His signature favorite chili recipe is a featured item at Disneyland’s Carnation Cafe, and you can ...

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Disney Extends Seasonal Overlay Dates at Haunted Mansion Holiday

Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland, featuring the iconic mansion aglow with festive lights, a bold red "EXTENDED" stamp signaling more time to enjoy the attraction, and eerie blue ghosts welcoming fans at the entrance.

Good news for fans of the Haunted Mansion Holiday: according to the Disney website, the seasonal overlay featuring characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) will remain at the classic attraction for at least another week! Since 2001, Walt Disney Imagineering has been allowing Guests to venture not just into the gloomy spirit world of the Mansion, but ...

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This Disney Park Indiana Jones Attraction Will Close in January

Indiana Jones Adventure closed sign featuring a bold "CLOSED" stamp, dramatic swirling fog effects creating a mysterious atmosphere, and Donald Duck appearing in the lower right corner.

The extremely popular Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye attraction will close this January according to the Disneyland Park website. The attraction, which imagines a new installation of the daring archaeologist’s adventures following “an ancient legend” within the temple of Mara, is no stranger to indefinite closures. Of course, this stunning, E-Ticket style attraction within the Adventureland area ...

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This Classic Disney Attraction Will Be Temporarily Closing In January

Mickey Mouse appears unusually sad as he sits among cheerful, colorfully costumed dolls in the lively "it's a small world" attraction at Disney World.

Whether visiting Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort during the holidays, there’s always a lot to experience. The Disney Parks are transformed with seasonal decorations, characters, and snacks. Not only that, but holiday overlays also add to the festive time of year. RELATED: You’ll Never Guess What Kind of Collection This Beloved Classic Disney Attraction Has Inspired Walt Disney ...

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Bob Iger Met With Applause From Guests During a Recent Disney Park Visit

Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck bring Disney magic to Disneyland as a man warmly greets a girl in Minnie Mouse ears, with an excited crowd gathered nearby—a scene that captures the enchanting atmosphere fostered by Bob Iger’s leadership.

By now it is no secret that Disney fans are thrilled to have Bob Iger back as CEO of the company (following the abrupt ousting of former CEO Bob Chapek just prior to Thanksgiving.) While Iger’s initial meeting with Disney Cast Members and employees largely revealed that the “boomerang” CEO would spend his first couple of days back with the ...

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Will We See More of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit At Disney Parks In 2023?

Classic black-and-white Mickey and Minnie Mouse appear on the left alongside Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, while colorful fireworks light up the sky above Sleeping Beauty Castle on the right.

Despite the return of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to the Walt Disney Company, Disney has seemed reluctant to fully integrate Mickey Mouse’s plucky rubber hose-style predecessor into their Parks, media, and merchandise. Created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Pictures, the emotive cartoon rabbit, Oswald, made his debut in Trolley Troubles (1927). Since then, he featured in many ...

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PHOTOS: Inside China’s Abandoned Copycat Disney Park

Mickey Mouse stands between a vibrant, enchanting Disney castle and a gray, misty, decaying castle reminiscent of the abandoned Disney park in China, highlighting a striking contrast between magical wonder and faded dreams.

Recently, we covered a conspiracy theory that Singapore built a Disney-style Castle with the intention of attracting the Walt Disney Company for a licensing deal. Now, new photos have surfaced of a true “copycat” Disney Park abandoned in China’s Chenzhuang Village, whose Castle is the only reminder it ever existed at all. The love of the Disney brand, especially its ...

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Watch This Adorable Meet and Greet Between Donald Duck and His Matching Fan

Donald Duck at Disneyland, a gleaming bronze Donald statue, and a holiday-themed Donald decked out with a Santa hat and gift box—top must-snap spots for any Disney fan wanting that perfect themed photo.

A darling video posted to the Disney Parks’ Instagram account shows an adorable fan meeting Donald Duck in matching holiday attire at the Disneyland Resort. When visiting Disney Park, one of the most magical experiences you can have is an interactive character experience. Especially as a small child, there’s something special about being able to hug your favorite Disney icon ...

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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Likely Preserve Splash Mountain Animatronics

Two scenes bring Disney magic to life: on the left, beloved animal characters perform joyful songs, while on the right, guests float down a glowing bayou alongside favorite creatures—a visual nod to the enchanting world of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure from Splash Mountain.

Did the Walt Disney Company just confirm that Imagineers plan to keep classic Splash Mountain audio-animatronic figures in the all-new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction? New concept art released today of the upcoming 2024 ride would suggest so. The refurbishment of both the Splash Mountain attractions at Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom has been a source of contention ...

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Will Disney Re-theme Classic Attraction to ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny?’

Indiana Jones Adventure attraction sign at Disney, featuring Mickey Mouse dressed as an explorer alongside Indiana Jones, with "June 30" highlighted in bold yellow text.

With the release of James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023), fans are wondering if elements from the fifth Indiana Jones installment will make their way over to the popular Disney attraction. Of course, like each prior Lucasfilm production, the Dial of Destiny stars Harrison Ford as the legendary archaeological explorer alongside Phoebe-Waller Bridge, Antonio Banderas, and ...

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