Walt Disney World Resort has replaced the very top of the Haunted Mansion attraction at Magic Kingdom Park. This is the latest update in an ongoing exterior refurbishment project that has forced guests to enter a version of the Liberty Square ride covered in scaffolding and a themed scrim. Latest Haunted Mansion Update at Magic Kingdom Park Credit: Michael Gray, ...

Disney World dropped a slew of Holiday 2026 announcements this week. But with all these announcements, Magic Kingdom also mentioned something heartbreaking that may make or break the vacation option for thousands of guests. Disney Fans Keep Waiting for This Christmas Tradition, but 2026 Brings the Answer They Feared There are certain Disney holiday traditions that become more than seasonal ...

Disney World has raised the cost of its Annual Pass program for select guests, suggesting higher costs may be on the way soon. Disney World Quietly Ends Major Discount, Leaving Florida Guests Paying More Overnight For many Florida families, becoming a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder isn’t just about unlimited visits—it’s about keeping a tradition alive. Weekend trips after work, ...

Guests heading to Walt Disney World this July may want to take one last look at the entertainment and experiences on their must-do list. Disney has confirmed that several locations and attractions will be unavailable throughout the month, with one longtime Magic Kingdom favorite preparing for a transformation unlike anything it has seen in decades. Fortunately, the news isn’t all ...

Annual Passholders have another reason to start planning their holiday vacations! Disney just made some huge announcements, and passholders are definitely the biggest winners. Along with confirming the return of Christmas entertainment, seasonal decorations, and limited-time experiences, Disney has also brought back several exclusive perks that could make a holiday vacation more affordable. The timing is welcome news for Passholders ...

For decades, the holiday season at Walt Disney World featured a beautiful loophole for local residents and budget-conscious families: holiday resort hopping. This entirely free tradition allowed anyone to tour the deluxe hotel lobbies, marvel at towering Christmas trees, and take in the magnificent gingerbread displays without spending a single cent on a theme park ticket. Credit: Disney But a ...

Walt Disney World has officially unveiled its first wave of holiday announcements for the 2026 season, and Annual Passholders have more than a few reasons to pay attention. While much of the excitement centers on the return of Christmas entertainment, festive decorations, and special events, Disney also confirmed that several exclusive perks are returning for Passholders. Disney’s 2026 holiday benefits ...

There is a specific kind of disappointment that comes with walking through Storybook Circus and seeing a familiar building wrapped in scaffolding instead of welcoming guests inside. For months now, that has been the reality for anyone hoping to visit Pete’s Silly Sideshow at Magic Kingdom, one of the most beloved character meet and greet locations in the entire park. ...

The changes take effect from November 8, 2026. Credit: Disney There is a reason Magic Kingdom remains the most visited theme park on the planet. From the moment guests pass beneath the train station and catch their first glimpse of Cinderella Castle framed at the end of Main Street, U.S.A., something shifts. The noise of the real world softens. The ...

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets opened this past May, completing a long-anticipated overhaul of a Hollywood Studios fixture that dates back to 1999. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr For more than two decades, the ride operated as Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith — launching guests from zero to 57 mph in under three seconds and hurtling them through ...