Disney Springs is usually one of the most reliable parts of a Walt Disney World trip. Even if you skip the parks for the day, there’s comfort in knowing the shops, restaurants, and familiar storefronts will still be buzzing. But over the past couple of years, that sense of consistency has been quietly shaken. Several well-known locations have closed their ...

Expedition Everest has always been a different kind of Disney attraction. It doesn’t rely on screens to do the heavy lifting. It doesn’t hold your hand with humor or nostalgia. Instead, it throws you straight into the Himalayan wilderness, rattles your bones, and dares you to survive an encounter with a myth that may or may not exist. Credit: Disney ...

For families visiting Disneyland Resort on July 12, 2025, the day was supposed to be defined by the charm of Bayou Country and the nostalgia of Main Street. But behind the scenes of the “Happiest Place on Earth,” a high-stakes federal investigation was already in motion. Vice President JD Vance was at the park with his family, and while they ...

Cinderella Castle has stood at the heart of Magic Kingdom since 1971, serving as the park’s most recognizable landmark and the centerpiece of countless family photographs. Over its five decades of existence, the castle has undergone several color transformations, each reflecting different eras in Disney park history. The current color scheme, featuring royal blue turrets, varying shades of gray, pale ...

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returned January 16 for its annual celebration of visual, performing, and culinary creativity, drawing guests eager to experience the Food Studios, interactive exhibits, and Disney on Broadway Concert Series that have made this event a winter favorite since 2017. However, visitors approaching the colorful festival booths this year discovered something different when pulling ...

A Disneyland Resort guest garnered widespread attention on Instagram after complaining that she “drowned” in the first row of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Tiana’s Bayou Adventure replaced Splash Mountain at Disneyland Park and Magic Kingdom Park in 2024. The rethemed log flume ride replaces the controversial Song of the South(1946) theme with a story set after the events ...

The era of “dirt and dust” is officially giving way to the era of “steel and stone” at Walt Disney World Resort. As of January 18, 2026, the massive construction site formerly home to the Rivers of America has hit its most significant milestone yet. New aerial photographs captured this morning reveal that the “Beyond Big Thunder” expansion has entered ...

Disneyland Paris stands on the cusp of its most ambitious transformation in history. After months of anticipation, construction updates, and carefully orchestrated teasers, the resort has officially confirmed exclusive preview dates for Annual Passholders to experience World of Frozen and the newly renamed Disney Adventure World before the general public. These special access days represent more than just early entry ...

A guest recently had a scary experience at a Disney hotel – and was far from impressed by the cast member response. Disney hotels are designed to extend the magic beyond the parks themselves. From themed décor to early park access and immersive storytelling, they are meant to feel safe, seamless, and carefully managed. Still, even in these controlled environments, ...

One Disney park has introduced a warning to all guests before its fireworks display. For years, Disneyland Paris has grappled with repeated rule-breaking around restricted areas. To be more specific, it has grappled with guests who climb tall structures for better views of the parades and fireworks. Now, the resort has taken a more direct approach — issuing a formal ...