Magic Kingdom marked 55 years of operation on October 1, 2026, with a morning ceremony at Cinderella Castle, a message sent straight to guests’ phones, and a new collection of commemorative merchandise. Credit: Disney A Park Built on Walt’s Florida Dream Walt Disney announced his plans for Florida in 1965, after quietly acquiring more than 27,000 acres of land near ...

Walt Disney World is giving guests another reason to make a dining reservation at one of Magic Kingdom’s most heavily themed restaurants. Be Our Guest Restaurant has long been about more than simply sitting down for a meal. Guests enter the Beast’s Castle, walk through elaborate dining spaces inspired by Beauty and the Beast (1991), and get the chance to ...

When October 1, 2026, arrived, theme park fans braced for peak congestion at Walt Disney World. Historically, major milestone anniversaries draw tens of thousands of die-hard Disney fans, Annual Passholders, and vloggers expecting wall-to-wall crowds, hour-long merchandise lines, and gridlocked walkways. But as Magic Kingdom officially kicked off its historic 55th Anniversary, guests stepping onto Main Street, U.S.A., were greeted ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has always required a little strategy. In 2027, that decision could become considerably more complicated. Guests who booked early 2027 vacations months in advance may now find themselves looking at their reservations differently. Walt Disney World has several major additions scheduled for 2027, but many of the biggest projects aren’t expected to be ready ...

Disney World guests visiting the theme parks in the next few days should prepare for the worst-case scenario, as severe weather could lead to outdoor rides closing and walkways flooding. Maybe even a park closure or two. Here’s what we know and how you can prepare in advance! Credit: Inside The Magic Disney World Parks Could Close as Outdoor Rides ...

Getting into one of Walt Disney World’s newest dining locations is going to work a little differently than many guests may expect. Disney World vacations often involve planning meals weeks before guests ever arrive in Orlando. Popular restaurants can fill up quickly, leaving families checking the My Disney Experience app repeatedly for cancellations or trying their luck once they reach ...

After 34 years, an iconic and beloved Main Street, U.S.A. experience has been retired, leaving no replacement in sight as guests scramble to figure out how they will manage without it. Credit: Gilbert Sopakuwa, Flickr Disneyland Paris Ends Popular Main Street, U.S.A. Offer: No Replacement in Sight The familiar clip-clop of hooves on Main Street, U.S.A. appears to have reached ...

Disney guests staying at one of the resort’s most recognizable hotels just lost access to a popular area without much warning. There was no major announcement ahead of the closure, and Disney hasn’t provided guests with much information about what’s happening behind the temporary barriers. For families arriving soon, the timing could be particularly frustrating. Even more frustrating, Disney World ...

If you were hoping to secure Lightning Lane Premier Pass for Magic Kingdom this Saturday, you may be out of luck. Credit: Disney Disney’s most premium line-skipping option has officially sold out for October 3, 2026, making it one of the first dates this month to hit capacity at Walt Disney World Resort’s flagship park. Premier Pass sellouts are not ...

Disney has a whole category of experiences where you make the souvenir instead of buying it. Build a droid. Build a lightsaber. Get transformed into a princess. They are among the most popular things Disney sells, and the reason is obvious once you have done one. A shelf full of merchandise is a shelf full of merchandise. A thing you ...