This week, Disney has rolled out significant discounts, including summer hotel offers of up to 40% off for Annual Passholders and 35% off for Florida residents, as well as general public discounts available through October. The return of the Discover Disney ticket at just $64 per day for four-day passes indicates Disney’s effort to boost bookings for a potentially slower ...

The virtual queue has returned to Florida. The former virtual queue system at Walt Disney World Resort was introduced as a way to manage overwhelming demand for new and highly anticipated attractions without forcing guests to spend hours standing in physical lines. Instead of a traditional standby queue, guests joined a digital line through the My Disney Experience app and ...

If you thought January was the slow season for all Disney parks, think again. Theme park attendance is a hot topic in the post-COVID years. While many claim that the likes of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort no longer experience an “off season” as they did pre-pandemic, both resorts experienced a decline in attendance in 2025. In ...

The “joyful celebration” promised by the newest E-ticket attraction at a major American theme park turned into a literal sinking ship this week. On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a ride vehicle aboard Tiana’s Bayou Adventure began taking on significant amounts of water, leading to a harrowing emergency evacuation that has once again put the spotlight on the attraction’s troubled transition ...

The closure date for the TRON attraction in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland has been confirmed. Credit: Disney Disney’s ambitious push to reignite the TRON franchise has quietly entered a period of retrenchment, and the signs are becoming increasingly visible across both Disney+ and Walt Disney World. At the center of it all is 2025’s TRON: Ares, the long-gestating sequel meant to ...

Walt Disney World has confirmed that one of its most recognizable Star Wars attractions is officially entering a new phase behind the scenes. Disney has filed a permit tied to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, signaling that work connected to the ride’s next evolution is now moving forward. Credit: Disney The permit, filed for “general construction,” applies to the attraction inside ...

A Disneyland Resort visitor is facing backlash on social media after security cast members confronted him about a shirt featuring Mickey Mouse holding an assault rifle with violent military imagery. The guest posted online, complaining about being forced to turn the shirt inside out, sparking intense debate about the Disney theme park dress code. Mickey Mouse With a Gun TikTok ...

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens at EPCOT right before a festival begins. It’s not loud. It doesn’t arrive with fireworks or bold announcements. Instead, it sneaks in quietly—through small visual changes, subtle design choices, and details that feel just a little out of place until they suddenly make sense. Credit: inazakira, Flickr That’s the feeling surrounding EPCOT ...

Do you remember when fans of EPCOT called it “Wallcot”? This nickname originated during a lengthy construction period when many areas were closed off, making the site feel like an outdoor construction site. Guests had to navigate around walls instead of enjoying the attractions. Eventually, EPCOT completed its renovations and reopened with new features, but the days of construction left ...

Disney World has reversed its decision on Starbucks within the parks, signaling a new direction for the coffee company and the theme parks for 2026. Credit: Jess Colopy, Inside the Magic Disney World Reverses Decision With Starbucks: New Direction Confirmed for 2026 At first glance, nothing seemed unusual. Guests booking 2026 vacations simply noticed fewer familiar names when reviewing Dining ...