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 ...

It’s been over five decades since the Walt Disney World Resort debuted. Credit: Disney Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom first opened its gates to guests on October 1, 1971. Now, 55 years later, the park that launched Disney’s Florida empire is marking the milestone with a special morning ceremony and a new collection of commemorative merchandise. The anniversary arrives ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation for 2027? While securing your resort early guarantees room availability, arriving to construction dust, blocked balcony views, or a drained feature pool can quickly derail your dream trip. Credit: Disney To keep its property operating at high standards, Disney World has confirmed an extensive schedule of hotel refurbishments, room overhauls, and amenity closures spanning ...

Another familiar experience has disappeared from Disney Springs, and this time, Disney has made the change much harder to dismiss as a temporary closure. Guests visiting the shopping and dining district may notice something missing near Marketplace Co-Op. What initially looked like it could be a short-term shutdown has now taken another significant step. The location remains closed, its signage ...

Guests can no longer access the Main Street, U.S.A. train station at Magic Kingdom Park, as Walt Disney World Resort seals off the final remaining entrance amid an ongoing refurbishment of the historic Walt Disney World Railroad. Tracking the Railroad’s Extended Closure The Walt Disney World Railroad closed for refurbishment on September 28, initially targeting an October 30 reopening date. ...

An alleged crime syndicate sexually abused and forced dozens of children to steal over $28,000 a day from guests visiting a Disneyland Resort. Credit: Gary Campbell-Hall, Flickr Disneyland Paris Couple Accused of Running Crime Syndicate Involving Sex Trafficking Children, Stealing Goods Seven members of one family have been sentenced to years in prison after an investigation exposed a network that ...

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is already preparing for a temporary closure at Walt Disney World, but Disney may suddenly have another issue to consider when the attraction goes offline. Another guest has reportedly climbed out of a ride vehicle, this time at Magic Kingdom. The incident follows several other cases involving guests leaving Tiana’s Bayou Adventure logs, including alarming situations involving ...

Twelve days ago, Disney announced it had hired its first-ever Chief Technology Officer. The person taking the job is Karandeep Anand, who previously ran Character.AI. On the same day that the announcement went out, Disney’s Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer sent his department a memo warning that the group would become “a much smaller organization,” citing plans to automate ...

Walt Disney World guests just caught a welcome break from Florida’s more punishing weather, but anyone heading to the parks this week shouldn’t get too comfortable. Conditions are changing again across Central Florida, and the shift could have a noticeable impact on park days over the next several days. The combination of rising temperatures, increasing rain chances, and afternoon storms ...

A Disney World guest jumped off an already problematic Magic Kingdom attraction, leading to his immediate lifetime ban from the Resort. Credit: Disney Magic Kingdom Guest Now Banned for Life After Dangerous Stunt A guest at Walt Disney World Resort reportedly climbed out of his ride vehicle on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure shortly before the attraction’s signature drop, creating another troubling ...