The “Succession Shadow” has finally lifted over Burbank. On February 3, 2026, The Walt Disney Company officially named Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, ending years of speculation and bringing to an end Bob Iger’s second tenure. While D’Amaro inherits a sprawling empire of streaming services, film studios, and a $36 billion “Experiences” division, his most urgent mandate isn’t on ...

There’s an excitement that ripples through Disney character meet-and-greet communities when rare characters debut in Disney parks. These characters transition from animated films into physical walk-around figures that guests can hug, photograph, and interact with, creating unforgettable memories. Despite a vast array of characters from classic films, Pixar, Marvel, and more, some beloved characters have remained absent from parks, like ...

For over thirty years, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has stood as the undisputed crown jewel of Walt Disney World. It is the hotel where “magic” meets “Victorian elegance,” and guests pay a significant premium to escape the hustle of the parks for a world of live piano music and white-glove service. However, for the better part of the ...

If you navigated Disney’s Animal Kingdom by memory on your last trip, you might want to toss that old map into the nearest recycling bin. As of February 6, 2026, the park is officially in the “Era of the Great Migration.” Credit: Disney With DinoLand U.S.A. meeting its permanent extinction on February 1 and the Tropical Americas construction project moving ...

There are few places on Earth where expectations are as high as at Walt Disney World. Guests arrive believing in carefully choreographed magic — attractions running like clockwork, shows hitting every emotional beat, and Cast Members ensuring nothing breaks the spell. For many families, a Disney vacation is a once-in-a-lifetime event, built around trust that every detail has been accounted ...

Disney vs Universal has turned into one of the biggest rivalries in theme park history, and at this point, it feels like fans argue about it the same way people argue about sports teams. Universal Orlando Resort keeps expanding, adding bigger thrills, and pushing new experiences like Epic Universe. Disney World, meanwhile, keeps getting criticized for price increases, construction walls, ...

A Fire Warning is now in effect for all Disney World properties as extreme weather continues to impact Central Florida. Here’s what this means for you and your vacation plans. Fire Warning Strikes Disney World as Extreme Weather Continues To Slam Region There’s a particular kind of magic that guests expect the moment they step onto the property at Walt ...

Disney is drawing its biggest fans back to Animal Kingdom. The Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Program lets you visit all four theme parks repeatedly over a year with various benefits, including standard theme park parking, discounts on dining, merchandise, and select experiences, and access to exclusive perks and offers. Passes vary by type—with different prices, park reservation limits and ...

Walt Disney World is making another move that could seriously change how guests plan their vacations. And this isn’t the kind of update that comes with a dramatic announcement or a massive press release. Instead, it’s the kind of change that quietly slips into the system… and then suddenly affects your trip when you go to book your day. If ...

There’s a unique excitement among Disney theme park fans when construction is spotted, turning initial announcements into tangible progress. Disneyland Resort revealed several attractions for Disney California Adventure at the 2024 D23 Expo, including a Coco dark ride based on the beloved Pixar film. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro highlighted the use of advanced Audio-Animatronics technology to bring skeletal characters ...