Starting Sunday, June 28, 2026, Walt Disney World is officially changing the rules of the road. Guests trying to board a resort-bound bus or a Sassagoula River Cruise water taxi from Disney Springs will face strict, mandatory digital checkpoints. To step into the boarding queue, you must present a scanned MagicBand or digital proof of an active on-property resort hotel ...

One Disney resort is set to kick off its government-controlled sale next week. While “low prices” isn’t exactly a phrase most fans associate with the parks, Disney does slash prices on merchandise, tickets, and hotels on occasion. This year has seen Disney World introduce several surprisingly decent deals for hotel guests – including up to 35% off at Deluxe and ...

Disney has made some necessary changes to one parade today. While Disney parks across the globe have considerably fewer parades than they did in decades past (remember when Hollywood Studios had its own parade? And Animal Kingdom?), they’re still a staple at its castle parks. As of 2026, guests can enjoy parades such as Festival of Fantasy at Magic Kingdom, ...

Disney World is entering a period where intellectual property is driving more of the resort’s biggest decisions than ever before. From entire themed lands to attraction reimaginings, Disney continues looking to its most popular films and franchises when planning the future of its parks. That trend is becoming increasingly apparent as two major intellectual properties prepare for significant expansions at ...

Summer has arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means packed hotels, crowded transportation systems, busy pools, and thousands of families checking into Disney-owned resorts every single day. For many guests, staying at a Disney Resort hotel remains one of the most convenient ways to experience the parks. The perks can be significant, from early theme park entry to easy ...

Just a few days ago, the conversation around Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 was all about getting in the door before the general public sale opened. Magic Key holders moved through their dedicated pre-sale windows on June 16 and June 17, and the general public finally gained access on June 18. The warning at the time was simple and consistent across ...

Disney’s summer entertainment is feeling the heat. Parades remain one of the biggest draws at Disney parks, bringing together dozens of characters, performers, and floats in productions that can take months to develop and hundreds of cast members to operate each day. Although Disney once offered parades at several parks, the lineup is far smaller today. Magic Kingdom continues to ...

Imagine checking into one of Walt Disney World’s premier Deluxe tier properties, paying upwards of $600 to $800 per night for a rustic luxury escape, only to walk into a room that feels like a literal oven. Credit: Disney Parks That exact scenario has turned into an ongoing crisis for hundreds of vacationers. A sudden, hotel-wide mechanical failure has knocked ...

A Walt Disney World vacation can still be done without purchasing Lightning Lane, but some attractions have reached the point where skipping it can mean spending a significant chunk of your day in line. Between rising attendance, popular new experiences, and rides that routinely post waits exceeding an hour, Lightning Lane often feels less like a luxury and more like ...

With the hot weather spiking this week, thousands of guests are now locked out of a key Disney World resort location. Another policy change has quietly arrived at Walt Disney World Resort, and this time it’s targeting one of the most popular amenities at Disney’s resort hotels: the swimming pools. Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort are now encountering ...