When Universal officially opened Epic Universe in 2025, there was no question the entire Orlando theme park industry was watching closely. Disney fans, analysts, and even casual tourists wondered whether the massive new park would create a long-term problem for Walt Disney World. After all, Epic Universe wasn’t just another ride or seasonal event. It was Universal Orlando Resort’s biggest ...

Disney Springs is losing another longtime storefront, and the replacement could say a lot about where the shopping and dining district is headed next. Over the last few years, Disney Springs has continued evolving, with new restaurants, retail brands, and entertainment offerings constantly rotating in and out. Some changes have been massive, while others have quietly reshaped entire sections of ...

Disney’s Hollywood Studios is weeks away from reopening one of its most storied corners. A construction update spotted by Walt Disney World Resort guests this week confirms the finish line is close. A Milestone Above the Walls Central Florida Disney Park guests walking past the former Animation Courtyard on May 6 noticed something that had been missing from the Disney’s ...

A little extra magic is making its way back to Walt Disney World—and this time, it’s aimed directly at guests who choose to stay on property. For years, Disney fans have debated whether staying at a resort hotel is really worth the cost. Now, Disney is giving select guests a service that—while not flashy—can quietly save both time and stress ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has always involved one big question: should you buy the Disney Dining Plan or skip it altogether? For years, fans have debated whether the plans are worth the cost, whether they save time, and whether they actually help families budget for a trip that already feels expensive enough. Now, Disney is making some major ...

An incident unfolded at Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday when a guest exited their ride vehicle during Kilimanjaro Safaris. Opened on Earth Day in 1998, Kilimanjaro Safaris remains one of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s signature attractions. The sprawling ride takes guests through the fictional Harambe Wildlife Reserve, where they encounter more than 30 species including lions, elephants, giraffes, and rhinos across 110 ...

Gas prices are climbing again, and for a lot of families planning a Walt Disney World vacation, that usually brings one big question: will higher fuel costs finally slow people down? Credit: Martin Lewison, Flickr So far, the answer appears to be no. Even as drivers across the country continue to see higher prices at the pump, Disney says guests ...

D23 has been one of the most distinctive events in the entertainment fan convention landscape since it launched in 2009, and its identity has been built almost entirely around a single geographic anchor. Anaheim, California, is where D23 happens. The Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center are where Disney fans from around the world converge every two years to ...

The Walt Disney Company is making one thing very clear: it’s thinking bigger than ever. In a major announcement tied to its long-term growth strategy, Disney, in 2025, revealed plans for a seventh global theme park resort, this time in Abu Dhabi. The project is part of the company’s sweeping multi-billion-dollar investment into its Disney Experiences division over the next ...

The Walt Disney Company (DIS) has released its earnings report for fiscal 2026 Q2, the first under new Chief Executive Officer Josh D’Amaro. Credit: Disney Ahead of the webcast, the House of Mouse has confirmed that Disney Experiences revenue–the department behind the theme parks, cruises, and more–is up 7% against last year’s second quarter results. Out of the combined $25.17 ...