After the closure and draining of the Rivers of America, Walt Disney World Resort has now removed another iconic water feature from Magic Kingdom Park. Disney Park guests recently noticed that the tiered fountain outside Pinocchio Village Haus has been turned off and wrapped in tarps, marking yet another change in the park’s landscape. The fountain outside Pinocchio Village Haus ...

Disney isn’t wasting time getting rid of the Muppets. Credit: D23 Related: Suspension Warning: Watches Banned from Select Universal Attractions It’s been a whirlwind of a year for Walt Disney World, though 2026 is poised to be even bigger for the resort. Over the last several months, guests have seen Disney World change in unprecedented ways, namely with the closure ...

If you’ve been to Disney Springs lately, you may have noticed something strange in Town Center. A shop that was open yesterday is suddenly shuttered today, and despite Disney’s own website listing normal operating hours, the doors are locked. Guests walking up expecting to shop are now met with a sign that reads: “Temporarily closed for a quick refresh. We’ll ...

Just over two weeks after permanently closing The Boneyard, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park has already demolished the 27-year-old play area. This opening-day attraction welcomed its final young paleontologists on September 1, 2025, as part of DinoLand U.S.A.’s transformation into a Tropical Americas-themed land. At D23 Expo 2024, Walt Disney World Resort confirmed plans to build Pueblo Esperanza, a Tropical ...

An original inhabitant of Walt Disney World Resort passed away inside Animal Kingdom at the age of 44. Gino, Beloved Original Animal Kingdom Inhabitant, Passes Away at the Age of 44 It’s not often that a theme park brings its guests to tears, but sometimes the magic isn’t about rides, fireworks, or characters in costume. Sometimes it’s about the quiet, ...

After a bombshell news came out this morning, 51,000 Disneyland cast members just made history. 51,000 Disneyland Cast Members Rejoice as Breaking News Hits the Media It’s hard to imagine the “Happiest Place on Earth” caught up in one of the largest wage disputes in California history. Yet for years, behind the music of Main Street U.S.A. and the sparkle ...

There are plenty of dining locations to experience in the Walt Disney World Resort, with everything from quick-service to full-service locations, character and signature dining experiences, and more. With so many to choose from, it’s not always easy to decide which ones to dine in. Most Guests will have their favorites, but there are also locations that you’ll eat in ...

One of Disney’s newest projects is up and running, well, kinda. Related: Disney and Universal Make Rare Alliance To Face New Challenge Change is happening all around Walt Disney World and Disneyland, though the excitement isn’t just limited to Disney’s domestic parks. Big things are planned for all of Disney’s theme park resorts worldwide, especially Disneyland Paris, which is currently ...

Don’t expect to see this Magic Kingdom icon during your next trip. Credit: Jamie S., Inside The Magic Related: Disney World Hotel Nearly Abandoned, Updates Expected Things are changing inside Walt Disney World, with all four theme parks receiving everything from minor tweaks to full-on overhauls of classic lands. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, fans are preparing to say their ...

Changes to the character have now been seen at multiple Disney theme parks. Credit: Disney The Princess and the Frog: A 16 Year Legacy The Princess and the Frog (2009) marked a return to hand-drawn animation for Walt Disney Animation Studios, bringing audiences a fresh twist on the classic fairy tale. Set in 1920s New Orleans, the story follows Tiana ...