Walt Disney Imagineering has released a new episode of its We Call It Imagineering documentary series, giving fans a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the massive expansions coming to Walt Disney World. The latest episode focuses on “parkitecture”—the art of creating believable, immersive environments that feel completely natural to their surroundings. From secretive sightline tests in Magic Kingdom to weathering materials ...

Disney World could be looking to make some major, historically altering changes to its classic Haunted Mansion attraction after a new permit has revealed even more work to be done at this 1971 location. Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Could Shut Down for Even Longer: Here’s Why Disney has filed another Haunted Mansion construction permit just as the Liberty Square ...

Frontierland still exists at Walt Disney World, but the version longtime Magic Kingdom guests remember is disappearing fast. More than 30% of the land’s classic experiences have now been removed or permanently closed, leaving several pieces of old Frontierland behind. Some were replaced, while others became casualties of Disney’s much larger plans for Magic Kingdom. And Disney isn’t finished. Construction ...

An immediate change has been made at the Walt Disney World Resort following issues. Disney Addresses Jack Skellington and Sally’s Wait Time Problem Jack Skellington and Sally, the beloved duo from 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, remain the toughest ticket at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Each night the party runs, guests routinely face waits of multiple hours or more to ...

Permits are usually the first honest signal you get about what Disney is planning. Announcements come with concept art and a stage. Permits come with an address, a contractor, and a scope of work, and they get filed months before anyone at Disney says a word publicly. That is why people who follow Walt Disney World closely watch county filings ...

Disneyland Resort’s Oogie Boogie Bash took an unexpected turn this week. Oogie Boogie Bash is Disneyland Resort’s flagship Halloween after-hours event, transforming Disney California Adventure with trick-or-treat trails, rare character appearances, themed entertainment, and costumes throughout the park. Tickets are sold separately from regular admission, and demand is typically high (although this year’s event seems to have experienced slower sales ...

It’s almost the last chance saloon for many guests hoping to visit the Magic Kingdom this fall. The countdown to a sold-out Halloween season at Magic Kingdom just ticked forward again, with two more nights of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially unavailable for purchase. Sunday, September 20, and Tuesday, September 22, have joined the list of nights guests can no ...

Disney Parks are among the most visited vacation destinations on the planet, welcoming huge numbers of guests through their gates throughout the year. While attendance naturally fluctuates depending on the time of year, with summer, Halloween, and the holiday season among the busiest periods, the resorts remain a major draw for families, tourists, Disney fans, and travelers looking to spend ...

Central Florida’s severe summer storms are pushing Walt Disney World’s aging infrastructure to its breaking point. For the second time in less than a week, heavy thunderstorms slammed the resort, forcing widespread outdoor ride closures across all four theme parks. But this time, staying indoors offered no sanctuary. Shocking new social media footage reveals rainwater actively pouring into EPCOT’s popular ...

Space Mountain has never been the kind of Disney attraction that simply stays frozen in time. For decades, Disney Imagineers have found new ways to send guests into the darkness, changing soundtracks, stories, effects, ride systems, and even entire versions of the attraction. Some updates have lasted only for special events, while others have completely replaced what guests experienced for ...