While Walt Disney World and Disneyland have so much in common, one seasonal difference truly sets them apart. The Disney parks in Orlando, Florida, share a lot in common with the parks in Anaheim, California, such as the classic dark rides like Haunted Mansion and Peter Pan’s Flight, the exhilarating space travel of Space Mountain, or the iconic “it’s a ...

It’s not every day that Walt Disney Imagineering opens the curtain for a behind-the-scenes peek, but when they do—fans listen. This week, Imagineers gave Disney fans a first glimpse inside The Beak and Barrel, an all-new experience coming to Adventureland in Magic Kingdom, and it’s already clear that this isn’t your average theme park bar. It’s a full-on pirate tavern—complete ...

Shanghai Disneyland is no stranger to long lines, but few expected the merchandise release earlier this month to spark a near-total system breakdown. With queues stretching overnight, hotel rooms booked for early entry, and resellers flooding the resale market within hours, the debut of the Summer Ocean Party line—featuring beloved character Duffy and Friends—brought the park’s merchandise operation to a ...

Walt Disney World Resort has spent this week making several announcements about its 2025 Christmas celebrations. However, the updates came with some contradicting information that suggests Disney is worried that the usual holiday crowds won’t show up this year. Earlier this week, Walt Disney World Resort announced the return of popular holiday offerings, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at ...

There’s a certain irony in the fact that Tomorrowland’s most enduring attraction might not have much of a future. As Disney modernizes its theme parks with billion-dollar expansions, bold new IPs, and upgraded tech, one relic of a different era sits quietly spinning—just barely. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, the rotating stage show that once embodied the excitement of innovation, ...

You would think that when people visit a place like Walt Disney World Resort, they would be on their best behavior. Disney resorts and theme parks are magical places where anything can happen, as long as you have faith, trust, and pixie dust. They are places where kids and kids at heart go to make memories that will last a ...

Countless locals and Walt Disney World Resort guests were affected by a water outage earlier this week. Although water returned after less than a day, families reported “poo brown” water coming out of faucets, and Central Florida officials issued a boil water advisory to everyone in the affected area. On Tuesday, Summer (@fiveminutesfromdisney on TikTok) posted this video announcing that ...

The holidays are still a few months away, but for Disney fans, it’s already starting to feel like crunch time. As Walt Disney World released a new batch of holiday hotel discounts, guests wasted no time logging in and trying to grab a deal. The result? A virtual queue, a rare Disney-issued warning message, and a bit of early holiday ...

Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, is preparing for its annual seasonal transformation of the Haunted Mansion attraction. Guests have until August 8, 2025, to experience the classic version of the ride before it closes for its seasonal overlay. The attraction will close on August 9 and is scheduled to reopen as Haunted Mansion Holiday on August 22, 2025. This festive ...

For a company known as much for its premium pricing as its pixie dust, “discount” isn’t a word typically associated with Disney. Yet lately, the House of Mouse has been doing something unexpected: lowering prices — and not just on outdated leftovers or obscure souvenirs. The change has caught the attention of fans, many of whom have spent the last ...