At Walt Disney World, guests are often told to expect magic around every corner. From castles that sparkle at night to fireworks bursting above a peaceful lagoon, Disney has spent decades building a reputation as the place where dreams come true. So when families book a stay at one of the resort’s most iconic hotels—the Polynesian Village Resort—they expect a ...

At first glance, it looks like someone took a giant eraser to the tree line just west of the Magic Kingdom. Recent aerial photos show that large portions of the forest have been cleared, and longtime fans are starting to ask questions. The area, once a quiet buffer of untouched green space behind the park, now looks like a construction ...

This weekend, multiple male pirate audio-animatronics went missing from Disneyland Paris Resort’s version of the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. Disney Park guests confirmed that the figures were present on the attraction as recently as Friday, meaning that the removal occurred sometime in the last 48 hours. In 1967, Disney Park history was made with the grand opening of Pirates ...

Disney’s Hollywood Studios, one of Walt Disney World’s most beloved theme parks, will be closing early at 6:00 p.m.on Friday, August 16. The evening’s headliner, Fantasmic!, will not be shown. Early Entry begins at 8:00 a.m., with Park Hopper hours running from 8:30 a.m. until the early closure. This is a major departure from the typical park schedule—Hollywood Studios usually ...

Storm Development Monitoring by Experts The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has begun closely monitoring two potential storms brewing in the Atlantic that could affect Central Florida. Experts emphasize that the region isn’t entirely out of the woods as the hurricane season progresses. The current forecasts suggest a 20% chance of storm development in the coming week, which raises considerable awareness ...

In a stunning achievement for the Pigeon Forge-based theme park, Dollywood has once again claimed the coveted title of No. 1 theme park in the United States in TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. This marks the third time in four years that Dollywood has earned the top honor, outshining heavyweights like Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Disney’s ...

As part of this year’s Cool Kids Summer event at Wilderness Lodge, Disney introduced a unique new show featuring three actors impersonating exaggerated, often frustrating, Disney resort guests. Unfortunately, the performance didn’t seem to leave much of a lasting impression on guests, and some are questioning whether this quirky production really fits into the Disney experience. A Snowy Situation with ...

A ferry boat crash at Disney’s Transportation & Ticket Center (TTC) in Orlando, Florida, on the evening of July 31, 2025, left multiple people injured, with paramedics treating several guests on the scene. The incident, which involved one of Disney’s ferry boats docking at high speed, has raised concerns about the safety of this popular mode of transportation between the ...

EPCOT’s DiveQuest Suspension Details Disney’s popular DiveQuest experience at EPCOT has been indefinitely suspended due to animal welfare concerns. This decision has left many guests and enthusiasts taken aback, especially since the attraction had just reopened following a significant refurbishment on May 1. The refurbishment aimed to enhance the guest experience and increase engagement, making the sudden closure disappointing for ...

Over the years, The Walt Disney Company has had many people who helped shape what the company would become while honoring its past. From iconic Imagineers like Bob Gurr, Tony Baxter, and Joe Rohde, to the hardworking Disney cast members, and animators including Ub Iwerks, Mary Blair, and Mark Davis. Of course, Disney would be nothing without the creative genius ...