A lengthy refurbishment has finally finished at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. The most popular merchandise location inside the Deluxe Disney Resort hotel’s lobby was partially closed for a month as crews worked on a mysterious refurbishment project. BouTiki, a store on the first floor of the Great Ceremonial House at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, sells tropical-themed attire, resort-branded souvenirs, exclusive ...

Walt Disney World Resort just tore down hundreds, if not thousands, of trees outside the Magic Kingdom, forever changing the landscape for Disney Park guests. This update comes days before Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat close forever, making way for two new Cars (2006) attractions in Frontierland. Walt Disney Imagineering first announced the reimagining at D23 Expo 2024. ...

The Walt Disney World Resort is preparing to welcome waves of holiday guests with a slate of expanded entertainment and schedule updates ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. With festivities planned across all four theme parks and two water parks, Disney is ensuring guests enjoy a memorable Independence Day visit. Magic Kingdom will once again present the fan-favorite Celebrate ...

On Wednesday, Disney Parks fans once again noticed sparse crowds at three of the four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. These claims follow weeks of reporting that Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park aren’t seeing the summer crowds they usually do. Rumors about low attendance at Walt Disney World Resort began earlier this ...

Walt Disney World is known for its dazzling attractions and larger-than-life experiences, but there’s something uniquely magical about stumbling upon a hidden gem within the park. While we all know the must-see spots like Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain, sometimes the real magic happens when you discover an unexpected, off-the-beaten-path location. That’s exactly what we found at Magic Kingdom—a snack ...

Not all of Disneyland Resort’s expansion plans are moving forward as expected. As Disneyland Resort nears its 70th anniversary, the Anaheim destination is undergoing a large-scale growth phase. Avengers Campus is adding two new rides – Avengers: Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab – while a new Coco-themed boat attraction is in development near Pixar Pier, marking the first ride based ...

One of Disneyland Park’s classic attractions, Star Tours – The Adventure Continues, is now closed for a lengthy scheduled refurbishment. As of July 2, 2025, guests can no longer experience the beloved Star Wars-themed ride, as access to the attraction has been blocked off and construction walls have been erected. Star Tours, initially created in collaboration with George Lucas before ...

When guests flock to Disney parks, they expect escapism, nostalgia, and carefully managed experiences—not headlines involving criminal investigations. Yet last month, Disneyland Paris found itself at the center of a disturbing story involving deception, forgery, and a staged wedding ceremony that never should have happened. Security is a hallmark of Disney’s global resorts, which operate under tight procedures designed to ...

Disneyland Paris has announced a comprehensive refurbishment of its Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast attraction, with the closure commencing on June 23, 2025. While the attraction has been closed since June 23, 2025, we now know that the extensive upgrade is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025, marking a significant enhancement to the popular Discoveryland ride. This attraction ...

In theme park circles, Tokyo Disney Resort has long been revered as a model of excellence – not just for its intricate attractions or meticulous design, but for the behavior of its guests. Fans arrive hours before park opening, form orderly queues, and take photos with such discipline that crowd shots often go viral for their precision alone. And yet, ...