After five years, a Frontierland location has reopened in Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom. But it looks pretty different from what it was pre-COVID-19… In March 2020, every Disney park around the globe shut its doors. Though some locations reopened sooner than others, all saw temporary and long-lasting changes from the global pandemic. Like many of our lives, the ...
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New Performers Pop Up, Shock Guests at Magic Kingdom!
When the Magic Kingdom opened at Walt Disney World Resort, there were six distinct lands — Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland, and Liberty Square. Those six lands are still what make the Magic Kingdom the heart of Disney World, but they have changed a fair bit since 1971. Last year, Disney announced some MAJOR changes were coming to ...
Read More »Children Trapped “Backwards” on Disney’s Haunted Mansion Ride
A Walt Disney World Resort guest recently shared their experience getting stuck on and escorted off The Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom Park. The Disney Park guest and their family, including two toddlers, were trapped “backwards” on a decline for an extended period before help arrived. Walt Disney originally imagined the Haunted Mansion attraction as a walk-through “museum of the ...
Read More »Disneyland Suffers Crowd Loss After Reports of ICE Activity at Park
Multiple Disneyland Resort guests recently shared videos of sparse crowds at the Southern California theme parks. This latest report comes amid weeks of allegations that Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park are empty, exacerbated after social media posts falsely claimed that United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were spotted on the property. Weeks ago, amid heated ICE ...
Read More »Disney Brings Back Dreaded Virtual Queue for Annual Passholders
There are three words that can instantly send a chill down a Disney fan’s spine: virtual queue returns. For some, it brings back memories of frantic early mornings, glitchy app refreshes, and the heartbreak of missing out in mere seconds. For others, it’s a necessary evil to access Disney’s most in-demand experiences. Either way, the moment you hear it’s back ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms Water Park Closing Down This Fall
If you’ve been soaking up the Florida sun and enjoying all the summer perks at Walt Disney World, you may want to keep a close eye on your plans moving forward. The theme parks are famous for their surprises—some magical, others, not so much. And this latest development is one that could catch some guests off guard. For the first ...
Read More »Disney Makes Major Changes to Lightning Lane at EPCOT Ahead of Test Track’s Opening
Notable Changes to the Lightning Lane System Disney has implemented significant updates to the Lightning Lane system at EPCOT, specifically in anticipation of Test Track’s reopening. Beginning July 22, Test Track will officially be classified as a Tier 1 attraction, elevating its status among the park’s rides. In this restructuring, the beloved ride Soarin’ Around the World has been downgraded ...
Read More »Disney to Reportedly Cut Both Parade and Fireworks By End of Summer
Fans of Pixar magic may want to catch Disney California Adventure’s high-energy parade Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! while they still can. A new update to Disneyland Resort’s entertainment schedule suggests that the popular daytime offering will go on hiatus beginning August 4, 2025, just months after its return for the Disneyland 70th anniversary. A Short-Lived Comeback Better Together ...
Read More »Disney Responds to Reports That MAGA Hats Are Banned at Parks
When guests visit a Disney theme park, there are certain rules and regulations that they agree to follow. Disney websites, like the one for the Walt Disney World Resort, have specific lists of things that guests can’t bring into the park, certain behaviors that are not allowed in the parks, activities that are prohibited at the resorts, specific rules involving ...
Read More »Criminals Are Targeting Families With Children at Disney World
We all know Disney World as The Most Magical Place on Earth, where dreams come true, Mickey ice cream bars melt in your hand, and families create lifelong memories. But here’s the not-so-magical reality: not everything inside the parks is pixie dust and smiles. Lately, a string of thefts inside Walt Disney World has left some guests frustrated—and rightfully so. ...
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