“it’s a small world” fans were in for a surprise on May 12 as Disneyland Resort unveiled major updates to the Fantasyland ride one day early. After nearly 58 years, “it’s a small world” is receiving a fresh new look as part of Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary celebrations.  For starters, Disneyland Resort closed the ride in January to remove the “it’s a ...

Florida Legislature’s Approval of TDT Amendments The Florida Legislature has recently approved significant amendments to the Tourism Development Tax (TDT), which will directly impact upcoming Disney World vacations. With a current tax rate of six percent in Orange County, travelers should anticipate that this figure may rise as the state shifts its focus toward generating more revenue from tourism. This ...

Two years after a fire disrupted Disneyland Resort’s Fantasmic!, the show has yet to fully return to form. Fantasmic debuted at Disneyland in 1992 as a nighttime spectacular along the Rivers of America. It combines water projections, fireworks, live actors, and animatronics to tell a story centered on the power of Mickey Mouse’s imagination, featuring appearances from Disney heroes and ...

A merchandise location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is showing signs of damage again, more than 30 months after it partially collapsed, narrowly missing guests. Walt Disney World Resort took over a year to begin repairs on the building, and construction is ongoing. However, some of the partially completed work is already in disrepair. On September 26, 2022, a sign and ...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year at The Most Magical Place on Earth is looking a little different these days. This week, Walt Disney World Resort installed construction walls on one of its year-round holiday stores, Days of Christmas at Disney Springs. Disney’s Days of Christmas is just one of Walt Disney World Resort’s 24/7/365 Christmas shops, alongside Die ...

A popcorn kiosk at EPCOT caught fire on Sunday morning. The news broke when a distressed guest shared a video of the incident on social media. Walt Disney World Resort guest Candice Wash posted the clip on Facebook on May 11. It showed Disney cast members surrounding the popcorn cart near the Journey Into Imagination With Figment attraction as smoke ...

Disneyland is just days away from opening its 70th Anniversary celebration. Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure will be transformed to ring in the celebration, including an updated look for Sleeping Beauty Castle. The park’s real 70th birthday isn’t until July 15, when Walt Disney officially welcomed the world into his dream. While most of the festivities will begin on ...

A quiet reshuffling of the royal court has taken place at Walt Disney World. According to a report from DVC Shop Official, Princess Elena of Avalor will no longer be greeting guests inside Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom. Instead, she is reportedly moving to a new meet-and-greet location on Main Street, U.S.A. While the move may seem minor to ...

If you were hoping to meet a certain Star Wars icon on your next Disney trip, we have some bad news. Star Wars meet-and-greets at Disney parks have transformed in recent years. What were once static encounters with Chewbacca or Darth Vader have given way to dynamic, ever-changing appearances. Depending on the park, guests might spot characters from The Mandalorian or Ahsoka, ...

Disappointment in Australia Australia has once again found itself in a state of disappointment following Disney’s latest announcement regarding the establishment of a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates. This decision marks yet another chapter in Australia’s long-standing hopes of hosting a Disney Park. The nation has expressed a dream of welcoming the beloved brand since the 1990s, ...