Disney Springs has had a rough stretch. Closures have accumulated over the past year, foot traffic conversations have shifted, and the shopping and dining district has sometimes felt like it was losing ground to the parks and hotels that surround it. But something is changing. A handful of new offerings have arrived at Disney Springs that feel less like standard ...

Something strange is happening at Walt Disney World this summer. For decades, summer vacation practically guaranteed packed theme parks. School was out, families were traveling, and June and July seemed like natural months for a Disney World trip. Guests expected long lines, crowded walkways, and busy restaurants as part of the experience. That picture is changing dramatically. Summer has gradually ...

Few Disney World snacks have earned the kind of reputation that DOLE Whip has built over the last several decades. For many guests, grabbing one has become just as much a vacation tradition as riding Pirates of the Caribbean or watching the fireworks over Cinderella Castle. That’s why Disney’s recent change surrounding the beloved dessert has caught the attention of ...

After 6 years, Disney World has announced that it will not only open a villains-themed restaurant, but has also given guests a glimpse of the types of experiences they can expect. Credit: Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs Disney World ‘Villains-Themed’ Location Revealed Gideon’s Bakehouse is nearly ready to serve Disney Springs guests something much more substantial than a half-pound cookie—and ...

Plaza Inn is one of those Disneyland experiences that earns its reputation specifically because it does things nobody else at the resort does quite the same way. It is the most affordable character dining option at Disneyland Park, it routinely features seven or eight characters at a single meal, and it offers a variety of characters that stretches well beyond ...

A Disney Resort hotel stay comes with plenty of perks, but one fan-favorite privilege is becoming more complicated than many guests realize. What looks like a simple bonus on the surface actually comes with several limitations that can affect everything from which attractions you can ride to how you get back to your room at the end of the night. ...

Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary celebrations are winding down, and the towering Sleeping Beauty Castle sculpture that has greeted guests in the esplanade between the two Southern California Disney parks for over a year is already coming apart. Sleeping Beauty Castle Tribute Comes Down On Tuesday, WDWNT reported that Disneyland Resort had begun dismantling the large-scale Sleeping Beauty Castle sculpture built ...

There is a unique sense of disappointment that many Disney guests experience, one that truly encapsulates the essence of a meticulously planned vacation. Imagine arriving at a resort, brimming with excitement, only to stroll up to a highly anticipated restaurant, one that has been circled on your itinerary for months, only to be greeted by a refurbishment notice plastered on ...

One of Magic Kingdom’s most beloved attractions is frustrating guests for a reason that has nothing to do with long wait times. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has developed a problem that has now lingered for nearly a week, leaving many Disney World visitors wondering why one of the ride’s most recognizable features still hasn’t returned to normal. While the ...

Those heading for their morning pick-me-up in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this week may have to make compromises. Credit: versageek, Flickr Magic Kingdom Coffee Kiosk Pulls Syrups Over Bee Activity Guests grabbing their morning coffee at Magic Kingdom are running into a new advisory sign this week, and it has nothing to do with pricing or hours. The Joffrey’s Revive ...