After nearly a year of absence, the missing African elephant animatronic has finally returned to Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom. Guests taking the beloved riverboat adventure can once again enjoy the full scene in the African river section, where two elephants stand on either side of the boat, creating one of the ride’s most memorable moments. For those familiar with ...

When Walt Disney’s “Florida Project” opened on October 1, 1971, there was only one theme park — the Magic Kingdom. However, Walt always dreamed that it would be so much more. Since then, the Walt Disney World Resort has expanded to four theme parks, two water parks, dozens of hotels, and the massive shopping area that is Disney Springs. While ...

Despite all the available guides and information about the Disney theme parks, one experience in particular seems nearly impossible to achieve, no matter how hard guests try. Disney World, also known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” is full of magical rides, attractions, shows, restaurants, and other experiences—so many, in fact, that guests’ vacations to the Florida resort tend ...

Did you know there are 12 Disney Parks in existence? Spread across six Disney Resorts worldwide, each Park boasts unique highlights and experiences. Here is a look at every Disney Park, in order of founding and where each is located. The Original Disneyland Park This was the Park that started it all. Based in Anaheim, California, Disneyland Park opened on ...

If you are ready to walk the red carpet and explore the magic of movies, look no further than Hollywood Studios. This Walt Disney World park is all about bringing the magic of the movies to Lake Buena Vista. Exploring the worlds of Star Wars and Toy Story are just two fun areas of this park you’ll want to dig ...

When it first opened, the concept was pretty simple: take guests back to the golden age of Hollywood. Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney/MGM Studios, as it was known when it first opened, demystified the movie-making process and showed guests everything that went into creating their favorite works. As guests walked down Hollywood Boulevard, they were transported back to the glitz ...

Is this Disney’s most dangerous attraction? Related: Disney World Changes Entry for Some Passholders, Effective Immediately Walt Disney World is home to dozens of iconic roller coasters and classic dark rides, though there’s one experience in particular that remains one of the resort’s most unique. Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular is exactly the kind of ...

A major piece of Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort has officially closed its doors indefinitely. After the holiday magic of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year at Walt Disney World Resort, attention is now on the big changes slated for 2025. Some, like the highly anticipated reimagining of Test Track at EPCOT, were already in motion heading into ...

Each of Disney’s four theme parks has its own theme that makes it completely unique and loved by guests. The Magic Kingdom represents that quintessential Disney magic, of course, while Disney’s Hollywood Studios brings guests into the heart of some of Disney’s most popular franchises, including Toy Story and Star Wars. Animal Kingdom is all about conservation and teaching guests ...

Magic Kingdom is on the brink of some major changes, and if you’re a longtime fan of the park, you’ll want to buckle up for what’s coming. One of the biggest updates in the works is the introduction of a brand-new Cars themed area, which will bring some high-octane excitement to Frontierland. However, with change comes nostalgia, as this expansion ...