A trip to Walt Disney World has never exactly been cheap. For decades, families have understood that visiting the most famous theme park resort on the planet requires some financial planning. Flights, hotels, park tickets, food, souvenirs—it all adds up quickly. Yet despite the cost, millions of people continue making the pilgrimage to Central Florida every year. Now, it looks ...

The “Mouse House” has a new captain, and the reaction from the front lines of Frontierland to the streets of Main Street, U.S.A. is anything but a fairytale. In a massive leadership shakeup on March 13, 2026, Disney officially named Thomas Mazloum—the former head of Disney Cruise Line and recent President of Disneyland—as the new President of Disney Parks. Credit: ...

Disneyland Resort has built its reputation on precision. For more than 70 years, Walt Disney’s original theme park has promised a seamless blend of storytelling, technology, and meticulous operations. Attractions run on tight schedules. Cast members guide crowds through themed lands. Guests often expect the experience to feel almost effortless. Reality, of course, sometimes intervenes. Theme parks — even Disney’s ...

Guests visiting today will experience a wholly different Animal Kingdom theme park. Disney’s Animal Kingdom is undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in its history, and at the center of that change is a brand-new Indiana Jones attraction that will take over the space once occupied by the park’s long-running DINOSAUR ride. The project marks a major shift for ...

The “Disney Bubble” is designed to be impenetrable—a sanctuary of nostalgia where the outside world’s anxieties disappear behind a screen of pixie dust. But on the night of March 11, 2026, that bubble didn’t just burst; it was violently shattered. As guests enjoyed the final hours of the park and found spots for the late-night entertainment, the “Happiest Place on ...

Construction walls have surrounded the porte cochère of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as refurbishment begins, blocking the entrance area that also houses the monorail station above. This phase of construction is set to continue through early 2027, with previous work including the lobby’s reopening in October 2025 and the opening of the new Perch lobby bar in November ...

Something bad is on the way to Orlando, and it may impact your upcoming Disney World vacation plans. Here’s everything you need to know about this out-of-left-field disruption. Disney World Guests Expect Sunshine—But Central Florida’s Forecast May Tell a Different Story For millions of travelers each year, a trip to Walt Disney World Resort represents more than just a vacation. ...

A special Formula 1 show car inspired by Mickey Mouse is now on display in Tomorrowland at Shanghai Disneyland. This car, along with new racing costumes for Mickey and Minnie, is part of the “Fuel the Magic” collaboration between Disney and Formula 1, expanding their partnership to bring the excitement of racing to Disney parks and Formula 1 events. The ...

As spring break season sweeps across the United States, Central Florida is preparing for a major influx of travelers—and that usually means one thing for fans of the Most Magical Place on Earth: crowds are about to surge. New projections from Orlando International Airport suggest that the coming week could be one of the busiest travel stretches of the spring ...

A newly published patent application reveals details about the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom, linked to the ongoing Piston Peak expansion. This 14-acre area will take over Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, with a section themed to Disney Villains behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Initially revealed in March 2025, the ride will feature an off-road track system ...