Disney World is entering a period where intellectual property is driving more of the resort’s biggest decisions than ever before. From entire themed lands to attraction reimaginings, Disney continues looking to its most popular films and franchises when planning the future of its parks. That trend is becoming increasingly apparent as two major intellectual properties prepare for significant expansions at ...

Summer has arrived at Walt Disney World, and that means packed hotels, crowded transportation systems, busy pools, and thousands of families checking into Disney-owned resorts every single day. For many guests, staying at a Disney Resort hotel remains one of the most convenient ways to experience the parks. The perks can be significant, from early theme park entry to easy ...

Just a few days ago, the conversation around Oogie Boogie Bash 2026 was all about getting in the door before the general public sale opened. Magic Key holders moved through their dedicated pre-sale windows on June 16 and June 17, and the general public finally gained access on June 18. The warning at the time was simple and consistent across ...

Disney’s summer entertainment is feeling the heat. Parades remain one of the biggest draws at Disney parks, bringing together dozens of characters, performers, and floats in productions that can take months to develop and hundreds of cast members to operate each day. Although Disney once offered parades at several parks, the lineup is far smaller today. Magic Kingdom continues to ...

Imagine checking into one of Walt Disney World’s premier Deluxe tier properties, paying upwards of $600 to $800 per night for a rustic luxury escape, only to walk into a room that feels like a literal oven. Credit: Disney Parks That exact scenario has turned into an ongoing crisis for hundreds of vacationers. A sudden, hotel-wide mechanical failure has knocked ...

A Walt Disney World vacation can still be done without purchasing Lightning Lane, but some attractions have reached the point where skipping it can mean spending a significant chunk of your day in line. Between rising attendance, popular new experiences, and rides that routinely post waits exceeding an hour, Lightning Lane often feels less like a luxury and more like ...

With the hot weather spiking this week, thousands of guests are now locked out of a key Disney World resort location. Another policy change has quietly arrived at Walt Disney World Resort, and this time it’s targeting one of the most popular amenities at Disney’s resort hotels: the swimming pools. Guests staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort are now encountering ...

Behind the pristine walkways, coordinated music loops, and meticulously curated magic of Walt Disney World, a high-stakes legal showdown has prompted heavy federal intervention. While tourists flock to Central Florida for carefree vacations, a gritty corporate battle over employee rights has resulted in a sweeping enforcement action from Washington. Credit: Disney The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)—operating under the executive ...

Disney Springs visitors have spent the past several weeks walking past construction walls in the Town Center area and wondering when one of the district’s most recognizable retail locations would return. Now, that question finally has an answer. After nearly two months behind refurbishment walls, Columbia Sportswear is preparing to welcome guests back through its doors. The store has been ...

Change is a constant at Walt Disney World, but some updates hit longtime fans a little harder than others. Over the years, Disney has refreshed attractions, reimagined restaurants, renovated resort hotels, and introduced entirely new experiences across property. While many of those projects focus on modernization, they often come with a tradeoff: the original version disappears forever. That is now ...