The ill-fated Star Wars hotel has entered a very different chapter. Credit: Ryaninc, Flickr The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser once stood as one of Disney’s most ambitious theme park experiments. Designed as a two-night immersive “voyage” aboard the Halcyon, the experience invited guests to step into their own Star Wars storyline through role-playing, interactive missions, and themed dining. Although the ...

The “Disney Bubble” is designed to be a sanctuary of joy, where guests should feel only the rush of nostalgia. But as of March 16, 2026, a darker reality is trending on social media. At Shanghai Disneyland, the performers who bring icons like Winnie the Pooh and LinaBell to life are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of aggressive guests ...

There are theme park anniversaries that pass quietly, marked only by a post or two from the dedicated fan communities that track these dates with the same care most people reserve for family milestones. And then there are anniversaries that carry weight — the ones that arrive with the knowledge that they are the last of their kind. Credit: Jeremy ...

A “strong to severe” weather warning takes effect in the Walt Disney World Resort area on Monday afternoon, affecting visitors at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs. The upcoming storm is also expected to impact families visiting Disney’s largest competitor in Central Florida: Universal Orlando Resort. Here’s everything we know. Weather ...

Disney is wasting no time turning the page on one of its most recognizable locations. Credit: Lee (myfrozenlife), Flickr At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, transformation is underway. From the closure of one of the Walt Disney World Resort’s most thrilling attractions to the retheme of multiple areas into Monstropolis from the Monsters, Inc. franchise, Hollywood Studios–like Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal ...

Walt Disney World Resort has confirmed a phased closure at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, a Deluxe Villa Resort hotel. This is the second refurbishment announced for Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort in 2026. Disney World Resort Hotel Phased Closure This month, Walt Disney World Resort’s website confirmed the start of a phased refurbishment of the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s ...

There is a particular kind of anticipation that builds around a theme park opening that has been years in the making. Construction walls go up, concept art gets released, social media accounts post progress photos, and the dedicated fans who have been watching every update start counting down the days with a specific, almost physical impatience. When the preview dates ...

Florida weather has a way of making itself the main character of any Walt Disney World vacation. Anyone who has spent time at the resort knows the drill: the morning starts clear and hot, the afternoon builds toward something dark on the horizon, and by mid-afternoon the sky opens up in the particular way that only Central Florida can manage. ...

In the minds of millions of travelers, Walt Disney World represents something close to an idealized escape. Families spend years planning their visits to the sprawling Central Florida resort, often saving thousands of dollars to experience a place designed to feel separate from everyday life. Inside the gates of parks like Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal ...

On Sunday morning, law enforcement responded to two separate reports of a fire at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World Resort‘s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. Here’s everything we know about the two incidents. First Fire at Disney Springs Credit: Gary Leavens, Flickr Law enforcement first responded to Disney Springs shortly after 4:00 a.m., before the shopping, dining, and entertainment complex ...