Disney has never been a politically neutral company and has not pretended to be for a long time. The decisions it makes about what to celebrate, what to put its name on, and what kinds of events to host inside its parks carry weight precisely because of the scale of the audience Disney reaches and the cultural influence it carries. ...

Disney parks are designed to operate like finely tuned machines, delivering seamless magic day in and day out. But in a strange twist of timing, two high-profile animatronic mishaps—on opposite sides of the globe—have disrupted that illusion in quick succession, leading to the temporary removal of beloved characters from their respective attractions. Within days of each other, both Rapunzel at ...

For the 160 members of the Ashland High School Marching Band, the 1,000-mile journey from Ashland, Ohio, to Orlando was the trip of a lifetime. The “Ashland Arrows” had spent years practicing for one specific moment: marching down Main Street, U.S.A., at Walt Disney World Resort. Credit: Disney But on the morning of Sunday, March 29, 2026, that dream was ...

There’s a growing conversation happening among Walt Disney World fans—and it’s centered around something that, on paper, sounds like one of the best perks Disney offers. Extended Evening Hours. Credit: Disney If you’ve ever stayed at a Deluxe Disney Resort, you’ve probably looked at this benefit and thought it could completely change your park day. Two extra hours inside a ...

If you’ve walked through Frontierland lately, you’ve probably felt the “Magic Kingdom Shuffle”—that awkward dance of navigating construction walls while trying to find a churro. Between the massive Cars-themed expansion and the rising peaks of the future Villains Land, the back of the park has felt more like a hard-hat zone than the Old West. Credit: Disney But as of ...

If you’ve visited Disneyland Resort lately, you’ve probably noticed something is missing from the streets of Anaheim. The familiar, hum-drum city buses that used to shuttle thousands of guests from their hotels to the park gates have officially retired. As of April 2026, the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) system has shut down, leaving many travelers wondering whether their morning commute ...

If you’re headed to Disneyland Resort this month, you’ll need to check several popular rides off your list. Here are the six Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park attractions that will be closed for refurbishment for some or all of April 2026. Toy Story Midway Mania! Credit: Disney In February 2026, Disneyland Resort announced that Toy Story Midway Mania! ...

There was a time when summer at Walt Disney World meant one thing: crowds. Big ones. Families packed into every queue, long waits stretching deep into the afternoon, and hotel rooms that were not only hard to find—but expensive when you did. That version of summer is starting to feel like a thing of the past. Because if you look ...

Something just shifted at Walt Disney World, and if you’re planning a trip in April 2026, you may want to pause before locking in your Lightning Lane plans. At first glance, everything looks normal. The system is still there. The options haven’t disappeared. You can still purchase access just like you always have. But once you dig a little deeper, ...

Disney has quietly revealed the indefinite closure of a classic location at the theme park. Tokyo Disneyland is preparing to bid farewell to one of its most charming and quietly beloved experiences. Cinderella’s Fairy Tale Hall, the self-guided walkthrough attraction housed inside the park’s iconic Cinderella Castle, is set to close its doors on October 1, 2026. No reopening date ...