One Disney park is set to close early to all guests today. The change shortens the operating day by several hours, affecting nighttime plans for visitors who expected a full evening in the park. Early closures are a familiar feature across Disney’s global resorts. They are typically planned in advance and reflect internal scheduling needs rather than ride outages, weather ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will lose another area in 2026, as Rafiki’s Planet Watch closes on February 23, 2024, following the recent shutdown of DinoLand U.S.A. on February 2. This closure impacts family-friendly experiences at a park that has been eliminating kid-focused attractions. The Affection Section petting zoo and the Wildlife Express Train will also close, making Rafiki’s Planet Watch entirely ...

Walt Disney World is synonymous with magic, so it’s no surprise that it offers some of the most unique wedding venues in the world. From iconic park settings to hidden gems, Disney fans can celebrate their big day in style, surrounded by enchantment. While Disney Weddings officially lists certain venues, the reality is that you can tie the knot almost ...

Oriental Land Company recently announced that the budget for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland, set to open in 2027, has risen to 70.5 billion yen, making it the most expensive attraction ever built by Walt Disney Imagineering. This increase from the original budget of 56 billion yen reflects Japan’s rising construction costs. Currently, this is about $460 million ...

Oriental Land Company recently announced that the budget for the new Space Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland, set to open in 2027, has risen to 70.5 billion yen, making it the most expensive attraction ever built by Walt Disney Imagineering. This increase from the original budget of 56 billion yen reflects Japan’s rising construction costs. Currently, this is about $460 million ...

The sounds of the Frontierland boardwalk—the creak of the wood underfoot and the distant whistle of the Liberty Belle—are about to be joined by the unmistakable hum of heavy machinery. On February 19, 2026, Disney officially filed the paperwork that turns “rumors” into “reality.” Credit: Inside the Magic New construction permits have been issued for a cluster of high-traffic locations ...

Walt Disney World has never been cheap. But lately, it feels like Disney isn’t just raising prices here and there. It feels like the resort is gearing up for something much bigger. And if the signs are pointing in the right direction, Disney World could be preparing for one of the most dramatic ticket price increases in its history. Not ...

Disney World has been sued for “negligence” following an incident involving a guest. Credit: David Aughinbaugh II, Flickr Disney World Negligence Lawsuit Unfolds For millions of guests each year, stepping into Walt Disney World represents more than just a vacation — it’s an emotional return to childhood wonder. From the immersive lands of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to the nostalgic ...

Walt Disney World is changing how guests make dining reservations through the My Disney Experience app. This change will impact how many visitors secure restaurant bookings at Disney’s parks and hotels. Today, Disney fans trying to reserve the new Garden View Lounge Tea Experience found that the app redirected them to a separate browser for dining reservations. This differs from ...

Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Magic Kingdom is set to reopen soon after nearly a year of refurbishment. Disney has announced updates to the attraction, including handheld blasters, reactive targets, new ride vehicles with real-time scoring, and the addition of Buddy, a new support-bot character. This update signals the transition from construction to marketing, as Disney prepares for a ...