If you thought January was the slow season for all Disney parks, think again. Theme park attendance is a hot topic in the post-COVID years. While many claim that the likes of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort no longer experience an “off season” as they did pre-pandemic, both resorts experienced a decline in attendance in 2025. In ...

Two Disney parks were forced to close rides and play a warning to guests at the entrance today. Disney parks are built with contingency planning in mind, but severe weather still breaks through those safeguards. Over decades, closures tied to earthquakes, hurricanes, and the COVID-19 pandemic have shown that scale does not equal immunity, particularly during peak holiday operations. Late ...

Is it cheaper to fly to Japan, visit their Disney Parks, stay there, and fly back than to go to Walt Disney World Resort? The memes, the news, and more have said it, but is this the truth? Credit: Nicholas Cole, Flickr Fans Claim It’s Cheaper to Fly to Japan Than Visit Disney World — But Is It Really? It ...

If you’re visiting one Disney park in the first half of 2026, prepare for potential disappointment with the attractions lineup. Walt Disney vowed that Disneyland would never be complete, and other Disney parks across the globe have adopted the same mindset. The next few years alone are set to see a string of new attractions introduced to Disney properties worldwide, ...

If you’re looking to visit one Disney resort in early 2026, you’re in luck: one hotel is slashing room rates. Disney hotels are known for carrying some of the highest nightly costs in the theme park industry. Resorts like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Hotel in California, and the Disneyland Hotel in Disneyland ...

One Disney resort has issued a warning to all guests over the use of portable chargers on property. Portable lithium-ion batteries — including everyday power banks — have come under increased scrutiny in recent years. Regulators across multiple countries have raised concerns after a number of overheating and combustion incidents linked to improper charging and storage of these devices. Several ...

There’s only one version of Splash Mountain left standing in the world, but it seems like its days may be numbered. Originally debuting at Disneyland in 1989, Splash Mountain became one of Disney’s most recognizable attractions. The log flume ride, based on the controversial 1946 film Song of the South, combined animatronics, sing-along tunes, and a five-story drop into a ...

Almost two weeks ago, I went to the only Disney park with an “untouched” Frontierland: Tokyo Disneyland. Known there as Westernland, this Wild West-themed area still has Splash Mountain, Tom Sawyer Island, the Rivers of America, and even a shooting gallery. But as much as many United States Disney Parks fans long for this version of Frontierland to return, the ...

A classic Disney thrill ride is switching things up next year. Related: Magic Kingdom Suffers Crushing Blow in Capacity Restraints While Disney features a number of incredible rides and attractions at its various theme parks, one in particular quite literally stands above the rest. First opened in 1994 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney MGM Studios), the Twilight Zone Tower ...

Some major renovations are in store at Disney. Credit: Tokyo Disney Resort Related: Disney Parks Announce Upcoming Layoffs, Citing “Steady, Sustained” Business Guests can expect to see and do a lot during their Disney vacations. From thrilling rides and attractions to unforgettable meals and live shows, there’s no telling what a day at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or Disney’s international ...