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 ...

It is a small world after all. Related: Disney World Confirms Hidden Hotel Renovations That Will Affect 2026 Vacations Over the years, Disney park visitors have seen all kinds of expansions and renovations take shape, though some have been more exciting than others. From grand openings to permanent closures, there’s always something happening at places like Walt Disney World and ...

It’s been a strange few years for fans of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Amid his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard in 2022, Walt Disney Studios reportedly axed Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow for the franchise’s upcoming sixth installment, eyeing Margot Robbie as a potential replacement. Word about the project eventually ground to a halt, though, and, despite winning ...

Related: Universal Drops Big News for All 2026 Theme Park Guests According to local reports, a child was reportedly rushed to the hospital after suffering an injury while riding The Enchanted Tale of Beauty and the Beast at Tokyo Disneyland in Japan. The child was reportedly strangled after a safety belt wrapped around his neck during the ride. The incident ...

When Disney builds something new, fans around the world take notice. For decades, the company has used its theme parks as living testaments to imagination, layering nostalgia with innovation. From the original New Orleans Square in 1966 to the unveiling of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2019, each update has reflected Disney’s instinct for evolving alongside its audience while holding ...

We have an update on the return of one Disney resort’s pre-COVID annual pass. Disney’s post-COVID theme park landscape looks markedly different from its pre-pandemic days. The Magical Express is gone, free FastPasses are dead, and prices are – in most cases – higher than ever. Annual passes have also undergone huge changes. Before the pandemic, Disney’s most diehard parkgoers ...

One Disney resort is cracking down on who can buy merchandise as the Halloween season approaches. In terms of theming and vibes, all diehard Disney fans know that the best time to visit the parks is fall and winter. Every year, Disney’s theme parks go all out for Halloween and the holiday season, decking out everywhere from Disneyland Park to ...