A viral video shows Mickey Mouse collapsing after a child yanked the character performer to the ground at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Parks fans slammed the child’s parents on social media for standing by as their child abused the Disney cast member. Thousands of entertainment cast members help bring on-screen Disney magic to life at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, ...

A recent trip report from a Walt Disney World guest has captured the hearts of Disney fans online, highlighting both a once-in-a-lifetime magical moment and the practical generosity Disney has extended during this year’s often rain-soaked Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) season. From being honored as Dinosaur’s “first family” to experiencing an unexpected PeopleMover evacuation during a thunderstorm, this guest’s ...

In a move that has thrilled long-time Disney fans and character hunters alike, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has quietly introduced a lineup of rare and classic character meet and greets that many guests haven’t seen outside of ticketed events or parades in years. As of late September 2025, beloved favorites like Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Mary Poppins, and Bert have stepped back ...

With the final days of summer behind us, Walt Disney World has shifted gears — and seasons — in a big way. As pumpkins line Main Street, U.S.A. and the aroma of apple cider fills the air, the resort’s fall transition is far more than just aesthetic. From character meet-and-greet reshuffles to full-scale land closures and new entertainment procedures, guests ...

Current Status of Tropical Storm Imelda Tropical Storm Imelda is currently forming over the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Central Florida area. Originally designated as Tropical Depression Nine, it is projected to escalate to a Category 1 hurricane. Meteorologists predict the storm will significantly impact Central Florida, particularly the Disney World area. Guests and residents ...

If there’s one thing Disney World does best, it’s making changes. Some spark excitement, others leave fans shaking their heads, and a few feel so permanent that the parks will never look or feel the same again. That’s the conversation swirling right now around Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. What was once a tradition built on familiar parades, spooky favorites, and ...

Magic Kingdom has erected more walls around one of its lands to keep guests out of that zone as more experiences and rides are being built. Credit: Disney Fanatic Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom Get More Walls Ahead of Revamp In a surprising move, Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America has been drained, signaling the end of an era for ...

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has long been known as “the wildest ride in the wilderness,” a staple of Magic Kingdom since the early 1980s. For decades, families have laughed, screamed, and rattled their way through Frontierland’s twisting mine trains, all while soaking in the story of cursed gold and runaway locomotives. But Disney has teased that this iconic coaster will ...

Was this Magic Kingdom attraction worth the wait? Credit: Inside the Magic Related: The Beak and Barrel Effect: Where Else Could Disney Put a Magic Kingdom Bar? Disney’s theme parks are notorious for their theming, attention to detail, and overall fun factor. While there are thrills to be had inside places like Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, Walt Disney World generally ...

Disney World guests were impacted by the recent layoff of hundreds of airline employees at Orlando International Airport. Disney World Guests Impacted by Major Airline Layoffs Coming to Orlando Airport It’s every theme park fan’s nightmare: you’ve been saving for months, planning every detail of your Disney World getaway, only to hit a snag before you even get to Orlando ...