Disney Springs is usually one of the most reliable parts of a Walt Disney World trip. Even if you skip the parks for the day, there’s comfort in knowing the shops, restaurants, and familiar storefronts will still be buzzing. But over the past couple of years, that sense of consistency has been quietly shaken. Several well-known locations have closed their ...

Expedition Everest has always been a different kind of Disney attraction. It doesn’t rely on screens to do the heavy lifting. It doesn’t hold your hand with humor or nostalgia. Instead, it throws you straight into the Himalayan wilderness, rattles your bones, and dares you to survive an encounter with a myth that may or may not exist. Credit: Disney ...

Cinderella Castle has stood at the heart of Magic Kingdom since 1971, serving as the park’s most recognizable landmark and the centerpiece of countless family photographs. Over its five decades of existence, the castle has undergone several color transformations, each reflecting different eras in Disney park history. The current color scheme, featuring royal blue turrets, varying shades of gray, pale ...

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returned January 16 for its annual celebration of visual, performing, and culinary creativity, drawing guests eager to experience the Food Studios, interactive exhibits, and Disney on Broadway Concert Series that have made this event a winter favorite since 2017. However, visitors approaching the colorful festival booths this year discovered something different when pulling ...

The era of “dirt and dust” is officially giving way to the era of “steel and stone” at Walt Disney World Resort. As of January 18, 2026, the massive construction site formerly home to the Rivers of America has hit its most significant milestone yet. New aerial photographs captured this morning reveal that the “Beyond Big Thunder” expansion has entered ...

Food events that blend culinary excellence, charity, and competition are rare. Most focus on just one aspect—either gourmet experiences, fundraising, or entertainment. However, Ramen Rumble at Disney Springs has harmonized all three for 8 years, attracting ramen enthusiasts while supporting a vital charitable cause. This year’s edition, titled Battle of the Champions, showcased why the event is a highlight for ...

For millions, the journey to Walt Disney World starts at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Frequent visitors know the routine: land, get luggage, and head to Brightline, a rideshare, or the rental car center. On the return trip, it’s the same process, often complicated by security lines and delays at one of the busiest airports in the U.S. However, starting in ...

Disney World is blocking guests from viewing Happily Ever After, no longer giving access to hundreds who found an entertainment loophole. ‘Happily Ever After’ at Disney World Blocks Hundreds From Viewing: Closes up Entertainment Loophole There’s a certain promise woven into a night at Walt Disney World—the kind that lingers in the air once the sun dips and the park ...

Walking through EPCOT during the International Festival of the Arts feels uniquely vibrant and celebratory. The atmosphere is focused on engagement, with visual art installations, Broadway performances, and culinary creations that blend sustenance with artistic expression. What sets this festival apart is the invitation for guests to actively participate rather than just observe. Credit: Disney Parks Blog There are hands-on ...

For more than five decades, something about Haunted Mansion has felt untouchable. It’s one of those attractions that seems permanently frozen in time, protected by nostalgia, tradition, and an unspoken understanding that you just don’t mess with it. But lately, Disney has been quietly dropping hints that suggest that the long-standing rule may finally be changing. After a 54-year run, ...