August is bringing another round of changes to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and guests visiting next month may notice that several things they could enjoy this summer are suddenly gone. The changes aren’t limited to one restaurant, attraction, or corner of the park. Disney is ending several limited-time Annual Passholder offerings, cutting back regular operating hours later in the month, and ...

For decades, enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World didn’t require buying an expensive park ticket. “Resort hopping”—taking complimentary buses, monorails, or boats to explore iconic hotels like Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge—was a cherished tradition for Florida locals and budget-conscious travelers alike. Credit: Disney However, in summer 2026, Disney officially ended the casual resort hop ...

Guests heading into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios may notice something different before they ever step aboard the Millennium Falcon. It isn’t another new destination, character, or major storyline change. Instead, Disney has restored a piece of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run that hasn’t worked as originally designed for much of the attraction’s life. Credit: Eden, Janine, & ...

A popular shortcut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom appears to be on borrowed time, but guests have discovered that Disney hasn’t completely shut the door just yet. Expedition Everest has long offered a single-rider queue for guests willing to separate from their party and fill empty seats aboard the coaster. That option became much harder to find after Disney removed the ...

Something unusual is happening at Walt Disney World this summer. Instead of packed walkways and massive attraction lines, guests have been finding surprisingly manageable crowds across the resort. Magic Kingdom, in particular, has looked remarkably empty at times during a period that traditionally brings plenty of families to Central Florida. That has sparked an interesting debate about what exactly is ...

Something could be brewing around World Showcase Lagoon, and if the latest rumblings lead anywhere, EPCOT could be preparing for a major change to its nighttime entertainment. Luminous: The Symphony of Us has served as EPCOT’s nighttime spectacular since 2023, following a period of major change for the park’s evening lineup. However, talk has begun circulating that Disney may be ...

Disney World guests who qualify for some extra benefits have a deadline approaching, and this is one they may not want to ignore. A collection of limited-time perks recently arrived across Walt Disney World, giving eligible guests everything from free treats and private photo sessions to character encounters and dining discounts. Some of the offers can save members a surprising ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has always operated a little differently from the other Walt Disney World parks. The pacing is slower by design. The immersion runs deeper into actual natural environments rather than constructed fantasy worlds. And the ride lineup, while smaller than Magic Kingdom or EPCOT, contains some of the most genuinely thrilling experiences on property. Expedition Everest sits at ...

A Walt Disney World vacation could soon be a thing of the past for millions of families, as prices continue to reach all-time highs, leading to fewer people visiting the theme parks. Credit: Inside the Magic Disney World Vacation Prices Are Hitting Critical Levels for Millions Walt Disney World does not need more visitors to make more money. It may ...

Breakfast might be the hardest meal to get right at Walt Disney World. That sounds dramatic until you have actually tried to plan one. The in-park options are often smaller than you want, sweeter than you need, or sitting in a completely different park from the one you are standing in. You end up eating a pastry at 8 a.m., ...