Disneyland just made a bold move that’s sending ripples across the theme park world. At Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Cast Members are now enforcing what fans have dubbed a “hands-free policy.” Guests must stow every single item—phones, cameras, hats—before the ride even starts. According to first-hand reports, the attraction won’t dispatch until everyone complies, and Cast Members are holding ...

When Disney rolled out Lightning Lane, the pitch was simple: skip the standby line and enjoy your day with less waiting. At Walt Disney World, that convenience comes with a cost. Guests can purchase a Lightning Lane Multi Pass or a Single Pass for the most in-demand rides, days in advance if they’re staying at a Disney resort. But over ...

Change is nothing new at Disney World. Guests have watched some of their favorite attractions disappear over the years,often with a bittersweet goodbye. From the closure of Splash Mountain to beloved entertainment offerings fading away, these decisions usually spark debates and even petitions. But every once in a while, Disney demolishes a ride that leaves fans not heartbroken—but relieved. That’s ...

Disney World has been the unquestioned king of Orlando theme parks for years. But in the last decade, Universal has stepped up significantly. No longer just “the other park down the road,” Universal Orlando Resort has become a true competitor, gaining serious traction with guests who want thrills, cutting-edge attractions, and immersive lands. The rivalry has grown so intense that ...

Walt Disney World Resort has officially removed some recently installed gates at the main entrance to EPCOT. Last week, Disney Park guests first noticed some weighty metal gates at the World Celebration entrance to EPCOT. This entrance, closest to Spaceship Earth, serves guests using the Monorail, Disney bus transportation, or EPCOT’s parking lot. Credit: Inside the Magic The swinging metal ...

Nintendo has finally made its way into Walt Disney World Resort — but not in the way many fans might think. After months of mystery construction, a new Bandai Gashapon kiosk has debuted in the EPCOT World Showcase Japan Pavilion, offering collectible capsule toys inspired by some of pop culture’s most beloved characters. Back in June 2025, construction walls appeared ...

Disney World is no stranger to big changes. From the removal of entire attractions to the addition of brand-new lands, the Magic Kingdom you remember from one trip rarely looks the same on the next. Now, one of the park’s most iconic areas is about to undergo the biggest shift of all. If you had plans to relive the Old ...

The Beak and Barrel saga continues—and it’s already one for the Disney history books. What should have been a straightforward dining reservation launch has turned into a multi-act adventure worthy of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise itself. After the initial rollout collapsed under overwhelming demand last week, Walt Disney World is preparing to try again tonight. But this time, ...

When people think about Disney World, they usually picture castles, fireworks, and churros—not cameras quietly capturing their faces at the entrance. Yet whispers around the parks suggest that a new kind of technology could soon become part of the guest experience. Facial scanning, already being tested and used at other theme parks, is the latest innovation Disney might be eyeing. The ...

Walt Disney World Resort is pressing full steam ahead with the construction of a Monsters, Inc. (2001) land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, wiping out the former Muppets Courtyard area. Here’s the latest construction update. At D23 Expo 2024, Walt Disney Imagineering announced plans to build a long-rumored door roller coaster inspired by Monsters, Inc. at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Early concept ...