If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort, be cautious where you lean—especially when near a pressed penny or souvenir coin machine. A recent experience at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park revealed that a simple physical interaction with one of these machines could lead to an accidental charge, even if you aren’t actively making a purchase. Credit: Disney ...

On Tuesday, August 5, Walt Disney World Resort filed another construction permit regarding the Animation Courtyard overhaul at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The latest notice comes just over a month before the permanent closure of Star Wars Launch Bay and the current Disney Jr. Play and Dance! show. Earlier this summer, Walt Disney World Resort announced that an original Disney’s Hollywood ...

If there’s one thing Disney loves, it’s keeping us on our toes. One minute, you’re walking through Magic Kingdom thinking you know every corner of the park, and the next, something brand-new is quietly taking shape right under your nose. Adventureland, in particular, has been full of little mysteries lately—construction walls, subtle changes, and the occasional peek behind the scenes ...

There’s nothing quite like EPCOT during the holidays. The lights shimmer across the World Showcase Lagoon, the smell of freshly baked cookies drifts through the air, and the park pulses with music, laughter, and excitement. The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is one of Walt Disney World’s most beloved seasonal traditions, drawing in visitors from all over the world. ...

Walt Disney World’s iconic ferryboats — typically seen gently gliding across the Seven Seas Lagoon, transporting thousands of guests between the Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) — were recently the site of a troubling incident that has led to quiet operational changes aboard the vessels. The most visible of these? Trash cans have mysteriously vanished from ...

Disney World is making more progress on one of its largest projects ever. Related: Disney Cuts Lightning Lane Passes at Original Theme Park Guests can always expect to find something new during their time at Walt Disney World. Whether it’s a new place to eat or a new roller coaster to conquer, Disney strives to keep its theme parks as ...

On Monday, August 4, Walt Disney World Resort reportedly moved the Liberty Square Riverboat for the second time since it welcomed its final Magic Kingdom Park guests last month. The Liberty Square Riverboat, Tom Sawyer Island, and the Rivers of America closed permanently on July 7, 2025. The Frontierland/Liberty Square attractions will be replaced by two Cars (2006) rides: one ...

Something is stirring over in World Celebration, and this time it’s not another festival food booth or new character experience. EPCOT fans may have noticed a recent uptick in behind-the-scenes activity around one of the park’s most iconic attractions. From social media chatter to early park entry schedules, there’s been a shift. And whenever Disney starts adjusting schedules quietly, it ...

Epcot’s World Showcase is one of the most immersive and exciting places to explore at Walt Disney World Resort. Picture this: You’re strolling around a vibrant lagoon, surrounded by the stunning architecture of 11 countries, each offering its own unique culinary delights. And what better way to experience it all than with a refreshing beverage in hand? Whether you’re there ...

If you’ve wandered around Disney’s Hollywood Studios lately, you’ve probably noticed something that doesn’t quite fit the usual magic and charm—an area that now looks like it was hit by a wrecking ball, because it was. What used to be a quirky, colorful corner of the park is now a construction site strewn with broken pavement, torn-up sidewalks, and barely-standing ...