If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to book a stay at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter, now might be your best shot. After months of refurbishment, Disney has officially reopened over 1,000 updated rooms at this fan-favorite moderate resort. And while Disney hasn’t made any bold promises about pricing shifts, the math is simple: more availability ...

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been eerily quiet for most of 2025, and fans have been wondering what’s going on behind those construction walls in Frontierland. The beloved coaster shut down way back in January for what Disney called a “lengthy refurbishment,” and let’s be honest—it’s been tough seeing one of Magic Kingdom’s signature rides sitting dormant for months. While ...

At Disney World, the single rider line is supposed to be a lesser-known secret weapon — a way to bypass the long wait in standby by hopping in as a party of one. But for some recent park guests, the “shortcut” has started to feel more like a slow crawl, and theories are flying about why. A recent Reddit thread ...

Disney has started making moves to win fans back—and there’s no doubt that the launch of Epic Universe played a major role in lighting that fire. While some changes have already kicked in, like new entertainment offerings and summer discounts, many longtime Disney fans feel like there’s still work to be done. For all the excitement around The Little Mermaid ...

LGBTQ Community’s Resilience Amid Travel Warnings The LGBTQ community continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience in the face of ongoing travel advisories. Organizations like the NAACP and the Human Rights Campaign have consistently warned against traveling to Florida, stating that the state exhibits hostility toward the LGBTQ community. Despite this, more than 180,000 participants are gearing up for the Gay Days ...

The Disney parks have always been family-oriented resort destinations, offering the chance to immerse ourselves in classic Disney movies and entertainment properties we’ve all come to know and love over the years. Disney aims to not just entertain but inspire, creating some of the most well-known and family-friendly theme park attractions in the world. In the mid-’90s, however, one Disney ...

Is Epic Universe cheaper than a day at Walt Disney World? Related: Rivers of America Could Be Closing Soon as Magic Kingdom Work Continues While Disney World and Universal Studios are often seen as fierce competitors, there’s a smaller divide between them than you may think. For many fans, both Universal and Disney’s Florida theme parks act as a home ...

While Walt Disney might have wanted to keep alcohol out of his theme parks, that goal was shattered when EPCOT opened in 1982. The theme park’s World Showcase transported guests to different parts of the world through fun attractions, stunning visuals, customary food, and unique drinks. Since then, alcohol can be found in every Disney theme park, and enjoying the ...

Walt Disney World Resort is facing a lawsuit after a guest allegedly sustained serious injuries while riding the Downhill Double Dipper water slide at Blizzard Beach in July 2021. According to court records filed on Thursday, Eugene Strickland, the plaintiff, claims the accident was caused by negligence on Disney’s part, and he is now seeking over $50,000 in damages. The ...

After over five decades, Walt Disney World Resort is charging ahead with one of the most ambitious overhauls in Magic Kingdom Park history. The iconic Frontierland area is getting a long-awaited refresh, including a year-long refurbishment of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster. The ongoing refurbishment has kept the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” closed since early January 2025. ...