Disney Resort hotel guests are about to lose several extras that have made onsite vacations even more rewarding this summer. Walt Disney World has confirmed that three popular benefits will end after September 8. That means guests arriving on September 9 or later can expect a different experience than those visiting just days earlier. While several core hotel perks will ...

The Walt Disney World Resort is set to drop its pricey Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom quite significantly. With The Walt Disney Company confirming lighter attendance but bigger revenue in its last earnings quarter, it’s easier to see why the Disney Experiences arm continues to push its pricier add-ons. Not only have vacation costs–including hotel stays and ticket ...

Walt Disney World’s operating calendar has picked up another round of revisions, and the newly confirmed dates make the pattern behind them harder to miss. Credit: Wally Gobetz, Flickr The Context: What Disney Already Adjusted Earlier updates to the calendar established the framework. On the first three Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates of the season — August 7, 11, and ...

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has become one of Walt Disney World’s biggest annual traditions, and 2026 is proving that demand for the event isn’t slowing down anytime soon. While returning favorites like the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade and Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular continue to draw huge crowds, Disney is making sure repeat visitors have something new to experience this fall. The ...

Halloween season is almost here, and for many Walt Disney World fans, that means one thing beyond trick-or-treating and villains: collectible popcorn buckets. Every year, Disney releases exclusive souvenirs tied to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and some of them become must-have collectibles that disappear quickly. Guests often arrive well before the party officially begins, planning their evening around limited-edition merchandise ...

Getting around Walt Disney World is never a static experience. Whether it’s new buses, updated routes, expanded parking, or transportation improvements tied to larger construction projects, Disney regularly adjusts how guests move around the resort. Now, one of those changes has officially arrived at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. After months of construction, Disney has expanded the park’s bus depot, adding new ...

A new summary of police activity around Walt Disney World offers a look at just how often law enforcement responds across the resort and its surrounding areas. According to a July 2026 monthly summary shared by WDW Active Crime, there were 469 calls logged for service connected to Walt Disney World during the month. The report covers a wide range ...

Anyone walking into EPCOT knows there are a few sights that immediately signal the start of a Disney day. Spaceship Earth towers over the entrance, music fills the air, and the fountain in front of the park helps create one of Walt Disney World’s most recognizable arrival scenes. For a short time, though, something was missing. Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside ...

Disney Springs has welcomed plenty of popular dining locations over the years, but few have generated as much curiosity before opening as Six Ravens. The newest concept from the team behind Gideon’s Bakehouse officially began its soft opening today, giving guests their first opportunity to experience the highly anticipated location before its eventual grand opening. If you’re thinking about stopping ...

Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is currently undergoing massive transformations, including the addition of a Cars-themed land (Piston Peak National Park) and the highly anticipated Villains Land. Caught right in the middle of these expansive construction zones is an opening-day classic: the Haunted Mansion. Credit: Disney While Disney recently unveiled a completed exterior refresh for the spooky estate, a ...