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Entire Disney Park to Remain Closed for the Day

Left: Elsa, Anna, and Olaf from Frozen pose with playful snowballs. Right: Guests enjoy vibrant ski lifts gliding over whimsical, snow-covered village buildings inspired by Blizzard Beach during its seasonal closure.

Update: Disney’s Blizzard Beach is open regular hours again beginning Tuesday, February 14, 2023. For the latest on changes to Disney Park hours, read this article.  The Walt Disney World Resort is home to four theme parks, two water parks, and Disney Springs, the Resort’s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. It typically takes severe weather patterns or a major refurbishment ...

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Reservations Open Soon for Disney World’s Newest Table Service Restaurant!

ROundup ROdeo BBQ’s hearty meat platter is featured on the left, while the iconic Toy Story Land entrance with Woody greets guests on the right at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

A new table service restaurant is coming very soon to the Walt Disney World Resort, and new details were just released on when you can begin booking reservations and when the upcoming eatery will officially open. The newest addition to the dining scene at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will bring Roundup Rodeo BBQ right to the middle of Andy’s Backyard in ...

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With Limited Time to Book Disney’s Dining Plan Replacement, Could the Real Plan Return Soon?

Split-screen image featuring a lively Disney dining experience with beloved characters on the left, Cinderella Castle on the right, and eye-catching Disney Dining Plan Promo Card icons showcased in the center.

The Walt Disney World Resort has largely returned to “normal” since the pandemic shook the entire theme park and Resort industry in 2020. With the return of traditional character meet and greet experiences, increased capacity, and parades and nighttime fireworks spectaculars, things have been looking up for the past couple of years at Disney World. Still, some pre-pandemic experiences have ...

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Permanent Closure Confirmed for This Disney World Shopping Experience

Disney Springs featuring a bold "CLOSED" stamp, set against a moody cloudy sky, with the iconic water tower and shimmering lagoon in view. The scene highlights the rare tranquility of UGG Disney Springs when all attractions are shut down and the bustling crowds have disappeared, offering a peaceful glimpse at this favorite entertainment destination.

It may fall behind attractions and dining, but shopping is often a priority for Guests visiting Walt Disney World, especially for collectors of certain Park-specific merchandise like ear hats and headbands, pins, and more. Still, some of the most popular shops at the Walt Disney World Resort, are not Disney stores at all in the case of locations like Basin ...

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Florida Senate Approves Bill for the Reorganization of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District

A Disney executive addresses an audience outside a sleek, illuminated building featuring bold red "RCFD" letters at night—signifying the Reedy Creek Improvement District central to Walt Disney World Resort's operations.

Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District has become a hot topic over the last year as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a push toward dismantling the special district following a feud with the Walt Disney Company in 2022. The proposed changes were first discussed by the DeSantis administration during the fallout over Disney’s opposition to the “Don’t Say Gay” (Parental Rights ...

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Why You Should Plan a Meal At Liberty Tree Tavern

Washington Room Liberty Tree Tavern

Liberty Tree Tavern is a restaurant located in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, in the Liberty Square area of this iconic Disney Park. It’s a popular dining spot for Guests, known for its American colonial atmosphere, hearty meals, and great vibes. If you are new to Walt Disney World Resort vacations or a seasoned Guest, you’ll still enjoy this Disney ...

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Disney World Just Brought Back This Secret Character Meet & Greet

Mickey Mouse, Mary Poppins, and a friendly penguin gather in front of a whimsical theme park building for a lively Characterpalooza celebration.

Looking to meet some rare characters at Walt Disney World? A set of lesser-known character meet and greets has returned, and we are excited for the opportunities to check them out next time we visit this Disney Park. RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Character Meet and Greets Since Fantasmic! returned to Disney’s Hollywood Studios last November, Guests ...

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An ‘Encanto’ Character Meet & Greet Was Just Spotted at Walt Disney World!

The Madrigal family from Encanto poses with Mirabel during a character meet and greet at Epcot, standing in front of Spaceship Earth, alongside a blue question mark.

Could an ‘Encanto’ character meet and greet be coming soon to Walt Disney World? Well, Guests recently spotted one character from the iconic film in the Parks, prompting fans to wonder if this experience will one day become a permanent fixture. RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Character Meet and Greets The only regular character experience featuring anyone ...

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Josh D’Amaro Comments on How Upcoming Layoffs Will Impact Disney Parks

Josh D’Amaro beams in a suit alongside two energetic Cast Members in vibrant Disney costumes, all sharing smiles for the camera—a positive scene that stands out amid recent Disney Parks layoff news.

The structure of the Walt Disney Company is in the midst of a shakeup under Bob Iger’s return as CEO, and with the changes will, unfortunately, come thousands of employee layoffs. Boomerang CEO Bob Iger returned to the top executive position in the company in November 2022 following the ousting of Bob Chapek. While Iger’s return includes the stipulation under ...

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Everything We Know So Far About Tiana’s Bayou Adventure

Tiana's Bayou Adventure Concept Art

For the first time ever, Disney’s The Princess and the Frog (2009) will be the star of its very own attraction at both domestic theme parks, Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom. The hit Walt Disney Animation Studios film features the company’s first Black princess in a story told through now seldom-used hand-drawn animation and an incredible soundtrack. With Tiana set ...

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