The original theme park within a theme park at Disney’s Animal Kingdom has been flattened, and crews recently sealed its fate with a new concrete foundation. The End of the Theme Park Within Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Credit: Jess Colopy, Inside the Magic In February 2026, Central Florida Disney Parks fans said their final goodbyes to DinoLand U.S.A., the ...

For years, Disney fans have become accustomed to hearing about price increases. Theme park tickets climb higher, hotel stays become more expensive, and even streaming services slowly creep up in cost. That pattern has created a feeling among many fans that visiting Walt Disney World keeps getting harder on the wallet. But every once in a while, Disney quietly does ...

For years, one of the biggest perks of being a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder has been the occasional discount that makes a return trip a little easier on the wallet. Passholders already enjoy benefits like special merchandise, dining savings, and exclusive events, but sometimes Disney rolls out offers that stand out from the usual perks. This time, the company ...

The old Soarin’ Around the World is leaving soon, to make way for something new, something exciting, and something patriotic. But just how different will this beloved ride be for guests and fans? Let’s find out. Guests Visiting EPCOT Expect Wonder, Nostalgia, and the Feeling of Soaring Beyond the Horizon Few attractions at EPCOT capture the emotional pull of Disney ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has never been a simple task, but lately the conversation around the resort has shifted noticeably. For years, families expected prices to rise gradually. A few extra dollars here and there felt manageable, especially when balanced against the scale of the experience Disney offers. Recently, though, guests have started to notice something different. The ...

For millions of travelers each year, a trip to Walt Disney World represents more than just a vacation—it’s a carefully planned pilgrimage into storytelling, nostalgia, and immersive worlds. Guests arrive expecting a seamless blend of rides, characters, and attractions that bring Disney’s legendary magic to life. But in recent months, that magic has felt slightly different. Across the resort’s four ...

Guests visiting Disney World this week may have noticed a major location unexpectedly closed. Credit: Ryaninc, Flickr Despite major behind-the-scenes movements, with the ascension of Josh D’Amaro to Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company and Thomas Mazloum’s rise to head Disney Experiences, guests are still flocking to the Disney theme parks, unbothered by the leadership maneuvering. That said, ...

Spring break has officially arrived at Walt Disney World, and with it comes one of the busiest times of the year. Families from across the country descend on Central Florida in March, hoping to escape colder weather and spend a few days inside the Disney bubble. The result is exactly what you might expect: packed walkways, long attraction lines, and ...

The grim, gloomy facade that has loomed over Liberty Square for more than half a century is no longer visible as construction on the Haunted Mansion continues. The Haunted Mansion Slowly Disappears The process began quietly in December 2025, when Walt Disney World Resort began stripping the Haunted Mansion’s graveyard of its themed tombstones and clearing the surrounding landscaping, replacing ...

Walt Disney World Resort has quietly made a retro-inspired update to the Monorail that transports guests to Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, the Transportation & Ticket Center, and several Disney Resort hotels. Let’s take a look! Walt Disney World Monorail Goes Retro Credit: Disney This week, Central Florida Disney Park guests noticed something different when traveling on the Monorail after dark. ...