Walt Disney World does not typically discount its way through the summer. The peak season crowd projections at the resort have historically been strong enough that the need to incentivize visits with promotional pricing during July and August has been limited, and Disney has generally reserved its most aggressive ticketing offers for the slower stretches of the calendar when occupancy ...

On June 15, Walt Disney World Resort shared more details about its plans to overhaul Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This is just the latest in over a year of ongoing renovations that have introduced several new and refurbished elements to the Magic Kingdom area Disney Resort, including The Perch–a new lobby bar inspired by the hotel’s original golden ...

Walt Disney World Resort is putting the finishing touches on a new Quick-Service dining location coming to the EPCOT World Showcase. With just weeks to go until La Poutinerie joins the line-up of the Canada World Showcase Pavilion, Central Florida Disney Park guests are getting a first look at the restaurant taking over the former Refreshment Port location. La Poutinerie ...

A frightening situation unfolded at Walt Disney World on June 15 after a near-drowning incident was reported in the area of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, one of the resort’s most popular hotels located just steps away from Magic Kingdom. While details remain limited, the incident serves as another reminder of the importance of water safety during one of the busiest and ...

Disney World may be on the verge of making one of the biggest changes to its transportation system in years. A recent report suggests the company plans to permanently resume transportation verification at Disney Springs, requiring guests to show proof of a resort reservation, dining reservation, or recreation booking before boarding resort buses. More importantly, the report also indicates Disney ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has always been different from the other Walt Disney World parks. While thrill rides and character experiences draw plenty of attention across the resort, Animal Kingdom continues to stand apart because of its focus on wildlife and conservation. Credit: Edited by Inside the Magic Now, Disney is preparing to take one of its newest animal experiences to ...

If you’ve visited Walt Disney World in recent years, you’ve probably noticed that popcorn buckets have become much more than simple snack containers. What was once a fun souvenir has evolved into one of the most sought-after merchandise categories Disney offers. New releases regularly attract long lines, social media buzz, and, in some cases, complete sellouts within hours. Credit: Lee ...

For years, Walt Disney World has slowly tightened access to some of its transportation systems. What started as occasional operational changes has evolved into a larger effort to manage capacity, reduce abuse, and prioritize guests staying at Disney-owned hotels. Now, a new report suggests Disney may be preparing to take that strategy much further. According to a June 15 report ...

For many Walt Disney World fans, the EPCOT resort area has long been one of the most desirable places to stay on property. The combination of Disney’s Beach Club Resort, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, and Disney’s BoardWalk Inn creates one of the most unique vacation experiences anywhere at Walt Disney World. Guests can walk to EPCOT, stroll over to Disney’s ...

Disney fans love to speculate about what could be next. Every major Walt Disney World park has attractions that feel safe for decades and others that seem to be living on borrowed time. With Disney constantly looking for ways to modernize its parks, it’s often only a matter of time before an aging attraction gets reimagined, replaced, or retired entirely. ...