Construction walls have surrounded the porte cochère of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as refurbishment begins, blocking the entrance area that also houses the monorail station above. This phase of construction is set to continue through early 2027, with previous work including the lobby’s reopening in October 2025 and the opening of the new Perch lobby bar in November ...

Something bad is on the way to Orlando, and it may impact your upcoming Disney World vacation plans. Here’s everything you need to know about this out-of-left-field disruption. Disney World Guests Expect Sunshine—But Central Florida’s Forecast May Tell a Different Story For millions of travelers each year, a trip to Walt Disney World Resort represents more than just a vacation. ...

As spring break season sweeps across the United States, Central Florida is preparing for a major influx of travelers—and that usually means one thing for fans of the Most Magical Place on Earth: crowds are about to surge. New projections from Orlando International Airport suggest that the coming week could be one of the busiest travel stretches of the spring ...

A newly published patent application reveals details about the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom, linked to the ongoing Piston Peak expansion. This 14-acre area will take over Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island, with a section themed to Disney Villains behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Initially revealed in March 2025, the ride will feature an off-road track system ...

A fire reportedly broke out at Walt Disney World Resort’s EPCOT on Thursday afternoon, sending first responders rushing to the second Central Florida Disney park. Here’s everything we know about the incident, the subsequent law enforcement response, and how it may impact theme park guests. Fire at EPCOT on Thursday, March 12 Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr Shortly before 1:30 p.m. ...

For over fifty years, Frontierland has been the soulful, dusty heart of Magic Kingdom—a place where the smell of smoked turkey legs and the rhythmic splash of the Liberty Belle created a sanctuary of Americana. But as of March 2026, the “pioneer spirit” is being replaced by the roar of engines and the relentless march of plywood. Credit: Inside the ...

Disney is currently working on the Big Top Souvenirs tent in Magic Kingdom, which closed in late February 2026. Work is visible as Disney has removed the tent’s roof, marking the first noticeable effort on this building since the refurbishment project began in Storybook Circus in Fantasyland. This tent, along with another, is undergoing a long refurbishment that may have ...

For over four decades, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been the high-octane heart of Frontierland. Since 1980, its runaway mine trains and iconic “goat trick” have served as a rite of passage for every Disney World vacation. But for the last year, a strange silence has hung over the red rocks of the mountain—a silence that was supposed to end ...

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 ...