The impact of COVID-19 on Disney World didn’t just come and go—it reshaped the entire experience in ways that are still being felt today. When the parks shut down in 2020, it marked one of the most dramatic pauses in Disney history. But the bigger story wasn’t just the closure itself. Everything changed when the gates reopened. At first, most guests ...

Planning a Walt Disney World trip has always required a spreadsheet and a little courage. Between park tickets, hotel rooms, Lightning Lane passes, food, and souvenirs, families have long understood that a Disney vacation is a financial commitment. Most people build their budgets carefully, watch for deals, and try to lock in the best prices before they travel. That strategy ...

Kathryn Hahn has confirmed she will play Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action remake of Tangled, ending speculation about the iconic villain’s casting. In an Instagram post, she announced the news while wearing a t-shirt featuring her character. This comes after rumors emerged when Scarlett Johansson stepped back from the role to focus on other projects. Hahn will star alongside Teagan ...

Mickey Mouse has always been the heart of Walt Disney World. No matter how many new attractions, lands, or characters arrive, the famous mouse remains the face of the entire resort. From meet-and-greets on Main Street, U.S.A. to stage shows across the parks, Mickey continues to evolve with every generation of guests. That evolution is about to continue again. Disney ...

The City of Orlando has unveiled a commemorative plaque at the site of the “Florida Project” announcement made over 60 years ago. Walt and Roy O. Disney, along with then-Florida Governor Hayden Burns, revealed their vision for what would become Walt Disney World on November 15, 1965, in the Thornton Park District. This ambitious idea has grown into a nearly ...

Jeff Galloway, the official training consultant for runDisney, has passed away at age 80 after a hemorrhagic stroke in Pensacola, Florida. His death is a significant loss to the runDisney community and the running world, as his training methods made long-distance running accessible to many beginners. Galloway’s run-walk-run method helped countless individuals complete events they thought were impossible, allowing them ...

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has had a complicated first chapter. When the attraction opened at Magic Kingdom as the successor to Splash Mountain, it carried enormous expectations — a beloved log flume ride system, a story built around one of Disney’s most meaningful princess characters, and the kind of production value that guests expect from a flagship Magic Kingdom attraction. The ...

For Disney fans who have been paying attention to the larger entertainment landscape over the past year, the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics have been quietly shaping up to be one of the most interesting intersections of theme parks, Hollywood, and sports in modern history. It is not just that the Games are coming to Southern California, a region that ...

If you have been keeping a close eye on Disney news lately, you already know that the Disney Cruise Line has been quietly building toward something massive in Southeast Asia. For months, Disney fans have been watching the construction and rollout of the Disney Adventure, the newest and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, set to sail from ...

Walt Disney World and Disneyland depend heavily on air travel for the majority of guests visiting from outside their immediate regions, with Orlando International Airport and nearby airports serving millions of Disney-bound travelers annually who fly in specifically to experience the theme parks, resorts, and entertainment offerings that define Disney vacation experiences. Credit: Inside The Magic Airport efficiency directly impacts ...