As domestic parks post solid growth, Disney’s international resorts are showing worrying signs of decline—just as the company announces a brand-new theme park venture in Abu Dhabi. Could this ambitious move backfire? Domestic Strength vs. International Struggle Disney Parks & Experiences delivered a 13% increase in domestic operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, rising from $1.6 billion ...

Walt Disney World Resort isn’t the only Disney park refurbishing its Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attraction. Like Magic Kingdom Park, Disneyland Park (Paris) shuttered its Frontierland roller coaster in January for a months-long maintenance period. Now, we have an update on the construction. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad first opened at Disneyland Park in California in 1979, months before debuting at ...

You’re in luck if your travel bucket list includes sweeping alpine views or mythological ruins. Disney just gave you two magical new reasons to start packing. Adventures by Disney has announced all-new guided trips to Switzerland and Greece, debuting in 2026. These immersive 8-day itineraries combine cultural experiences, stunning landscapes, and the storytelling only Disney can deliver. And if you’ve ...

For years, the question of Disney’s best theme park has been met with a pretty resounding answer: Tokyo DisneySea. Lately, however, that answer isn’t quite as confident. As Tokyo Disney Resort’s second theme park, Tokyo DisneySea is home to several of the hallmarks of a typical Disney park. Signs of Mickey Mouse linger around every corner — whether that’s in ...

Ten years after the release of Frozen (2013), 2023 marked a historic first for Anna, Elsa, and co. It was in 2023 that Hong Kong Disneyland debuted World of Frozen – Disney’s first land inspired by the fictional universe – to hugely positive responses from parkgoers. And the best thing is, it’s just the beginning. While Tokyo DisneySea has since welcomed its ...

Universal is investing at a rapid pace, with yet another park adding a new attraction in a matter of months. One of its parks has seen significant development over the past decade, becoming one of Universal’s top-performing destinations. After debuting SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to massive fanfare in 2021 and expanding that land in 2024, Universal Studios Japan is now turning ...

Disney has abruptly introduced five new virtual queue options at one of its resorts. Lines are inevitable at any theme park, but when it comes to Disney, queues can be particularly lengthy. While Disney operates various line-skipping systems at its resorts worldwide – with Disney World and Disneyland utilizing Lightning Lanes and both Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort using ...

Disney has announced restrictions on what guests can and can’t wear in 2025. Related: Minnie Mouse Gets Makeover, Without Mickey After Nearly a Century Any time can be a great time to visit the Disney parks, though certain holidays tend to be extra magical. Disney typically hosts special limited-time events during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, with New Year’s Eve ...

Disney has unveiled its first Up (2009) attraction. Disney’s theme parks may differ in layout, culture, and local flair, but one thing unites them all: a deep reliance on beloved intellectual property. While a handful of original attractions still exist, recent years have seen Disney double down on IP-driven experiences across all its resorts. That’s certainly the case at Walt Disney ...

The Disney theme park could be about to become one of the Mouse House’s most visited destinations. Big changes are on the horizon for Disneyland Paris, as transformation plans continue to take shape at Walt Disney Studios Park—soon to be known as Disney Adventure World. The park, which sits right next door to Disneyland Park in France, is undergoing its ...