More operational changes have hit The Happiest Place On Earth. Disneyland’s Space Mountain may not be undergoing a headline-grabbing overhaul, but a newly confirmed refurbishment schedule shows that even the resort’s most iconic attractions continue to receive careful behind-the-scenes attention. Beginning February 23, Space Mountain at Disneyland Park will temporarily close for a short refurbishment, with a reopening currently scheduled ...

Disney faces the challenge of appealing to adult fans of princesses without creating merchandise that looks childish or costume-like. Traditionally, princess-themed items were designed for children, featuring cartoon graphics and dress-up costumes rather than sophisticated apparel suitable for adult settings. The rise of athleisure and sports-inspired fashion has opened up opportunities for Disney to create stylish options, such as baseball ...

If you have scrolled through your feed recently, you might have been led to believe that the world of the 999 happy haunts is coming to an end. As of February 5, 2026, the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom is wrapped in a massive shroud of green scrims and steel scaffolding. Naturally, the “doom-scrolling” panic hit an all-time high, with ...

In the bustling neon landscape of Tomorrowland, one attraction has always stood as the quiet, rotating soul of the Magic Kingdom: Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. For over fifty years, it has hummed along to the tune of optimism, a personal favorite of Walt Disney himself that debuted at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair. Now, as of February 5, ...

Something has shifted at Walt Disney World in 2026, and longtime fans can feel it. For years, Disney trips were the kind of thing families planned like a holiday. Parents would book a resort, lock in their park days, and spend months hyping it up for their kids. Even if it was expensive, it still felt worth it because Disney ...

For years, DinoLand U.S.A. was one of those places at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that people either loved, mocked, or secretly enjoyed even if they didn’t want to admit it. It wasn’t Pandora. It wasn’t Africa. It didn’t have the jaw-dropping visuals that made guests stop and stare. But it did have something important: identity. DinoLand had a clear entrance. A ...

Theme park enthusiasts closely monitor building permits filed by Disney to predict changes to attractions before official announcements. These permits reveal information on construction, refurbishments, and modifications. Disney files hundreds each year, with expiration dates that provide clues about project scope. A recently filed permit for Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin has drawn attention due to its unusually long expiration ...

The corporate game of musical chairs at The Walt Disney Company has finally reached its definitive conclusion. On February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors made history by announcing that Josh D’Amaro is the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company, with Dana Walden ascending to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer. D’Amaro, Iger, and Walden. ...

Walt Disney World is known for making changes quietly, often overnight, and that’s exactly what happened this week at one of Magic Kingdom’s most beloved attractions. Guests arriving at the Haunted Mansion noticed an unexpected visual shift involving Madame Leota, a character so closely tied to the ride’s identity that even the smallest change draws attention. There was no announcement ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is about to go through another major change, and this one is hitting a part of the park that longtime fans have always viewed as one of its most peaceful escapes. While most guests think of Animal Kingdom as a park filled with big-ticket rides like Avatar Flight of Passage or Expedition Everest, there’s always been another ...