The Walt Disney World Resort will look drastically different in one month, and there is nothing guests can do to stop it. As 2025 gives way to 2026, the Orlando-based Walt Disney World Resort is entering its most transformational year yet. While this year saw the historic closures of staples like the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island, and Muppet*Vision ...

Disney didn’t drift quietly toward the end of 2025. Instead, it closed the year by confirming a long list of attractions going offline, experiences shifting locations, seasonal offerings rotating out, and limited-time runs with firm end dates. Some of these updates involve full closures. Others focus on refurbishments, replacements, or short-lived experiences with a precise expiration date. Together, they point ...

For many Walt Disney World guests, the Disney Dining Plan (DDP) is the ultimate way to achieve a “stress-free” vacation. The promise of prepaying for your meals and simply tapping a MagicBand at the end of a dinner is a significant selling point. However, as we head into 2026, many families are discovering a frustrating surprise: several of the resort’s ...

It’s official. After a busy Christmas week at the Walt Disney World Resort, guests are experiencing something rather disappointing: a full theme park closure with absolutely no access confirmed. Amid this bustling holiday stretch, Central Florida’s winter weather has once again disrupted operations at The Most Magical Place on Earth. A cold front moving through the region has thrown a ...

Disney’s Hollywood Studios has undergone dramatic transformations throughout its history, evolving from Disney-MGM Studios, which focused on celebrating the Golden Age of Hollywood and active film production, to a modern theme park that increasingly emphasizes immersive lands based on popular intellectual properties, such as Star Wars, Toy Story, and now Monsters Inc. Disney is making changes that require the closure ...

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts is a premier annual celebration at Walt Disney World, running from January 16 to February 23, 2026. This winter event features visual arts, culinary creations, and performing arts, attracting artists from around the world. Guests can meet the artists, purchase original artwork, and receive signatures that transform prints and merchandise into personalized treasures. ...

Walt Disney World will be down two significant experiences starting in January. Credit: Disney Related: Beloved Disney World Hotel Perk Disappearing in Early 2026 Walt Disney World’s collection of rides, attractions, and transportation methods is arguably unmatched. From essential bus and boat services to classic dark rides, there’s a lot for guests to ride during their time at Magic Kingdom, ...

The Walt Disney World Resort has always been a beacon for international tourism, serving as the top destination for families from the United Kingdom, Brazil, and Canada. However, as we move toward 2026, the landscape of American travel is undergoing a shift. Credit: Disney The Trump Administration has introduced a series of policies aimed at tightening border security and changing ...

Changes to Crowd Management at EPCOT This year’s New Year’s Eve celebration at EPCOT has undergone various changes aimed at improving crowd management. Following the overwhelming crowds from last year’s festivities, EPCOT has chosen to redistribute visitors more effectively. By guiding attendees from the traditionally crowded World Showcase to the newly revamped World Celebration area, the park hopes to create ...

Incident at Disney Springs Leads to Removal Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback was escorted off Disney World property after attempting to host a political event at Disney Springs. The incident unfolded when Fishback and his supporters gathered at a Starbucks, allegedly trying to hold a rally. According to reports, the event violated Disney’s strict policy against political gatherings, prompting Disney ...