For decades, the “Wildest Ride in the Wilderness” stood as the undisputed king of the Magic Kingdom’s western horizon. But as we move through April 2026, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is officially getting a roommate. The massive transformation of Frontierland is hitting a new gear, and the physical barrier between the old West and the new wilderness is finally rising. ...

Guests on the Disney Cruise Line recently experienced an unexpected turn of events on their vacation. Like any vacation, Disney Cruise Line sailings have faced multiple obstacles over the years. The weather has disrupted several recent sailings in a very real way. Earlier this year, the Disney Wish and Disney Dream adjusted their Bahamas sailings ahead of strong winds and rough seas forecast across ...

A slew of curfews has guests rethinking their Disney World vacation strategies as the Resort is looking to tighten things up to ensure a better guest experience for everyone. Here’s what you need to know, and what to prepare for. The Magic Doesn’t Always Last All Night—So What’s Changing? For generations, a trip to Walt Disney World has carried a ...

Pixar’s Hoppers arrived in theaters earlier this year carrying more baggage than most animated films ever have to deal with before a single frame reaches the screen. The studio has spent the better part of the last several years navigating a complicated cultural conversation about the direction of its storytelling, with films like Lightyear and Elio generating debate that often ...

Star Wars may not be leaving the Skywalkers behind after all. Despite Lucasfilm moving forward with movies outside of the Skywalker Saga, it seems that Luke Skywalker is set to return to the franchise. But how did we get here? Following the resignation of former Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni (Chief Creative Officer) was elevated to co-President of the ...

Disney has built its entire legacy on the idea that stories should reach everyone, that the magic of animation, music, and character can cross every barrier between human beings and find something universal on the other side. That philosophy has driven the studio’s creative output for nearly a century, producing films that connect with audiences across languages, cultures, and generations ...

We have all been there: you spend weeks meticulously planning every detail of your Walt Disney World vacation. You’ve snagged a reservation at Be Our Guest, mapped out your Lightning Lane strategy, and finally found a flight to Orlando (MCO) that fits your budget. You close your laptop for ten minutes to find your credit card, but when you refresh ...

Since its debut in 2019, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers’ Run has been the ultimate playground for Star Wars fans. For years, we’ve been working for Hondo Ohnaka, chasing Coaxium canisters across the planet of Corellia. But let’s be honest: even the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” was starting to feel a little like a repetitive commute. Credit: Disney That ...

Disney isn’t easing into summer 2026—it’s stacking it. Across its parks and theaters, the company is rolling out a wave of updates, new experiences, and long-awaited releases that feel carefully timed to hit all at once. If you’ve been watching closely, you’ve probably noticed the pieces falling into place. If you haven’t, it might catch you off guard just how ...

Walt Disney World is known for many things—immersive attractions, world-class entertainment, and, of course, merchandise that fans line up to take home. But every now and then, something unusual happens on the retail side of the parks. And right now, that’s exactly what guests are starting to notice across multiple locations. Just a few months into 2026, Disney appears to ...