EPCOT’s iconic Spaceship Earth attraction will temporarily close for its routine refurbishment starting August 25, Disney announced today. Guests will have to wait until later this year before the ride reopens its doors to visitors, with a date for the grand return yet to be confirmed. Spaceship Earth, one of the most recognizable symbols of Walt Disney World Resort, has ...

Five years ago, the Walt Disney World Resort, like many other public locations across the globe, shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic. A part of that historic closure will be officially over by June 30. Magic Kingdom Park is at the very epicenter of Disney World’s multi-park overhaul. While work is underway over at the former DinoLand U.S.A. ...

Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom has officially reopened to guests after an extensive five-month refurbishment that has left the iconic attraction looking better than ever. The beloved ride, which offers stunning aerial views of the park, underwent a complete overhaul during its downtime, with nearly every component of the structure being removed, repainted, and carefully reinstalled. Extensive Renovation The refurbishment ...

Anticipation Ignites Ahead of D23 Expo As the D23 Expo approaches, enthusiasm is palpable among Disney enthusiasts. With a history of significant announcements at this event, fans are eagerly anticipating what news will unfold for Hollywood Studios. The expo has historically unveiled significant renovations, transforming various park attractions and areas. This year, the excitement surrounds potential announcements regarding enhancements to ...

Yet another review-bombing campaign is underway – this time, for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Ironheart. The Disney+ series centers on Riri Williams, introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as a teenage engineering prodigy who builds her own Iron Man–style suit. Played by Dominique Thorne, Riri was positioned as a spiritual successor to Tony Stark, but her arrival in the franchise was ...

Walt Disney World is leaning heavily into transformation as of late. Across its four parks, long-running attractions have been retired, themed lands reshaped, and original IP expanded through ambitious buildouts. From the arrival of TRON Lightcycle / Run and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure to the ongoing construction of Tropical Americas and a Monsters, Inc. land, the resort has entered a new ...

Universal’s newest theme park has barely been officially open for a month, but it’s already learned a hard truth about modern theme park audiences: don’t mess with the food. Epic Universe, which debuted in May 2025, is Universal Orlando’s most ambitious project to date. Divided into five highly immersive lands—including Celestial Park, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry ...

Multiple Disney rides and attractions will be closed soon. Related: New Details Show Monsters, Inc. Coaster Building Will Be Enormous Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration officially kicked off back in May and will last through an unspecified date in 2026. Similar to what was seen with Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary event, guests can enjoy limited-time dining and shopping during Disneyland’s ...

The latest Marvel series hasn’t been out for long, but it’s already at the center of a familiar controversy. Ironheart, which debuted its first three episodes on Disney+ on June 24, was targeted by a wave of negative user reviews even before the premiere. The show stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, a teenage engineering prodigy introduced in Black Panther: ...

Overview of Test Track 3.0 Test Track 3.0 is poised to offer guests at EPCOT a refreshed yet familiar experience. While the attraction has received notable enhancements, its core layout remains faithful to the beloved original. The high-speed outdoor loop, where thrill-seekers can reach speeds of up to 65 miles per hour, continues to stand as a highlight, ensuring that ...