If you have spent any time at Disney Springs in the last few years, you already know what Gideon’s Bakehouse is. You have probably seen the line. You have probably stood in it. You have possibly made a trip to Disney Springs specifically because of it, skipping every major theme park in Orlando for an afternoon just to get your ...

If you’ve taken a stroll along the wooden planks of Disney’s BoardWalk Resort lately, you’ve likely noticed that the air smells less like saltwater taffy and more like sawdust and structural demolition. As of May 7, 2026, the western end of the promenade has been transformed into a sprawling construction zone, and the “mystery project” that began as a few ...

It is May 2026, and EPCOT is in the midst of its vibrant Flower & Garden Festival. The topiaries are blooming, and the “Beacon of Magic” is shining on Spaceship Earth. But as the sun sets, a different kind of energy takes over the World Showcase—one that has nothing to do with gardening and everything to do with a 15% ...

Central Florida is getting hit with some brutal weather, and Walt Disney World guests are feeling it in a big way today. A dangerous combination of record-breaking heat, dry air, and gusty winds has pushed the region into Red Flag Warning territory, creating conditions that are not only uncomfortable but potentially dangerous for anyone spending long hours outside at the ...

The Hollywood Studios location has been updated. The Mickey Shorts Theater attraction at Disney World temporarily shut down on April 29 as Disney repurposed the theater space for special Star Wars Day shopping operations and crowd management. At the time, Disney had not confirmed when the venue would return to normal operation, leading some fans to wonder whether the closure ...

For decades, the health of the Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts was measured by a simple metric: the turnstile. If the parks were shoulder-to-shoulder and the wait times were astronomical, Disney was winning. But as the financial results for the second quarter of 2026 have just revealed, that old-school philosophy has been officially retired. Credit: Disney In a move ...

A little extra magic is making its way back to Walt Disney World—and this time, it’s aimed directly at guests who choose to stay on property. For years, Disney fans have debated whether staying at a resort hotel is really worth the cost. Now, Disney is giving select guests a service that—while not flashy—can quietly save both time and stress ...

There are figures in American media history whose influence extends so far beyond their most visible achievements that any single headline about their lives and legacy necessarily leaves most of the story untold. Ted Turner was one of those figures. The man who transformed a struggling family billboard business into one of the most powerful media empires in the history ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has become almost a skill of its own. Between booking Lightning Lane selections, grabbing hard-to-get dining reservations, figuring out park strategies, and deciding which resort fits your family best, many guests now spend months preparing for a trip before they even step inside Magic Kingdom. That complexity is one of the biggest reasons Disney ...

Disney Cruise Line’s relationship with the Bahamas goes far beyond the ports its ships call at and the private destinations its guests visit. The company has been operating in Bahamian waters for decades, its ships are registered in Nassau, and the 2024 opening of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on Eleuthera represented a significant expansion of Disney’s physical and community ...