It’s 7:30 a.m. in Magic Kingdom as Disney resort hotels awaken. The air is cool, the sun is peeking over Cinderella Castle, and guests are just stepping through the gates for their early park entry. Then, a ripple of excitement: Mickey Mouse himself appears near the entrance. Not in the afternoon. Not during scheduled hours. Right now. For some lucky ...

After two months, Disney Resort hotel guests can finally use their exclusive theme park entrance once again. On Monday, May 12, Disneyland Resort reopened the gates to Disney California Adventure Park near Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. Unfortunately, as one set of turnstiles opened, another Disney Resort hotel lost its exclusive entry to Disney California Adventure Park. The reopening ...

Walt Disney World’s beloved Halloween tradition is returning this fall, but for many fans, the scariest part of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party isn’t the villains or ghosts—it’s the price of admission. Following the event’s official date announcement, Disney has revealed pricing details for the 2025 party season, and the jump is enough to make even the most devoted Disney guest ...

Florida Legislature’s Approval of TDT Amendments The Florida Legislature has recently approved significant amendments to the Tourism Development Tax (TDT), which will directly impact upcoming Disney World vacations. With a current tax rate of six percent in Orange County, travelers should anticipate that this figure may rise as the state shifts its focus toward generating more revenue from tourism. This ...

A quiet reshuffling of the royal court has taken place at Walt Disney World. According to a report from DVC Shop Official, Princess Elena of Avalor will no longer be greeting guests inside Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom. Instead, she is reportedly moving to a new meet-and-greet location on Main Street, U.S.A. While the move may seem minor to ...

The 2025 Florida Legislative session ended last week. While it did not finalize the state’s budget, the legislature did pass several laws that directly impact your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation, including a new law governing how tourist tax dollars are spent. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis initially proposed removing property taxes and replacing them with a larger tourism tax. ...

Disappointment in Australia Australia has once again found itself in a state of disappointment following Disney’s latest announcement regarding the establishment of a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates. This decision marks yet another chapter in Australia’s long-standing hopes of hosting a Disney Park. The nation has expressed a dream of welcoming the beloved brand since the 1990s, ...

Disney World resort guests are in for a wave of changes this summer, with character experiences expanding, parking rules shifting at one of Disney’s most iconic hotels, and a newly launched service making airport travel easier—plus even more changes on the horizon for 2026. Here’s a full breakdown of the updates already confirmed and what they mean for your next ...

Controversial Sculpture Sparks Debate A recently unveiled sculpture at Disneyland, created to commemorate the park’s 70th Anniversary, has ignited widespread buzz and controversy among visitors. Designed to showcase Walt Disney alongside Mickey Mouse, many onlookers have expressed surprise at the sculpture’s uncanny resemblance to President Donald Trump. Observers have pointed out that features such as hairstyle and facial structure bear ...

It’s been almost one year since one of the most controversial movies of 2024 was released. It Ends With Us tells the story of the toxic — and sometimes abusive — relationship between Lily Bloom and Ryle Kincaid. The film was based on the novel of the same name, and from the jump, it was frequently criticized for romanticizing domestic violence. However, ...