Planning a Walt Disney World trip usually comes with a long checklist—Lightning Lane selections, dining reservations, and park days mapped out in advance. But sometimes the biggest updates don’t show up until later. That’s exactly what’s happening right now at EPCOT. Disney has officially confirmed that two fan-favorite locations inside the park will be off-limits for part of May. It’s ...

There is a specific kind of Disney merchandise that exists almost entirely as a badge of identity rather than a fashion statement, and the Annual Passholder exclusive collection tends to fall squarely into that category. The whole point of Passholder merchandise is not necessarily to produce the most visually innovative pieces in the Disney Parks lineup but to give the ...

Fresh developments are continuing to shape the future of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as new permits point to major progress on the park’s upcoming Monstropolis expansion. According to recently filed documents, Walt Disney Imagineering is moving forward with the next phase of construction in the area formerly known as Muppets Courtyard. The permits, which focus on set installation, offer a clearer ...

It is May 2026, and the “House of Mouse” is officially undergoing its most radical transformation since the launch of Disney+. Following the leadership transition on March 18, when former Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro took the helm as CEO, the company is moving to consolidate its fragmented digital empire. Credit: Disney The strategy? A singular “Super App” designed to be ...

For most Walt Disney World veterans, the metric of a truly “busy” day is usually measured by the standby line for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance or the lightning-fast sell-out of the latest virtual queue. You prepare for the 90-minute wait in the humid Orlando sun, armed with a cooling fan and a portable charger. But as we move ...

Disney Springs has a way of turning a casual shopping afternoon into something genuinely memorable, and the combination of the open-air environment, the rotating roster of pop-up events, and the steady stream of limited-edition merchandise that passes through the district gives frequent visitors a reason to keep coming back even when they have already seen everything the permanent shops have ...

It is now May 2026, and the landscape of Central Florida tourism has fundamentally shifted. Universal’s Epic Universe has been open for a full year, drawing massive crowds to its portals and proving that the “destination” market is hungrier than ever for brand-new, large-scale experiences. Yet, as tourists flock to Orlando’s newest shining city, a glaring question remains: Where is ...

A Walt Disney World trip in 2026 doesn’t feel quite the same as it did even a year or two ago—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Across the resort, there’s a steady wave of updates rolling in. New lands are taking shape, entertainment offerings are evolving, and longtime attractions are being reimagined for a new generation of guests. It ...

Walt Disney World’s V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days event officially kicked off today, May 1, and the exclusive character meet-and-greet, one of the most talked-about elements of the summer Passholder programming, is now live at EPCOT. The details of which characters will appear at the secretive meet-and-greet location have been revealed, and Chip ‘n’ Dale are the primary characters that Passholders can ...

For the first time in 50 years, Walt Disney World is adding a guest experience that will be sure to elevate all future vacations to the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World Adds New Guest Experience for First Time in 5 Decades There are moments at Walt Disney World that stay with guests long after the trip ends—small, quiet traditions that ...