The laughter is officially being harvested, and the “Code 2319” alarms are starting to sound—in the best way possible. In a major move that signals the end of an era for Muppets Courtyard and the beginning of a high-tech future, Walt Disney Imagineering has filed four massive new permits for Monsters, Inc. Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Credit: Inside The ...

Disney has never been a politically neutral company and has not pretended to be for a long time. The decisions it makes about what to celebrate, what to put its name on, and what kinds of events to host inside its parks carry weight precisely because of the scale of the audience Disney reaches and the cultural influence it carries. ...

For the 160 members of the Ashland High School Marching Band, the 1,000-mile journey from Ashland, Ohio, to Orlando was the trip of a lifetime. The “Ashland Arrows” had spent years practicing for one specific moment: marching down Main Street, U.S.A., at Walt Disney World Resort. Credit: Disney But on the morning of Sunday, March 29, 2026, that dream was ...

If you’ve walked through Frontierland lately, you’ve probably felt the “Magic Kingdom Shuffle”—that awkward dance of navigating construction walls while trying to find a churro. Between the massive Cars-themed expansion and the rising peaks of the future Villains Land, the back of the park has felt more like a hard-hat zone than the Old West. Credit: Disney But as of ...

If you’ve visited Disneyland Resort lately, you’ve probably noticed something is missing from the streets of Anaheim. The familiar, hum-drum city buses that used to shuttle thousands of guests from their hotels to the park gates have officially retired. As of April 2026, the Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) system has shut down, leaving many travelers wondering whether their morning commute ...

When Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, fans expected the return of familiar heroes to be a centerpiece of the sequel trilogy. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia were all promised, fueling anticipation for a new era of Star Wars. Yet for many, those returns did not land equally. Mark Hamill has long been candid about his relationship with the ...

Disney has quietly revealed the indefinite closure of a classic location at the theme park. Tokyo Disneyland is preparing to bid farewell to one of its most charming and quietly beloved experiences. Cinderella’s Fairy Tale Hall, the self-guided walkthrough attraction housed inside the park’s iconic Cinderella Castle, is set to close its doors on October 1, 2026. No reopening date ...

Transportation is changing fast at Walt Disney World in 2026—and if you think it’s just another behind-the-scenes update, think again. Disney is quietly reshaping how guests move across the resort, and these changes could affect your entire vacation strategy more than you might expect. From expanded ferry access to stricter bus policies, the way you get around Disney World is ...

Disney fans experience a unique kind of grief when a beloved attraction or space is removed, one that may not resonate with outsiders. It isn’t akin to personal loss, but rather tied to cherished memories made within those spaces. A quick-service restaurant, for instance, transforms from just a building to a meaningful place where families shared meals after rides, sought ...

Nighttime entertainment has long played a central role in Disney theme parks. As the sun sets, guests gather along parade routes and waterfronts for illuminated floats, fireworks, and projection shows designed to close out the day. At one Disney resort, however, a small but notable piece of that lineup has now quietly disappeared. Tokyo Disney Resort has ended Nightfall Glow, ...