While most eyes are on the thrilling rides and massive park expansions coming to Walt Disney World, an entirely different multi-million-dollar transformation is quietly underway outside the park gates. The Disney resort hotels are a core part of the Central Florida vacation experience, and the company is making sure its accommodations remain as magical as ever. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr ...

If you have visited Walt Disney World recently, you already know that the resort is undergoing a historic transformation. Imagineers are actively working on massive, landscape-altering expansions across three of the four theme parks. Credit: Disney Disney’s Hollywood Studios is rapidly moving ahead with Monstropolis, which will feature a suspended-door coaster. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, DinoLand U.S.A. is officially ...

The debut of a new show within Tree of Life Theater was expected to bring fresh energy into Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Instead, it has prompted a wave of frustration from longtime visitors and theme park enthusiasts who argue the attraction lacks depth, coherence, and respect for the park’s environmental message. For more than two decades, It’s Tough to Be a ...

Disney is closing the entirety of one iconic hotel from October 12. As per a new announcement, October 10 will mark the last check-in day for guests to check into one of Disney’s flagship resorts. Disney’s Hotel Closures, Explained While total hotel closures are rare for Disney, they can – and do – happen. Disneyland Paris has previously closed entire ...

Watching fireworks around World Showcase Lagoon is one of the most popular ways to end a day at EPCOT. Soon, Disney World guests will have another option that combines dinner with a view of the nighttime spectacular. Disney is introducing a new fireworks dining package at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya, the table-service restaurant located inside EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion. The Shiki-Sai Fireworks ...

Walt Disney World has once again adjusted its operating calendar, and this round of changes makes clear that Magic Kingdom isn’t just planning around Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party — it’s actively working to keep the park appealing to everyone else visiting that day, too. Disney Extends Hours Across Multiple Parks The latest update continues a pattern Disney has leaned into ...

Disneyland Park has already made a major change involving one of its most recognizable characters, and now another classic experience is about to become unavailable. Tinker Bell was recently hit with a removal announcement, beginning next week. While Pixie Hollow remains part of Disneyland Park, the area will also be dealing with a limited operating schedule, closing on Tuesdays and ...

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are about to lose a long list of extras that have made visiting the parks a little more rewarding this summer. From major dining discounts to exclusive merchandise and a dedicated EPCOT lounge, Disney rolled out several limited-time benefits as part of its 2026 V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days celebration. The event began May 1, giving Annual ...

For decades, enjoying the magic of Walt Disney World didn’t require buying an expensive park ticket. “Resort hopping”—taking complimentary buses, monorails, or boats to explore iconic hotels like Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge—was a cherished tradition for Florida locals and budget-conscious travelers alike. Credit: Disney However, in summer 2026, Disney officially ended the casual resort hop ...

Breakfast might be the hardest meal to get right at Walt Disney World. That sounds dramatic until you have actually tried to plan one. The in-park options are often smaller than you want, sweeter than you need, or sitting in a completely different park from the one you are standing in. You end up eating a pastry at 8 a.m., ...