Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has never been simple. Guests have to navigate park tickets, resort hotels, dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, transportation, entertainment schedules, and constantly changing policies. For years, that complexity has helped create an entire industry of Disney-focused travel agents who guide families through every step of the process. Now, Disney appears to be taking its ...

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have a few more reasons to start planning their next park day. Disney has officially added the first batch of Good to Go Days for August 2026, giving eligible Annual Passholders the chance to visit the parks without first securing a park reservation. The newly announced dates are August 2, August 3, and August 9, ...

There is a moment on Test Track at EPCOT that guests have been describing to each other for over a decade. You have just finished the indoor portion. Your vehicle is lining up for the launch. And ahead of you is a wall, closed and solid, with nothing behind it but the knowledge that you are about to be moving ...

Welcome back, foolish mortals. If you have walked through Liberty Square at Walt Disney World recently, you have likely noticed that the iconic Haunted Mansion has been lurking behind themed construction walls. After months of anticipation, the wait is finally over. Disney Imagineers have unveiled the results of this extensive refurbishment, and it is a massive treat for theme park ...

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 ...