Summer at Walt Disney World is about to look a lot different. Beginning May 26, Disney will officially kick off its new “Cool Kid Summer” celebration across the resort, and while plenty of attention has gone toward the new entertainment inside the parks, Disney Springs is quietly becoming one of the biggest parts of the entire event. For families planning ...

Getting from Orlando International Airport to Walt Disney World with children, carry-ons, checked bags, and the general logistical chaos of a family vacation has always been one of the less magical parts of a Disney trip. The bags come off the carousel. Someone has to watch the kids while someone else wrestles the suitcases. You figure out the Magical Express ...

There are busy days at Walt Disney World, and then there is Fourth of July week. Every year, the resort sees some of its largest crowds of the summer once Independence Day arrives. It is not just because schools are out or because families are taking long holiday weekends. The biggest reason is the fireworks. Disney’s Fourth of July entertainment ...

Nothing drives internet engagement quite like a perfect flash of spontaneous magic. So, when official Star Wars social channels dropped a video showing The Mandalorian star Pedro Pascal pulling off a jaw-dropping surprise at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it instantly went viral. Credit: starwars.com In the clip, Pascal is shown donning the full Beskar armor, stepping into the cockpit ...

Ever since the historic curtain drop at the D23 Ultimate Fan Event, no upcoming theme park expansion has captured the global imagination quite like Villains Land at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Promising a dark, twisted realm built on an unprecedented scale “beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” it represents the definitive crown jewel of Disney’s future lineup. Credit: Disneyland Paris However, ...

If you are holding a Walt Disney World park ticket for the final week of May 2026, you are about to witness theme park history. In an unprecedented four-day launch window, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is completely rewriting its identity. Credit: Paul Hudson, Flickr From the Outer Rim of Galaxy’s Edge to the neon lights of Sunset Boulevard, the park is ...

A Walt Disney World vacation usually begins with one of the most exciting moments of the entire trip. Families drive under the massive Disney entrance arch, music starts playing in the car, cameras come out, and suddenly the stress of travel disappears. For many guests, that iconic entrance sign feels like the true start of the vacation. Credit: Disney But ...

For a generation of fans, entering a local Disney Store was the ultimate suburban escape. The giant mountain of plush toys, the animated characters lining the walls, and the massive screens playing classic film clips created a sensory sanctuary. It was a space where you could experience the legendary “Disney Bubble” without ever buying a theme park ticket. Credit: Phillip ...

The historic heart of Magic Kingdom is currently echoing with the sounds of heavy diesel engines and crunching timber. The peaceful days of watching rafts float over to Tom Sawyer Island are officially over. In their place, the largest and most logistically complex geographical overhaul in the park’s history is moving forward at a blistering pace. Credit: Edited by Disney ...

EPCOT has historically been a theme park centered on global harmony, futuristic optimism, and international unity. However, as Walt Disney World prepares for the official launch of its newest limited-time attraction, Soarin’ Across America, the skies over the park have been hit by unexpected political turbulence. credit: Disney Following the start of cast member previews on May 15, 2026, the ...