For decades, a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland wasn’t just a transaction with a corporation; it was an entry into a sprawling “shadow economy.” This ecosystem was populated by former Cast Members and local entrepreneurs who offered the personal touches Disney often overlooked—from in-room princess makeovers to custom birthday cakes and private photography. To many, these vendors were ...

For over 60 years, the Sherman Brothers’ anthem, “There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow,” has been a promise of optimism in Tomorrowland. But as we sit in March 2026, that promise is looking a little stained. While Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress remains the spiritual heart of the Magic Kingdom, the attraction is currently making headlines for all the wrong ...

Walt Disney Studios has promoted Erin Barrier to Senior Vice President of Communications amid ongoing organizational changes during what has been called Disney’s smoothest CEO transition in decades. With Bob Iger stepping down and Josh D’Amaro stepping up as CEO, Barrier, who previously served as Vice President of Communications, replaces Paul Roeder, now the Chief Communications Officer. In her new ...

Walt Disney World has never been a place that stays the same for long. Change is part of the resort’s DNA. Over the decades, beloved rides have disappeared, entire lands have been transformed, and classic experiences have been replaced by newer attractions designed to appeal to modern audiences. Recently, the pace of “modernization” has only accelerated. Magic Kingdom is already ...

The second annual Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland is set for March 26, expanding beyond last year’s event to include both theme parks and the Downtown Disney District. This special one-day celebration features entertainment, themed food and drinks, and the Indianapolis Clowns to enhance the experience compared to the inaugural event in 2025. The partnership reflects Disney’s confidence, following the ...

In the world of theme parks, the “big drop” is usually the part of the ride that guests pay for. But for the shareholders of Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: FUN), the recent financial plunge has been anything but a thrill. On March 17, 2026, the activist investment firm JANA Partners released a blistering open letter that essentially told the ...

Nicholas Brendon, who played Xander Harris in the cult-classic supernatural teen drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997 – 2003), has passed away at the age of 54. Brendon’s family announced his death in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter: “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of ...

If you’ve visited Disney’s Hollywood Studios recently, you’ve likely noticed the park is in a state of high-intensity “editing.” From the towering cranes of Sunset Boulevard to the blue construction scrims of Grand Avenue, the “Hollywood that always was” is rapidly becoming the “Hollywood that is being built right now.” Credit: mckenzie-sobieski, Unsplash While fans are used to long-term construction ...

By March 2026, the dust had largely settled on the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, but for a significant portion of the Disney fandom, the wound left by the closure of Splash Mountain is still tender. When the logs stopped dropping in 2023 and 2024, fans didn’t just lose a ride; they felt like they lost a family of 100-plus ...

The honeymoon period for the new leadership at The Walt Disney Company ended not with a whimper, but with a “nuclear” headline from TMZ. Credit: Disney On Friday, March 20, 2026—just days after Josh D’Amaro took the reins as CEO and Dana Walden ascended to President and Chief Creative Officer—the duo made a decision that sent shockwaves through Hollywood. In ...