In the heart of Orlando, a bitter fiscal war is being waged, and it isn’t taking place on a movie set. The battleground is the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court, where Walt Disney World and Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado have been locked in a decade-long dispute over property taxes. While both sides claim to be protecting the public interest, ...

There are moments in Disney Parks’ history that feel like genuine turning points, not the opening of a new land or the debut of a long-anticipated ride, but quieter, stranger, more personal moments that hint at something fundamentally different about what visiting a Disney park might feel like in the future. The BDX droids rolling through Galaxy’s Edgewere one of ...

Disney has confirmed the arrival of the Guardians of the Galaxy in Magic Kingdom Park’s Tomorrowland area. Disney Parks are known for creating unforgettable moments, but every so often, something happens that truly catches even seasoned fans off guard. For longtime Disney visitors, character meet-and-greets are a core part of the experience. Whether it’s posing with Mickey Mouse or stumbling ...

Walt Disney World is in one of those stretches where change seems to be everywhere. New attractions are on the way, resorts are evolving, and construction has become part of the everyday backdrop. Walk through the parks or keep up with recent developments, and it is obvious Disney is not slowing down. And when Disney starts making this many moves, ...

When you step onto Disney property, it’s easy to forget that you’re technically standing in the middle of a reclaimed swamp. Between the churros, the parades, and the high-tech coasters, the “real world” feels miles away. But as we head into April 2026, Florida’s original residents are making their presence known in a big way. Credit: Brittany DiCologero, Disney Tips ...

Disney park fashion has always operated by its own rules. The same person who would never wear a themed outfit to a regular Tuesday would show up to Magic Kingdom in a full matching family set without a second thought, because the parks create a specific kind of permission that does not exist anywhere else in daily life. Mickey ears ...

Disney World guests rejoice! The Department of Homeland Security is about to make your vacation plans that much more easier with their latest major announcement. Did Homeland Security Just Make Disney World Vacations Easier? For millions of travelers, a Disney vacation doesn’t begin at the gates of Magic Kingdom—it starts in the airport security line. That moment, standing shoulder to ...

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 ...