The corporate game of musical chairs at The Walt Disney Company has finally reached its definitive conclusion. On February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors made history by announcing that Josh D’Amaro is the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company, with Dana Walden ascending to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer. D’Amaro, Iger, and Walden. ...

Walt Disney World is known for making changes quietly, often overnight, and that’s exactly what happened this week at one of Magic Kingdom’s most beloved attractions. Guests arriving at the Haunted Mansion noticed an unexpected visual shift involving Madame Leota, a character so closely tied to the ride’s identity that even the smallest change draws attention. There was no announcement ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is about to go through another major change, and this one is hitting a part of the park that longtime fans have always viewed as one of its most peaceful escapes. While most guests think of Animal Kingdom as a park filled with big-ticket rides like Avatar Flight of Passage or Expedition Everest, there’s always been another ...

For one night, Disney quietly did something that rarely happens. Access to Magic Kingdom stopped completely. No last-minute Lightning Lane dash. No fireworks crowds. No casual strolls down Main Street, U.S.A. Instead, the gates closed to the public, and Disney kept the reason close to the vest. That silence sparked curiosity fast. Now, new details are emerging about what actually ...

Disney just quietly made a move that sent longtime animation fans into full speculation mode. One of its most iconic animated series is getting a major update tied to 2026, and the company didn’t roll it out with fireworks or a big countdown. Instead, the news slipped out in pieces, the kind that makes fans stop scrolling and go, “Wait… ...

A physical confrontation in the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind queue at EPCOT has brought renewed attention to an ongoing problem that Disney seems unable or unwilling to adequately address. According to a report shared on Reddit, security was called to remove a guest from the attraction line after that guest physically pushed a child who was attempting to ...

Walt Disney World just quietly confirmed something that’s going to impact a lot of trips this year. Four major attractions will be unavailable during February 2026, and while three are temporary closures tied to updates and overhauls, one is gone for good. Disney hasn’t made a big show of it yet, but if you’re planning a winter trip, this is ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is going through one of those transitional moments where you can feel the strain even if you can’t immediately put your finger on it. Construction walls are up, entire sections of the park are disappearing, and longtime favorites are closing faster than replacements can fully come online. For guests, that tension isn’t just about rides or lands—it’s ...

Deciding whether to purchase an Annual Pass to Walt Disney World or individual park tickets has become increasingly difficult due to soaring Annual Pass prices. Many longtime passholders have canceled their memberships, and potential new buyers find the upfront commitment unfeasible, even if they visit frequently enough for the per-visit cost to seem justifiable. Walt Disney World features four theme ...

On the morning of February 2, 2026, the “Battle of the Bobs” reached its definitive conclusion. Addressing analysts and investors during The Walt Disney Company’s Fiscal First Quarter 2026 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger delivered a candid and stinging appraisal of the era that preceded his return. Iger, who is now in the final stretch of his second tenure, characterized ...