For nearly a century, the “Disney experience” was a one-way street. You sat in a darkened theater or on a comfortable couch, and a team of legendary artists delivered a meticulously crafted, horizontal masterpiece into your eyeballs. But on March 12, 2026, the “passive” era of entertainment officially hit its expiration date. Credit: Disney Tips As first reported by 9to5Mac, ...

For over four decades, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has been the high-octane heart of Frontierland. Since 1980, its runaway mine trains and iconic “goat trick” have served as a rite of passage for every Disney World vacation. But for the last year, a strange silence has hung over the red rocks of the mountain—a silence that was supposed to end ...

For years, one of the biggest perks of being a Walt Disney World Annual Passholder has been the occasional discount that makes a return trip a little easier on the wallet. Passholders already enjoy benefits like special merchandise, dining savings, and exclusive events, but sometimes Disney rolls out offers that stand out from the usual perks. This time, the company ...

The old Soarin’ Around the World is leaving soon, to make way for something new, something exciting, and something patriotic. But just how different will this beloved ride be for guests and fans? Let’s find out. Guests Visiting EPCOT Expect Wonder, Nostalgia, and the Feeling of Soaring Beyond the Horizon Few attractions at EPCOT capture the emotional pull of Disney ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has never been a simple task, but lately the conversation around the resort has shifted noticeably. For years, families expected prices to rise gradually. A few extra dollars here and there felt manageable, especially when balanced against the scale of the experience Disney offers. Recently, though, guests have started to notice something different. The ...

For millions of travelers each year, a trip to Walt Disney World represents more than just a vacation—it’s a carefully planned pilgrimage into storytelling, nostalgia, and immersive worlds. Guests arrive expecting a seamless blend of rides, characters, and attractions that bring Disney’s legendary magic to life. But in recent months, that magic has felt slightly different. Across the resort’s four ...

The number of Disney cast members sent to the hospital after a hazmat incident backstage in Tomorrowland on March 10 has risen from five to eight. Disneyland Resort also said that paramedics on the scene treated additional employees. No Southern California Disney Park guests were harmed, but several attractions, walkways, and other guest areas were closed as a result of ...

For millions of travelers every year, the excitement of visiting Walt Disney World Resort begins well before stepping onto Main Street, U.S.A. Flights are booked months in advance, park reservations are carefully planned, and families count down the days until their long-awaited vacation begins. But before the magic of Cinderella Castle or EPCOT’s World Showcase comes into view, guests must ...

If you’ve walked into Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom recently, you might have noticed that the iconic entrance rocks have been fully repainted after a lengthy renovation process that began in 2023. Initially refreshed to a sleek finish, the project stalled, leaving some rocks in a faded gray for nearly 2.5 years. In early February 2026, crews resumed work, unifying the ...

Walt Disney World has revealed further details about the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a 54-year-old hotel that opened alongside Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Beginning March 23, 2026, the main tower will undergo exterior refurbishment as part of a project that started in September 2024 and is scheduled to continue through late 2027. The hotel’s distinctive design, ...