If you thought January was the slow season for all Disney parks, think again. Theme park attendance is a hot topic in the post-COVID years. While many claim that the likes of Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort no longer experience an “off season” as they did pre-pandemic, both resorts experienced a decline in attendance in 2025. In ...

The “joyful celebration” promised by the newest E-ticket attraction at a major American theme park turned into a literal sinking ship this week. On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a ride vehicle aboard Tiana’s Bayou Adventure began taking on significant amounts of water, leading to a harrowing emergency evacuation that has once again put the spotlight on the attraction’s troubled transition ...

In Disney park fan communities, complaints vary from legitimate concerns to trivial grievances. Issues such as quickly sold-out popcorn buckets, changes in the castle paint job, and attraction maintenance downtime often spark discussions. Frequent visitors and Annual Passholders sometimes develop a jaded perspective, turning minor inconveniences into major disappointments that lead to lengthy complaint threads. This phenomenon is common in ...

For a lot of Disneyland fans, the realization didn’t arrive with urgency or alarm. There was no push notification. No bold announcement plastered across the park’s website. Instead, it showed up quietly, the way these things often do now. Someone checking attraction hours. Someone planning a February trip. Someone scrolling just to double-check what would be open. And then they ...

Disney has confirmed that 3D printing has arrived at the Disney attractions in the United States, a historic moment for the theme park giant. But guests are growing concerned, as the decision came out of nowhere, with props already being placed in classic rides. The Future Is Now: 3D Printed Attractions Have Officially Arrived to Disney Parks On the surface, ...

The Stranger Things Season 5 finale hasn’t been without its fair share of controversy. In fact, the same can be said about the fifth and final season as a whole. From viewers complaining about Will Byers’ coming-out scene to online petitions demanding extended cuts, the finale has proven to be extremely divisive among fans. But the drama doesn’t end there. ...

One Disney resort has launched a resort-wide merchandise sale just days after permanently closing one of its most recognizable retail locations. The move comes amid continued changes across Disney’s global theme park portfolio, as The Walt Disney Company accelerates redevelopment efforts tied to its $60 billion investment in parks and experiences worldwide. That investment has fueled new lands, refreshed hotels, ...

There’s a certain quiet that settles over Magic Kingdom in early January. It isn’t the peaceful kind that comes with a slow afternoon or an empty walkway at rope drop. It’s heavier than that. The garlands are gone. The last holiday soundtrack has faded out. And for the first time in weeks, you can feel it unmistakably—Christmas at Walt Disney ...

January has always been Disney’s reset month. The holidays end, crowds dip, and behind the scenes, crews move in. This time, though, the reset feels heavier than usual. Across both coasts, 10 well-known Disney attractions and experiences are unavailable at some point during January 2026. Some closures are quick and expected. Others span months and signal significant changes that fans ...

This week, Walt Disney World announced three new discounts for summer 2026 stays, with savings of up to 40% for Annual Passholders. These offers benefit guests planning a vacation, but they also suggest that Disney may not expect as many bookings as usual for summer. Typically, Disney does not offer such large discounts on hotel rooms. The 30% to 40% ...