Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom closed indefinitely on February 20, 2026, for an extensive refurbishment expected to last through the rest of this year at Disney World. This closure creates a significant gap in merchandise options in the Storybook Circus area of Fantasyland, where the shop was popular for its diverse offerings, including plush toys and sweets, and for ...

More changes are on the way at The Happiest Place on Earth, and this time, they’re impacting one of Tomorrowland’s most legendary thrills. Disneyland’s Space Mountain isn’t getting a major reimagining, but it is heading into a short refurbishment that will briefly take the beloved coaster offline. Beginning February 23, the attraction will close at Disneyland Park, with plans to ...

For many guests, Mickey’s PhilharMagic has never been a headline attraction. It is something you notice when you need shade, seats, or a short reset in the middle of a crowded park day. The 3D musical show has been operating for more than two decades, largely unchanged in structure, even as Disney parks have evolved and added new attractions. But ...

Disney removed a fan-favorite hotel perk, and years later, guests are still talking about it. It wasn’t a flashy announcement. There was no big press release or celebratory reimagining. The change happened suddenly, and regular visitors noticed it almost immediately. For many families, staying at a Disney resort has always felt like stepping into something extra special. You pay more, ...

Marvel Studios is gearing up for one of its most ambitious undertakings yet with Avengers: Doomsday, set to arrive in theaters in December 2026 as the fifth Avengers installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Avengers: Doomsday Is Coming Soon After years of development and a high-profile creative shift away from Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors), the studio retooled the project—dropping ...

The sounds of the Frontierland boardwalk—the creak of the wood underfoot and the distant whistle of the Liberty Belle—are about to be joined by the unmistakable hum of heavy machinery. On February 19, 2026, Disney officially filed the paperwork that turns “rumors” into “reality.” Credit: Inside the Magic New construction permits have been issued for a cluster of high-traffic locations ...

The theme park industry is currently witnessing a high-stakes corporate shell game. In the wake of the massive Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger, the “New Six Flags” was supposed to be an unstoppable juggernaut. Instead, as we move through 2026, the company is grappling with a staggering $1 billion debt load and a series of “fire sale” rumors that ...

For decades, a trip to Walt Disney World was the quintessential “middle-class reward.” It was the vacation families saved for over a year—a week of total immersion in a world where the only thing that mattered was which mountain you were riding next. But as we move through 2026 and look toward the start of the next decade, that dream ...

Walt Disney World is temporarily closing a kids’ area for maintenance. The S’il Vous Play water play area at Disney’s Riviera Resort will be closed from February 16 to February 19, 2026. This area is popular with younger visitors, so families staying at the deluxe resort will need to find other activities for their children during this time. While this ...

There are some Disney World rides that feel bigger than the track they sit on. They feel like a whole era of the parks. And right now, that exact feeling is hitting Disney’s Hollywood Studios in a major way. As Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster gets closer to its final days, fans aren’t treating it like a normal “last chance” attraction. ...