If you are trying to figure out what to expect for a summer 2026 vacation to Walt Disney World, you might be suffering from reading whiplash. Depending on which theme park news outlet you read, the Florida resort is either a gloriously empty paradise or an uncomfortably packed madhouse. Credit: Disney Let’s look at two completely contradictory reports to uncover ...

Fall is creeping closer, and that can only mean one thing for Disney World fans: the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is right around the corner. Every year, EPCOT slowly starts dropping little hints about what’s coming, and this year is no different. Details are trickling out about returning favorites, new marketplace treats, and now a brand-new addition that ...

Following casting controversies and recastings during production, HBO is now listening to fan feedback and making necessary changes. HBO’s straight-to-series adaptation of Harry Potter continues to fill out its ensemble as production moves forward on the Warner Bros. Television project, with showrunner Francesca Gardiner overseeing a book-by-book approach spanning seven planned seasons. The series arrives with outsized ambition: rather than ...

A magical family vacation at the Walt Disney World Resort took a dark and unexpected turn in May 2026 when a dispute over an exhausted child erupted into a physical brawl. The mid-air altercation aboard the Disney Skyliner resulted in the felony arrest of a Chicago man accused of striking his pregnant girlfriend. Yet, despite visible injuries and a swift ...

For years, Disney+ has stood out as an undeniable titan in family streaming, providing audiences with a digital vault filled with Star Wars galaxies, Marvel superheroes, Pixar animations, and classic fairy tales. However, as the streaming market becomes increasingly saturated, simply delivering great television shows and movies is no longer enough to guarantee subscriber retention. Consumers are actively facing subscription ...

Disney World isn’t slowing down when it comes to construction. Across the resort, crews are building entirely new lands, reimagining classic attractions, renovating hotels, and updating restaurants as Disney continues one of its busiest periods of expansion in years. Many of these projects are exciting because they’ll eventually give guests new places to explore. In the meantime, though, they could ...

The Muppets have been part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a very long time, and the shape of that presence keeps changing. For decades, it lived on the Streets of America, turned into Muppets Courtyard. That corner of the park had a specific charm to it, the kind of quiet, slightly offbeat area that regulars found their way to on ...

One of Disney’s biggest franchises is getting a surprising update. When Star Wars: A New Hope premiered in 1977, it introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and a galaxy that would redefine blockbuster filmmaking. The original film launched a franchise that now spans movies, Disney+ series, novels, comics, video games, and theme park ...

Disney Resort hotel guests are about to lose several extras that have made onsite vacations even more rewarding this summer. Walt Disney World has confirmed that three popular benefits will end after September 8. That means guests arriving on September 9 or later can expect a different experience than those visiting just days earlier. While several core hotel perks will ...

A seasonal Disney tradition has officially begun. Haunted Mansion has disappeared from one Disney park’s lineup, but only temporarily. Haunted Mansion Goes Dark for Seasonal Change As of August 4, Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland is officially closed to guests. The attraction is expected to remain unavailable through September 14, with Disney using the downtime to prepare the ride for ...