There is a certain kind of Walt Disney World news that does not come with a press release or a flashy announcement. No concept art, no official statement, no carefully worded blog post from Disney Parks. Instead, it shows up in a permit filing, tucked into public records, and it tells a story that Disney has not gotten around to ...

Walt Disney World is one of the most visited destinations on the planet. Tens of thousands of guests move through the resort every single day, across four theme parks, dozens of resort hotels, two water parks, and an interconnected transportation system that is essentially its own small city. With that volume of guests comes the full range of human experience, ...

Guests staying at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort are about to notice a significant transportation change that could make arriving and departing the resort much smoother. For years, Disney transportation buses and guest vehicles have shared many of the same traffic patterns around the popular Magic Kingdom-area resort. While the system generally worked, congestion during busy travel periods could create bottlenecks, ...

Disney World has announced that guests will soon get a faster way to the Magic Kingdom as the summer crowds arrive. Disney World Guests to Soon Receive Quicker Way to Magic Kingdom For many Walt Disney World guests, the vacation experience begins long before they step onto an attraction. It starts with the sights, sounds, and little traditions that make ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has never been simple, and it certainly hasn’t become any cheaper. Between rising ticket prices, hotel costs, dining expenses, and Lightning Lane purchases, many families spend months—or even years—saving for a trip. That’s why Disney fans were excited to see the company quietly extend one of its most valuable hotel offers well into 2027. ...

Disney’s Contemporary Resort holds a specific place in the Walt Disney World hierarchy that goes beyond its status as one of the original hotels that opened alongside the resort in October 1971. The A-frame tower design, the monorail running directly through the building’s Grand Canyon Concourse, the unobstructed views of Magic Kingdom and Bay Lake, and the combination of walking ...

Walt Disney World vacations have always followed a pretty predictable rhythm. Families would arrive at their Disney Resort hotel, check in, maybe grab dinner at Disney Springs, spend some time at the pool, and get ready for their first full park day the next morning. Check-in day was often treated as the “easy” day of the trip. That formula is ...

Insects creating giant welts on guests at Disney World are finally being combated as the summer season arrives. Disney World Gets Serious About Invasion of Pest Causing Welts on Guests For many Walt Disney World guests, summer vacations are filled with familiar sights and sounds. The hum of the Disney Skyliner overhead. The gentle wake of resort boats crossing the ...

In the viral economy, digital creators are constantly trying to outdo one another to capture the internet’s fleeting attention span. But for popular vlogger Allen Ferrell, a single stunt has officially cost him access to some of the greatest thrill rides on earth. Credit: Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Following a reckless viral video where he attempted to eat a McDonald’s ...

Disney World is finally preparing to overhaul one of its most recognizable resort hotels, and longtime fans are already realizing this could mark the end of an era for some beloved themed rooms. Art of Animation Resort has stood out since opening in 2012 because it never tried to look subtle. The entire resort leaned heavily into giant character statues, ...