The Polynesian Village Resort occupies a position within the Walt Disney World ecosystem that most other resorts on property simply cannot match. Its location on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon puts it in a geographic relationship with Magic Kingdom that translates into transportation options unavailable to guests staying anywhere else on property except the Contemporary Resort and the ...

A house fire in Anaheim triggered a full evacuation of the Disneyland Hotel on March 30, sending guests out of the property as black smoke rolled across the sky above the original Southern California Disney Resort hotel. Smoke Fills the Sky On March 30, thick black smoke was captured on video inside Disney California Adventure Park, billowing visibly behind both ...

Something big is quietly unfolding at Walt Disney World—and if you’re planning a trip anytime in 2026 or even into 2027, it’s worth paying attention. Disney has confirmed a long list of hotel refurbishments, closures, and updates that stretch far beyond a quick seasonal refresh. At first glance, it may seem like routine maintenance. But when you look closer, the ...

Spring has arrived, and Easter is approaching at Disney World, specifically on April 5. While the typical Easter celebration at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort has been canceled, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort is set to host a festive event. Families visiting during Spring Break can enjoy a spectacular egg hunt on the hotel’s White Sand Beach, featuring ...

Something has been shifting at Walt Disney World—and it’s not just happening inside the parks. Over the past few years, Disney has been quietly transforming its resorts in ways that feel just as significant as any new attraction announcement. Hotels that once felt frozen in time are now evolving, piece by piece, into something more modern. At first glance, it ...

Authorities responded to a fire at Shades of Green Resort on March 25, according to scanner monitoring reports, though neither the military-owned hotel nor Walt Disney World has issued statements about the incident. The X (formerly Twitter) account @WDWActiveCrime, which tracks police scanner activity around Walt Disney World Resort, posted that emergency services responded to fire reports at the hotel ...

Multiple videos circulating on social media appear to show a half-naked man using a large suitcase to force his way into a family’s hotel room at Walt Disney World Resort. The incident occurred sometime this weekend at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, a Value Resort hotel connected to Disney’s Pop Century Resort and the Disney Skyliner. Man Tries Breaking Into ...

In the world of theme parks, the “big drop” is usually the part of the ride that guests pay for. But for the shareholders of Six Flags Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: FUN), the recent financial plunge has been anything but a thrill. On March 17, 2026, the activist investment firm JANA Partners released a blistering open letter that essentially told the ...

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World in 2026 can feel like a completely different experience compared to just a few years ago. Ticket prices have climbed. Hotel stays cost more than ever. Even smaller add-ons that used to feel optional now seem like part of the overall budget. For many families, the total price of a Disney vacation has ...

Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is celebrating 30 years of enchanting guests with its unique coastal charm, located 300 miles from Walt Disney World. Since opening in 1996, this South Carolina retreat has offered families and Disney Vacation Club members a tranquil escape, featuring stunning marsh views and sun-soaked beach days that contrast with traditional theme park experiences. The resort, ...