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, ...

What should have been a magical Wednesday at Walt Disney World Resort turned into a stressful one for at least two groups of guests after vehicle burglaries were reported at separate parking areas on the property just hours apart. The First Break-In Before Breakfast The morning got off to a troubling start when law enforcement received a call at 8:39 ...

Guests paying premium prices for a Disney World vacation expect convenience. That has always been one of the biggest selling points of staying inside the “Disney bubble.” You pay more, but you also avoid some of the headaches that come with transportation, parking, and planning around a massive resort property. That is why even temporary perk removals tend to frustrate ...

There’s something about Disney resort lounges that longtime Walt Disney World fans become oddly attached to. Maybe it’s the atmosphere after a long park day. Maybe it’s the quieter pace compared to the parks themselves. Or maybe it’s just the comfort of knowing there’s a reliable spot waiting nearby where you can grab a drink, relax, and escape the nonstop ...

A late-night burglary call brought law enforcement to a hotel in the EPCOT Resort Area at Walt Disney World. Details about the alleged break-in remain limited. What We Know About the Alleged Break-in At 11:34 p.m. on May 4, 2026, police received a call reporting a burglary at a hotel near EPCOT. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime flagged the incident on ...