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, ...

The Great Smoky Mountains were alive with more than just the sound of bluegrass this past weekend. On Friday, March 13, 2026, country music legend Dolly Parton made a triumphant, glitter-drenched return to the spotlight to kick off Dollywood’s 41st season. For fans who had spent months worrying over the “Backwoods Barbie’s” well-being, the appearance wasn’t just a season opener—it ...

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has appointed Matthew Sowers as the new executive chef, overseeing all 13 food and beverage locations, including the MICHELIN-starred Victoria & Albert’s. Sowers brings over 20 years of experience from Victoria & Albert’s, where he was previously chef de cuisine. Joining him is Miguel Santeliz, who will take over as chef de cuisine at ...

A family vacation meant for Mother’s Day memories became a descent into a medical nightmare, and now, a major Orlando resort is being held to account in a court of law. On March 12, 2026, a lawsuit was officially filed in Orange County against Westgate Vacation Villas Resort, alleging that a 10-month-old infant suffered a near-fatal overdose after discovering a ...