Disneyland Resort’s iconic Haunted Mansion could soon see a significant change as Walt Disney Imagineering explores the future of one of its most controversial scenes. Imagineering creative director Kim Irvine recently spoke about the company’s efforts to balance the attraction’s spooky charm with evolving cultural sensitivities, especially regarding the ride’s infamous Stretching Room. A Haunted Mansion History The Haunted Mansion ...

Another operating adjustment has hit Magic Kingdom Park, this time involving the divisive Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which will now welcome fewer guests. Debuting in June 2024, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure aimed to usher in a fresh chapter of storytelling inspired by Disney’s cherished animated feature, The Princess and the Frog. The reimagined attraction replaced the legendary Splash Mountain, which bid farewell ...

One of the best parts about a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is all the amazing food that you’ll get to eat while there. Disney World doesn’t just have your typical theme park food, they go above and beyond. They have everything from grab-and-go snacks, to quick-service delights and memorable character dining experiences. Each of Disney’s four theme parks—EPCOT, Animal ...

Recent political developments have reignited a debate among Disney fans and parkgoers regarding the company’s approach to inclusive language. Following a recent executive order by President Donald Trump, which reaffirms the “biological reality of two sexes” and defines “male” and “female” in federal policy, some guests are urging Disney to restore gendered language in its parks and entertainment. Related: Disney ...

Disney World is constantly evolving, and as we move into 2025, guests can expect some exciting changes across the parks. One of the recent updates at Disney’s Hollywood Studios involves Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, where the park had been testing a modified single-rider line. The temporary change allowed groups of two to use the single-rider queue, providing a more efficient ...

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure has officially arrived at EPCOT…Well, kind of. Throughout the year, Walt Disney World Resort offers Annual Passholders giveaways, exclusive snacks and merchandise, and discounts throughout Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As EPCOT kicks off its annual International Festival of the Arts, the second Central Florida Disney park is saving ...

When it comes to vacationing at Walt Disney World Resort, everyone has a certain way they like to do things. They have their favorite hotels, their favorite dining spots, rides and attractions they never skip, you name it, there are differing opinions. People also debate about what the best theme park is — EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, the Magic Kingdom, or ...

An unusual occurrence in the Germany World Showcase Pavilion at EPCOT is making the rounds on social media. The bizarre display continued for an extended period, bewildering thousands of Walt Disney World Resort guests. EPCOT is home to four distinct neighborhoods: World Celebration, World Discovery, World Nature, and World Showcase. The latter has always been part of the second Central ...

Disney is following Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s recent order to fly flags at full staff in recognition of Donald Trump’s inauguration, and the company has plenty of other developments on the horizon. The governor issued the directive as a temporary pause in the ongoing half-staff order that had been in place to honor the late President Jimmy Carter. While Disney’s ...

In a stunning political shift, President Donald Trump has reclaimed the White House, and his first set of executive actions signals a dramatic transformation in the way gender and diversity issues will be handled by the federal government. Trump plans to sign two executive orders that will officially recognize only two sexes—male and female—while dismantling what he terms as “radical” ...