Today marks the official end of an era at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, as DinoLand U.S.A. has closed its gates for good. The once-beloved land, themed to prehistoric times and filled with dinosaur-inspired attractions, is now extinct and has been removed from both the park map and the My Disney Experience app. This closure paves the way for an ambitious new ...

It’s no secret that Magic Kingdom will be a construction zone for the foreseeable future. Big Thunder Mountain has already shut down for a year-long refurbishment that has already started. Soon enough, Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island will close to make room for the new Cars and Villains Land. That will create construction zones throughout most of Frontierland, ...

The beauty of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation is that it is completely immersive. Once you drive through the Disney World arch, everything in the real world seems to disappear. When guests walk down Main Street, U.S.A., they’re not in Central Florida. Somehow, Disney World transported them to Main Street during Walt Disney’s childhood. It’s the same feeling at ...

Walt Disney World recently updated its website, removing any mention of the previously announced room refurbishment at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. The change has left some guests scratching their heads. Originally, the refurbishment was set to affect “some guest rooms,” with construction scheduled during daytime hours to minimize disruption. This announcement made back in April 2024, outlined that most resort ...

Did you know that a real monkey once played a version of Mickey Mouse in a live-action film? Mickey Mouse is best known as the icon of The Walt Disney Company, one of the first original creations of Walt Disney. Last January, the megacorporation’s repeated attempts at extending the animated character’s copyright finally failed, and early versions of Mickey Mouse, ...

In the classic 1995 comedy Friday, Chris Tucker’s character is looking for something to drink at his friend’s house, but they don’t have what he wants. He responds with, “Y’all ain’t never got two things that match. Either y’all got Kool-aid, no sugar. Peanut butter, no jelly. Ham, no burger. Daaamn.” For Disney fans, it’s starting to feel that way about Tiana’s ...

One of Disney’s hottest and newest expansions is now free for all, but there’s a catch. Related: Disney Hiring New Spider-Man, Hercules, and Jack Sparrow for Upcoming Performances Guests visiting Tokyo DisneySea can now enjoy Fantasy Springs, the theme park’s newest expansion without a Standby Pass or Disney Premier Access. This means that guests can now enjoy Fantasy Springs for free, ...

It has been confirmed that the Influenza virus, commonly known as flu, is “very high” in the state of Florida. Whether it’s home or a vacation destination, Florida is known for its warm climate, theme parks, beaches, and more. What is less commonly associated with the Sunshine State, but everpresent nonetheless are health risks. From the West Nile Virus to ...

What are the worst-rated attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? Related: There’s a Fifth Marvel Theme Park Land With 5 Rides (And It’s Not at Disney or Universal) Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to several rides and attractions, most of which are incredibly popular with die-hard Disney park fans and newcomers alike. While the park originally started as a movie-themed backlot, ...

Disney guests are condemning one theme park area, with some estimating it may close within the next decade. It’s not instantly obvious today, but there was a time when Disney California Adventure Park was, well, California-themed. Originally named Hollywood Pictures Backlot, the area today known as Hollywood Land was initially home to the Disney Animation complex, a musical called “Steps in ...