It seems like a lifetime ago, but it was just four years ago that Disney shocked and devastated fans when it announced that the iconic Splash Mountain attraction would be closing at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. The ride would receive a retheme, and when it reopened, it would be based on the 2009 animated film The ...

Walt Disney World is gearing up for significant transformations within its theme parks. As the company outlines a series of expansion projects set to enhance guest experiences and refresh iconic areas, one report points out upcoming price decreases… Major Expansion Projects Announced for Disney World One of the most notable changes is the introduction of a Cars-themed area in Frontierland. ...

Disney has unveiled a series of exclusive benefits for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders available at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These offerings, targeted specifically at Annual Passholders, include a limited-edition Timon and Pumbaa magnet, an exclusive Rafiki Wildberry treat, and a unique Magic Shot photo opportunity. Annual Passholder Exclusives at Animal Kingdom Unique Timon and Pumbaa Magnet Available One of the ...

As many Disney theme park guests are aware, back in April, Disney announced major changes were being made to its Disability Access Service (DAS). Instead of anyone with a disability being able to use the service and wait in a shorter queue, only guests with developmental disabilities like autism would be able to use the service. Everyone else would have ...

The Walt Disney Company is teaming up with the world’s best scientists and engineers to revive its iconic founder. For decades, a pervasive rumor that scientists cryogenically froze Walt Disney has captivated the public. Few Americans graduate elementary school without hearing that Disney’s frozen head sat in a secret room underneath Disneyland Resort, fueled by the genuine existence of the ...

EPCOT has undergone many changes in the last few years–but the work’s not done yet. Walt Disney Imagineering announced a massive revitalization of its second Central Florida Disney park to celebrate Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary in 2021. Following COVID-19 closures and layoffs, the project was unrecognizable from the initial concept art when the final construction walls came down ...

This weekend, Walt Disney Imagineering gave Walt Disney World Resort fans a detailed look at big changes coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The announcements were made during the highly anticipated “Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase” at D23 Expo on Saturday, August 10. Related: Disney California Adventure Park To Receive ‘Avatar’ Refurb The Walt Disney Company first hinted that it ...

The recent heat wave sweeping across Europe has drastically affected Disney operations and caused attraction closures, putting a damper on countless vacations. Impact of Heat Wave on Disneyland Attractions – Disney Closures Imminent! Due to extreme temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the resort had to implement an emergency closure of several outdoor attractions. This decision was made to prioritize ...

The newest attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort is struggling to stay open. Related: Disney Villain Park Opens Early Preview Weeks after its grand opening, Disney World’s newest attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, has continued to face issues, prompting the temporary closure of the ride multiple times this week. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened on June 28, 2024, and has become ...

Walt Disney World Resort is known as the Most Magical Place on Earth, and Disneyland Resort is the Happy Place on Earth. So, why do guests appear to be anything but happy and the experience less than magical? It seems that guest behavior at Disney theme parks has reached an all-time low ever since the COVID-19 pandemic. We frequently hear ...