For decades, EPCOT’s World Showcase has been the part of Walt Disney World that changes the least. Guests may see new festivals, updated menus, or the occasional refurbishment, but the core identity of each pavilion has traditionally remained intact. Credit: Disney That’s why recent developments in three different countries are drawing attention from longtime EPCOT fans. Over the past several ...

Character meet-and-greets have always been one of the most memorable parts of a Walt Disney World vacation. Attractions may draw the biggest crowds, but there is something special about unexpectedly running into a favorite Disney character while exploring the parks. This summer, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is giving guests another reason to keep their cameras ready. Credit: rickpilot_2000, Flickr As part ...

For years, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been one of the most successful parks at Walt Disney World—and one of the hardest to define. Ask guests what Magic Kingdom represents, and the answer is easy: classic Disney storytelling and fantasy. Ask what EPCOT stands for, and most visitors will point to innovation, culture, and global exploration. Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a ...

Disney Springs has experienced a turbulent year in terms of retail. Stores have frequently opened and closed, well-known brands have quietly shut down, and guests who remember the district’s heyday have noticed the empty spaces. It’s no secret that the shopping environment at Walt Disney World’s premier entertainment and retail destination has been undergoing a transformation, not always heading in ...

Planning a Disney World vacation involves a particular kind of thoroughness. Park reservations, dining reservations, Lightning Lane budgets, resort selection, character meet-and-greet strategies. Most guests who have done any serious research arrive at Walt Disney World feeling prepared for what happens inside the gates. What gets less attention, consistently, is the drive. Central Florida is built for cars. Whether you ...

Anyone who has visited Walt Disney World recently knows just how packed the parks can feel right now. Lightning Lane reservations disappear fast, walkways fill up by the afternoon, and major attractions regularly post wait times that can stretch well over an hour. Magic Kingdom especially has become a pressure cooker during busy seasons, with guests often shoulder-to-shoulder from Main ...

Disney World fans have spent the last several years watching the resort lean harder and harder into recognizable franchises. Whether it is new rides, themed lands, restaurants, character meet-and-greets, or even nighttime entertainment, Disney has made it very clear where the future is heading. The company wants guests walking into the parks and immediately connecting with characters, movies, and stories ...

For Walt Disney World Annual Passholders, EPCOT has quietly become the place to be this summer. Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the Magic Disney’s V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days event is packed with exclusive perks, from a dedicated Passholder Lounge inside Restaurant Marrakesh to limited-time discounts, specialty merchandise, a new Toy Story magnet, and even an exclusive popcorn bucket. But one offering is ...

Planning a trip to Walt Disney World is already an expensive proposition. Between park tickets, hotels, dining reservations, Lightning Lane purchases, souvenirs, and transportation costs, many families carefully budget every part of their vacation. Now, Disney is once again offering an additional premium experience that can push the cost of a single evening even higher. Beginning August 7, guests attending ...

Walt Disney World has never been a place that stands still. From the day Magic Kingdom opened in 1971, Disney has constantly updated attractions, replaced aging experiences, and reimagined entire lands. But the latest wave of changes feels different. Instead of one ride closing here or there, guests are watching several longtime Disney experiences disappear within a relatively short period. ...