For over fifty years, the Walt Disney World Monorail System has represented the ultimate ideal of theme park travel. Sweeping past Cinderella Castle, gliding across Seven Seas Lagoon, and passing through the grand concourse of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, the “Highway in the Sky” is a beloved attraction in its own right. Credit: Heather Maguire, Unsplash However, behind the nostalgic charm ...

Disney World is heading into the holiday season from an interesting position. Credit: Disney Dining The latest financial results from The Walt Disney Company show that its Experiences business continues to generate record-level revenue, even as attendance growth at the domestic parks remains relatively modest. In Disney’s fiscal third quarter, the company said global guest numbers (inclusive of park attendance ...

For Disney World families looking for some peace amidst the boarding-a-ride-chaos at the theme parks. Buckle up, because you may want to stay alert, especially if you plan to ride with small children. Credit: Disney Disney World Abandons Guest Boarding Policies Following Surprise Failure at Park Alien Swirling Saucers has reversed a loading change that lasted only about two months ...

Solo park days are their own specific skill, and single rider lines are the single best tool you have. If you have never done Disney alone, that probably sounds dramatic. But when you are by yourself, the calculation changes completely. You are not coordinating with anyone. You do not need to sit together. You will happily take whatever seat is ...

Yesterday, we wrote about what Lilypad’s arrival would mean for Toy Story Land. Today, she is physically standing there. The larger-than-life tablet has been installed outside Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, sitting atop a large orange toy block. She is not active yet, displaying only her “The Pond” interface with no other graphics running. Disney has said Lilypad ...

My family lives three hours from Walt Disney World, and for most of my life, that meant we got to be strategic about it. We knew the calendar. The second week of December was ours, after the early-month crowds and before everyone showed up for the holidays. Or we would wait until after Presidents’ Day, when the schools went back, ...

There are now no tickets left for the Magic Kingdom park offering. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr The Magic Kingdom theme park may be experiencing a lot of development at present, but that doesn’t mean guests have stopped coming. Over the last year, the flagship Disney World theme park has permanently closed multiple areas in order to make way for the ...

Walt Disney World guests planning vacations for 2027 now have another experience they can officially add to their schedules. Cirque du Soleil and Disney have opened ticket sales for 2027 performances of Drawn to Life at Disney Springs. The production will continue into its sixth season, with performances currently available to book through June 30, 2027. Credit: Disney Guests traveling ...

Walt Disney World is preparing to bring The Diamond Horseshoe back to life, but guests hoping to be among the first to experience its new menu will need to pay close attention to one important date. The longtime Magic Kingdom restaurant is reopening in Liberty Square on October 4, 2026, following several months without its traditional dining operation. Disney has ...

Disney has spent the last few years hearing plenty from disabled guests, and much of the conversation hasn’t been positive. Changes to disability accommodations have left some longtime visitors questioning whether a Disney vacation remains realistic for their families. Guests who once knew how to navigate the parks have faced new rules, different approval processes, and uncertainty about what assistance ...