A Disney World vacation comes with plenty of traditions, but it also comes with a growing list of rules that guests need to know before they arrive. While longtime visitors may think they already understand how the parks operate, several policies have changed in 2026, and a few older rules are now being enforced much more aggressively than before. Credit: ...

The EPCOT resort area has a dining landscape that rewards guests who know where to look beyond the parks themselves. Restaurants at the BoardWalk, the Yacht Club, the Beach Club, and the Swan and Dolphin hotels sit within easy walking or boat distance of EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, giving guests the option to step outside the theme park dining circuit ...

Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort occupies a specific place in the hearts of Disney World regulars that goes beyond square footage or amenity lists. The resort sits on the Seven Seas Lagoon with direct monorail access to Magic Kingdom, and it has been a fixture of the Walt Disney World experience since the park’s opening year. The Grand Ceremonial House lobby, ...

If you’ve been thinking about attending Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party this year but haven’t bought tickets yet, you may not want to wait much longer. Disney’s popular after-hours Halloween event is selling out even faster than last year, and the numbers are becoming difficult to ignore. While sellouts are expected every season, 2026 is moving at a pace that could ...

For many Walt Disney World guests, the Disney Skyliner is more than just transportation. The colorful gondola system offers sweeping views of the resort while carrying visitors between EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and several Disney Resort hotels. It’s designed to be a relaxing ride that lets families catch their breath before heading to their next destination. Credit: Kelly C., Inside ...

Walt Disney World is currently operating in an era of unprecedented, relentless transformation. Between the massive expansions completely altering the Magic Kingdom and the recently completed multi-year overhaul of EPCOT, the physical landscape of the Florida theme parks is shifting at a breakneck pace. However, for long-time Disney purists and annual passholders, this constant march of corporate progress is beginning ...

When Walt Disney World permanently rolled out its controversial Disney Springs transportation ban on June 28, 2026, the primary goal was simple: eliminate the infamous “free parking hack.” For years, offsite visitors parked for free at Disney Springs and hopped on resort buses to bypass theme park parking fees. Under the new policy, guests attempting to board resort-bound buses or ...

For years, riding Alien Swirling Saucers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios came with one small tradition that plenty of guests enjoyed. Once Cast Members opened the gates, families could quickly look around and head toward whichever colorful rocket caught their eye. Some guests had a favorite color, while others simply grabbed whichever vehicle was closest. Credit: Disney That small bit of ...

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival has always been about more than just tasting your way around World Showcase. Yes, the global marketplaces attract plenty of attention each year, but for many longtime Disney World fans, one experience stands above the rest: the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. This year, however, the festival is getting one of its ...

A long wait outside The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has become an increasingly familiar sight for guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While the attraction has always experienced the occasional downtime that comes with operating a complex ride system, many visitors have recently noticed a recurring pattern: only one drop shaft appears to be operating, sending standby waits soaring and ...