There is a specific kind of anticipation that builds around a retail opening at Disney Springs once the construction walls start coming down and the signage goes up. Guests who pass by a storefront in progress know exactly what that moment means. It is the visible proof that a brand announced months earlier is finally close enough to count down ...

Disney Springs has spent the past several years building a reputation as one of the most underrated stops on a Walt Disney World vacation, and this summer, the shopping, dining, and entertainment district is leaning into that reputation with one of the most densely programmed seasonal calendars it has offered in recent memory. From a brand new gaming venue to ...

When Disney announced that guests would soon need proof of a resort reservation, dining reservation, or recreation booking before boarding resort buses from Disney Springs, many Disney Resort hotel guests celebrated. On the surface, it sounds like a victory. For years, resort guests have complained about crowded bus lines at Disney Springs. They have watched buses fill up with people ...

Walt Disney World has been gradually tightening access to its transportation systems for years, and a new policy taking effect June 28, 2026, represents one of the more significant steps in that ongoing process. What makes this particular change notable is not just what it covers, but what it signals about where Disney may be heading with transportation access across ...

The countdown to the Fourth of July is officially underway at Walt Disney World, and guests planning a holiday weekend visit may want to pay close attention to one park in particular. While every Disney park typically sees larger crowds during Independence Day week, EPCOT is shaping up to be one of the biggest hotspots on property this year. With ...

Disney Springs is about to welcome one of its biggest new additions in years, and after months of anticipation, guests finally know when they can step inside. Level99, the interactive gaming and challenge venue taking over the former NBA Experience building, has officially announced that it will open at Disney Springs on June 29. The highly anticipated attraction has been ...

If you’re planning a Walt Disney World vacation around the Fourth of July, Disney just gave guests another reason to be excited. As one of the busiest vacation periods of the summer approaches, Walt Disney World has officially extended operating hours across several of its theme parks. The biggest change impacts Magic Kingdom, where guests will now have significantly more ...

Walt Disney World does not typically discount its way through the summer. The peak season crowd projections at the resort have historically been strong enough that the need to incentivize visits with promotional pricing during July and August has been limited, and Disney has generally reserved its most aggressive ticketing offers for the slower stretches of the calendar when occupancy ...

On June 15, Walt Disney World Resort shared more details about its plans to overhaul Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This is just the latest in over a year of ongoing renovations that have introduced several new and refurbished elements to the Magic Kingdom area Disney Resort, including The Perch–a new lobby bar inspired by the hotel’s original golden ...

Walt Disney World Resort is putting the finishing touches on a new Quick-Service dining location coming to the EPCOT World Showcase. With just weeks to go until La Poutinerie joins the line-up of the Canada World Showcase Pavilion, Central Florida Disney Park guests are getting a first look at the restaurant taking over the former Refreshment Port location. La Poutinerie ...