Aftershocks were felt across the Gulf Coast, including Florida, on the evening of June 10, 2026, just a day after an earthquake was felt in Orlando, prompting Disney World to briefly close rides. Disney World Earthquake: Could More Be on the Way? Could more be on the way? If so, what will Disney World do? Visitors arrived to Disney World ...

There is something uniquely satisfying about a Disney park experience that disappears for years, quietly missed by the guests who remember it, and then comes back better than it left. It does not happen often, and when it does, it tends to land with a weight that a brand-new experience never quite achieves on its own. The nostalgia layer adds ...

For plenty of Disney World fans, vacation planning starts long before they ever pack a suitcase. Families spend months researching resorts, comparing ticket prices, watching crowd calendars, and figuring out the perfect time to visit. Some guests even begin planning Disney trips years in advance, especially for milestone vacations or large family gatherings. Lately, though, many guests planning far in ...

Guests planning a visit to Walt Disney World this week may want to keep a poncho close at hand. According to meteorologists at ClickOrlando, Central Florida is entering a more familiar summer weather pattern as heat, humidity, and thunderstorms become increasingly common heading into the weekend. While severe weather is not expected, the combination of soaring temperatures and daily storm ...

Disney World has never been afraid to move on from the past. For longtime fans, that reality has become impossible to ignore over the last several years as some of the resort’s most nostalgic attractions, lands, and entertainment offerings have quietly disappeared in favor of newer intellectual properties designed to connect with younger audiences. That strategy has worked financially for ...

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 ...