Arriving at a Walt Disney World theme park by car has always involved a small, familiar moment of decision making, picking a lane at the parking booths and hoping it moves faster than the one next to it. That little bit of flexibility is quietly disappearing across the resort, and the latest park to join the trend is Magic Kingdom. ...
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Man Trapped 60 Feet Up at Disney World as Storm Partially Shuts Down Park
Most Walt Disney World vacations get planned around sunshine, park hopper strategies, and dining reservations, not the possibility of getting stuck dangling above the resort in a gondola during a tropical storm. That’s exactly what happened to one guest recently, and the video he shared afterward has quickly become one of the more unsettling storm stories to come out of ...
Read More »UPDATE: Fire Alarm Takes Over Disney World Boat Ride, No Evacuation Ordered
Slow, peaceful boat rides are supposed to be the calm middle of a busy theme park day, the kind of attraction guests choose specifically to catch their breath between bigger thrills. That’s exactly what makes a recent video from Living with the Land at EPCOT so entertaining, since it captured the exact opposite of a relaxing moment. A fire alarm ...
Read More »Disney World Deluge: Storms Shut Down Rides and As Guest Seek Refuge, a Sudden EPCOT Evacuation
For families dreaming of a picture-perfect vacation to Walt Disney World, sunshine and blue skies are usually part of the fantasy. However, frequent visitors to Central Florida know the weather can take a severe turn in the blink of an eye. Yesterday, a massive, relentless rainstorm swept through the Walt Disney World Resort, bringing torrential downpours, severe lightning, and heavy ...
Read More »Don’t Book That 2027 Disney Trip Just Yet: Major Park Expansions Could Force 10% Price Hike
Walt Disney World just gave fans two huge reasons to start looking at 2027 vacations. Unfortunately, those same announcements may give families another reason to worry about what those trips will cost. Disney confirmed major openings for both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in 2027. Monstropolis will begin welcoming guests, while the massive Pueblo Esperanza project will bring ...
Read More »Emergency Protocols Activated as Orlando Airport Delays Threaten Central Florida Theme Park Access
Even though the warning issued by Orlando International Airport (MCO) may have been lifted, there is still a risk that your upcoming Walt Disney World Resort vacation plans could be affected in the coming days as a threat moves into Central Florida. Disney World Travel Impacted by Sudden Major Airport Warning Orlando International Airport issued a Disney World travel warning ...
Read More »Disney Restores Free Transportation at Two Disney World Resorts, Effective Immediately
A few days ago, we covered a transportation perk disappearing at two of Walt Disney World’s most popular resorts. That story is worth revisiting, because the news this time is good. Free transportation is one of the biggest advantages of staying at a Disney Resort hotel. Every property offers bus service to the parks and Disney Springs, but a handful ...
Read More »Disney World Hard-Locks Hollywood Studios Behind Deluxe Paywall: Changes Arriving in 9 Days
Disney World will quietly dismiss regular ticketed guests throughout September as 4 major updates change the vacation experience. Disney World Bringing in New Updates to Hollywood Studios: Regular Ticketed Guests Beware! Walt Disney World guests planning a September visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios will find a park split between a major new opening and several forms of after-dark access that ...
Read More »Wicked Confirmation: Disney Reveals Maleficent Coaster Storyline and Music for Villains Land
Since Walt Disney World officially announced that Villains Land is coming to the Magic Kingdom, the theme park community has been buzzing with excitement. Set to rise in the expansive area “Beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” this sinister expansion promises to give the Most Magical Place on Earth a deliciously dark twist. Credit: Disney Now, Walt Disney Imagineering has finally shared ...
Read More »Disney World Enacts 3 Transportation Restrictions for Halloween Season, Effective Immediately
Halloween has taken over Walt Disney World, and thousands of guests are making late-night plans around one of Magic Kingdom’s biggest seasonal events. But getting around Disney World during those nights requires more planning than simply finding the nearest bus stop. Several transportation restrictions currently in effect can affect how guests move between Disney Springs, Disney Resort hotels, and the ...
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