Let’s start with the most dramatic shift. Splash Mountain is already gone, replaced by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which opened in 2024 and brings the world of The Princess and the Frog to life in the heart of Frontierland. The ride keeps the original flume layout but infuses it with a new story, new animatronics, and a totally different energy. That ...

It’s Tough To Be A Bug!, the original 3D show inside the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, closed for good on March 16, 2025. But did you know this opening-day attraction never left Walt Disney World Resort? In September 2023, Walt Disney Imagineering announced plans to replace It’s Tough To Be A Bug! with a Zootopia (2016)-themed ...

Recent Updates on Test Track Reopening The excitement surrounding the reopening of Test Track at EPCOT has peaked as recent developments signal that a grand unveiling could be on the horizon. Construction walls, which have obscured the attraction for nearly a year, have finally come down. This sight fuels speculation that Disney is preparing to announce an opening date sooner ...

Walt Disney World is a place of wonder, magic, and intricate details that go far beyond what meets the eye. From hidden tunnels to record-breaking attractions, there’s so much more to discover beneath the surface. Here are 12 fascinating facts about Walt Disney World that will make your next visit even more magical! 1. The Tree of Life: A Masterpiece ...

Muppet*Vision 3D is no more. After entertaining Disney World guests for 34 years with exploding projectors, singing vegetables, and backstage antics, the theater has gone dark. Originally launched in 1991, Muppet*Vision 3D at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was one of the last major projects Jim Henson worked on. The show was filled with deep-cut Muppet charm: Gonzo hijacking the screen, Beaker ...

Fans of the charming Belle Vue Lounge at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn will want to take note—this cozy hideaway is about to temporarily close for a quick refurbishment. According to an update from Disney, the Belle Vue Lounge will shut its doors from June 9 through June 11. That’s just a couple of days, so it’s not a major overhaul—but it’s ...

Guests visiting Magic Kingdom this weekend might’ve noticed a quiet but welcome change—Disney has reopened the lobby of the Hall of Presidents. While the main attraction itself remains closed for refurbishment, the reopened space is once again offering a cool, air-conditioned escape from Florida’s scorching summer heat. If you’ve been to the Hall of Presidents before, the lobby will look ...

On June 7, thousands of devastated Disney World guests stood in an incredibly long line, just so they could experience the magic of Muppet*Vision 3D one final time before it closed forever. The attraction’s closure was announced back in November, and since then, fans have been hoping they could convince Disney to change its mind. Unfortunately for those fans, Muppet*Vision ...

Summertime at Disney World means one thing: crowds. Between school being out and families trying to squeeze in that big vacation before fall hits, the parks are packed from open to close. While Disney certainly expects this yearly spike, guests are starting to raise some red flags—especially when it comes to a handful of rides that are quickly becoming harder ...

Walt Disney World Resort’s third theme park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, looked quite a bit different on Sunday after the permanent closure of Muppet*Vision 3D on Saturday, June 7. The shuttered attraction and entire surrounding land, the Muppets Courtyard, was completely blocked from guests. A Disney cast member stood guard to prevent visitors from entering the area. Rumors of Muppet*Vision 3D’s ...