A shocking incident led to a temporary shutdown of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom Park on May 12, 2025, just months after the attraction’s debut. The reimagined Splash Mountain was halted after a guest jumped into a restricted area and searched the water for a lost item. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Walt Disney World Resort in June 2024. This ...

Your Disney World vacations start with a long line at the airport, a packed car trunk, or when Google Maps flashes red with unexpected traffic. It’s the unofficial kickoff to summer—but this year, it’s shaping up to be historic. AAA forecasters are sounding the alarm: over 45 million Americans are expected to travel domestically this Memorial Day weekend, marking the ...

It’s 7:30 a.m. in Magic Kingdom as Disney resort hotels awaken. The air is cool, the sun is peeking over Cinderella Castle, and guests are just stepping through the gates for their early park entry. Then, a ripple of excitement: Mickey Mouse himself appears near the entrance. Not in the afternoon. Not during scheduled hours. Right now. For some lucky ...

The Walt Disney World Resort may have made some operational changes to its seasonal Halloween proceedings this year, but a noticeable change is an updated look for a beloved character. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is again casting its seasonal spell over Magic Kingdom, transforming Walt Disney World’s iconic park into a celebration that blends family-friendly ...

Walt Disney World’s beloved Halloween tradition is returning this fall, but for many fans, the scariest part of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party isn’t the villains or ghosts—it’s the price of admission. Following the event’s official date announcement, Disney has revealed pricing details for the 2025 party season, and the jump is enough to make even the most devoted Disney guest ...

Last summer, Disney shocked and delighted fans when it announced that, after years of begging, a villain-themed land was finally coming to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. However, in the same breath, it also disappointed many when it was revealed that new attractions themed after the 2006 Pixar film Cars were also coming. Choosing to incorporate cars ...

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a fall tradition for many Disney fans, and 2025 is shaping up to offer both familiar favorites and some unexpected surprises. But before guests start mapping out their trick-or-treat trails, they might want to brace themselves—because the biggest scare this year isn’t from the Haunted Mansion. It’s from the ticket prices. Disney officially dropped the ...

If you’re an Annual Passholder at Disney World, you know the perks can feel like a golden ticket to extra magic—and May is shaping up to be one of those months where that pass is working overtime, especially at EPCOT. From collectible freebies to exclusive hangouts, Passholders are getting more reasons than ever to stroll through the park’s iconic gates. ...

Florida Legislature’s Approval of TDT Amendments The Florida Legislature has recently approved significant amendments to the Tourism Development Tax (TDT), which will directly impact upcoming Disney World vacations. With a current tax rate of six percent in Orange County, travelers should anticipate that this figure may rise as the state shifts its focus toward generating more revenue from tourism. This ...

A merchandise location at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is showing signs of damage again, more than 30 months after it partially collapsed, narrowly missing guests. Walt Disney World Resort took over a year to begin repairs on the building, and construction is ongoing. However, some of the partially completed work is already in disrepair. On September 26, 2022, a sign and ...