Orlando is home to one of the best collections of roller coasters anywhere in the world. Whether you’re visiting Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, or both, you’ll find everything from gentle first coasters for young kids to record-breaking thrill machines that leave even seasoned coaster fans grinning. As someone who visits Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort regularly ...

If you’re heading to Disney World throughout the months of August, September, and October, be ready for some major shifts in hours and entertainment options. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr Magic Kingdom Park Hours Shift as Entertainment Options Change Indefinitely Halloween arrived at Walt Disney World while Central Florida was still firmly in summer mode. Pumpkins returned to Main Street, U.S.A., ...

A few days ago, we covered the news that Disney was replacing the iconic Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party cast member costumes with something considerably more subdued. At that point, everything came from a costume reference sheet that had been posted to the Hub, Disney’s internal cast member site, and circulated online. We had a preview image, two labeled looks, and ...

Walt Disney World guests were shocked this summer when the resort implemented strict new digital boundaries and transportation rules to curb offsite visitors. The June 2026 updates effectively locked down premier resort hotels, preventing day guests from using quick-service mobile orders as a loophole for free parking. The changes caused a massive stir on social media, with fans believing that ...

Some Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party traditions do not announce when they change. You just show up and find out. Powerline Max has been one of the most reliably beloved parts of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party since 2022. Max Goof, dressed as pop superstar Powerline from A Goofy Movie, appears with a crew of backup dancers in unapologetically 1990s outfits. It ...

There is a specific kind of disappointment that comes from getting on a ride expecting one thing and getting something else entirely. It happens more often than people realize at Walt Disney World, and most often during special events. You walk up to a favorite attraction, you get in line, you settle into the vehicle, and then the music is ...

For most of its history, Magic Kingdom did not serve alcohol at all. That was intentional, and it was Walt’s position. The park opened in 1971 as a place where the rules were different from the rest of the world, and no alcohol was part of that identity. For decades, if you wanted a drink at Walt Disney World, you ...

If you visited Magic Kingdom over the past two days, your trip to Tomorrowland was likely met with massive crowds, locked doors, and a rare push notification from a Disney executive. Credit: Disney Space Mountain, the iconic indoor roller coaster that has thrilled Walt Disney World guests for decades, just endured a grueling 48-hour operational nightmare. Fortunately for fans heading ...

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party officially kicks off tonight at Magic Kingdom, bringing back one of Walt Disney World’s most popular after-hours events. While longtime favorites are returning, guests who attend this year’s party will also notice several updates throughout the park. From fresh entertainment and new treats to different character experiences and merchandise, Disney has made a handful of changes ...

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is officially heading into its next major construction phase. On August 7, 2026, state regulators officially granted Walt Disney World the environmental permit needed to kick off a massive 3.6-acre exterior expansion project at its flagship Deluxe resort. Credit: Disney The South Florida Water Management District approved Individual Environmental Resource Permit No. 48-117108-P for ...