The Walt Disney Company has long been at the center of numerous controversies. Over the decades, its movies, theme parks, and beloved characters have faced critique from various corners of society. Today, much of the debate surrounding Disney involves political issues, live-action remakes, and significant business decisions. But before these modern controversies, another internal struggle took place during the creation ...

With the new Donald Trump administration taking over the government on January 20, most businesspeople believe that it will spur a boom in mergers and acquisitions. However, what’s left for The Walt Disney Company to buy? During Bob Iger’s first tenure as CEO, Disney went on a spending spree, gobbling up Pixar, Marvel, ESPN, 20th Century Fox, and LucasFilm. At ...

A Walt Disney World vacation is full of thrills for every type of guest. From the high-speed excitement of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith to the immersive adventure of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, there’s no shortage of heart-pounding experiences. But among these, one attraction stands out as an iconic symbol of both fear and fascination: The Twilight ...

Walt Disney World’s duel with the South Florida Water Management District has seemingly ended with Disney’s latest permit application. However, parts of the application confirm Disney fans’ biggest fears. Disney has been negotiating with the South Florida Water Management District over the permits to demolish Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom. Disney World submitted its ...

For decades after its opening, the Walt Disney World food scene was best known for its hamburgers, hot dogs, and sometimes chicken nuggets. After all, people came to the parks for the rides, not the food. However, in the early 2000s, the food scene at Disney World started to evolve. Suddenly, the food became just as important as the rides, ...

Walt Disney World Resort has its eyes set on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the immersive Star Wars land inside of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, opened its doors to an eagerly awaiting public on August 29, 2019. This immersive land transported guests to the distant planet of Batuu, a remote outpost on the ...

There are two types of people in the world: Disney fans and Disney skeptics. But what happens when you combine the two on a single vacation? For those who haven’t experienced a Disney park firsthand, the magic of walking down Main Street, U.S.A., or hearing your MagicBand chime at the entrance gates might not yet resonate. But as any Disney ...

Is there a trend among misbehaving guests at Walt Disney World Resort? Disney Parks fans on social media recently discussed the behavior of one specific group of theme park visitors. Millions of guests visit Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios each year. While most bring smiling faces to The Most Magical Place on ...

Disney Imagineers have outdone themselves yet again with the creation of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a truly immersive experience that has become a must-visit for fans of the galaxy far, far away. This Star Wars-themed land has consistently drawn crowds to Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World in Florida since its debut. With its epic attractions, detailed theming, ...

As some Walt Disney World Resort guests mourn the overwhelming number of rides closing for refurbishment in 2025, some parents are celebrating the shutdown of an attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, the Hall of Presidents, and Astro Orbiter are set to close for months at a time beginning in 2025. Although some ...