As 2025 unfolds across Walt Disney World Resort, the calendar is packed with excitement—most notable, in fact, is the historic reopening of the entire resort on May 21. However, while the resort prepares for a seemingly busy summer, the parks are entering a dynamic period of transformation, with major projects shaping the future of multiple parks and stirring discourse among ...

As 2025 continues, change is in the air across Walt Disney World Resort, and with it comes a series of attraction closures that are shaping the future of the parks. Among the developments was a new adjustment at EPCOT, where The Seas with Nemo & Friends began closing earlier than the rest of the park. “At EPCOT, guests have noticed ...

Staying too long inside Disney World’s newest attraction may get you kicked out. Related: Universal Epic Universe Extends Hours After Fan Backlash This year is a big one for all of Disney’s theme parks, though Walt Disney World is getting perhaps the most significant upgrades. Big changes are in store for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, with work already ...

From magical evenings at Magic Kingdom to bold transformations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there’s plenty to look forward to across Walt Disney World Resort. With so much happening in Central Florida’s theme park hub, it’s hard to keep track of what happens when. As Universal Orlando Resort readies its Epic Universe and Disney prepares to welcome guests to all six ...

Arrr you ready? Related: Disney Erases Problematic Attraction After Nearly 15 Years of Silence – Is This the End? Walt Disney World has officially unveiled the name of its new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed bar. The Beak and Barrel officially opens later this year inside Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, building off the legacy of the park’s Pirates of the Caribbean dark ...

It has taken over six years, but Disney World fans finally get a pre-pandemic perk back. No, it’s not free Magic Bands or the return of the Magical Express, but it’s something. For the first time since 2019, Disney World will open its two water parks at the same time. Starting May 21 through September 7, both Blizzard Beach and ...

There’s nothing like that first step into Disneyland—the music, the excitement, the buzz of Main Street U.S.A. But before you grab a churro or head to your favorite ride, you’ll first notice that something at the gates has changed: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have overhauled their entry process. Where You’ll Enter (and How That’s Changed) Both parks still share ...

Magic Kingdom Park is pressing forward with its year-long Big Thunder Mountain Railroad refurbishment, and the latest construction update shows crews renovating a historic part of the Frontierland roller coaster: the fictional town of Tumbleweed. Walt Disney World Resort’s version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad closed on January 6, 2025. Although Disney didn’t share many details about the refurbishment, they ...

Walt Disney World Resort guests may have noticed some construction walls in Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland, signaling the return of a disassembled attraction. The beloved Astro Orbiter, a staple in the park for over 50 years, is currently undergoing an extensive refurbishment. Guests visiting the original Central Florida Disney park over the past few months have seen the iconic ride structure ...

Typhoon Lagoon Reopens After Long Closure Typhoon Lagoon, a beloved water park at Disney World, officially reopened on May 21, 2023. This marked a significant moment as it had been closed for over six months due to maintenance and staffing issues stemming from the pandemic. Its reopening coincides with Blizzard Beach, which opened concurrently for the first time since 2019, ...