Attraction closures are a necessary part of operating any theme park. And while they are often met with disappointment, whether a refurbishment is taking place during your trip or a beloved attraction has permanently closed, some rides are so divisive that fans may find themselves content with the closure. RELATED: Are These Disney World Restaurants Permanently Closed? Disney’s Animal Kingdom has ...

The status of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District has been subject to possible changes or dissolution since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis became involved in a feud with the Walt Disney Company last year. At the time, the DeSantis administration had proposed the “Don’t Say Gay” (or Parental Rights in Education Bill), which Disney eventually took a stance against. In the ...

The 2023 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival kicks off on March 20 and runs through July 5, 2023. The annual event features breathtaking topiaries of favorite Disney characters around the Park, along with outdoor kitchens, the Garden Rocks Concert Series, exclusive merchandise and more. It might be Flower and Garden Festival, but this seasonal event actually comes with some ...

First, the free Magical Express service ended, then the free MagicBands, then the free FastPass offering. Disney Park Guests have seen a lot of changes come to the theme park experience at Walt Disney World, with costs increasing and the price of a Disney vacation rising. And with budgets getting tighter, Guests are looking for ways to save money at the ...

Have you used Genie+ yet during a Walt Disney World vacation? The service (which is essentially a paid version of Disney’s previous FastPass+) offers little to no wait times for select attractions for an added fee ($15-30) which Guests can opt to purchase for the day of their visit (based on availability). Additionally, some attractions are not included in Genie+ ...

The Walt Disney World Resort has undergone several changes over the last couple of years due to the pandemic, and one of the most loathed of these updates has been the theme park reservation system. The system, which now operates at all domestic Disney Parks (except Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks) first launched when Disney World reopened ...

Prix-fixe dining has been popping up at more locations around the Walt Disney World Resort over the years, and fans are mixed on the added multi-course dining options. With Disney’s latest restaurant update keeping one location’s original, a la carte menu, could the tendency toward prix-fixe meals finally be coming to an end? RELATED: Disney Confirms Reopening Date for This Iconic ...

It seems the Force is not with Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Since its launch back in March 2022, the ambitious Star Wars hotel at Walt Disney World has received mostly positive reviews from Guests who have experienced the immersive voyage first-hand and mixed opinions from those who have not taken the trip. The big price tag is one such complaint for ...

Cast Members create happiness every single day for Guests visiting “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” and as part of their recognition from the Walt Disney Company for all that they do, they are entitled to some very valuable discounts. While the latest Cast Member-exclusive savings comes with a greater percentage off merchandise, Cast are also entitled to complimentary theme ...

Meeting characters can easily be one of the most magical experiences you can have during a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort. And with so many places to meet your favorite Disney characters, or wave from a distance, tracking down all of your favorites is easy. One of the best ways to meet characters, however, is by booking an ...