For decades, Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress has been one of the most unique attractions at Magic Kingdom. Unlike thrill rides that rely on speed or special effects, this Tomorrowland classic has always been about storytelling, nostalgia, and Walt Disney’s original vision for the future. That’s exactly why Disney’s decision to close the attraction for a sweeping reimagining has sparked ...

Dozens of Disney World vacations are devastated following the recent news hitting Central Florida. Here’s everything you need to know: either plan ahead or rearrange your Disney vacation plans this summer. What Should Be the Most Magical Part of the Day Is Becoming the Most Unpredictable For many families, months—or even years—of planning lead to a single moment: walking through ...

Walt Disney World is home to two water parks, and they could not be more different from each other. Typhoon Lagoon tells the story of a tropical paradise turned upside down by a massive storm, with a shrimp boat perched on a mountaintop and one of the largest wave pools in the world. Blizzard Beach imagines a freak Florida snowstorm ...

Construction activity is continuing to spread throughout EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion, and guests are now encountering even more temporary closures as Disney presses ahead with refurbishment work across the World Showcase location. Credit: Steven Miller, Flickr Situated between the Italy and China pavilions, Germany has been welcoming guests since EPCOT opened in 1982. Designed to resemble a traditional German village, the ...

Disney World guests lost out at the Animal Kingdom theme park this week. Credit: Erica Lauren, Inside the Magic Since opening in 2017, Pandora – The World of Avatar has become one of the most popular areas at Walt Disney World. Inspired by James Cameron’s Avatar franchise, the immersive land transports guests to the moon of Pandora decades after the ...

Summer airport travel has enough friction built into it without adding an avoidable problem at the check-in counter or the gate. Long lines, crowded terminals, the particular chaos of traveling with children who are simultaneously excited about the vacation ahead and exhausted by the process of getting there. Most Disney families have enough variables to manage before the plane even ...

For years, Disney’s All-Star Resorts have been the default recommendation for families looking to save money on a Walt Disney World vacation. If you wanted the lowest on-property price, All-Star Movies, All-Star Music, and All-Star Sports were usually the obvious answer. That equation is starting to change. Credit: Disney As Walt Disney World vacation costs continue climbing, more families are ...

The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year at Walt Disney World, and nowhere is that more obvious than Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. If you’ve been dreaming of ringing in the New Year just steps away from Magic Kingdom, you may already be too late. Credit: Disney Disney is no longer showing standard room ...

When visiting EPCOT’s World Showcase, the Germany Pavilion is an undeniable fan favorite. From the massive liter steins of cold beer to the intoxicating smell of fresh Werther’s Original caramel, it is a bustling hub of food, shopping, and entertainment. Credit: Reinhard Link, Flickr However, visitors arriving at the pavilion this week were met with a rather unpleasant surprise—and an ...

Planning a vacation to Walt Disney World has always required a bit of strategy, but the recent shift from the old Genie+ setup to the revamped Lightning Lane Multi Pass and Lightning Lane Single Pass systems has completely rewritten the playbook. On paper, the ability to pre-plan your ride reservations days in advance—7 days for Disney Resort hotel guests and ...