EPCOT is going through another round of changes, and this time, the work is happening in the middle of World Showcase. Guests visiting the Germany Pavilion have likely noticed construction walls, scrims, and closures around several familiar areas. While this project isn’t on the same scale as a brand-new attraction, Disney is giving part of the pavilion a much-needed refresh. ...
Read More »Disney World Sign Slip-Up Could Cost Restaurant Its Lease, Fans Say
For years, Disney fans have been bracing for the moment artificial intelligence would work its way into the Walt Disney World experience. The conversation has come up constantly in fan circles, usually in the context of the big stuff. Would AI eventually write the scripts for attraction preshows? Would it replace the concept artists at Walt Disney Imagineering? Would guests ...
Read More »Entire Magic Kingdom Team Issues Warning to Guests Over Attraction Shutdown
Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland has become almost unrecognizable compared to just a few years ago, and now another unexpected closure is giving Disney World guests one more reason to keep an eye on the My Disney Experience app. Credit: Wally Gobetz, Flickr Big Thunder Mountain Is Closed Again Big Thunder Mountain Railroad spent more than a year undergoing a major refurbishment ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom Location Closes To All Guests After Flooding, Updates Given
The Magic Kingdom location has been updated following its indefinite closure earlier this week. Credit: nick99nack, Flickr At the Walt Disney World Resort, change is afoot. It is present in almost every theme park, but all eyes are squarely on the major transformation happening to the crown jewel of the Orlando destination: Magic Kingdom. There, guests will eventually be able ...
Read More »Marvel Star Says Brain Function Reduced After Serious 2025 Fall
Evangeline Lilly has revealed that she suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2025 following an accident while vacationing in Hawaii, sharing that medical scans show reduced function across much of her brain. Lilly, best known for portraying Hope van Dyne — the Wasp — in Marvel’s Ant-Man franchise, disclosed the extent of her injury in an Instagram video. Her comments ...
Read More »Disney World Builds New Guest Space at Overrun Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort is quietly expanding pavement space just outside one of Magic Kingdom Park’s most popular character dining spots, giving guests near the Crystal Palace a little more breathing room. New Concrete Appears Outside Crystal Palace WDWNT reported August 26 that fresh concrete had been poured on a walkway near the Crystal Palace, the character dining location situated ...
Read More »Disney Cracks Down on Portable Chargers, Issues Strict Rules for All Guests
One Disney resort has issued a warning to guests over the use of portable chargers on property. Portable lithium-ion batteries — including everyday power banks — have come under increased scrutiny in recent years. Regulators across multiple countries have raised concerns after a number of overheating and combustion incidents linked to improper charging and storage of these devices. Several airlines ...
Read More »UPDATE: Explosion Reported at Disney, Gates Closed as Military Arrive on Site
An ongoing incident at Disneyland Paris has led Disney to partially block access to the resort and to summon the military. According to @DLPWorks, the resort’s southern access was closed to all guests this evening. Military personnel deployed under France’s Vigipirate security plan, police officers, cast members, and private security teams are on site, alongside bomb disposal specialists. Credit: Tom ...
Read More »September Disney World Travel Alert: 7 Experiences Shutting Down, Including Entire Park
September guests heading to Walt Disney World may want to take another look at their plans before arriving, as several closures could affect what they can experience across the resort next month. Disney has confirmed several experiences will be unavailable for at least part of September 2026. The closures affect attractions, restaurants, transportation, and resort dining, with some lasting throughout ...
Read More »Universal’s Legendary Studio Tour Introduces $75.95 Extra Fee
Universal Studios is putting a new premium spin on one of Hollywood’s oldest theme park traditions. Before Harry Potter, Jurassic World, or SUPER NINTENDO WORLD arrived, Universal Studios Hollywood was built around something much simpler: giving the public a look behind the scenes of a working movie studio. The Studio Tour debuted in 1964, when visitors paid $2.50 to ride ...
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