When Universal officially opened Epic Universe in 2025, there was no question the entire Orlando theme park industry was watching closely. Disney fans, analysts, and even casual tourists wondered whether the massive new park would create a long-term problem for Walt Disney World. After all, Epic Universe wasn’t just another ride or seasonal event. It was Universal Orlando Resort’s biggest ...
Read More »Disney Springs Loses 10-Year Storefront as New Tenant Emerges in Permit Filing
Disney Springs is losing another longtime storefront, and the replacement could say a lot about where the shopping and dining district is headed next. Over the last few years, Disney Springs has continued evolving, with new restaurants, retail brands, and entertainment offerings constantly rotating in and out. Some changes have been massive, while others have quietly reshaped entire sections of ...
Read More »Animation Makes Grand Return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is weeks away from reopening one of its most storied corners. A construction update spotted by Walt Disney World Resort guests this week confirms the finish line is close. A Milestone Above the Walls Central Florida Disney Park guests walking past the former Animation Courtyard on May 6 noticed something that had been missing from the Disney’s ...
Read More »Resort Perk Reinstated: Disney World Confirms FREE Service Has Officially Returned for Value Guests
A little extra magic is making its way back to Walt Disney World—and this time, it’s aimed directly at guests who choose to stay on property. For years, Disney fans have debated whether staying at a resort hotel is really worth the cost. Now, Disney is giving select guests a service that—while not flashy—can quietly save both time and stress ...
Read More »Disney World Reveals New Premium Dining Plan Costing Over $160 Per Night
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has always involved one big question: should you buy the Disney Dining Plan or skip it altogether? For years, fans have debated whether the plans are worth the cost, whether they save time, and whether they actually help families budget for a trip that already feels expensive enough. Now, Disney is making some major ...
Read More »Update: Guest Escapes Vehicle, Enters Forbidden Area of Disney World’s Safari
An incident unfolded at Disney’s Animal Kingdom yesterday when a guest exited their ride vehicle during Kilimanjaro Safaris. Opened on Earth Day in 1998, Kilimanjaro Safaris remains one of Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s signature attractions. The sprawling ride takes guests through the fictional Harambe Wildlife Reserve, where they encounter more than 30 species including lions, elephants, giraffes, and rhinos across 110 ...
Read More »The Man Behind a Beloved Disney Movie Attraction Has Passed Away at Age 87
There are figures in American media history whose influence extends so far beyond their most visible achievements that any single headline about their lives and legacy necessarily leaves most of the story untold. Ted Turner was one of those figures. The man who transformed a struggling family billboard business into one of the most powerful media empires in the history ...
Read More »Disney World Says Rising Gas Prices Are Not Slowing 2026 Vacation Demand
Gas prices are climbing again, and for a lot of families planning a Walt Disney World vacation, that usually brings one big question: will higher fuel costs finally slow people down? Credit: Martin Lewison, Flickr So far, the answer appears to be no. Even as drivers across the country continue to see higher prices at the pump, Disney says guests ...
Read More »CEO Josh D’Amaro Confirms New Disney Service That Will Replace Travel Agents
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has become almost a skill of its own. Between booking Lightning Lane selections, grabbing hard-to-get dining reservations, figuring out park strategies, and deciding which resort fits your family best, many guests now spend months preparing for a trip before they even step inside Magic Kingdom. That complexity is one of the biggest reasons Disney ...
Read More »After Waiting 9 Years, Asian Disney Fans Just Got the News They Have Begged For
D23 has been one of the most distinctive events in the entertainment fan convention landscape since it launched in 2009, and its identity has been built almost entirely around a single geographic anchor. Anaheim, California, is where D23 happens. The Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center are where Disney fans from around the world converge every two years to ...
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