EPCOT has been through more changes over the past several years than most Disney parks see in a decade. New rides, new pavilions, new entertainment, a full reimagining of what the park is supposed to be. A lot of it has been genuinely exciting. Some of it has been complicated. And one piece of it, a project announced in 2019 ...
Read More »The Final COVID Rule Is Dead: Disneyland Restores Total Park-Hopping Freedom This Tuesday
For more than six years, theme park travelers have adjusted their mornings around a strict, invisible clock. Ever since the global pandemic fundamentally reshaped theme park operations, visiting Disneyland Resort has required a heavy dose of micro-management, park reservations, and mandatory waiting periods. But this week, a massive operational milestone marks the official end of an era. Credit: J Etzel, ...
Read More »Disney World Makes 4 Grave Theme Park Changes to Take Effect in July
Magic Kingdom in July is its own specific experience. The heat is real, the crowds are peak summer, and the park operates with an energy that you either love or you plan carefully around. If you are heading to Walt Disney World next month, you already know that July requires more preparation than most other times of year. But beyond ...
Read More »Deluxe Disaster? Massive Construction Scaffolding Doubles at Disney’s Contemporary Resort as Overhauls Drag Into 2027
Paying a top-tier premium price for a Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort usually comes with the expectation of pristine views and a magical escape. However, anyone boarding the iconic monorail this summer is being greeted by a decidedly industrial landscape. As of June 2026, the ongoing exterior refurbishment of the iconic A-frame Main Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has expanded ...
Read More »Zero Tolerance: Teen Tasered at Cedar Point Faces Lifetime Ban From All Six Flags Parks After Midway Assault on Transgender Woman
A standard evening of thrills at one of Ohio’s premier amusement parks turned into a public nightmare, resulting in a dramatic foot pursuit, a police Taser deployment, and an all-inclusive corporate ban. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, an 18-year-old was arrested at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, after allegedly targeting and publicly degrading a transgender female guest. Credit: Cedar Fair ...
Read More »Marvel Fans Will Choose Whether ‘Wolverine’ Reboot Is PG-13 or R-Rated
Wolverine is one of the most violent Marvel characters. The iconic X-Men mutant is widely known for unleashing brutality and rage upon his enemies — you need only pick up one of his countless comics to see just how feral he can be. But even throughout his earlier live-action appearances, it’s plain to see just how violent he is, even ...
Read More »Trouble for ‘Star Wars’ as ‘The Mandalorian’ Movie Suffers Massive Collapse
Lucasfilm is facing renewed questions about the Star Wars franchise’s direction after another steep drop for The Mandalorian and Grogu at the domestic box office. The film arrived with a level of importance few recent Star Wars projects have carried. It was the franchise’s first theatrical release since 2019 and represented Lucasfilm’s most direct attempt yet to bridge the gap between ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom Operations Falter as Attractions Shut Down
A difficult day unfolded at Walt Disney World’s flagship park today. On a typical day, guests can move between dozens of attractions spread across Magic Kingdom’s themed lands, with ride closures usually limited to isolated technical issues or brief weather-related interruptions. That wasn’t the case today. As crowds poured into the park, reports began emerging that several of Magic Kingdom’s ...
Read More »9 Days Left Until Disney Parks Axe Fireworks for 3 Months
Two Disney parks are set to lose their nightly fireworks in nine days. Whether it’s Wondrous Journeys at Disneyland Park, Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom, or ILLUMINATE! A Nighttime Celebration at Shanghai Disneyland, fireworks often mark the end of a magical Disney day. However, that experience is about to disappear at two Disney parks for months at a time. ...
Read More »Report: Disney Pixar Just Gave Fans Another HUGE Reason To See ‘Toy Story 5’
On June 19, the Toy Story franchise will continue–and reports claim Disney and Pixar will give fans another huge reason to hit the theaters. The latest chapter places the toys in a situation that feels particularly relevant in today’s world. Bonnie has become captivated by a tablet-like device known as Lilypad, forcing Woody, Buzz, Jessie, Forky, and their friends to ...
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