It was a rough night for law enforcement patrolling Walt Disney World Resort, with three separate physical altercations requiring police officers to respond to two different locations in under six hours. Here’s what’s known so far about the string of incidents reported between August 3 and August 4. First Call: A Fight at Hollywood Studios The trouble started not long ...
Read More »Disney World Construction Advances Across 16 Projects, Threatening Vacation Disruptions
Disney World isn’t slowing down when it comes to construction. Across the resort, crews are building entirely new lands, reimagining classic attractions, renovating hotels, and updating restaurants as Disney continues one of its busiest periods of expansion in years. Many of these projects are exciting because they’ll eventually give guests new places to explore. In the meantime, though, they could ...
Read More »Disney World’s Tower of Terror Gets Major Exterior Refurbishment Update
If you’ve got a trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on the calendar, brace yourself for some scaffolding photobombing your Sunset Boulevard pictures. The mysterious refurbishment project quietly underway at Twilight Zone Tower of Terror has expanded significantly, and the Hollywood Tower Hotel is looking more like a construction site than a haunted hotel by the day. The Scaffolding Keeps Climbing ...
Read More »‘Spider-Man’ Film Series Quietly Ends Following the Release of ‘Brand New Day’
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) was released worldwide on July 31, and it has already grossed an absolutely staggering $942 million worldwide on a $225 million budget, making it the third-highest-grossing Spider-Man movie ever and the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2026. Brand New Day marks Tom Holland’s fourth solo Spidey outing, his seventh appearance as the character, and the 38th film in the ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms New Muppets Additions at Hollywood Studios, Starting August 11
The Muppets have been part of Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a very long time, and the shape of that presence keeps changing. For decades, it lived on the Streets of America, turned into Muppets Courtyard. That corner of the park had a specific charm to it, the kind of quiet, slightly offbeat area that regulars found their way to on ...
Read More »Disney World Confirms Two Pavilion Replacements at EPCOT World Showcase
At this point, we may as well accept it. We are not getting away from trash can news at Walt Disney World. What started as a curiosity the past few months has turned into one of the longest-running storylines of the summer. Solar-powered trash cans have been steadily replacing the old bins across the property, and every week seems to ...
Read More »Nearly 50 Years Later, ‘Star Wars’ Recasts Luke, Leia, and Han
One of Disney’s biggest franchises is getting a surprising update. When Star Wars: A New Hope premiered in 1977, it introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and a galaxy that would redefine blockbuster filmmaking. The original film launched a franchise that now spans movies, Disney+ series, novels, comics, video games, and theme park ...
Read More »Disney World Hotel Guests Warned: 3 Major Perks Removed, Effective September 9
Disney Resort hotel guests are about to lose several extras that have made onsite vacations even more rewarding this summer. Walt Disney World has confirmed that three popular benefits will end after September 8. That means guests arriving on September 9 or later can expect a different experience than those visiting just days earlier. While several core hotel perks will ...
Read More »Disney World Set To Drop Costly Magic Kingdom Lightning Lane on August 23
The Walt Disney World Resort is set to drop its pricey Lightning Lane Premier Pass at Magic Kingdom quite significantly. With The Walt Disney Company confirming lighter attendance but bigger revenue in its last earnings quarter, it’s easier to see why the Disney Experiences arm continues to push its pricier add-ons. Not only have vacation costs–including hotel stays and ticket ...
Read More »Disney Park Loses Haunted Mansion as Replacement Takes Over
A seasonal Disney tradition has officially begun. Haunted Mansion has disappeared from one Disney park’s lineup, but only temporarily. Haunted Mansion Goes Dark for Seasonal Change As of August 4, Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland is officially closed to guests. The attraction is expected to remain unavailable through September 14, with Disney using the downtime to prepare the ride for ...
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