Disney Tips Your Guide To A Great Disney Vacation

Herschend Expands Portfolio through Acquisitions Herschend Family Entertainment, the parent company of Dollywood, has been making headlines with its recent acquisitions. By acquiring Palace Entertainment, Herschend expanded its portfolio significantly, bringing 20 theme parks under operational control. This strategic move has enhanced its presence in the competitive theme park market and increased its annual visitor numbers to around 20 million, ...

Legal Preparations Ahead of Political Retaliation Disney has been taking significant steps to safeguard itself from potential repercussions following the return of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to the airwaves. Before reinstating Kimmel on its ABC network, the company’s legal team consulted with experts to assess possible ramifications from the Trump Administration. Disney executives were particularly concerned that Kimmel’s controversial segments ...

A viral video shows Mickey Mouse collapsing after a child yanked the character performer to the ground at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney Parks fans slammed the child’s parents on social media for standing by as their child abused the Disney cast member. Thousands of entertainment cast members help bring on-screen Disney magic to life at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, ...

A recent trip report from a Walt Disney World guest has captured the hearts of Disney fans online, highlighting both a once-in-a-lifetime magical moment and the practical generosity Disney has extended during this year’s often rain-soaked Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) season. From being honored as Dinosaur’s “first family” to experiencing an unexpected PeopleMover evacuation during a thunderstorm, this guest’s ...

In a move that has thrilled long-time Disney fans and character hunters alike, Disney’s Hollywood Studios has quietly introduced a lineup of rare and classic character meet and greets that many guests haven’t seen outside of ticketed events or parades in years. As of late September 2025, beloved favorites like Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Mary Poppins, and Bert have stepped back ...

With the final days of summer behind us, Walt Disney World has shifted gears — and seasons — in a big way. As pumpkins line Main Street, U.S.A. and the aroma of apple cider fills the air, the resort’s fall transition is far more than just aesthetic. From character meet-and-greet reshuffles to full-scale land closures and new entertainment procedures, guests ...

The United Kingdom will get a taste of the Disney theme parks. Credit: Inside the Magic The Disney Store’s journey began on March 28, 1987, at California’s Glendale Galleria. That first location launched an era when shopping itself became an extension of Disney storytelling. Guests delighted in imaginative designs, including interactive “magic mirrors” and merchandise that tied directly to films, ...

Current Status of Tropical Storm Imelda Tropical Storm Imelda is currently forming over the Caribbean and is expected to strengthen as it approaches the Central Florida area. Originally designated as Tropical Depression Nine, it is projected to escalate to a Category 1 hurricane. Meteorologists predict the storm will significantly impact Central Florida, particularly the Disney World area. Guests and residents ...

If there’s one thing Disney World does best, it’s making changes. Some spark excitement, others leave fans shaking their heads, and a few feel so permanent that the parks will never look or feel the same again. That’s the conversation swirling right now around Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. What was once a tradition built on familiar parades, spooky favorites, and ...

Magic Kingdom has erected more walls around one of its lands to keep guests out of that zone as more experiences and rides are being built. Credit: Disney Fanatic Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom Get More Walls Ahead of Revamp In a surprising move, Magic Kingdom’s Rivers of America has been drained, signaling the end of an era for ...