Disney Tips Your Guide To A Great Disney Vacation

After 46 years of thrilling drops, scenic views, and unforgettable memories, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has officially closed its doors at Disneyland Park–for now. As of September 2, 2025, the iconic ride, which first opened on the same day in 1979, is no longer available for Disney Park guests to experience. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad first opened at Disneyland Park ...

Navigating Walt Disney World is a little tricky right now. Credit: Disney Related: Disney Announces Final Closing Date for a Entire Theme Park Area There’s a lot happening at Walt Disney World Resort, so much in fact, it can be hard to keep up. Disney recently wrapped up its Destination D23 event, which saw the company deliver a treasure trove ...

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is preparing for its annual maintenance cycle as Kali River Rapids is set to close for refurbishment beginning October 6. The popular water attraction is scheduled to reopen in December, giving guests a refreshed experience just in time for the holiday season. Closing Date Announced Disney confirmed that this year’s refurbishment comes earlier than usual, a strategic ...

It feels like forever since Disney fans last saw Cinderella Castle dressed up in its most magical holiday outfit. For many guests, the shimmering Dreamlights that once cascaded down the castle every winter weren’t just decorations—they were the very heart of Disney World’s holiday season. When those lights disappeared in 2020, the castle suddenly felt a little less enchanting during ...

When people picture a trip to Magic Kingdom, they usually imagine long days that stretch late into the night. The sight of Cinderella Castle glowing under the stars is a core memory for many Disney fans. But if you’re heading to Walt Disney World this September, that vision may need a little adjusting. For two weeks’ worth of evenings, the ...

A new change at the parks that guests need to be aware of. Credit: Joel (coconutwireless), Flickr Just like its bigger counterpart on the East Coast, the West Coast’s Disneyland Resort is bracing for big change over the next decade. From the DisneylandForward expansion project to the doubling of Avengers Campus and the launch of the Avatar franchise in the ...

If there’s one thing you can always count on at Disney World, it’s change. Attractions evolve, parades come and go, and yes—restaurants update their menus. While some changes are seasonal and fun, others are more permanent, shaping the way guests experience food across the parks and resorts. This week, Disney announced that 25 restaurants are making updates, spanning from Magic ...

Back in 2021, it was reported that Warner Bros. had teamed up with HBO to create a brand-new series based on J.K. Rowling’s life-changing Harry Potter books. However, both Warner Bros. and HBO denied those claims, saying there was no such series in development. Two years later, in April 2023, the companies announced that there was actually a series in ...

Earlier this year, Universal stunned the world by confirming its plans for Universal Studios Great Britain, a Bedfordshire-based resort scheduled to open in 2031. Since then, speculation has run wild about which attractions will headline the new park. Naturally, familiar heavyweights like Jurassic Park (or Jurassic World) are expected to appear, but Universal also teased homegrown favorites such as James ...

Incident Summary and Timeline On July 30, a serious ferryboat crash occurred at Disney World, specifically during the vessel’s approach to the Transportation and Ticket Center, which serves as a critical transportation hub for guests heading to the Magic Kingdom. The collision occurred at approximately 11:40 p.m., and witnesses described it as a “hard landing” as the ferryboat collided with ...