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Disney Park Ends In-Park Sales of Merch To Tackle Crowds

Disney merch in store at Shanghai Disneyland

Shanghai Disneyland is no stranger to long lines, but few expected the merchandise release earlier this month to spark a near-total system breakdown. With queues stretching overnight, hotel rooms booked for early entry, and resellers flooding the resale market within hours, the debut of the Summer Ocean Party line—featuring beloved character Duffy and Friends—brought the park’s merchandise operation to a ...

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Disney World Scares Christmas Travelers Away With Higher Prices, Holiday Season in Jeopardy

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Walt Disney World Resort has spent this week making several announcements about its 2025 Christmas celebrations. However, the updates came with some contradicting information that suggests Disney is worried that the usual holiday crowds won’t show up this year. Earlier this week, Walt Disney World Resort announced the return of popular holiday offerings, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at ...

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Disney To Stream ‘Love Island’ in Shocking New TV Deal

'Love Island: All Stars' cast behind Disney+ logo

In a move few saw coming, one of Britain’s most talked-about reality shows is heading to Disney+. The platform, long associated with lightsabers, superheroes, and princesses, is about to add something far spicier to its UK offering: Love Island. For many fans, the idea of the hit dating show streaming alongside The Mandalorian may seem surreal. For Disney, it signals ...

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Disney World’s Carousel of Progress May Be Facing Permanent Closure Amid Mechanical Issues

Historical photo of John Progress the animatronic.

There’s a certain irony in the fact that Tomorrowland’s most enduring attraction might not have much of a future. As Disney modernizes its theme parks with billion-dollar expansions, bold new IPs, and upgraded tech, one relic of a different era sits quietly spinning—just barely. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress, the rotating stage show that once embodied the excitement of innovation, ...

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Angry Fans Accuse “Woke” Disney of Cutting Beloved Characters From ‘Toy Story 5’

Bullseye, Jessie, and Woody

In 1995, Disney and Pixar released Toy Story, a movie that would change the film industry. Toy Story was the first feature-length film made entirely by computer animation. Toy Story was a huge success, grossing nearly $400 million, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1995. The movie was just the start of what would become an incredibly successful franchise. So far, there have been ...

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Disney World Area Experiences Multi-Day Water Outage, “Poo Brown” Water Reported

Walt Disney World Entrance Sign

Countless locals and Walt Disney World Resort guests were affected by a water outage earlier this week. Although water returned after less than a day, families reported “poo brown” water coming out of faucets, and Central Florida officials issued a boil water advisory to everyone in the affected area. On Tuesday, Summer (@fiveminutesfromdisney on TikTok) posted this video announcing that ...

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After 56 Years, Haunted Mansion Set To Close at Disneyland

An eerie, moonlit night at a grand, haunted mansion, complete with an abandoned carriage out front.

Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, is preparing for its annual seasonal transformation of the Haunted Mansion attraction. Guests have until August 8, 2025, to experience the classic version of the ride before it closes for its seasonal overlay. The attraction will close on August 9 and is scheduled to reopen as Haunted Mansion Holiday on August 22, 2025. This festive ...

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