Nearly seven years after its release, Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker (2019) is still being argued over. But its most contested moment is no longer confined to the theatrical cut. Multiple pieces of supplemental media have now given Rey’s final declaration on Tatooine a foundation the film itself never built. What Happened in the Film Directed ...
Read More »At 9 p.m. on July 29, Disney Springs Location Was Evacuated
Guests at the Walt Disney World Resort have faced another evacuation, this time at Disney Springs. Safety is the first of Disney’s “Five Keys,” the operational principles that guide cast members across the resort. The five keys—Safety, Courtesy, Inclusion, Show, and Efficiency—help shape daily operations, with safety always taking priority over the guest experience whenever a potential emergency arises. That ...
Read More »Guests Bite, Vomit, and Collapse as Disney World’s Drinking Problem Continues
For some guests, the greatest attraction at EPCOT isn’t Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, Soarin’, Spaceship Earth, or Frozen Ever After – it’s Drinking Around the World. An informal challenge, the idea behind Drinking Around the World is that you, well, drink. Participants start at one end of World Showcase before working their way around and drinking a different alcoholic beverage from ...
Read More »Disney Halts New Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ Shows After Years of Disney+ Dominance
Disney+ is rapidly running out of new Marvel and Star Wars shows. The two franchises once supplied the platform with a near-constant stream of live-action releases, from The Mandalorian and WandaVision to Loki and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Now, following the cancellation of Wonder Man Season 2, Disney has only three confirmed live-action Marvel and Star Wars series ...
Read More »Disney Removes Guest, Issues Two-Year Ban After Dancing With Character
An incident proves the importance of following Disney park rules to avoid a lengthy ban. Like all theme parks, Disney’s destinations worldwide are governed by rules designed to keep everyone – guests and cast members alike – safe. Some of these rules are obvious, such as prohibiting violent behavior (not that that’s stopped a slew of physical confrontations in the ...
Read More »Disney Removes Iconic Stitch Figure From Disney Springs
Guests visiting Disney Springs may notice something missing the next time they walk toward one of Walt Disney World’s most recognizable shopping destinations. A familiar Stitch figure that has welcomed visitors outside World of Disney is no longer in place, leaving fans wondering whether the removal is temporary or part of a larger refresh taking place at the popular retail ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom Underwater? Children Seen Swimming Through Disney Park
Florida summers come with a well known tradeoff for Disney World guests. Long days at the parks mean near daily chances of an afternoon downpour, and anyone who’s visited Magic Kingdom during the wetter months has probably experienced at least one sudden storm that sends everyone scrambling for cover. Most of the time, that just means a quick shower, a ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Takes Major Step Toward Replacing Travel Agents With AI
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation has never been simple. Guests have to navigate park tickets, resort hotels, dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, transportation, entertainment schedules, and constantly changing policies. For years, that complexity has helped create an entire industry of Disney-focused travel agents who guide families through every step of the process. Now, Disney appears to be taking its ...
Read More »Disney World Annual Passholders Get Three New Reservation-Free Park Days This August
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have a few more reasons to start planning their next park day. Disney has officially added the first batch of Good to Go Days for August 2026, giving eligible Annual Passholders the chance to visit the parks without first securing a park reservation. The newly announced dates are August 2, August 3, and August 9, ...
Read More »Disney World Restores EPCOT Ride Effect After Leaving Guests Injured
There is a moment on Test Track at EPCOT that guests have been describing to each other for over a decade. You have just finished the indoor portion. Your vehicle is lining up for the launch. And ahead of you is a wall, closed and solid, with nothing behind it but the knowledge that you are about to be moving ...
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