A classic Magic Kingdom ride will be getting a big upgrade. Related: Disney World Expands in Orlando, Nearly $20 Million Spent on New Location Disney has exciting plans for the Walt Disney World Resort, with several expansions, overhauls, and renovations starting in 2025. This includes a big new update to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, with Disney recently announcing the ...
Read More »The Fifth Park Fantasy: Why Disney World Isn’t Expanding
The idea of a fifth Disney World park is like a wish upon a star—exciting to dream about, but not likely to come true anytime soon. Theme park fans have speculated for years about what a new gate might bring, from a villain-themed park (an idea since stolen by Magic Kingdom’s upcoming Villains Land) to a gate dedicated entirely to ...
Read More »Disney Confirms Major Attraction Removal at Disney World, Shares What’s Next
Across the Walt Disney World Resort, numerous attractions are currently under refurbishment, and for the first time in years, the team behind guest safety at the theme parks has revealed why rides must shut down. Big Thunder Mountain and Astro Orbiter are out of action at Magic Kingdom. Test Track is getting updated at EPCOT. Multiple rides have closed permanently ...
Read More »Disney Parks Reportedly Allowing Suspended Guests to Return Despite Trespass Bans
There’s nothing quite like a trip to Disney World or Disneyland—where magic, nostalgia, and thrilling attractions come together to create unforgettable experiences. But while most guests enjoy their visit without issue, some push the boundaries and find themselves on Disney’s not-so-magical banned list. From attempting to sneak into restricted areas to inappropriate behavior on rides, there are plenty of ways ...
Read More »Guests Trapped at Disneyland After Police Chase and Manhunt Disrupt Park
Disneyland Resort is known as The Happiest Place on Earth—a wonderful place full of magic where dreams can come true if you have a little faith, trust, and pixie dust. The Resort — which consists of Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, and the Downtown Disney District — is full of iconic attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted ...
Read More »Disney World Revives Muppet*Vision 3D Amid Threat of Closure
In January, Walt Disney World Resort announced that Muppet*Vision 3D would close permanently on June 7, 2025, to make way for a Monsters, Inc. (2001) expansion at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As the beloved Jim Henson project prepares to play its final performance, let’s look back at the time Disney actually saved Muppet*Vision 3D from an early demise. Muppet*Vision 3D opened at ...
Read More »Plus-Size Model Faces Backlash Over Controversial Disney World Video
There are so many great things that make a Walt Disney World vacation a truly memorable experience. Whether you love to experience all the great rides and attractions, meet some of your favorite Disney characters, watch the incredible parades and nighttime spectaculars like Fantasmic! and Happily Ever After, or snack your way through the theme parks, there is something for ...
Read More »Disney Temporarily Covers Up Part of Pirates of the Caribbean Ride
Walt Disney World Resort has temporarily covered up part of the exterior of its controversial Pirates of the Caribbean ride. It’s unclear what work is being done in the area, as it seems unrelated to the ongoing construction of the Pirates of the Caribbean-themed lounge set to open later this year. Pirates of the Caribbean is one of Disney’s oldest ...
Read More »Disney World Expands Footprint With $20 Million Land Purchase in Orlando
Disney is continuing to strengthen its presence in Central Florida with the recent purchase of a major office building in Celebration, Florida. According to the Orlando Business Journal, Walt Disney World Resort acquired the 106,196-square-foot property for $19.4 million in a deal finalized on March 5. The purchase, recorded in Osceola County records, signals Disney’s ongoing investment in the region ...
Read More »Permit Filed To Demolish Disney’s 26-Year-Old Theme Park
Walt Disney World Resort has filed new construction permits for the retheme of DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. At D23 Expo 2024, Chairman of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro announced that a Tropical Americas land, Pueblo Esperanza, would replace DinoLand U.S.A. The new area will include two attractions inspired by Encanto (2021) and an Indiana Jones retheme of the DINOSAUR attraction. ...
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