Walt Disney World has revealed further details about the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a 54-year-old hotel that opened alongside Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Beginning March 23, 2026, the main tower will undergo exterior refurbishment as part of a project that started in September 2024 and is scheduled to continue through late 2027. The hotel’s distinctive design, ...
Read More »Josh D’Amaro’s Replacement Has Been Confirmed as Disney CEO Exits Company
As March 18 looms, the new House of Mouse is being formed, and the next era for Disney is about to begin. Credit: Disney A major leadership shake-up is continuing at The Walt Disney Company, and now the future of the company’s massive theme park division has become clearer. With longtime CEO Bob Iger preparing to step aside and parks ...
Read More »Union Steps In to Allow Freedom of Speech for These Cast Members
A neutral arbitrator has ruled that the Patina Restaurant Group violated its third-party cast members’ contract and the National Labor Relations Act by demanding that workers remove union buttons at EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion. This decision allows staff at Tutto Italia, Tutto Gusto, and Via Napoli to wear union buttons while working. The ruling comes as Patina Group faces scrutiny from ...
Read More »Guests Notice Unexpected Change Inside Disney’s Grand Floridian
Walt Disney World is always evolving, even in places that many guests might overlook during their vacations. While most headlines tend to focus on major attractions, new lands, or ride refurbishments, some of the most meaningful updates happen in quieter corners of the resort. Right now, one of those subtle changes is taking place inside one of Disney World’s most ...
Read More »Disney Removes Mattresses From $1.8 Billion New Luxury Cruise Ship
Disney Cruise Line is in the middle of one of the most ambitious expansions in its history. The company brought in more than $10 billion in operating income from its cruise division in the 2025 fiscal year, and The Walt Disney Company has committed to a $12 billion investment that will nearly double the fleet from seven ships to thirteen ...
Read More »Marvel Star Confirms She’s Playing Mother Gothel in Disney’s Tangled
Kathryn Hahn has confirmed she will play Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action remake of Tangled, ending speculation about the iconic villain’s casting. In an Instagram post, she announced the news while wearing a t-shirt featuring her character. This comes after rumors emerged when Scarlett Johansson stepped back from the role to focus on other projects. Hahn will star alongside Teagan ...
Read More »Final Update on Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Theme Park After 71 Day Closure
Dollywood is one of those places that earns its reputation differently than most theme parks. It is not built around a single intellectual property or a franchise license. It is built around a place, the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, and a person, Dolly Parton, whose connection to that place is as authentic as the park’s cinnamon bread is ...
Read More »Disney Quietly Hides ‘Toy Story 5’ Secrets Inside Classic Magic Kingdom Ride
Disney has quietly planted a major hint about Toy Story 5 (2026) inside one of Magic Kingdom’s most recognizable attractions. When Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopens following its extensive refurbishment, guests may notice more than just improved gameplay and updated ride vehicles. Imagineers have hidden new Easter eggs throughout the attraction—subtle details that could tease elements from Pixar’s next ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom’s 2026 Construction Spree Now Hits Main Street, U.S.A.
Main Street, U.S.A. is designed to feel timeless. From the moment guests step under the railroad station and enter the park, the street presents a nostalgic version of small-town America filled with turn-of-the-century architecture, ragtime music, and familiar sights like the Emporium, the Main Street vehicles, and Casey’s Corner. Yet even the most classic areas of Magic Kingdom occasionally receive ...
Read More »After Multiple Price Hikes, Disney+ Finally Cuts Streaming Costs
For the last few years, Disney+ has been at the center of a growing debate about streaming costs. What started as one of the most exciting launches in modern entertainment quickly turned into a source of frustration for many subscribers. Prices crept up, content strategies shifted, and fans began to question whether the service still delivered the same value it ...
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