Disney dropped plenty of major theme park news at D23, but some of the biggest announcements weren’t about entirely new attractions. Instead, Disney is returning to several Walt Disney World classics. Longtime attractions are preparing substantial reimaginations that will replace major parts of their current versions. Some familiar scenes are disappearing, while other changes go directly to the ideas driving ...

Disney has confirmed that Monstropolis will open its doors to guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2027, bringing the world of Monsters, Inc. (2001) to Walt Disney World in a much bigger way. Construction still has plenty of ground to cover before guests can explore the finished land. Crews continue working throughout the former Muppets area as Disney transforms the ...

Disney Parks fans got a genuinely big night out of this year’s D23, and the buzz wasn’t limited to any one park or coast. From a surprise celebrity cameo to a first teaser trailer for a brand new ride, the event delivered a steady stream of Avengers Campus updates that theme park fans have been waiting years to hear. Add ...

Disney has several projects underway across the resort, ranging from attraction updates to work connected with much larger plans. Some projects will eventually bring entirely different experiences, while others focus on refreshing places guests have known for years. Of course, all that work comes with a tradeoff. Several experiences aren’t available to guests right now, and some won’t return for ...

After 6 long months of shutting down the beloved DINOSAUR attraction at Disney World’s Animal Kingdom, the House of Mouse has finally revealed a bombshell first look at what will replace this legendary ride. Credit: Anna Fox (HarshLight), Flickr DINOSAUR Replacement Finally Revealed by Disney After Months of Silence Disney’s Animal Kingdom has offered its clearest look yet at what ...

Disneyland is preparing to make some enormous changes to one of its theme parks, and a classic attraction is right in the middle of the overhaul. After roughly four decades of sending guests racing through the darkness, one version of Space Mountain has officially closed for good. This isn’t a simple refresh, either. The company is rebuilding it with a ...

There is a specific kind of disappointment that comes from getting on a ride expecting one thing and getting something else entirely. It happens more often than people realize at Walt Disney World, and most often during special events. You walk up to a favorite attraction, you get in line, you settle into the vehicle, and then the music is ...

Disneyland Park has already made a major change involving one of its most recognizable characters, and now another classic experience is about to become unavailable. Tinker Bell was recently hit with a removal announcement, beginning next week. While Pixie Hollow remains part of Disneyland Park, the area will also be dealing with a limited operating schedule, closing on Tuesdays and ...

Walt Disney World welcomes guests of all ages, but that doesn’t mean every attraction feels equally comfortable for adults. Several well-known Disney World rides have effectively become “off-limits” for some grown-up guests—not because Disney officially bans adults from riding them, but because their vehicles, restraints, or loading areas have a reputation for being uncomfortable or difficult for some adults. Disney ...

One of Magic Kingdom’s most beloved attractions is frustrating guests for a reason that has nothing to do with long wait times. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover has developed a problem that has now lingered for nearly a week, leaving many Disney World visitors wondering why one of the ride’s most recognizable features still hasn’t returned to normal. While the ...