It’s been a tough stretch for fans of Disney World’s classic attractions. It’s been a tough stretch for fans of Disney World’s classic attractions. Just as the community is processing the permanent closures of both Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat—two long-standing pieces of Magic Kingdom history—Disney is preparing to hit pause on two more fan-favorite rides. That’s ...

Disneyland Paris has announced a comprehensive refurbishment of its Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast attraction, with the closure commencing on June 23, 2025. While the attraction has been closed since June 23, 2025, we now know that the extensive upgrade is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025, marking a significant enhancement to the popular Discoveryland ride. This attraction ...

Disneyland guests visiting the park on the morning of July 25, 2025  were met with sadness and shock as multiple attractions were closed down without warning, making guests scramble to change their plans for the day. Why were so many rides down and closed? Disneyland Shuts Down Multiple Rides Without Much Warning, Ruining the Magic for Many The gates may ...

Astro Orbiter at Magic Kingdom has officially reopened to guests after an extensive five-month refurbishment that has left the iconic attraction looking better than ever. The beloved ride, which offers stunning aerial views of the park, underwent a complete overhaul during its downtime, with nearly every component of the structure being removed, repainted, and carefully reinstalled. Extensive Renovation The refurbishment ...

Multiple Disney rides and attractions will be closed soon. Related: New Details Show Monsters, Inc. Coaster Building Will Be Enormous Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration officially kicked off back in May and will last through an unspecified date in 2026. Similar to what was seen with Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary event, guests can enjoy limited-time dining and shopping during Disneyland’s ...

An original Toy Story (1995) character underwent a disturbing and quiet transformation at Walt Disney World Resort last week. Pixar’s Toy Story franchise has entertained generations of fans for almost 30 years, with over four films and one more coming in 2026. The attraction is featured in several Walt Disney World Resort attractions, including Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin at the Magic ...

Attendance Setbacks Prompt Strategic Changes Disney World faces significant challenges as attendance numbers continue to fall during summer. Despite schools being out for summer break, visitor numbers have not met expectations, creating one of the slowest starts to the season in recent years. Analysts attribute this decline to several factors, including extreme temperatures, tough competition from the newly opened Epic ...

A Disney vacation is always a memorable experience, but the costs quickly add up, and it will also be a very expensive experience. Many guests would love to visit Disney theme parks a lot more than they are financially able to. Between the park tickets, the airfare, hotel costs, food, and souvenirs (because merch is a must), some guests can ...

Will these iconic Disney World rides be next up on the chopping block? Related: Why We Always Skip These Popular Disney World Rides The Disney theme parks are full of incredible rides and attractions, some of which have become larger than the parks themselves, carving out a spot in pop culture. Rides like the Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, Pirates of ...

In August 2024, Disney confirmed that DinoLand U.S.A. would be closing at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom theme park and replaced with a new area called Tropical Americas. The new land will have an area dedicated to the Indiana Jones franchise, and another area will be devoted to the 2021 hit animated film Encanto. The announcement was met with mixed opinions. ...