Theme park enthusiasts often feel a bittersweet melancholy as beloved attractions near their final days, especially those that have shaped parks for decades and hold cherished memories. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, which opened in 1999 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is one such ride. Featuring high-speed thrills synchronized to Aerosmith’s greatest hits, the roller coaster offers a unique experience ...

Disney World has never been a museum. From the very beginning, the parks were designed to evolve. Lands change. Attractions get replaced. Entire concepts disappear and get reborn as something new. Still, there are always a handful of rides that feel untouchable. The ones people assume will always be there, no matter how much the parks change around them. Credit: ...

There’s a specific anxiety that comes with news that your favorite Disney attraction is closing, especially when headlines hint at indefinite shutdowns. Disney fans recall past closures that turned permanent, like Splash Mountain becoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the controversial replacement of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride with The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. When you hear about a closure, ...

As of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now closed at Disneyland Park. The hottest ride in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is undergoing maintenance ahead of the Batuu timeline shift that Disney announced earlier this month. Disneyland Resort hasn’t said when the popular attraction will reopen. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Overhaul Days ago, Disneyland Resort ...

The era of “dirt and dust” is officially giving way to the era of “steel and stone” at Walt Disney World Resort. As of January 18, 2026, the massive construction site formerly home to the Rivers of America has hit its most significant milestone yet. New aerial photographs captured this morning reveal that the “Beyond Big Thunder” expansion has entered ...

Watching a Disney theme park take shape is profoundly meaningful. Steel beams rise, walls frame future guest experiences, and before the public can enjoy it, a different kind of magic occurs behind the scenes. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, significant changes are underway as DinoLand U.S.A. closes to make way for Tropical Americas, a new land featuring an attraction inspired by ...

The boundary between colonial history and the rugged wilderness is shifting. As Walt Disney World enters a massive construction phase in early 2026, a newly filed permit suggests that the Liberty Square waterfront is about to undergo its most significant transformation in decades. While the headlines have been dominated by the removal of the Rivers of America, this latest move ...

There’s a bittersweet feeling as DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom approaches its final days, closing on February 1, 2026, to make way for the new Tropical Americas land and an Indiana Jones retheme. For fans who cherish this time-travel adventure and remember Dr. Helen Marsh’s pre-show speech, its closure is significant. It’s not just a ride; it’s a piece of ...

An unusual scene played out at Disney’s Animal Kingdom this week when one of the park’s most recognizable attractions was completely drained following what appeared to be a ride malfunction. The incident happened late in the evening and led to a rare evacuation process that very few guests ever witness, let alone experience firsthand. The attraction involved was Kali River ...

The post-holiday “shoulder season” at the Disneyland Resort is traditionally a time of heavy transition. As the Christmas lights come down and the festive crowds dissipate, many of the resort’s most iconic adventures enter their annual refurbishment windows. Credit: Ed Aguila, Disney Tips Following reports in late 2025 that as many as 11 attractions across the resort would shutter for ...