A physical confrontation in the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind queue at EPCOT has brought renewed attention to an ongoing problem that Disney seems unable or unwilling to adequately address. According to a report shared on Reddit, security was called to remove a guest from the attraction line after that guest physically pushed a child who was attempting to ...

Walt Disney World just quietly confirmed something that’s going to impact a lot of trips this year. Four major attractions will be unavailable during February 2026, and while three are temporary closures tied to updates and overhauls, one is gone for good. Disney hasn’t made a big show of it yet, but if you’re planning a winter trip, this is ...

Sunday, February 1, 2026 marks the final day guests can experience DINOSAUR, the time-traveling thrill ride that has been a cornerstone of Disney’s Animal Kingdom since the park’s opening day in 1998. After nearly 28 years of sending riders back to the Late Cretaceous period to dodge meteors and outrun a charging Carnotaurus, the attraction closes permanently tonight at 8:00 ...

For a while, 2026 looked like one of those in-between years at Walt Disney World. No massive new park opening. No single blockbuster attraction stealing the spotlight. Just a handful of refurbishments and quiet closures on the calendar. But as more details have emerged, it’s become clear that this is shaping up to be one of the most transformative years ...

Extreme warnings have been issued for all of Central Florida as the Sunshine State goes bleak. Central Florida is preparing for an unusually harsh cold snap, and the impact is already being felt across major theme park destinations. A rare Extreme Cold Warning has been issued ahead of a dangerous drop in temperatures, with forecasters calling this one of the ...

If you’ve stood at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. this week, you may have noticed that the “Most Magical Place on Earth” is looking a little bit more like a construction site—and a lot more like 1971. As of late January 2026, the long-rumored transformation of Cinderella Castle has officially begun, and the first order of business is quite ...

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 ...