Disney Resort hotel guests are about to lose several extras that have made onsite vacations even more rewarding this summer. Walt Disney World has confirmed that three popular benefits will end after September 8. That means guests arriving on September 9 or later can expect a different experience than those visiting just days earlier. While several core hotel perks will ...

Disney is closing the entirety of one iconic hotel from October 12. As per a new announcement, October 10 will mark the last check-in day for guests to check into one of Disney’s flagship resorts. Disney’s Hotel Closures, Explained While total hotel closures are rare for Disney, they can – and do – happen. Disneyland Paris has previously closed entire ...

Paying a top-tier premium price for a Walt Disney World Deluxe Resort usually comes with the expectation of pristine views and a magical escape. However, anyone boarding the iconic monorail this summer is being greeted by a decidedly industrial landscape. As of June 2026, the ongoing exterior refurbishment of the iconic A-frame Main Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort has expanded ...

Walt Disney World is quietly locking out guests from booking their 2027 vacation. Why? Credit: Ian Carroll, Flickr Disney World Blocking Guests From Their 2027 Vacations? For Disney World fans, planning a vacation has always been part of the magic. Long before the first ride reservation is made or the first Mickey-shaped snack appears on Instagram, there is the thrill ...

Guests paying premium prices for a Disney World vacation expect convenience. That has always been one of the biggest selling points of staying inside the “Disney bubble.” You pay more, but you also avoid some of the headaches that come with transportation, parking, and planning around a massive resort property. That is why even temporary perk removals tend to frustrate ...

Walt Disney World has confirmed that a new, massive Lodge is coming in 2027, signaling the Resort’s return to providing the most exceptional guest experiences possible. Credit: Disney The New Disney Resort Hotel Is Coming in 2027? There’s something deeply emotional about the way Disney builds its resorts—not just as places to sleep, but as extensions of the stories fans ...

Something has quietly shifted at Walt Disney World, and if you’re staying on property in 2026, you might feel it sooner than you expect. Transportation—one of the biggest perks of a Disney resort stay—has just taken a hit at multiple hotels. On the surface, it doesn’t sound like a huge deal. Disney still moves thousands of guests around every day, ...

The Pop Century name at the popular Disney’s Pop Century Resort in Disney World is being updated. Refurbishment work is now underway at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, with crews turning their attention to one of the property’s most recognizable visual icons: the giant “POP” sign located just outside Classic Hall. Positioned behind the main lobby building and facing the vibrant ...

Something has shifted at Walt Disney World—and if you’re planning a 2026 trip, it might change how you book your hotel. Disney isn’t blasting this across its homepage, and you won’t see a big announcement spelling it out. But once you start digging into pricing, perks, and how the parks are operating right now, a clear message starts to form. ...

The Polynesian Village Resort occupies a position within the Walt Disney World ecosystem that most other resorts on property simply cannot match. Its location on the shores of the Seven Seas Lagoon puts it in a geographic relationship with Magic Kingdom that translates into transportation options unavailable to guests staying anywhere else on property except the Contemporary Resort and the ...