Guests visiting EPCOT’s World Showcase at the Walt Disney World Resort will now notice a change to an iconic pavilion. Credit: Inside the Magic A New Era of EPCOT After finally opening the rest of World Celebration in EPCOT last year with the launch of the festival hub CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza, EPCOT’s World Discovery neighborhood debuted its new ...

Walt Disney World guests who enjoy the charm and convenience of the Minnie Van Service will soon have a new reason to smile — or perhaps even book their next Deluxe Resort stay. Beginning Wednesday, August 13, the service will begin offering direct transportation to and from Orlando International Airport (MCO) for guests at all Deluxe Resort hotels. Credit: Disney ...

Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, is the latest powerhouse executive to be recognized for her profound influence on the global entertainment industry. The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced on Monday that Walden will receive the prestigious 2025 International Emmy Founders Award at the 53rd International Emmy Awards gala in New York this November. The award honors ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has provided Disney World travelers with a massive update concerning the 2025 hurricane season in Central Florida. Hurricane Season 2025 Gets Seasonal Update for Disney World Guests It’s a strange feeling—standing on Main Street, U.S.A., with the sun blazing overhead, kids laughing, and churros in hand—while somewhere hundreds of miles away, a tropical ...

AI company Midjourney is pushing back against Disney and Universal’s joint lawsuit. Related: Bob Iger Urgently Confirms ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Inside Out 2’ Replacements Midjourney has responded to Disney and Universal’s joint lawsuit against it, saying the pair “can’t have it both ways.” In a new statement via Deadline, Midjourney claims that both entities have benefited from the use of ...

It’s starting to feel like Walt Disney World is in a constant state of construction, refurbishment, or farewell. If you’ve been trying to plan your dream trip lately, you’ve probably noticed something alarming—more and more beloved spots around the resort are either shut down for good or closed for refurbishment with no return date in sight. And now, another location ...

Guests should pay close attention to the Walt Disney World Resort theme park calendars this summer and fall. Disney Prohibits Public Access to Hollywood Studios This Month Guests planning a trip to Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios on Saturday, August 16, 2025, should be aware of a major schedule adjustment. On that date, the park will close its gates significantly ...

In a surprising twist that highlights the enduring power of nostalgia and character-driven storytelling, Disney has revealed that Lilo & Stitch is on pace to become the company’s second-largest licensed merchandise franchise this year, trailing behind only Mickey Mouse himself. Mickey Mouse Replaced! More than two decades after the film’s original release in 2002, Stitch, the mischievous blue alien originally ...

Mirabel Madrigal is officially returning. How Encanto Became One of Disney’s Biggest Hits Encanto is a 2021 animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Set in the mountains of Colombia, the story follows the Madrigal family, who live in a magical house and each possesses a unique magical gift, except for Mirabel, the only one without powers. ...

If there’s one thing Disney loves, it’s keeping us on our toes. One minute, you’re walking through Magic Kingdom thinking you know every corner of the park, and the next, something brand-new is quietly taking shape right under your nose. Adventureland, in particular, has been full of little mysteries lately—construction walls, subtle changes, and the occasional peek behind the scenes ...