If you are the type of Disney vacationer who sets a 5:30 a.m. alarm to beat the theme park crowds, you already know that “rope drop” is a competitive sport. Arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom before the sun comes up has always been the key to riding Avatar Flight of Passage without spending half your day in a standby line. ...

Main Street, U.S.A., is meticulously designed to provide an overwhelming sensory experience at Disney World that captivates visitors of all ages. As guests stroll along this iconic pathway, they are greeted by the majestic sight of Cinderella Castle, which towers proudly at the end of the street, serving as a breathtaking focal point. The enchanting aroma of freshly baked confections ...

If you are currently packing your Mickey ears and favorite park sneakers for a Walt Disney World vacation this weekend, you need to prepare for more than just the usual afternoon showers. The Atlantic hurricane season is officially waking up, and a sprawling weather system is currently setting its sights on the Florida peninsula. Credit: Inside the Magic While Walt ...

World Showcase regulars know the rhythm of EPCOT better than almost anyone. Pavilions get scrims, shops get walls, and the park’s slow, careful maintenance cycle rolls on in the background of a million vacation photos. But the Germany Pavilion has been testing even the most patient fans lately. Over the past couple of days, closures have been stacking up across ...

Theme park fans spend a lot of energy worrying about the usual suspects: ticket prices, crowd calendars, ride closures, and whether the Lightning Lane strategy needs another overhaul. Almost nobody has been watching Washington, D.C. as a threat to their park day. That changed this week. A decision moving through the federal government right now could reshape how theme parks ...

A large fire has broken out at Walt Disney World Resort, with multiple reports, video, and photos showing a beloved location filled with black smoke. Fire Spills out Above Disney World When guests book a stay at one of Walt Disney World’s most iconic resorts, they expect to wake up to peaceful waterfront views, the sound of Friendship Boats gliding ...

Summer airport travel has enough friction built into it without adding an avoidable problem at the check-in counter or the gate. Long lines, crowded terminals, the particular chaos of traveling with children who are simultaneously excited about the vacation ahead and exhausted by the process of getting there. Most Disney families have enough variables to manage before the plane even ...

If you are a Walt Disney World or Disneyland fan, Saturday, August 15, is the most important date of the year. Disney will host the highly anticipated Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 in Anaheim. Historically, this “parks panel” is when executives reveal billion-dollar theme park expansions and brand-new E-ticket attractions. NEW: Neil Patrick Harris will host the Horizons: Disney ...

When visiting EPCOT’s World Showcase, the Germany Pavilion is an undeniable fan favorite. From the massive liter steins of cold beer to the intoxicating smell of fresh Werther’s Original caramel, it is a bustling hub of food, shopping, and entertainment. Credit: Reinhard Link, Flickr However, visitors arriving at the pavilion this week were met with a rather unpleasant surprise—and an ...

While all eyes are fixed on the controversial demolition of Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America in Frontierland, Walt Disney World is executing a much quieter purge on the opposite side of the Magic Kingdom. Imagineers are methodically stripping Tomorrowland of its architectural history—and theme park insiders believe it is all pointing toward the biggest ride overhaul in ...