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Disney World Files to Permanently Change Tower of Terror Attraction

A black and white photo of the Tower of Terror.

On March 17, Walt Disney World Resort filed a permit for construction on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction at Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios. Hereโ€™s everything we know about the project and how it could impact your familyโ€™s next visit to the Central Florida Disney parks. Construction Permit for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Credit: Inside the Magic Walt ...

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Why Disney Worldโ€™s โ€˜Mousekeepingโ€™ Will Never Return to Pre-2020 Standards

Three white towels shaped like Mickey Mouse sit on a Disney World bed, with a Mousekeeping cardโ€”a magical, nostalgic detail.

The impact of COVID-19 on Disney World didnโ€™t just come and goโ€”it reshaped the entire experience in ways that are still being felt today. When the parks shut down in 2020, it marked one of the most dramatic pauses in Disney history. But the bigger story wasnโ€™t just the closure itself. Everything changed when the gates reopened. At first, most guests ...

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Three Countries Removed From International Experience at EPCOT

Disney Guests talking infront of EPCOT

Three countries have gone missing from one of the most popular international experiences at EPCOT. Here’s what we know about their disappearance and whenโ€“or ifโ€“they will return to Walt Disney World Resort’s second theme park. Countries Disappear From International Experience at EPCOT This week, Walt Disney World Resort guests arrived at EPCOT to find that several parts of the Club ...

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Disney Confirms Extended Timeline for Major Hotel Refurbishment

Disney's Contemporary Resort exterior at night

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation already comes with plenty of moving pieces, but now thereโ€™s one more factor guests may need to consider. Disney has officially confirmed that a major hotel refurbishment will last significantly longer than many visitors originally expected. The update didnโ€™t arrive with a major announcement or a flashy reveal. Instead, it surfaced quietly, leaving many ...

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Disney World Park Closes Gates, Protects Guests Due to Severe Central Florida Event

Experience a colorful chairlift ride over a lush, tropical amusement park landscape, with snowy Blizzard Beach-themed structures in the background. Bright skies and vibrant greenery evoke the festive spirit of Christmas in this playful scene.

Central Florida is currently amid a volatile stretch of weather during one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and Walt Disney World is facing a perfect storm of operational challenges, with guests already feeling the impact. Spring Break is typically one of the most crowded times of year at Walt Disney World, with families flooding into the resort ...

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Disney World Confirms Immediate Closure of PeopleMover Ride at Magic Kingdom

Guests riding the PeopleMover in Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

On Monday, March 16, Magic Kingdom Park opened without the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover. The 50-year-old Walt Disney World Resort attraction remained closed into the early afternoon, with some reports indicating a serious mechanical issue had popped up overnight. PeopleMover Closed on March 16 Credit: Disney According to WDWNT, the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover remained closed from Magic Kingdom Park opening ...

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Muppets on the Fast Track: Disney World Confirms Exclusive Resort Perks for Reimagined Rock โ€˜nโ€™ Roller Coaster

Rock 'n' Roller Coaster entrance

For weeks, the end of Sunset Boulevard at Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios has been an uncharacteristically quiet construction zone. The massive 40-foot Stratocaster, once the symbol of high-octane rock with Aerosmith, has been hidden behind scaffolding as Imagineers worked on the park’s most anticipated transformation of the decade. But as we move into the spring of 2026, the silence is officially ...

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Disney World Gives New Name to Galactic Starcruiser Location Ahead of Building Reopening

A clear blue sky in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

The ill-fated Star Wars hotel has entered a very different chapter. Credit: Ryaninc, Flickr The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser once stood as one of Disneyโ€™s most ambitious theme park experiments. Designed as a two-night immersive โ€œvoyageโ€ aboard the Halcyon, the experience invited guests to step into their own Star Wars storyline through role-playing, interactive missions, and themed dining. Although the ...

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Masked and Vulnerable: Why a Wave of Guest Violence is Threatening Character Magic at One Disney Resort

Shanghai Disneyland entrance

The “Disney Bubble” is designed to be a sanctuary of joy, where guests should feel only the rush of nostalgia. But as of March 16, 2026, a darker reality is trending on social media. At Shanghai Disneyland, the performers who bring icons like Winnie the Pooh and LinaBell to life are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of aggressive guests ...

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