Getting to Walt Disney World requires a level of logistical planning that most vacations do not. Flights, transfers, resort check-in, park reservations, dining bookings — the pre-trip checklist for a Disney vacation is substantial, and most families build it carefully over months. The flight is usually the part that feels most locked in, the one piece of the puzzle that, ...

A “strong to severe” weather warning takes effect in the Walt Disney World Resort area on Monday afternoon, affecting visitors at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs. The upcoming storm is also expected to impact families visiting Disney’s largest competitor in Central Florida: Universal Orlando Resort. Here’s everything we know. Weather ...

There is a specific kind of advertising that does not feel like advertising. It does not push a product or announce a price or tell you what to book. It just tells a story, and if it does its job correctly, you are thinking about your own life before the thirty seconds are up. Disney has always been better at ...

There is a particular kind of anticipation that builds around a theme park opening that has been years in the making. Construction walls go up, concept art gets released, social media accounts post progress photos, and the dedicated fans who have been watching every update start counting down the days with a specific, almost physical impatience. When the preview dates ...

Florida weather has a way of making itself the main character of any Walt Disney World vacation. Anyone who has spent time at the resort knows the drill: the morning starts clear and hot, the afternoon builds toward something dark on the horizon, and by mid-afternoon the sky opens up in the particular way that only Central Florida can manage. ...

In the minds of millions of travelers, Walt Disney World represents something close to an idealized escape. Families spend years planning their visits to the sprawling Central Florida resort, often saving thousands of dollars to experience a place designed to feel separate from everyday life. Inside the gates of parks like Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal ...

On Sunday morning, law enforcement responded to two separate reports of a fire at Disney Springs, Walt Disney World Resort‘s shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. Here’s everything we know about the two incidents. First Fire at Disney Springs Credit: Gary Leavens, Flickr Law enforcement first responded to Disney Springs shortly after 4:00 a.m., before the shopping, dining, and entertainment complex ...

Planning a Walt Disney World trip has always required a spreadsheet and a little courage. Between park tickets, hotel rooms, Lightning Lane passes, food, and souvenirs, families have long understood that a Disney vacation is a financial commitment. Most people build their budgets carefully, watch for deals, and try to lock in the best prices before they travel. That strategy ...

Guests should expect to pay a little more for their upcoming Disney vacation. Credit: Disney Related: New Disney Location and Characters Unveiled in Surprise Announcement Disney Cruise Line has revealed an increase in the recommended gratuities for passengers for all sailings beginning January 23, 2025. The gratuity paid toward service members aboard Disney’s various cruise ships has always been a ...

If you’ve stepped onto Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios lately, you’ve likely noticed the silence at the end of the street. The high-octane riffs of Aerosmith have officially faded into the history books, but the “Quiet on the Set” sign is about to be flipped. We’ve known for months that the Muppets are officially taking over the Rock ‘n’ ...