The high-stakes Memorial Day holiday weekend is fully underway at the Disneyland Resort, bringing massive crowds to Anaheim to kick off the summer travel season. However, just down the road, a severe and volatile public safety crisis has thrown Orange County into a state of emergency. Credit: Justin Ennis, Flickr Following days of an escalating hazardous materials incident at an ...

When The Cake Bake Shop by Gwendolyn Rogers officially opened at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort, it promised to bring the absolute pinnacle of sugar-coated luxury to Walt Disney World guests. Stepping inside the ultra-premium bakery and dining room meant entering a world filled with sparkling crystal chandeliers, pristine pink cherry blossom trees, and an aggressively upscale pricing tier—most famously anchored by ...

For a generation of Disney fans, the local shopping mall housed a genuine sanctuary. Walking past that iconic movie-reel entrance meant leaving the real world behind. The massive mountain of plush toys, the animated characters lining the walls, and the giant projection screens playing classic film clips offered a sensory escape—a way to experience theme park magic without ever booking ...

The total transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into the highly anticipated Tropical Americas land is the biggest project underway at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Bidding farewell to the old carnival-style midway to usher in the lush, vibrant village of Pueblo Esperanza is a massive creative leap for the park. Credit: Brittany DiCologero The undisputed crown jewel of this multi-year overhaul is the ...

In a place built on the promise of effortless magic, the front gates of Walt Disney World operate with strict corporate precision. But a rigid, over-the-top enforcement of security guidelines has landed the entertainment giant in a massive public relations mess. Credit: Disney In late May 2026, a group of active-duty law enforcement officers traveling from across the United States ...

Magic Kingdom is sold out and will no longer be accepting guests on the upcoming date, meaning vacation plans will have to be adjusted. Here’s everything you need to know. Magic Kingdom Will Not Be Accepting New Guests on This Date (Here’s Why) For many Disney World guests, late nights inside the Magic Kingdom have always felt a little magical ...

For over 25 years, Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was defined by the screaming guitar riffs of Aerosmith. But as of mid-May 2026, the rock-and-roll landscape has officially shifted. The keys to G-Force Records have been handed over to Dr. Teeth and The Electric Mayhem. Credit: Disney While the official grand opening is set for May 26, 2026, exclusive ...

There is a version of a Disneyland visit that is easy to overlook in the planning process, particularly for guests who have been to the park enough times to have a routine. You know which rides you are hitting first. You know where you are eating. You have a general sense of how the day will flow, and you execute ...

A California man has been sentenced to prison following a massive bomb threat made to The Walt Disney Company. Related: Bomb Threats Close Down Major California Theme Park as Police Race Against the Clock Disney Fans Know the Magic Has Always Depended on Trust For generations, The Walt Disney Company has existed in a strange emotional space. To millions of ...

For months, guests walking through Disney’s Hollywood Studios had to weave around construction walls, blocked-off pathways, and constant signs teasing that “something new” was coming. Animation Courtyard, one of the park’s oldest remaining sections, disappeared almost overnight back in 2025, leaving many longtime fans wondering what exactly Disney planned to do with the area. Now, the walls are finally gone. ...