The number of Disney cast members sent to the hospital after a hazmat incident backstage in Tomorrowland on March 10 has risen from five to eight. Disneyland Resort also said that paramedics on the scene treated additional employees. No Southern California Disney Park guests were harmed, but several attractions, walkways, and other guest areas were closed as a result of ...
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Disney World Updates Monorail Experience Effective March 2026
Walt Disney World Resort has quietly made a retro-inspired update to the Monorail that transports guests to Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, the Transportation & Ticket Center, and several Disney Resort hotels. Let’s take a look! Walt Disney World Monorail Goes Retro Credit: Disney This week, Central Florida Disney Park guests noticed something different when traveling on the Monorail after dark. ...
Read More »Disney Confirms Lightning Lane Price Increase, Effective March 29
Spring Break has arrived at Walt Disney World, and with it comes one of the most predictable trends in the parks: rising demand. Every year, March brings large crowds as families travel during school holidays, and that surge in attendance often leads to changes across the resort. This year is no different. Guests planning a late-March visit are already seeing ...
Read More »Disney Completes Long-Abandoned Tomorrowland Project After 3 Years
If you’ve walked into Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom recently, you might have noticed that the iconic entrance rocks have been fully repainted after a lengthy renovation process that began in 2023. Initially refreshed to a sleek finish, the project stalled, leaving some rocks in a faded gray for nearly 2.5 years. In early February 2026, crews resumed work, unifying the ...
Read More »This 54-Year-Old Disney Hotel Is Shutting Down Major Amenities
Walt Disney World has revealed further details about the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Contemporary Resort, a 54-year-old hotel that opened alongside Magic Kingdom on October 1, 1971. Beginning March 23, 2026, the main tower will undergo exterior refurbishment as part of a project that started in September 2024 and is scheduled to continue through late 2027. The hotel’s distinctive design, ...
Read More »Union Steps In to Allow Freedom of Speech for These Cast Members
A neutral arbitrator has ruled that the Patina Restaurant Group violated its third-party cast members’ contract and the National Labor Relations Act by demanding that workers remove union buttons at EPCOT’s Italy Pavilion. This decision allows staff at Tutto Italia, Tutto Gusto, and Via Napoli to wear union buttons while working. The ruling comes as Patina Group faces scrutiny from ...
Read More »Disney Removes Mattresses From $1.8 Billion New Luxury Cruise Ship
Disney Cruise Line is in the middle of one of the most ambitious expansions in its history. The company brought in more than $10 billion in operating income from its cruise division in the 2025 fiscal year, and The Walt Disney Company has committed to a $12 billion investment that will nearly double the fleet from seven ships to thirteen ...
Read More »Marvel Star Confirms She’s Playing Mother Gothel in Disney’s Tangled
Kathryn Hahn has confirmed she will play Mother Gothel in Disney’s live-action remake of Tangled, ending speculation about the iconic villain’s casting. In an Instagram post, she announced the news while wearing a t-shirt featuring her character. This comes after rumors emerged when Scarlett Johansson stepped back from the role to focus on other projects. Hahn will star alongside Teagan ...
Read More »Disney Quietly Hides ‘Toy Story 5’ Secrets Inside Classic Magic Kingdom Ride
Disney has quietly planted a major hint about Toy Story 5 (2026) inside one of Magic Kingdom’s most recognizable attractions. When Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin reopens following its extensive refurbishment, guests may notice more than just improved gameplay and updated ride vehicles. Imagineers have hidden new Easter eggs throughout the attraction—subtle details that could tease elements from Pixar’s next ...
Read More »Magic Kingdom’s 2026 Construction Spree Now Hits Main Street, U.S.A.
Main Street, U.S.A. is designed to feel timeless. From the moment guests step under the railroad station and enter the park, the street presents a nostalgic version of small-town America filled with turn-of-the-century architecture, ragtime music, and familiar sights like the Emporium, the Main Street vehicles, and Casey’s Corner. Yet even the most classic areas of Magic Kingdom occasionally receive ...
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