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’ ...

In the polished world of The Walt Disney Company, “Magic” is the primary product and “Family Values” is the brand’s armor. But as we move into 2026, a disturbing legal reality continues to haunt the House of Mouse. Despite being a convicted predator currently serving a decades-long sentence, Harvey Weinstein is still allegedly receiving a monthly pension check from the ...

Disney has made a major change to some character meet-and-greets this week. For decades, guests have been able to meet iconic Disney characters at locations across the globe. Whether you’re meeting Snow White at Disneyland Resort or Daisy Duck in Tokyo Disney Resort, the experience typically involves costumed performers who closely resemble their animated counterparts, greeting guests for photos, autographs, ...

After six long years, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will reopen its afternoon tea experience on March 19, 2026. This beloved Garden View Lounge Tea Experience, which has been closed since March 2020 due to the pandemic, is eagerly anticipated by Disney guests. Reservations became available on February 19 and are in high demand, prompting guests to book early ...

A trip to Walt Disney World has never exactly been cheap. For decades, families have understood that visiting the most famous theme park resort on the planet requires some financial planning. Flights, hotels, park tickets, food, souvenirs—it all adds up quickly. Yet despite the cost, millions of people continue making the pilgrimage to Central Florida every year. Now, it looks ...

The “Mouse House” has a new captain, and the reaction from the front lines of Frontierland to the streets of Main Street, U.S.A. is anything but a fairytale. In a massive leadership shakeup on March 13, 2026, Disney officially named Thomas Mazloum—the former head of Disney Cruise Line and recent President of Disneyland—as the new President of Disney Parks. Credit: ...