As of Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now closed at Disneyland Park. The hottest ride in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is undergoing maintenance ahead of the Batuu timeline shift that Disney announced earlier this month. Disneyland Resort hasn’t said when the popular attraction will reopen. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Overhaul Days ago, Disneyland Resort ...

Families visiting Walt Disney World often expect a magical experience filled with character meet-and-greets, thrilling rides, and fireworks. However, they may not anticipate moments that disrupt this fantasy, exposing the reality of Disney World. Incidents can vary from minor disturbances handled by cast members to serious situations requiring law enforcement involvement. Disney Springs, the shopping and dining district, blends family-friendly ...

Next month, a The Little Mermaid (1989)-inspired attraction at Disney California Adventure Park will close for an indefinite refurbishment. Disneyland Resort has not announced when the family-friendly ride will reopen. Here’s what Southern California Disney Park guests need to know. The Little Mermaid Ride Shutdown Credit: Disney Disneyland Resort recently updated its website to reflect that Jumpin’ Jellyfish, a family-friendly attraction in ...

The Disney World Disability Access Service program could be seeing a complete revamp for 2026 amid controversy involving hundreds of families and guests since it made some serious changes 2024 and 2025. Disney Disability Access Service Program Under Heavy Scrutiny: Massive Overhaul Coming? The magic of the Disney Parks has always rested on a promise: that everyone, regardless of age, ...

Florida doesn’t exactly have a reputation for winter weather. Visitors flock to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando precisely to escape cold temperatures, snow, and ice that plague northern states during January and February. The expectation when planning a Central Florida theme park vacation involves sunshine, warm temperatures, and perhaps occasional afternoon rain showers rather than concerns about freezing conditions ...

Planning a Walt Disney World vacation typically involves coordinating park tickets, dining reservations, Lightning Lane selections, and hotel accommodations rather than considering federal immigration enforcement activity. However, visitors heading to Central Florida in early 2026 are encountering an unexpected dimension to their travel planning as reports of increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in the Orlando area have created ...

Working at “The Most Magical Place on Earth” has always been a balancing act. For the more than 80,000 Cast Members who power Walt Disney World, the job requires constant energy, impeccable guest service, and an ability to navigate the complex logistics of a global tourism hub. However, as 2026 unfolds, these workers are facing a new logistical challenge—not from ...

Disney Parks fans are buzzing with the news that construction equipment has been spotted on a plot of land earmarked for a third theme park at Disneyland Paris Resort. Here’s what we know about the project, and whether it’s related to the development of an additional gate at the only European Disney destination. Construction Equipment at Potential Disney Theme Park ...

If you walked into Magic Kingdom this week expecting one last dose of holiday cheer, you probably did a double take. Just like that, Christmas is officially over at Disney World. Credit: Meaghan Kelly, Flickr Guests arriving at Magic Kingdom on Monday, January 19 were met with a noticeably different sight. The garlands, wreaths, toy soldiers, and festive flourishes that ...

Guests walking into Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom this week were met with a sight that felt off. Something familiar was missing. Something that had quietly anchored one corner of the land for years was suddenly gone — and not in a subtle way. Overnight, Disney permanently removed multiple exterior elements from Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin. The entire entrance archway ...