An original inhabitant of Walt Disney World Resort passed away inside Animal Kingdom at the age of 44. Gino, Beloved Original Animal Kingdom Inhabitant, Passes Away at the Age of 44 It’s not often that a theme park brings its guests to tears, but sometimes the magic isn’t about rides, fireworks, or characters in costume. Sometimes it’s about the quiet, ...

Once upon a time, Disney World nights felt endless. Magic Kingdom would stay open until 2 a.m., and guests could wander through a quiet EPCOT at midnight. Animal Kingdom—yes, even Animal Kingdom—offered those warm summer evenings filled with glowing lanterns, fewer crowds, and late-night thrills. But those days are long gone. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney has been reluctant to ...

Disney World is making more progress on one of its largest projects ever. Related: Disney Cuts Lightning Lane Passes at Original Theme Park Guests can always expect to find something new during their time at Walt Disney World. Whether it’s a new place to eat or a new roller coaster to conquer, Disney strives to keep its theme parks as ...

The Walt Disney World Resort is being stripped of its history to make way for the next generation of theme park guests, and the changes are gaining momentum. Last weekend, on July 6, classics like Tom Sawyer Island and the Rivers of America in Frontierland were shuttered forever. The closures are part of the ongoing transformation of Magic Kingdom Park, ...

On Wednesday, Walt Disney World Resort confirmed more details about the replacement show coming to the Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. The original show, It’s Tough To Be A Bug!, closed permanently on March 16, 2025. Walt Disney World Resort first announced plans to replace It’s Tough To Be A Bug! in September 2023, promising ...

Earlier this week, a breakdown cut off the exit to one location at the Walt Disney World Resort, prompting action from cast members onsite. Whether planned or unplanned, ride closures are common at large theme park destinations like the Walt Disney World Resort. Right now, Disney World is in a transformational period that sees popular attractions like Big Thunder Mountain ...

It’s the end of an era for the original theme park within a theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. DinoLand U.S.A., the roadside carnival-themed area that’s been part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park since it opened in 1998, has officially been leveled. On April 22, 1998, Disney’s Animal Kingdom made its grand premiere, inviting guests to learn about ...

In a shocking turn of events, a guest was filmed climbing the iconic Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park. The incident, which was captured on video and shared on TikTok with the caption, “What da flip? People climbing the tree of life today at animal kingdom,” has raised eyebrows among Disney fans and park visitors, many of whom ...

Disney has said goodbye to the final pieces of a very divisive attraction. Related: After 36 Years, Disney World Begins Disassembly at Deluxe Resort Hotel The Walt Disney Company has spent the last decade heavily investing in its theme parks, bringing big new rides, attractions, and immersive experiences to guests all around the world. Some of the most significant changes ...

One of the amazing things about a Walt Disney World vacation is all of the amazing food that guests have access to. From the theme parks to the Resort hotels and Disney Springs, there are more than 400 dining options! There’s everything from grab-and-go options like fruit, snack spots where you can grab a delicious warm pretzel, quick-service locations that ...