On Tuesday, August 5, Walt Disney World Resort filed another construction permit regarding the Animation Courtyard overhaul at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The latest notice comes just over a month before the permanent closure of Star Wars Launch Bay and the current Disney Jr. Play and Dance! show. Earlier this summer, Walt Disney World Resort announced that an original Disney’s Hollywood ...

Walt Disney World is built to feel like a dream. Most guests expect fireworks, Dole Whips, and memories—not sprained ankles or hospital visits. But even the Most Magical Place on Earth has its risks, and according to Florida’s 2025 injury reports, the most significant danger isn’t from high-speed thrills—it’s from something you wouldn’t expect. Real Injuries Reported in 2025 Florida ...

A Kentucky woman was arrested for trying to bring methamphetamine into Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort. The guest claimed that a stranger at her non-Disney Resort hotel gave her the drugs. A newly released Orange County Sheriff’s Office report reveals that on May 20, 2025, Brandi Asher, 37, arrived at Walt Disney World Resort’s Transportation & Ticket Center ...

If you’ve ever used a single rider line at Disney World to skip a long wait, you know it’s one of the best little-known perks in the parks. You bypass the massive standby queue, fill in empty seats, and typically get on the ride quicker—all without needing a Lightning Lane. But now? There’s a surprising new rule that might leave ...

You never really expect your Disney World safari adventure to involve climbing down a ladder and walking through the dirt—but that’s exactly what happened to a group of guests recently on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. A new video making the rounds on social media shows a safari truck stopped near the end of the attraction, completely stalled out, ...

There are more than 660 miles between Walt Disney World and Dollywood, but that hasn’t stopped Dolly Parton from finding a way to become a legitimate competitor to the mouse. Once a charming, regional attraction tucked away in the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood has become a serious destination—and more importantly, a real alternative for families who might be second-guessing a pricey ...

Countless locals and Walt Disney World Resort guests were affected by a water outage earlier this week. Although water returned after less than a day, families reported “poo brown” water coming out of faucets, and Central Florida officials issued a boil water advisory to everyone in the affected area. On Tuesday, Summer (@fiveminutesfromdisney on TikTok) posted this video announcing that ...

If you’ve been to Disney World recently—or are planning to go—you’ve probably seen the pictures: families smiling in front of Cinderella Castle, kids eating Mickey ice cream bars, couples wearing matching shirts. But here’s something you don’t see in those magical snapshots: the phones. Everyone’s on one. All. Day. Long. And in 2025, it’s only gotten worse. The Phone Has ...

You can save big on your next Disney World trip. Related: Disney World Officially Activates Virtual Queue for Upcoming Attraction Travelers have seen numerous price hikes hit the Walt Disney World Resort in recent years, affecting everything from theme park tickets to dining. Hotels can be one of the biggest costs during a trip to “The Most Magical Place on ...

Magic Kingdom’s newest nighttime parade hasn’t even debuted yet, but Disney fans already have some scheduling details to keep in mind—and they’re not thrilled about it. Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away officially begins dazzling guests on July 20, 2025. The brand-new nighttime spectacular has been hyped as a spiritual successor to beloved classics like Main Street Electrical Parade and ...