If you’ve been enjoying a rare slice of peace and perks in EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion lately, here’s your heads-up—it’s all about to disappear. Disney World is once again preparing to shut down the temporary Annual Passholder lounge inside Restaurant Marrakesh, leaving the beloved (and often forgotten) restaurant empty… again. This isn’t the first time Disney has left Marrakesh sitting idle, ...
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National Hurricane Center Issues Storm Warnings for Disney World This Fourth of July
Weather Alerts for Disney World This July 4 The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued alerts concerning a low-pressure system near Florida’s east coast, posing significant weather risks for Disney World this Fourth of July weekend. This system has a medium likelihood—estimated at 50%—of developing into a subtropical or tropical depression as it gradually shifts northward. Forecasters anticipate heavy rainfall, ...
Read More »Parents Caught Off Guard by “Strict” Safety Policy in Effect at Disney Entrance
If you’ve ever made your way to the entrance of a Disney World theme park with little ones in tow, you already know the security process is no joke. Between the crowds, the strollers, the bags, and the excited (or overtired) kids, that first step into the park can feel a bit chaotic. And lately, more and more parents are ...
Read More »Updated Disney World Rule Limits Food & Beverage Options, Effective Immediately
A few years ago, Walt Disney World Resort updated its list of banned items, prohibiting guests from bringing ice into Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Still, not many Disney Park guests know about this change. TikTok user @mimimouseears recently posted a video reminding guests that they can no longer bring loose ice ...
Read More »Locals Attacked Over “Culture” Problems at Disney World
What started as a joke on social media has turned into a larger conversation about the culture war brewing inside the gates of Disney World—and this time, locals are at the center of it. The now-viral post from theme park personality Jake Coasters simply said, “I feel attacked,” but that brief statement has sparked a heated debate among theme park ...
Read More »How a Fifth Disney World Park Could Change Hotel Prices Forever
A New Disney Park? Yeah, That Changes Everything If Disney goes through with building a brand-new theme park in Florida, it will not just be “one more park to check out.” This thing would totally flip the script on how people plan Disney World trips—and it’s not just Disney fans who’d feel the impact. Hotels, resort pricing, and even how ...
Read More »Disney Guests Trapped 60 Feet up as Temperature Climbs, No Rescue in Sight
On June 13, several Walt Disney World Resort guests were trapped on the Disney Skyliner after the gondola system abruptly shut down. One Disney Park guest shared her experience waiting for rescue while temperatures inside the non-air-conditioned gondolas climbed. The Disney Skyliner system opened in September 2019. The newest transportation system at Walt Disney World Resort joins the Monorail, watercraft ...
Read More »Disney Finally Breaks Ground on Its North Carolina Expansion Project
In December 2023, The Walt Disney Company announced its plans to build its next development in Chatham County, North Carolina. Disney’s Asteria will include 4000 residential units on 1,500 acres, green space, community buildings, neighborhood parks, and access to the development’s natural beauty, including the Haw River. Disney expects sales to begin on the new development in 2027. Despite some community opposition, Disney’s ...
Read More »This Ride Helped Build Magic Kingdom—And Disney Is Set To Shut It Down
One of the most iconic attractions in Walt Disney World history is officially going dark—again. While it’s not the first time the Walt Disney World Railroad has hit the brakes, this one feels different. Disney just filed a construction permit for the Frontierland station, confirming what the company already shared: the ride that helped lay the foundation for Magic Kingdom ...
Read More »Disney Makes Change to “Patriotic” Magic Kingdom
If you’ve strolled through Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom recently, you may have noticed a bold new addition draped across some of the area’s most iconic buildings. Disney has added large American flag banners to both The Hall of Presidents and Liberty Tree Tavern—just in time for the heart of the summer season and the patriotic celebrations that come with ...
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