Fans of Walt Disney World are in for a wild ride. As construction for the upcoming Piston Peak National Park at the Florida theme park ramps up, much of Frontierland in Magic Kingdom is slowly being replaced — and fans aren’t thrilled. Popular Disney Blog Inside the Magic reported that large sections of the area … Read more
Move over Mickey and Minnie Mouse — there’s new vermin in the house, claims a skin-crawling lawsuit accusing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of two counts of negligence. David Besse is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 after he “was bitten numerous times by cimicidae (‘bed bugs’)” during his stay at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort on May … Read more
The magic of Disney is making your money disappear. Walt Disney World in Orlando has revealed ticket prices through October 2027, with a one-day park ticket costing up to $219 per person. The steep price applies to tickets for next year’s President’s Day Weekend and marks a new record for Disney World tickets. But brace … Read more
Sex is back on the loudspeaker. Disney diehards are digitally divided amid trending claims that the formerly nixed “ladies and gentlemen” salutation at its theme parks has been restored — signaling, to some, that the world is “returning to normalcy.” “It was very nice to hear that ‘Ladies and Gentlemen’ has returned to the Magic … Read more
Imagine Olaf, the lovable snowman, strolling and chatting his way into a Disney park near you. Following the debut of an animatronic version in Paris, it could soon be happening. The free-roaming version of the beloved Frozen character was introduced last month at World of Frozen — a new themed land — at Disney Adventure … Read more
One of the original restaurants at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is shutting down for good to make way for a new debut. DinoLand U.S.A. is being transformed into the highly anticipated Tropical Americas land, officially named Pueblo Esperanza, with a 2027 debut, and the conversion reached a tipping point this week with the dismantling of the … Read more
Disney World is cracking down on a magical hack that saved visitors money. Just in time for spring break, the Florida theme park is getting strict with the popular money-saving shortcut used by savvy fans to dodge the $35 parking fee. Disney is cracking down on a popular money-saving hack. REUTERS/Octavio Jones/File Photo For years, … Read more
Talk about a not-so-magical kingdom meltdown. A shirtless Disney guest in nothing but teal swim trunks turned a family-friendly resort into his own personal slapstick show — after apparently getting so drunk he tried to body-slam his way into the wrong hotel room in a viral, four-part saga caught on video. The chaos kicked off … Read more
They put her under blouse arrest. A Brazilian influencer claimed she was reprimanded by staff at Disney World after guests flagged what she billed as a fairly modest outfit. “I didn’t think it would cause this kind of reaction,” Marina Smith, 27, told Newsflash of getting busted by the Orlando-based amusement park’s fashion police. The buxom … Read more
Walt Disney World has always prided itself on its spotless upkeep — but a growing horde of tourists has made it harder to maintain the park’s pristine condition. One popular ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom has fallen victim to the constant crowds of guests and tourists, long wait times and people treating the theme parks … Read more
There’s a new kind of waterpark splashing onto the scene. Florida has cemented itself as the premier winter vacation destination for frost-bitten Americans with the opening of Capitva Landing. The new waterpark at South Seas resort on the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast debuted on Dec. 22 last year, offering a warm weather experience no matter … Read more
Disney World’s Villains Land may be the fairest of them all. A new report from the Wall Street Journal revealed what fans can expect from Disney World’s soon-to-be-opened addition to Magic Kingdom. The project, which is currently under construction, was referred to as “by far the most ambitious period” in Disney Imagineering’s history by Bruce … Read more
It’s about time to visit the most magical place on Earth. A new analysis by USA Today has revealed the best times of year to visit Walt Disney World, and amusement park lovers will want to act fast. You’ll likely find crowds whenever you go to Disney, but in general, the best tactic is to … Read more
Disney recently hiked ticket prices for its theme parks, prompting frugal families to wonder whether the experience is worthwhile. For those looking to forgo the hefty entrance fees, fun can still be had in the surroundings of both Disney World in Orlando, Florida, per Travel + Leisure. Many of the restaurants at the Disney resorts … Read more
It’s the circle of life. Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit calling for “facility demolition” of the Animal Kingdom’s beloved Tree of Life landmark at Walt Disney World in Florida. The permit, filed Monday, Dec. 22, in Orange County, taps Whiting-Turner, a contractor Disney uses for large-scale projects, Inside the Magic reported. Walt … Read more
The magic of Disney’s got nothin’ on cold, hard math. Disney fanatics are crunching the numbers: Is it really cheaper to visit their Tokyo park than the entertainment juggernaut’s US destinations? Depends on a variety of factors —- like hotel choice, origin of departure, airfare and time of year — not to mention how you’d … Read more
Walt Disney had a friend in Dick Van Dyke. The famed actor, who is set to turn 100 on Dec. 13, reflected on his bond with the late animator. “I got to know Walt, I’m probably the last person alive who did. I got to know Walt pretty well, and we just got along,” Van … Read more
Disney World guests who love Aerosmith will have to “dream on.” Without any warning, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, removed the fan-favorite Aerosmith pre-show video that played before boarding the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The presentation featured band frontman Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and … Read more
They wanna give phones the bippity-boppity-boot. Disney executives say it’s time guests tech a break from screens, and take a gander at the amusement parks’ grandeur through AI-powered specs — which have been deemed a “tumor to society” by AI fear-mongers online. “You’re there together with friends and family and people that you care about, and every time … Read more
Walt Disney World and the word “budget” are rarely ever in the same sentence. The family vacation spot has become so expensive that Disney lovers are on a quest to find creative ways to save a dollar or two without compromising their fun experience — like borrowing helpful items from others. Amid rising ticket prices … Read more