Walt Disney World

Disney World Bans Man for Life After Attack at Character Meet-And-Greet

A visit to EPCOT ended in handcuffs and a permanent ban for one Walt Disney World Resort guest on Tuesday after he physically attacked a Disney cast member during a Mirabel meet-and-greet. What Happened at EPCOT Orange County Sheriff's deputies were called to EPCOT at 3:14 p.m. on April 21 following a battery report near CommuniCore Hall. A Disney Character Attendant was managing the line for a me

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Disney World Scales Back Animal Kingdom Offerings as Construction Takes Over

If you visited Disney’s Animal Kingdom around Earth Day this year, you may have found yourself asking a simple question: where did everything go? In previous years, this was one of the best times to catch rare character meet and greets. Nothing too overwhelming—just a handful of thoughtful additions that made the park feel a little more alive. Characters you don’t usually see would appear, sometim

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Disney Confirms Ongoing Updates at Main Street Dining Location

If you’ve walked down Main Street, U.S.A. recently and stopped into The Plaza Restaurant, you may have had that familiar feeling that something is just a little different. Not in a dramatic way—but enough to catch your attention if you’ve been there before. That’s not by accident. Disney has begun making ongoing updates to this classic Magic Kingdom dining location, and based on what we’re seeing

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Disney World Issues Warning Ahead of Big Thunder Mountain Reopening Surge

There are certain moments at Walt Disney World that longtime fans immediately circle on their calendars. Not holidays. Not special events. But something even more specific—when a major attraction finally comes back after being gone for a while. That kind of return tends to shift everything, and right now, Magic Kingdom is heading straight into one of those moments. If you’re planning a visit in ea

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Disney Brings Back Major Resort Feature Guests Didn’t Realize They Missed

For a while, something felt slightly off at Bay Lake Tower. Guests were still checking in, still heading to the parks, and still enjoying everything Walt Disney World has to offer—but one key part of the resort experience was missing. Now, that missing piece is finally back. The Bay Cove Pool has officially reopened after its refurbishment, and for many visitors, that’s a bigger deal than it might

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Law Enforcement Floods Disney World Hotel in Search for Neglected Child

Orange County Sheriff's deputies were called to the Walt Disney World Resort area on Wednesday morning following a report of a neglected child at a plaza hotel near Disney Springs. Law Enforcement Response At approximately 10:14 a.m. on April 22, law enforcement responded to a child neglect call at the Disney Springs Hotel Plaza, a stretch of Good Neighbor Resort hotels located near the Disney Spr

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Hurricane Season at Disney World 2026: How to Protect Your Vacation Before It Starts

June 1 is 40 days away, and that date matters more than most Disney World guests realize when they are booking summer and fall vacations. Hurricane season 2026 officially begins on June 1 and runs through November 30, which covers a significant stretch of the Orlando travel calendar, including late summer, fall break, and the early holiday season. Disney World has closed its parks entirely for hur

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Disney World Announces Soarin’ Around the World Will Close May 14

EPCOT guests have three weeks to squeeze in one last trip around the globe, as Walt Disney World Resort has officially confirmed that Soarin' Around the World is closing on May 14. A Limited-Time Replacement Takes Over The closure makes room for Soarin' Across America, a patriotic overlay timed to the United States' 250th anniversary. The new film debuts at the Land Pavilion in EPCOT's World Natur

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Disney World Gives Fans What They Wanted, Finally Brings Back Character to Parks

If you’ve been to Walt Disney World recently, you may have noticed something felt a little off. Not in a big, obvious way—but in smaller moments. Certain experiences just weren’t there anymore. That feeling has been building for a while. Now, Disney appears to be making a move that longtime fans will recognize right away. A character experience that quietly disappeared has found its way back into

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Disney World Faces Growing Complaints as Transportation Issues Disrupt Guest Plans

Guests are starting to connect the dots—and it’s leading to some frustration. For many visiting Walt Disney World in 2026, the biggest challenge isn’t inside the parks. It’s getting to them. Transportation, something that’s supposed to make the experience easier, is becoming a sticking point for more guests than expected. The issue isn’t obvious at first. Everything looks simple when you’re planni

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