Walt Disney World

Disney World Saves ‘Vintage Disney’ Experience Fans Feared Was About to Disappear

Some of the best moments at Walt Disney World are the ones guests never planned. That has certainly been the case at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this year. Since the Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard opened in May, roaming Disney characters have turned an otherwise ordinary walk through the area into something much more unpredictable. Guests have watched Rapunzel braid hair, practiced warrior poses

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Disney World Confirms Rare 30% Price Drop for Select EPCOT Guests in 2026

Planning a Walt Disney World holiday vacation usually means preparing for some of the year's highest expenses. Seasonal experiences can add even more to the total, especially for families paying for several people. This year, however, EPCOT guests are getting an unexpected break. Disney has released 2026 pricing for the holidays, and two participating locations will cost considerably less than the

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Permanent Mexico Pavilion Closure Followed by Even More EPCOT Changes

One EPCOT pavilion is undergoing more changes. The Mexico Pavilion has been part of EPCOT since the park opened in 1982, combining dining, shopping, entertainment, and one of World Showcase’s few rides inside its enormous pyramid. Guests entering the building find Plaza de los Amigos, an indoor marketplace designed to resemble a nighttime Mexican plaza. The same space is also home to San Angel Inn

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Disney World Confirms New Jollywood Nights Reservations Open September 17

Disney Jollywood Nights is still a couple of months away, but guests planning to attend the holiday event have a new date they’ll want to remember. Disney has confirmed that reservations are about to open for one of the more relaxed experiences offered during the separately ticketed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Space is limited, and unlike many of the party’s offerings, this is something g

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3 Disney World Attractions Guests Were Promised Are Now Gone for Good

There’s an unusual collection of Walt Disney World attractions that exist only through old announcements and concept art. Guests never got to ride them. Disney never celebrated their grand openings. Yet, for a time, these projects appeared to be genuine pieces of the resort’s future. EPCOT has several examples. As Disney continues moving ahead with a new generation of projects, three ideas that on

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Disney World Announces End of Water Park Operations, Effective September 9

Summer officially wound down at Walt Disney World Resort this week, as Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park has closed its gates for scheduled seasonal refurbishment, leaving Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park as the resort's sole splash destination for the time being. Typhoon Lagoon Closes for the Season According to Walt Disney World Resort's official website, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is

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Popular Disney World Restaurant Adds New Weekday Happy Hour Starting September 14

One of Disney World’s more upscale dining locations is about to offer guests a new reason to visit without committing to an entire meal. Beginning September 14, The Cake Bake Shop Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers at Disney’s BoardWalk will introduce a weekday happy hour featuring drinks, small bites, and a specialty dessert-inspired shake. For guests who have looked at the restaurant’s prices and de

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Disney Villains Land Opening Date: Here’s When We Expect Magic Kingdom’s New Land

Disney finally gave fans a much closer look at Villains Land during D23 2026, answering several major questions about what could become one of Magic Kingdom’s biggest additions ever. There’s just one answer Disney continues to avoid. When does Villains Land actually open? Disney hasn’t announced an opening year, much less an exact date. Based on the scale of the project and everything else happeni

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Disney World Replacement Project Hits Hollywood Studios, Chinese Theatre Featured

New solar-powered trash cans hit Disney's Hollywood Studios. These ones are themed, and the copy on them is the best detail in the entire rollout. Some context. Look, yesterday the whole story was that Disney's newest bins showed up completely plain. Five sets near Mission: SPACE at EPCOT with no logos, no stripes, no color treatment at all. The defense was that Mission: SPACE runs on a deliberate

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Confirmed: Disney Locks in Final Opening Timelines for 4 Major Park Expansions

Disney fans trying to decide when to plan their next big trip finally have some important years to work with. Several massive projects are moving forward across Disney parks, with construction already underway on new lands, attractions, restaurants, and entertainment. While Disney still hasn’t revealed every opening date, the company has narrowed down the dates for four of its biggest projects to

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