Walt Disney World

  • Aug- 2025 -
    13 August
    The Disney Hollywood Studios entrance at Walt Disney World Resort. Saharan dust Disney World

    ‘Star Wars’ Theming Vanishes at Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in the midst of exciting transformations, with new experiences like The Magic of Disney Animation on the way and an upcoming Monstropolis area set to open. Yet even as the future is being built, guests continue to enjoy fan-favorite lands like Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. It was in Galaxy’s Edge—specifically aboard Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run—tha

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  • 13 August
    Cinderella Castle viewed from Tomorrowland at dusk

    Disney World Vacation Derailed After Devastating Human Error

    For one U.K. family, their long-anticipated journey to Walt Disney World Resort nearly ended before it began—saved only by a twist of fate and a little extra time. Becky, known to her TikTok followers as @thegeordiedisneyma, had been planning the trip of a lifetime with her husband and teenage twins. Three years of dreaming, 18 months of confirmed bookings, and countless hours of anticipation were

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  • 13 August
    Animal Kingdom Lodge lobby

    Animal Kingdom Lodge Is About to Get the Biggest Upgrade by 2027

    Construction crews are busy all over Walt Disney World, reshaping lands, refreshing rides, and modernizing resorts. Most of the spotlight goes to new attractions and massive park updates, but one of the most significant transformations is quietly happening in a deluxe resort. Before we reveal which one, let’s check out the other projects making waves. Credit: Disney Fanatic Pixar Moves In on Muppe

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  • 13 August
    AT-AT in Rise of the Resistance

    Trouble Is Brewing at Disney’s Most Popular Star Wars Attraction

    Galaxy’s Edge has a way of pulling you in. The streets feel alive with stormtroopers on patrol, Rey keeping an eye out for trouble, and the smell of Ronto Wraps drifting from the food stalls. From building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop to meeting Darth Vader at Star Wars Launch Bay (for now), it’s where an afternoon can vanish without a single ride. But this week, one attraction in particular ha

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  • 13 August
    Disney World guest with Mickey Mouse (L) and Pluto (R) at Disney World.

    Longstanding Disney World ‘Rope Drop’ Experience Officially Ends?

    Disney World “rope dropping” will not be the same for guests entering this Disney park. New gates are being placed that will no longer give the same feel or meaning to the word “rope drop.” No More ‘Rope Dropping’ at This Disney World Park? The morning rush at EPCOT is always electric—MagicBands tapping, Cast Members smiling, and Spaceship Earth towering overhead like a pro

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  • 13 August
    Crowds on Main Street, USA, at Magic Kingdom Park, where Disney World visitors attend. Disney World capacity expansion

    Mystery Deepens as Disney World Rides Shut Down Again and Again

    Disney World has been plagued this summer with numerous rides shutting down without notice, ruining the guest experience for thousands. Disney World Attractions Close Down Without Warning: Why? You’ve got the perfect vacation planned — tickets booked, dining reservations set, and a list of must-do rides ready to go. But the moment you arrive at Disney World, you’re met with construction walls, “te

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  • 12 August
    Walt Disney World Resort guests visit the Magic Kingdom during Hurricane Milton rainy weather. Disney World weather weekend

    Category 3 Hurricane: Is Disney World Impacted by Incoming Storm?

    Florida's 2025 hurricane season is still in its early-ish days, but Central Florida’s tourism industry is already on alert. As the peak storm window approaches, forecasters are tracking a growing system in the Atlantic that could bring the first major threat of the year. The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Erin, now moving westward from the coast of Africa, was located about

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  • 12 August
    Disney hollywood studios early closure

    Disney Confirms Final Day for Iconic Hollywood Studios Attraction

    Hollywood Studios is no stranger to big changes, but the next few weeks will bring a wave of nostalgia and goodbyes. The park, which has been steadily moving away from its behind-the-scenes Hollywood roots toward more immersive, IP-focused lands, is preparing to shutter two of its classic attractions for good. For months, fans noticed hints of change: construction walls appearing overnight, attrac

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  • 12 August
    Aerial view of EPCOT taken from a plane.

    Disney World’s World Showcase Gets Updated, Pavilion Officially Changed

    A new performance has arrived at EPCOT’s World Showcase, adding a live entertainment option to the France Pavilion. Acrobatico!, a high-energy acrobatic production, is now appearing multiple times daily, offering guests an up-close view of flips, aerial moves, and synchronized routines. The show is staged Sunday through Thursday at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., and 5:15 p.m., with n

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  • 12 August
    Villains Land Magic Kingdom art work at Disney World.

    Disney Villains Land Will Feature Characters Fans Never Expected

    Disney is going big with its upcoming Villains Land at Magic Kingdom—but not in the way most people thought. While Maleficent, the Evil Queen, and Hades were obvious shoo-ins, recent details reveal that Disney might be dipping deep into its animated vault for inspiration. A new guest survey is giving us a peek behind the curtain. Alongside the usual big names, it lists some villains many guests ha

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