Walt Disney World

  • Mar- 2026 -
    13 March
    Josh D'Amaro stands in front of Cinderella Castle in Disney World

    Josh D’Amaro Expected to Shake Up These 11 Disney World Attractions

    A major shift is about to happen at The Walt Disney Company. Josh D’Amaro, the longtime leader of Disney’s theme parks division, is preparing to take over as CEO. That move places one of the park’s biggest champions at the top of the company. For fans of Walt Disney World, that raises an interesting possibility. When someone with a deep parks background takes charge, the attractions themselves oft

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  • 13 March
    Disney Magic Kingdom entrance sign

    Disney World Guests Will Face Giant Crowds as 7.4 Million Appear in Orlando

    Spring break travel is ramping up across the United States, and Central Florida is preparing for a massive increase in visitors. For those planning a trip to Walt Disney World Resort, that likely means packed walkways and long lines throughout the parks. According to new projections from Orlando International Airport, the next week could bring one of the largest travel surges of the spring season.

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  • 13 March
    Aerial shot of Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park.

    Disney Just Filed a Patent for the Attraction Taking Over Magic Kingdom

    A recently published patent application reveals details about the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom, which is part of a significant 14-acre expansion that includes the Piston Peak area and a section themed to Disney Villains. Filed on September 11, 2024, by Derek Lee Howard and Edward Allen Nemeth, the patent shows that Disney had been developing the ride system design before officially an

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  • 12 March
    A smiling woman scans her Disney wristband at an entrance while a theme park employee in uniform assists her. Two other people wait in line behind her, also smiling, outside on a sunny day.

    Disney World’s Most Important App Just Changed—And Fans Have Thoughts

    Few things are as synonymous with a modern Walt Disney World vacation as the My Disney Experience app. Long gone are the days when guests simply grabbed a paper map and wandered through the park. Today, nearly every part of a Disney trip—from Lightning Lane reservations to dining plans and mobile ordering—runs through the digital companion sitting in millions of pockets. For many guests visiting W

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  • 12 March
    Entrance to Soarin' at EPCOT. Disney World Soarin' Across America opening date confirmed.

    Disney Reveals Surprise Date for New EPCOT Flight Experience—But Fans Didn’t Expect the Timing

    Few attractions capture the emotional magic of Walt Disney World quite like the sensation of flight. At EPCOT, guests have long lined up for the chance to glide above breathtaking landscapes, feeling the wind rush past as iconic locations appear beneath them. For many Disney fans, the Soarin’ experience represents something timeless—a peaceful, soaring journey that blends storytelling, technology,

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  • 12 March
    The Disney World entrance sign during a nice, sunny, summer day. Disney World weather.

    We Now Know When These Beloved Attractions Will Be Returning to Disney World

    For millions of travelers, a trip to Walt Disney World Resort is about more than rides and fireworks—it’s about stepping into a place where nostalgia and imagination blend together. From the thrill of roller coasters in Magic Kingdom to soaring above the globe in EPCOT, each attraction becomes part of a memory families carry with them long after their vacation ends. But in recent months, many gues

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  • 12 March
    Tim Allen and Buzz Lightyear

    Disney Removes Buzz Lightyear From Public View After 27 Years

    Buzz Lightyear's name has temporarily gone missing from the entrance of his own attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. A New Space Ranger Spin Sign With One Thing Missing Earlier this month, Walt Disney World Resort installed a Space Mountain-style marquee sign in front of Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park. The new sign carries the same distinctive white spi

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  • 12 March
    Ragland Irish Pub

    The Most Authentic Irish Festival in America Is Coming to Disney Springs

    Raglan Road at Disney Springs will host The Mighty Festival, an annual St. Patrick's Day celebration, from March 13 to 17, 2026. This festival is described as the most authentic Irish festival in America, featuring Irish talent from Ireland, five outdoor bars, St. Paddy's merchandise, Celtic face painters, Irish dancers, and traditional cuisine. The lineup includes notable bands like Strings & Thi

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  • 12 March
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.

    Fire Breaks Out at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT on March 12

    A fire was reported inside EPCOT on Thursday afternoon, drawing a law enforcement response to one of Walt Disney World Resort's most visited theme parks. Fire at EPCOT on Thursday Afternoon Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime flagged the emergency on X (formerly Twitter) at 1:23 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, relaying publicly available information from law enforcement activity in the area: 🔥

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  • 12 March
    A colorful, circus-themed sign reads "Big Top Souvenirs" in large, lighted letters—a standout among Magic Kingdom shops—with banners on each side advertising "The World's Best Amazing Gifts" and "The World's Tastiest Treats.

    Disney Just Ripped the Roof Off This Magic Kingdom Shop and It Looks Wild

    Disney has removed the roof of Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom, exposing its structural framework. This change, noticeable while walking through Storybook Circus, marks the first visible work on the tent since refurbishment began after its closure in February 2026. Along with Pete's Silly Sideshow, which has also seen roof removal, Big Top Souvenirs is undergoing extensive renovations expected

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