Walt Disney World

  • Aug- 2025 -
    28 August
    The entrance to Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom.

    Disney Retires Liberty Square Area at Magic Kingdom

    Walt Disney World Resort has begun making big changes at Magic Kingdom Park, and this time, a classic part of Liberty Square is disappearing. The change comes as part of the Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island’s transformation into a Cars (2006)-themed area in Frontierland. Credit: Jennifer Lynn, Flickr The first signs of change came in early July, when the Rivers of America, Liberty Square Ri

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  • 28 August
    Epcot in darkness

    Everyone’s Welcome: All-Ages Playground Now Open at Disney World

    Walt Disney World Resort is welcoming guests of all ages to enjoy a brand-new, limited-time attraction: the Harvest Hallow Playground at EPCOT. This exciting new space, which debuted as part of the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, is a family-friendly space featuring whimsical, fall-inspired designs and adorable woodland creatures. On August 28, 2025, Walt Disney World Resort unveile

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  • 28 August
    Spaceship Earth as seen from the EPCOT World Showcase Lagoon at Disney World.

    EPCOT Changed Permanently Following Summer Removal of Iconic Decades-Old Character

    A section of EPCOT’s World Showcase has recently reopened with a new look. The pathway between the Mexico and Norway pavilions, closed off by construction walls for several months, now features updated landscaping and a wider walkway for smoother guest flow. This project began in May, when barriers went up around the Mexico pavilion. Guests noticed shaded seating areas and green space blocked from

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  • 28 August
    Stitch acts like a dog in the trailer for the live-action Lilo and Stitch.

    Stitch’s Surprise Return to Disney Parks Stuns Guests In 2025

    Disney World has brought Stitch back in a way no one saw coming. His latest return has sparked lines, excitement, and plenty of nostalgia. The mischievous alien disappeared from Magic Kingdom after his attraction closed in 2018, but in 2025, fans are once again seeing him appear throughout the parks. Credit: Disney From Ride to Retirement When Stitch’s Great Escape opened in 2004, it gave Tomorrow

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  • 28 August
    A split image: on the left, three teenagers from "Stranger Things" look serious indoors; on the right, colorful balloons in front of a Disney castle in bright daylight.

    Stranger Things Sparked Buzz With a Disney Surprise Fans Never Anticipated

    Disney has always been about fairytales and happily-ever-afters. Stranger Things is rooted in monsters, suspense, and the shadows of the Upside Down. But when those two worlds unexpectedly intersected at Disney World, fans everywhere took notice. Credit: Disney Disney’s Timeless Pull There’s a reason Walt Disney World is called the most magical place on Earth. Between its four theme parks, two wat

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  • 27 August
    Main Street seen through the arms of the Partners statue at Magic Kingdom theme park at Disney World

    Learning at Disney: A Unique Look Inside One Family’s Theme Park Classroom

    A Central Florida mother has found an inventive way to combine homeschooling with theme park magic, using all four Disney World parks as a classroom for her daughters. Jordan Ashley told WESH 2 in an exclusive interview, “We don't always homeschool at Disney World every single day. That's not the only place we learn.” But for the former Disney cast member, the parks have become a natural extension

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

    Magic Kingdom Guests in Mourning Following Shocking Revelation

    Magic Kingdom guests are mourning the loss of a legacy area that has brought millions of joy and wonder since 1955. Magic Kingdom Area Now Gone Forever When guests entered Magic Kingdom recently, they were confronted with an unexpected and unsettling sight: the Rivers of America drained to the very bottom. For years, this iconic waterway provided a backdrop for peaceful riverboat rides, childhood

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  • 27 August
    Ursula in "The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure at Disney World's Hollywood Studios

    Disney Cast Member Endures Frightening Costume Malfunction in Front of Theme Park Guests

    Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween Parade at Magic Kingdom Park recently hit an unexpected pause when one of the character performers encountered a costume malfunction. A Walt Disney World Resort guest captured the incident on video and praised the cast member for their professionalism. Mickey’s Boo To You Halloween Parade is a highlight of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, performing twice nightl

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  • 27 August
    Mickey Mouse in Fantasmic! at Disney World.

    Say Goodbye to Double ‘Fantasmic!’ Performances at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    One of Disney World’s most famous nighttime spectaculars is slimming down its schedule. Fantasmic!, the beloved show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is officially moving to a single nightly performance starting in mid-September . A Show with Staying Power Since its debut, Fantasmic! has been the kind of production that pulls thousands into the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater. With its mix of fireworks

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  • 27 August
    Happily Ever After fireworks at Magic Kingdom

    Wild Police Pursuit Ends in Shocking Arrest at Magic Kingdom

    Fireworks, music, and a sudden police chase—Magic Kingdom’s Happily Ever After show turned into something guests won’t soon forget. An Arrest in the Middle of the Magic Disney has always been a place where rules are meant to keep the magic safe, but lately, more and more guests have been testing the limits. From fights in the parks to people jumping out of ride vehicles, it seems like unruly behav

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