Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
- Free Water Park Access, Early Entry, Extended Evening Hours to Continue in 2027
Walt Disney World has confirmed that three popular perks offered to onsite resort guests--including Disney Vacation Club owners--will continue throughout next year. - Disney Vacation Club Members to Preview Rock N Roller Coaster Before May 2026 Reopening
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opens on May 26, 2026 at Disney's Hollywood Studios, but Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders will have an opportunity to preview early. ... - Saratoga Springs Helps Boost Disney Vacation Club Direct Sales in March 2026 Short term price incentives for Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort not only resulted in the resort having its best sales month in 17 months but also caused overall sales to post its best results since March 2025. ...
- Trader Sam's Tiki Terrace Closed for Refurbishment The outdoor bar at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort will be closed for at least a couple months in spring 2026 for refurbishment. ...
- Sixteen Vacation Homes Added to Polynesian’s Island Tower DVC Inventory With its most recent filing for the Condominium Association at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Disney has now declared more than half of the vacation homes in Island Tower for the Disney Vacation Club inventory. ...
- Walt Disney World Offers After-2pm Ticket for Summer 2026 From May 26 through July 29, 2026, Walt Disney World guests can purchase a discounted 2 or 3 day theme park ticket with admission beginning at 2:00pm.
- Lake Buena Vista Golf Course Updates Planned in 2026 The golf course which winds through Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Disney's Old Key West Resort will soon close for a multi-month renovation project.
- 40% Restaurant Savings Return for V.I.Passholder Days in 2026 This summer Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 40% at a dozen restaurants, including two Disney Vacation Club resort locations.
- Save up to 35% off 2026 Late Summer Stays at Aulani Resort in Hawaii Guests looking to stay in hotel rooms and Disney Vacation Club villas at Aulani can save for select dates in August through October 2026.
- 12 Big Events in Walt Disney World This May May is shaping up to be a fun month in Disney World, so we’ve pulled together a list of 12...
- Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Refillable Mugs for 2026 All-New 2026 Refillable Mug Designs Have Arrived at Disney World If you’re planning a trip to the Most Magical Place on Earth this year, there’s a new essential to add to your budget! Walt Disney World has officially debuted its 2026 Resort Hotel Refillable Mugs, and they are a must-have for any fan...
- Tokyo Disneyland Attraction Rankings In 2018, we went to Tokyo Disney Resort for the first time and fell in love with the place. Tokyo DisneySea rightfully steals the headlines but Tokyo Disneyland is no slouch, with wonderful entertainment, an impressive attraction roster and the right amount of weird. In the years since,...
- Closer Look at the Exterior Refurbishment at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Construction Continues at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with Major Exterior Work Underway If you’ve recently sailed over to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort expecting tranquil tiki vibes and a perfect castle view… you might instead be greeted by a bit of a construction jungle. New photos show extensive scaffolding wrapping the...
- VIDEO: Full Ride POV of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in 2D at Disneyland Paris Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy a.k.a. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at Disneyland Paris has been converted to 2D. It closed last summer for this change and other enhancements. It reopened in late March, coinciding with the opening of World of Frozen and the park’s name change. Walt...
- “Worst Wig Ever.” Fans Aren’t Holding Back About Disney’s NEW Han Solo Character The internet had some comments for Disneyland's Han Solo!
- Jungle Cruise and MORE Reopening In Disneyland NEXT Week Two rides are reopening at Disneyland!
- “We Got a Call”: How Kathleen Kennedy and Bob Iger Ruined Galaxy’s Edge—and How Disney is Finally Fixing It For the better part of a decade, a massive question has lingered over Disney’s multi-billion-dollar Star Wars theme park expansions: Why would a company intentionally build a Star Wars land that bans Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Han Solo?
- Why You Can’t Count On This Magic Kingdom Ride Let's take a look at wait times and closed rides in Disney World for yesterday!
- Impressions de France Set to Reopen in Mid-May at Epcot Per the Walt Disney World website, Impressions de France is set to reopen on May 10, 2026, at Epcot. This endearing French film, housed inside... The post Impressions de France Set to Reopen in Mid-May at Epcot appeared first on Resorts...
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Close Early for Private Event in Mid-June Disney’s Hollywood Studios is set to close early for a private event on June 18, 2026. Per the latest operating hours release, Disney’s Hollywood Studios... The post Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Close Early for Private Event in Mid-June appeared first on
- A New Water Bottle Collection Just Released at Target (and Will Sell Out FAST) Target just dropped a new Vera Bradley collection!
- FULL TOUR & REVIEW: Evil Queen-Inspired Spellbound Lounge on the Disney Adventure Tucked in the outskirts of Town Square is Spellbound, a shadowy lounge inspired by the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It’s located on Deck 6 Mid-ship. Venture into the shadowy corners of Town Square’s otherwise vibrant woodland and uncover a hideaway inspired by...
- THIS is What You Need To Pack in Your Disney World Bag To Survive the Florida Heat This Summer, From a Former Cast Member If you want to actually enjoy the magic instead of spending half the day miserable, sweaty, and sunburned, this packing list is for you.
- Touchland Minnie Mouse Hand Sanitizer Set Launches at Walt Disney World The popular spray hand sanitizer product line has expanded its Disney collaboration to encompass the leading Mouse lady herself. Minnie Mouse Touchland Hand Sanitizer Set – $22 Touchland has officially released the latest Disney design of their travel-friendly hand sanitizer and decorative case. The new spray mist...
- Best Disney Loungefly Bags for Mother’s Day Get these Disney Loungefly backpacks for the Minnie to your Mickey, or the Dutchess to your Marie!
- 2 Disney LEGO Sets on Pre-Order Right Now Grab these LEGO sets before having to worry if they'll sell out!
- Burger King may be getting ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ toys – but U.S. fans may miss out Images and posts circulating online suggest Burger King may be preparing a The Mandalorian and Grogu toy collection in select international markets. The post Burger King may be getting ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ toys – but U.S. fans may miss out appeared...
- Every Character You Can Meet in Galaxy’s Edge After the Timeline Shift A New Era of Character Encounters Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Get ready to travel back to where it all began! We’ve gathered the complete list of characters arriving at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland as the land officially embraces the Original Trilogy’s timeline starting April 29. Cue...
- The Cheapest Days to Visit Disney World in January 2027 (Exact Dates & Prices) Here's the cheapest dates to go to Disney World in January 2027.
- Hollywood Studios Closing Early For Private Event in June – This and More in The Top 10 Stories of the Week for April 18, 2026 From what’s going on in and out of the parks, to breaking news, see what everyone’s talking about this week! We’ve pulled together the top news and videos from the last seven days to make sure you haven’t missed any of this week’s most seen stories. The...
- Schedule Changes Coming to ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’ at Disneyland The wildly popular new Bluey stage show in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland will soon be easier to see with new, later show times starting next week. In a recent update to entertainment scheduling on the Disneyland website, we noticed some changes coming to the performance schedule...
- First Signs of Updated Paintwork Visible on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets While Disney is slowly sharing updates on the ride experience, we’re also now seeing our first glimpses at updated paintwork on the ride facade. Updated Paint Job Coming Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s Giant Guitar Work is underway, both inside and out, to retheme Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster...
- The Best Ways to Spend a Day In Singapore BEYOND Universal & Disney Tips for exploring Singapore outside of Disney and Universal.
- 4 Disney World Annual Passholder Perks CONFIRMED For May Annual Passholders, you can't miss these perks!
- The SATURDAY SIX Presents: Flights with Bioreconstruct vol 11 (Updates on Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, Fast & Furious Coaster and MORE!) This week’s SATURDAY SIX heads back into the air with blogger-in-the-sky @bioreconstruct for another incredible bird’s eye view of the...
- Winnie the Pooh Clouds Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Winnie the Pooh Clouds Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Here is a look at the new Winnie the Pooh Clouds blind box pin set at BoxLunch! The price is $16.90 per box/pin and they are available...
- Disney Princess Initial Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Disney Princess Initial Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Here is a look at the new Disney Princess Initial blind box pin set at BoxLunch! The price is $12.90 per box/pin and they are available for preorder. Expected...
- AllEars TV: We Played Hide and Seek In Disney Springs For the first time ever, today's game takes place in Disney Springs! Will someone finally be able to stay hidden for an entire game?!?!
- Guest Suing Disney Claims They Were Bit by Bedbugs at All Star Sports Resort A Disney World tourist is suing and claiming he got bitten by bedbugs while staying at Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort in 2022, according to a new lawsuit. David Besse filed a lawsuit in Orange Circuit Court last month against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Besse is seeking...
- Paint Stripes Added, Then Removed, Now Re-Added to The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Magic of Disney Animation facade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios seems to be experiencing some technical difficulties regarding its paintwork. The Magic of Disney Animation Painting Update In one of our stranger construction updates for the new Magic of Disney Animation facade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we...
- ‘Darkwing Duck’, ‘TaleSpin’, and Many More Rare and Exclusive Characters from Disney Channel Nite at Disneyland Fans of Ducktales, Kim Possible, and many more classic Disney animated series can enjoy the rare character appearances during the special ticketed event. Disney Channel Nite Character Appearances The special Disneyland After Dark event, Disney Channel Nite, provides guests the opportunity to meet a wide variety of...
- Did Disney World Just Quietly Announce CHANGES Coming To Our Top DOLE Whip Spot? Changes might be coming to Magic Kingdom, and it includes DOLE Whip!
- This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things in Magic Kingdom This Magic Kingdom perk has officially ended.
- 9 Things Disney Adults Need To Stop Doing Immediately, According to Other Disney Adults Disney Adults have opinions, and apparently the spiciest ones are about…other Disney Adults. From line-saving to ride-spoiling to EPCOT nonsense, here’s what needs to stop immediately.
- Fans Are Noticing Sudden Transportation Shutdown at Popular Disney Resort—Here’s What It Means For many Walt Disney World guests, the magic doesn’t just begin inside the parks—it starts the moment they step onto a boat gliding across the water toward their destination. The gentle hum of the engine, the cool breeze, and the stunning approach to Magic Kingdom...
- Disney Shares NEW Details On 9 Upcoming Films, and We’re Already Running To The Movie Theater Disney's 2026 CinemaCon showing featured all of the studio's major upcoming films.
- Forget the Parks This Orlando Hotel Near Disney World Is Hosting Super Heros All Summer Long Most families visiting Orlando build their entire trip around Walt Disney World and treat everything else as secondary. The hotel is a place to sleep. The resort pool is a backup plan for a rainy afternoon. The property itself is just the staging ground for the real experience happening inside...
- Why This Expensive Disney Hotel Keeps Getting 10/10 Stars A stay at the Disneyland hotel ain't cheap, but for many families, it's very worth it!
- Animal Enrichment for the 25th Anniversary of Animal Kingdom Lodge Animals who call Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge home got to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the resort with some special enrichment! Animal Enrichment The Southern Ground Hornbill is found solely in Africa and poses in front of what looks like ice blocks spelling out “DAKL 25.” The...
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Dock Closed for Refurbishment, Painting Continues The boat dock at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is now closed as refurbishment work continues throughout the resort. Wilderness Lodge Painting Painting moved to the main building’s south wing a few weeks ago. The trees in front of this wall have grown in more, however, and it’s harder...
- NEW Rules To Follow If You Collect Disney Minnie Ears If you collect Minnie ears, you'll want to follow these new rules!
- I Spent $135 On Disney’s Newest Cruise Ship And It Was The Best Experience I’ve Ever Had I have incredibly strong feelings about this $135 up grade on the Disney Adventure!
- New DC Universe’s ‘Batman’ Movie Finally Unveiled, With Lead Actor Batman still hasn’t appeared in the DC Universe (DCU) yet, but his film is already in development with The Brave and the Bold, which is being directed by Andy Muschietti (2023’s DCEU film The Flash). The Brave and...
- The Plan for a NEW In-Park Hotel at Disney World Is Dead Disney may have scrapped a major plan!
- The Holidays are "Meant to Be:" Disney Announces New Disney Princess Anthology Novel "Snow This is Love" Disney Books is ready to take you on some Disney Princess holiday love stories this October with the release of Snow This is Love. What’s Happening:Disney Books has announced a new entry into their Meant to Be collection of books adapting popular Disney Princess stories into modern romance reimaginings. Releasing...
- Free Water Park Perk Returning to Walt Disney World in 2027 But With Resort Exclusion in Today’s Daily Recap for 4/17/2026 Stripes removed from The Magic of Disney Animation days after painting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney teases over 2,000 bats in revamped Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and Spirit Airlines liquidation may be imminent due to jet fuel costs — all this and more in today’s daily recap...
- 3 Takeaways From Walt Disney World Releasing Their 2027 Vacation Packages – Deluxe Dining Plan, Water Park Days & More Walt Disney World has quietly released vacation packages for 2027. Anyone is able to book their 2027 package now through the Disney website or through a travel agent. With the release of vacation packages comes news of what Disney World will be implementing next year. In this...
- Yesterland: Flik’s Fun Fair at “a bug’s land” Flik’s Fun Fair has four rides primarily for children, a water-play area, restrooms, and a few places to get snacks. But this land-within-a-land is also an attraction itself, full of inventive touches. Read the YESTERLAND article HERE: Flik’s Fun Fair at “a bug’s land” Flik, the inventive...
- Disney Pins Blog Releases at Pin City 2026 Event in Las Vegas Disney Pins Blog Releases at Pin City 2026 Event in Las Vegas Here is a look at the Disney Pins Blog releases at the Pin City 2026 Event in Las Vegas! This event takes...
- Disney Resort Guests Get Free Water Park Admission on Check-In Day Through Summer 2027 There’s nothing quite like arriving at Walt Disney World and immediately diving into the magic, but starting this summer, that first-day excitement is getting a major upgrade and now, Disney has confirmed that the perk isn’t just a one-season offer. It’s coming back in 2027 with an important update guests...
- Main Street, U.S.A. Refurbishment Progressing as Scrim & Scaffolding Move from Carnation Cafe to Refreshment Corner at Disneyland One scrim falls only for scaffolding to rise as the very visible refurbishment of Main Street, U.S.A., continues at Disneyland. Carnation Cafe Façade Revealed After two months of being hidden behind a scrim, Carnation Cafe’s freshly-refurbished façade is finally fronting on Main Street, U.S.A. once more. The...
- New Disneyland Apparel Featuring Mickey, Angel, and Haunted Mansion Bride Disneyland Resort has a few new pieces of apparel, including t-shirts featuring Mickey Mouse, Angel, and The Haunted Mansion Bride. Light Blue Sweatshirt – $69.99 This pale blue sweatshirt has “Disneyland” in white appliqués across the front. Printed below is “Authentic Original EST. 1955” with the castle...
- TouringPlans User’s Lowest Rated Restaurants in Orlando Theme Parks Earlier this week we looked at the highest rated restaurants in the Orlando theme parks to see if Mythos really...
- Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Innate’ On Hulu, Where A Woman’s Serial Killer Father Is Out Of Prison And Copycat Killings Start To Happen Elena Anaya and Imanol Arias star in the tense but semi-predictable thriller.
- Animal Kingdom Park Hopping Strategy with Lightning Lanes This guide provides our strategy for using Lightning Lanes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and park-hopping to another park. In our example, we park-hop to Magic... The post Animal Kingdom Park Hopping Strategy with Lightning Lanes appeared first on Resorts Gal.
- 4 New Travel Essentials Just Dropped on Amazon These essentials will change how you travel forever!
- Disney’s Riviera Resort has a New Exclusive Ear Headband A new ear headband has made its way to Disney’s Riviera Resort. It’s the only item with this particular design, but we wonder if it may be part of a larger collection coming soon. Riviera Resort Ear Headband – $36.99 The ear headband is primarily a soft...
- When Is Hurricane Season at Disney World in 2026? When is the Atlantic Hurricane Season in 2026?
- Six Flags is reinstating park presidents: what does this mean for guests and employees? Six Flags is expected to confirm next week which parks are getting returning presidents, but a new report lists 10 locations including Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Point, and Six Flags Magic Mountain. The post Six Flags is reinstating park presidents: what does...
- Disney Resort Guests Get Free Water Park Admission on Check-In Day for Summer 2026 There’s nothing quite like arriving at Walt Disney World and immediately diving into the magic, but starting this summer, that first-day excitement is getting a major upgrade. Guests staying at select Disney Resort hotels will be able to kick off their vacation with a splash thanks to a brand-new perk...
- "Those Aren't Big Birds, Sweetheart": Bats by the Thousands in Enhanced and Restored Effects at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Bats. They're great survivors, and have also been restored and enhanced, surviving the massive refurbishment taking place at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World. What's Happening:We're getting more details about some of the enhancements coming to Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.One of those...
- Walt Disney Imagineering Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Look at Muppets Coaster Queue Posters Before you even board your super-stretch limo, the story of Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will start in the queue, and thanks to a new behind-the-scenes look, we now know just how much artistry is going into every detail. What’s Happening:A newly released video from Walt Disney Imagineering...
- UK Man Arrested After Pushing Teenager at Magic Kingdom A UK man was arrested for pushing a teenager after a disagreement in the queue of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom. What’s Happening:According to People Magazine, a guest at Walt Disney World was arrested after allegedly pushing an 18-year-old girl in line for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.The incident occurred on...
- Photos: Tokyo Disneyland Celebrates 43rd Anniversary with Toontown-Inspired Merchandise Collection Tokyo Disneyland is celebrating yet another magical year! For the park’s 43rd anniversary, the park is celebrating in style with a charming new merchandise collection that leans into whimsy and the colorful world of Toontown.This year’s lineup puts a playful spotlight on some of Disney’s most beloved characters, with Mickey...
- All the Meet and Greets in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland After Timeline Shift We now know all the Star Wars characters you can encounter around Batuu West after part of the land officially shifts to the original trilogy’s timeline on April 29. Original Trilogy Character Meet and Greets Disney has been steadily revealing the characters coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s...
- Spirit Airlines Liquidation May be Imminent Due to Jet Fuel Costs The Florida-based low-cost Spirit Airlines could come to an end this year amid rising jet fuel costs. Spirit Airlines Possibly Liquidating Bloomberg reports that Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. is at risk of liquidation due to jet fuel prices caused by the U.S. war with Iran. The company...
- REVIEW: This Disney Springs Snack Was So Good, It Hurts Us That It’s Leaving We just tried a limited-edition snack at Disney Springs, and you need to too!
- Two BIG Problems With Wearing a Loungefly at Disney World Loungefly bags are adorable at Disney World, until you realize they hold approximately three items and zero hydration plans. Here are the two BIG problems with using one in the parks, plus how to make it work without losing your mind.
- Wall Construction Continues in Piston Peak National Park at Magic Kingdom Concrete work continues in Piston Peak National Park, the new Cars area, under construction at Magic Kingdom. Piston Peak National Park Construction Crews were once again pumping concrete near the former Liberty Square Riverboat Landing. This time, the boom arm was positioned on the side of the...
- Reopening Dates for Jungle Cruise & Toy Story Midway Mania at Disneyland Resort Two Disneyland attractions have reopening dates: Jungle Cruise in Disneyland Park and Toy Story Midway Mania in Disney California Adventure. Jungle Cruise The ride has been closed since February 17, 2026 and will reopen on April 24, 2026. We recently spotted some new paint and texture work...
- Free Water Park Perk Returning to Walt Disney World in 2027 But With Resort Exclusion Walt Disney World has confirmed that their free water park perk for hotel guests will be back in the summer of 2027. Free Water Park Day at Walt Disney World The perk’s page on the Walt Disney World website states, “This benefit will also be available for...
- Don’t Pay To Ride This Popular Disney World Ride, Do THIS Instead Before paying for a Lightning Lane for this popular ride, we have another suggestion.
- 12 Must-Haves for the Perfect Disney-Themed Birthday Party If you’re dreaming of a Disney-themed birthday party but don’t know where to start, we found 12 items that are perfect for you. Whether you’re looking for ideas for a little one’s birthday or for yourself, we created a list of 12 items that are great for a Disneyland-themed birthday...
- Big Thunder Mountain’s Overhaul Features Thousands of New Bats Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens with a Bat-tastic Upgrade Featuring Over 2,000 Bats Things are about to get a little more… batty at Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Walt Disney Imagineering has revealed a fang-tastic update coming to the iconic attraction, and it is packed with more than 2,000 bats lurking...
- Disney World Confirms Free Water Park Perk for 2027 With One Major Exclusion Disney World Confirms Free Water Park Perk Returns in 2027… But Not for Everyone Walt Disney World has officially confirmed that its splash-worthy free water park perk will be back for summer 2027, but this time there is a twist that might leave some campers out in the sun. Guests...
- Disney Announces May Return for Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing Along EPCOT’s Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Set to Reopen in May A little bonjour and a tale as old as time are making their return to EPCOT very soon. Disney has confirmed that both Impressions de France and the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along will reopen...
- More Disney World Annual Passholder Good-to-Go Days Added to April Disney Adds More April Good-to-Go Days for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World Walt Disney World just tossed Annual Passholders a little extra pixie dust for the end of April. Disney has added four more Good-to-Go Days this month, giving Passholders even more chances to visit the parks without needing...
- I Can Honestly Say I’ve Now Been To Universal’s Worst Theme Park I can honestly say I've been to the worst Universal theme park and I have big thoughts!
- ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ theater merchandise collection includes massive popcorn buckets, cups and more Star Wars fans will have plenty of collectibles to choose from when The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in theaters. Cinemark has unveiled a full merchandise lineup featuring popcorn containers, souvenir cups, a collectible tin, Grogu pin, and an LED AT-AT Walker popcorn container available at select locations...
- New Star Wars LED AT-AT walker popcorn bucket is must-have ‘Mandolorian & Grogu’ item Star Wars fans will have plenty of collectibles to choose from when The Mandalorian and Grogu arrives in theaters. but the LED AT-AT Walker popcorn container may be the most wanted of them all. The post New Star Wars LED AT-AT walker...
- Disney’s latest movie slate revealed at CinemaCon 2026 features brands familiar to park fans Disney used CinemaCon 2026 to highlight upcoming movies connected to brands fans already know from Disney parks and cruises, including Toy Story, Star Wars, Moana, and Marvel. The post Disney’s latest movie slate revealed at CinemaCon 2026 features brands familiar to park...
- Theater Review: don’t miss “Kimberly Akimbo” before it leaves Orlando this weekend The Tony Award-winning musical Kimberly Akimbo is in its final three nights at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center, giving audiences one last chance to experience one of Broadway’s funniest and most heartfelt recent hits. The post Theater Review: don’t miss “Kimberly Akimbo” before...
- Put Your Drinks and Snacks Away; Disney World Announces Free Entry For decades, a Walt Disney World vacation hasn’t just been about the parks—it’s been about the feeling. That moment when you step off the plane, check into your resort, and realize you’re finally “in the Disney bubble.” Every detail matters, especially on arrival day, when anticipation is high...
- Disneyland’s Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Reopens, Numerous Props Replaced After a short closure to “acquire more props” ahead the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge timeline shift at Disneyland, Dok-Ondar’s has reopened with new props. Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities Reopens Dok-Ondar is an Ithorian antiquities dealer who has a shop located in Black Spire Outpost on Batuu (Disneyland’s...
- Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Reopening Date Announced Impressions de France and the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along at EPCOT will reopen after refurbishment on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Impressions de France and the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along Reopening The shows, which share a theater in the France pavilion, have been closed since February...
- Disney Teases Over 2,000 Bats in Revamped Big Thunder Mountain Railroad The updated Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom will have over 2,000 (fake) bats in the Rainbow Caverns scene at the start of the ride. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Bats Walt Disney Imagineering shared a behind-the-scenes look at the new bats. The scene previously just had...
- More Gray Paint on Building of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Painting continues on the building at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Projects will steadily continue as the ride approaches its opening day on May 26, 2026. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Refurbishment During a visit to the park this morning, April 17,...
- Retro Pop Century Resort Collection Features Exclusive Minnie Ears, Tervis Tumbler, and More Fans of Pop Century’s retro stylings can check out these new items at the resort’s Everything POP gift shop. These new items join a variety of new releases themed to the resort’s aesthetic, including a T-shirt and a ceramic coffee mug, which we spotted on a previous...
- Why Every Disney Adult Will Be Running to This Hotel on May 5th Something very fun is happening at this Disney hotel on May 5th, and it includes margaritas, fiesta vibes, and the kind of guac that could derail your evening plans
- We’ve Got Some Bad News About This Budget Airline This budget airline could be in trouble.
- Disney World Injury Report Raises Eyebrows as New 2026 Numbers Reveal Surprising Trend
- Star Wars Stormtrooper Collection Arrives Ahead of May the 4th Holiday In just a few weeks, Star Wars Day will be here, and Disney Store is getting ready for the holiday with weekly merchandise drops inspired by the galaxy far, far away. Today’s selections are themed to Stormtroopers.(Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by providing...
- 2026 Disney World Starbucks Tumblers with Mystery Pin Set (All 4 Parks) If you’re a fan of Starbucks and enjoy pin-collecting, you might like to check out some of the newer travel tumblers that come with mystery... The post 2026 Disney World Starbucks Tumblers with Mystery Pin Set (All 4 Parks) appeared first on...
- The #1 Way to Solve This Nightmare Travel Emergency If this happens to you, DON'T PANIC. Do this instead.
- Why Every Mom Will Be RUNNING to ALDI Next Week The BEST things to find at ALDI this week.
- Disney Is Celebrating Gay Pride With New Experience Coming to Main Street, U.S.A. For many Disney fans, few places carry the emotional weight of walking down Main Street, U.S.A.—a space built on nostalgia, inclusivity, and the promise that everyone belongs. Over the years, that meaning has only deepened as special events have transformed the park into something even more personal, more...
- Disney Files 9 NEW Permits for Tropical Americas Expansion at Animal Kingdom Disney just dropped HOW MANY new permits?!
- Zero Taxes on $8.3 Billion: Inside Disney’s Massive 2025 IRS Loophole As millions of Americans meticulously gathered their W-2s, tracked their deductions, and handed over a portion of their hard-earned paychecks to the IRS this tax season, one of the most profitable entertainment empires on the planet was enjoying a decidedly different financial reality.
- AllEars TV: A Perfect Day In SINGAPORE — Rate My Trip! Quincy and Emma are going head to head to see who has the better day in Singapore. It's time to Rate My Trip!
- 2026 Disney Hotel Essential Buying Guide: Best Items for Kids, Adults, and Experts These are items that make our Disney hotel stay more seamless.
- I Can’t Stop Talking About Disney’s NEW Muppet Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Announcements And My Family Is Getting Worried I have BIG feelings about the new Muppets Rock 'n' Roller Coaster news and I'm detailing them all here!
- Disney World Dining Just Got Insanely More Expensive: Is It Time to Change Your Travel Plans? There was a time when a trip to Walt Disney World felt like a once-in-a-lifetime dream that families could realistically plan for—save a little each month, pick the right week, and make the magic happen. For generations, that promise has been part of what made Disney so special:...
- Walt Disney World Adds Several Annual Passholder Good-to-Go Days This Month Walt Disney World has added eight “good-to-go” days for Annual Passholders this month, meaning Passholders can visit a theme park without a reservation. Annual Passholder Good-to-Go Days April 2026 Good-to-go days are marked on the admission calendar with green circles. They are available to all four Passholder...
- Stripes Removed From The Magic of Disney Animation Days After Painting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Stripes that were added to The Magic of Disney Animation facade at Disney’s Hollywood Studios have been removed just a few days later. The Magic of Disney Animation Painting Two dark red stripes were added to the facade earlier this month. They were on the right, next...
- HELP! Why Won’t Disney World Fix This Unnecessarily Complicated Ride Rule?! Let's talk about this unnecessarily complicated ride rule at Magic Kingdom that Disney has yet to fix.
- The NEW Loungefly Backpack Everyone Will Be Wearing to Disney World in May The best Loungeflys for May.
- Disney Fans, Set Your Alarms For 10 AM Tomorrow Morning! We played Hide & Seek in Disney Springs, and you can find out who won TOMORROW!
- Inside Disney’s Radical Culture Shift: A Laid-Off Engineer Reveals the Truth About DEI and the “Secret Gay Agenda” For years, The Walt Disney Company has been at the epicenter of America’s culture wars. From high-profile clashes with politicians over classroom legislation to heated debates over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its films and parks, the “House of Mouse” has found itself under heavy...
- Shoes Disney Adults Are Wearing on Cruises in 2026 These shoes are PERFECT for a cruise vacation!
- BREAKING: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening Date in Today’s Daily Recap for 04/16/2026 BREAKING: Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening Date, Disney Severance Packages Revealed for 1,000 Laid Off Employees, BREAKING: Full List of Electric Mayhem Songs for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, Free Lightning Lane for Completing A Pirate’s Adventure at Magic Kingdom — all...
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- Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind the Scenes Video on Creating Muppets Coaster Posters How Imagineers Created Those Viral Muppet Coaster Posters Walt Disney Imagineering just pulled back the curtain on the creative chaos of the Muppets’ newest gig! In a fresh Instagram feature, Dani Iglesias, Creative Director at The Muppets Studio, breaks down the design process behind the hilarious new queue posters for Rock ‘n’...
- Animals Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Animals Celebrate a Milestone Anniversary at Disney’s Wildest Resort Twenty-five years ago, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge opened its doors, offering guests the incredible chance to wake up to views of a lush African savanna. This week, the resort celebrated its Silver Anniversary, and the party wasn’t just for the humans! To...
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- Disney World Monorail Announcement Remains Unchanged Despite Recent Rumors Disney Confirms Classic Monorail Announcement Was Never Changed All aboard the rumor express… except this one never left the station. Despite recent chatter online suggesting Disney had “restored” the classic “ladies and gentlemen” monorail announcement, Walt Disney World has confirmed there was nothing to restore in the first place. The...
- Disney World Extends Resort Guest Benefits and Perks Through 2027 Disney World Extends Early Entry and Deluxe Evening Hours Perks Through 2027 If you love getting a head start on your park day or enjoying the parks after the sun sets, Walt Disney World just handed you a little extra pixie dust. Disney has officially confirmed that its popular early...
- Disney World Updates Official Website with Rock n Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Details Disney World Shares First Full Ride Description for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Disney has officially turned up the volume on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, as the Walt Disney World website now has a dedicated page for the re-imagined attraction along with a full new...
- Photos: New Star Wars Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Ahead of May the 4th Just in time for Star Wars Day, the Force is making a stylish landing at Disneyland Park. A brand-new wave of merchandise has arrived across the resort, giving fans the perfect excuse to refresh their wardrobe and their collection with pieces inspired by a galaxy far, far away.The latest drop...
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- Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Big Face Tote Bags Land at Disneyland Resort Winnie the Pooh and Tigger have been transformed into Big Face canvas tote bags, now available at Disneyland and online via Disney Store. Winnie the Pooh Big Face Canvas Tote – $49.99 Shaped like Pooh Bear’s head, this is a yellow bag with piping trim and padded...
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- Disney’s new limited-time “Disney Store” concept is bringing back what fans miss most Disney’s new “Disney Store” concept brings online shopping into a physical space, but for longtime fans, it also revives memories of the beloved mall stores that once defined Disney retail. The post Disney’s new limited-time “Disney Store” concept is bringing back what...
- The Best Airport-to-Park Outfits for Disney Trips When we need an outfit that we can wear off the plane and right to the Disney parks, these are our go-tos!
- The New Disney Tote Bag Everyone Is Buying Today Get this adorable tote bag for 30% off!
- REVIEW: You Know How We Feel About Most Disney World Churros, But THESE Are The Exception We're heading back to Nomad Lounge to try some new menu items.
- The 14 Best Rides To Rope Drop in Magic Kingdom If you're going to rope drop Magic Kingdom, hit up these rides first.
- Scaffolding Installed Around Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace During Refurbishment Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace, the outdoor patio bar next to Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, is currently closed for refurbishment at Walt Disney World. Scaffolding has been installed around the area. Trader Sam’s Tiki Terrace Scaffolding Scaffolding has been installed around the Tiki Terrace not long after it...
Theme Park News & Rumors
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- We Made the FULL List of EVERY 2027 Disney World Ticket Price Increase So You Don’t Have To Here's how much Disney World ticket prices will change in price from 2026 to 2027.
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- Hollywood Studios Closing Early For Private Event in June – This and More in The Top 10 Stories of the Week for April 18, 2026 From what’s going on in and out of the parks, to breaking news, see what everyone’s talking...
- Hollywood Studios Closing Early For Private Event in June – This and More in The Top 10 Stories of the Week for April 18, 2026 From what’s going on in and out of the parks, to breaking news, see what everyone’s talking...
- Hollywood Studios Closing Early For Private Event in June – This and More in The Top 10 Stories of the Week for April 18, 2026 From what’s going on in and out of the parks, to breaking news, see what everyone’s talking...
- First Signs of Updated Paintwork Visible on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets While Disney is slowly sharing updates on the ride experience, we’re also now seeing our first glimpses...
- The Only 3 Disney World Restaurant Reviews You Need to Read in 2026 The Disney dining recommendations you need to know before you go.
Latest Walt Disney Photos
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- Updated Look at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Construction Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Is Starting to Look More Like a Resort and Less...
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Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
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- Free Water Park Perk Returning to Walt Disney World in 2027 But With Resort Exclusion in Today’s Daily Recap for 4/17/2026 Stripes removed from The Magic of Disney Animation days after painting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney teases...
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- Universal Orlando Resort Hiring Actors for Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Universal Orlando Resort posted a new casting call for Halloween Horror Nights 35. The posting is seeking...
- Full List: ‘One Piece’ Universal Studios Hollywood Fan Fest Nights Merchandise 2026 Time to gather your crew, the One Piece Fan Fest merchandise is here! It can be found...
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