Top Disney Headlines: Today’s Rumors & Park News
- Get Ready for the Holidays as Maria & Enzo's Opens Up Breakfast with Santa Reservations
As we get into August, its time to start thinking of holiday plans at Walt Disney World, leading to the opening of reservations for a special breakfast experience at Maria & Enzo's. What's Happening:Summer is wrapping up at the Walt Disney World Resort, and that means that we need to... - Swan and Dolphin Reveal Menu For 2026 Food and Wine Classic
The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival starts at the tail end of August but if you can't wait quite that long, a Walt Disney World hotel have you covered. The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic has released its menu for the year, and it's... - Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Adds Stitch, Captain Jack, and a Ton of Great Merch We're only a few days away from the first Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2026 If you were still looking for a reason to pick up tuckets, Disney World may have just found that reason, as it has revealed more details on a pair of new entertainment offerings alongside a...
- New Trailer for Latest Leslie Iwerks Doc, "Disney Worldbuilders" Arrives Ahead of D23 and Disney+ Debut Set to make its world premiere at the upcoming D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, we now have our first official trailer for the new Leslie Iwerks documentary, Disney Worldbuilders.What's Happening:A new trailer has been revealed for the new feature-length documentary from Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, Disney...
- Disney Just Dropped a NEW Look at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Souvenirs Disney just dropped the full list of souvenirs you can get at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
- Howl-O-Scream Orlando turns ’90s nostalgia into a Y2K scare zone The countdown reached zero, but the party never ended. Nekrosis traps Howl-O-Scream Orlando guests inside a decaying seaside town frozen in Y2K. The post Howl-O-Scream Orlando turns ’90s nostalgia into a Y2K scare zone appeared first on Attractions Magazine.
- 4 Disney World Restaurants CHANGED This Week Disney World restaurant menus changed this week!
- Marvel Fans Rejoice! “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” Is Breaking Box Office Records "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is already breaking records!
- REVIEW: Japan Pavilion in EPCOT Introduces an Unusual & Overpriced Egg Hot Dog The Japan Pavilion in EPCOT has a new egg sandwich at EPCOT. Not only is it overpriced, but it is very bland and flavorless. It’s available at Katsura Grill. Tamago Sando – $8.75 Japanese-Style Egg Sandwich: Fluffy egg salad tucked into a buttery brioche, finished with sweet-savory...
- Hatbox Ghost and Headless Horseman Popcorn Buckets Coming to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Disney has announced a new Hatbox Ghost bucket and Headless Horseman bucket that will be exclusive to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, plus teased two novelties that will be available at the park during the day. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Popcorn...
- Disney Dropped a NEW Villains Collection, and I’m Going To Wear It All Year Round Disney Villains have taken over the Disney Store!
- We Don’t Know What Happened To Disney’s Hollywood Studios Yesterday, But We Hope It Never Happens Again There was one park that struggling BIG time yesterday, but hey, at least it wasn't the same one as the day before.
- When Will ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ be Streaming? The Sony-Marvel-Disney debacle strikes again.
- ‘Dancing With The Stars: The Next Pro’ Exclusive Clip: Jenna Johnson Helps Contestants With Their Chemistry Which contestants are going to bring the heat this week?
- Has Marvel Really Been Cooked Since ‘Endgame’? 5 Films That Prove the MCU Isn’t Dead (Yet) What this list pre-supposes is: Actually, there are half a dozen later-period Marvel movies well worth watching.
- How Sadie Sink’s Mystery ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Character Sets the Stage for the MCU to Finally Do An Iconic Superhero Justice on Screen Is Sadie Sink playing who the internet thought she was, or someone else entirely?
- ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+’ Guest Star Megan Hilty Teases That She and Miley Cyrus Are “Like The Same” Now That They’ve Both Performed The “Hoedown Throwdown” The Tony nominee may not have known the "Hoedown Throwdown" before, but now she can "boom d' clap" with the rest of 'em.
- All the Disney BoxLunch Drops This Week — Loungeflys, Shirts, and More BoxLunch just dropped NINE new Disney items!
- Six Ravens Review at Disney Springs: Grim or Great? Six Ravens is now open at Disney Springs. Well, it’s a soft opening, officially. A grand opening date is yet to be announced. That said, the venue should be open daily now, as operations slowly ramp up. We made it out to Disney Springs this morning for a first...
- EPCOT Entrance Fountain Refilled with Water and Running Again The iconic entrance fountain of EPCOT has been refilled with water and is running again after being drained last month. EPCOT Fountain Running Again The fountain was not running as early as Tuesday, July 21. We don’t know if the fountain was purposefully turned off or if...
- 10 Differences Between Lookout Cay and Castaway Cay Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay are not the same island, nor the same experience. Which is a good thing! It’s...
- Make Your FAVORITE Disney Park Treats at Home with These Amazon Finds We found machines on Amazon that can recreate iconic Disney snacks!
- REVIEW: Six Ravens Is NOW OPEN at Disney World, and We’re Trying EVERYTHING Six Ravens has soft opened in DIsney Springs!
- This NEW Disney Princess Collection Is Sure To Sell Out FAST A NEW Disney-princess inspired collection just dropped online!
- REVIEW: Disney Dropped 3 NEW Treats, But Only 2 Are Worth the Cost We just got a chance to try three of the new World Princess Week treats in Disney World, and we're a big fan of TWO of them!
- Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic Menus Revealed for 2026 The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic has announced the 2026 menu line-up. Food & Wine Classic Returning for its 17th year on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, the award-winning culinary team, from world-renowned celebrity chefs to celebrities in their own...
- 'The Muppet Show' 50th, 'The Princess Diaries' 20th, 'Beauty and the Beast' 35th, and More Disney Anniversary Collections Coming Soon A “Fanniversary Frenzy” will take place at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with these new collections commemorating milestone anniversaries of ten beloved Disney classics. These items will be available at D23 Marketplace during D23 2026 from August 14-16 with select pieces from the collections first launching...
- PHOTOS: Six Ravens, Gideon's Bakehouse Savory Culinary Concept, Opens at Disney Springs Six Ravens, the savory culinary concept by Gideon’s Bakehouse, is now open at Disney Springs. Operating hours are posted on the Disney World website for 10:00 am to 11:00 p.m. daily. This is a soft opening and subject to operational changes. Six Ravens Opens Many guests gathered at Six...
- Why Every Disney Adult Is Buying HOKA Shoes From Amazon Today Grab these HOKAs while they're on sale!
- Universal Debuts New Exclusive "How To Train Your Dragon" Squishmallows Universal Destinations and Experiences is showing off a pair of exclusive Squishmallows based on some favorite characters.What's Happening:Universal Destinations and Experiences has released a new pair of Squishmallow plush figures, celebrating two iconic characters from Dreamworks' How to Train Your Dragon franchise.The new and exclusive plush toys feature both the...
- LEGO Just Dropped Some New ‘Star Wars’ Sets Online! New Star Wars LEGO sets are online!
- First Fall Decorations Arrive at Magic Kingdom Ahead of Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Spooky season is officially getting underway at Walt Disney World! With the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of 2026 taking place this Friday, August 7, crews have installed the very first autumn decorations inside Magic Kingdom. Following the arrival of party promotional signage at the Transportation and Ticket Center and...
- 2 NEW Popcorn Buckets Announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Disney just quietly revealed the two EXCLUSIVE popcorn buckets coming to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
- 2 NEW Disney Loungeflys Just Dropped Online! Two NEW Disney Loungeflys just dropped on the Disney Store that you need to check out!
- Magic Kingdom Rumors: Is Disney’s Haunted Mansion Moving to Villains Land and Erasing Liberty Square? Walt Disney World is entering an era of unprecedented transformation, and the Magic Kingdom is currently the epicenter of these massive, park-altering shifts. For the past several months, guests visiting the park have navigated around a labyrinth of construction walls surrounding...
- NEW Disney Springs Restaurant Has Finally OPENED Disney Springs's newest restaurant has finally opened and we were first in line!
- “Leaves Something To Be Desired” Is This Disney World Hotel Really All It’s Cracked Up To Be? This Disney World resort may be popular, but it's not for everyone.
- First Look at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2026 Ear Headband and Loungefly Bag Disney revealed the 2026 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party ear headband and convertible Loungefly bag. They previously shared pictures of apparel and souvenirs, as well as Annual Passholder exclusives. Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Merchandise The Not-So-Scary ear headband by Loungefly features a black and...
- The Music of EPCOT Center & Current Park To Be Released on Special 2-Vinyl Record Set Disney Music Emporium is releasing a vinyl record set of music spanning from the original EPCOT Center to the modern version of the park. The Music of EPCOT Vinyl Guests can be among the first to pre-order The Music of EPCOT 2LP with free shipping at the...
- First 2026 Fall Decorations Arrive at Magic Kingdom Crews have installed the first fall decorations of the season at Magic Kingdom. We already spotted Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party signage last week. Fall Decor at Magic Kingdom Autumnal orange, yellow, and red bunting hangs on the front of the Main Street train station. More...
- REVIEW: We Were SHOCKED By How Much We Enjoyed This UNIQUE Disney World Snack We are trying the all-new Burger Crêpe in Disney World and we are bringing you our FULL review!
- This New Disney+ Perk Is Going To Be VERY Popular A new Disney+ perk just dropped and it sounds so sweet!
- AllEars TV: This Disney World Challenge Changed Everything I Thought I Knew About Magic Kingdom I’m my own worst enemy in Disney World, because today I’m competing against myself.
- Is Disney Really Changing the Costumes for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Here’s What We Know So what's up with these rumors about Cast Member costumes at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party?
- Six Ravens To Hold "Exceptionally Soft Opening" Starting Today at Disney Springs At long last, those visiting Disney Springs at Walt Disney World might be able to get a bit of a preview of what to expect from the new Six Ravens location as they attempt to hold an "exceptionally soft opening."What's Happening:Six Ravens, the new location from the same team behind...
- Universal Is About to Permanently CLOSE Its Most Controversial Ride 4 Months Early Reactions to this closure may surprise you!
- In Just ONE Month, This Disney World Hotel Perk Will Be GONE Don't forget! This Disney World hotel perk goes away in just ONE month!
- Cryptic Social Media Post Teases Return of Indiana Jones Adventure at Tokyo DisneySea, Hints at Major Changes? Tokyo Disney Resort made an out-of-character post teasing the reopening of Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull, potentially indicating the ride received major updates. Indiana Jones Adventure at Tokyo DisneySea The post contains a photo of Indy’s iconic fedora and the scarf worn by Paco,...
- Six Ravens at Disney Springs Will Use a Virtual Queue When Line Gets Long, Enforce Purchase Limits on Coffyns
- Guests Throw Punches in Second Video of Flight of Passage Fight Another angle of the “Fight of Passage” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was posted on TikTok last night. As we reported on Sunday, two parties in the queue for Flight of Passage in Pandora – The World of Avatar argued for the duration of their 80-minute wait before breaking...
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Bus Depot Extension Opens The extension to the Disney’s Animal Kingdom bus depot is complete and open. Crews started working on this addition in late 2025. New Animal Kingdom Bus Stops The four bus stops were added to the end of a row of stops. They are for transfers to Magic...
- ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Gets Official Series Continuation Despite The Mandalorian & Grogu (2026) becoming the lowest-grossing live-action Star Wars film at the worldwide box office, Lucasfilm has no plans to slow down when it comes to Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu.
- Tropical Americas Entrance Archway Takes Shape, Encanto Casita Goes Vertical Good morning from Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where the Tropical Americas project has hit two new milestones. As you’ll see in our photos below, the main entrance archway into Pueblo Esperanza is now taking shape. In addition, it looks like the magical Encanto Casita is now vertical after new steel...
- Tropical Americas Construction Update: Massive Structures and New Attractions Rise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World is officially saying goodbye to its prehistoric past and welcoming a vibrant new future. With DinoLand U.S.A. now closed, the demolition dust is settling at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, making way for one of the most anticipated theme park...
- 2 Things I Learned the Hard Way After Paying $1000 for One Flight I travel a lot for my job and there are two things I learned the hard way while flying!
- Busch Gardens keeps expanding its original mythology with Return to Corkscrew Hill Busch Gardens Williamsburg's Return to Corkscrew Hill isn't just reviving a fan favorite—it continues the park's growing investment in original stories following this year's Verbolten: Forbidden Turn. The post Busch Gardens keeps expanding its original mythology with Return to Corkscrew Hill appeared...
- Jean Grey Will Return Later This Year Following Surprise MCU Debut Jean Grey is returning later this year following her surprise Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026). However, when the iconic X-Men mutant appears next, it won’t be Sadie Sink reprising the role.
- Read: Top Panels to See at D23 :Ultimate Fan Event Its Hard to Believe we have a little less than 2 weeks to go until D23 : the Ultimate Fan Event is here. We here at the Disinsider have been Pouring over the schedule to see what we want to see beside the Honda center big presentations and thought we...
- 2026 D23 Parks Predictions: Dream Big! The D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event kicks off in 2 weeks and we’ve started our predictions posts. Earlier this week, we began with easy wins for the parks that we hope are announced. We’ll come out with our actual predictions in a few days. Before that, it’s...
- Disney World Dedicates Main Street U.S.A. Window to Former Operations SVP Maribeth Bisienere Disney Executive Maribeth Bisienere Honored With Main Street, U.S.A. Window A longtime Walt Disney World leader has officially earned a permanent place on Main Street, U.S.A. Maribeth Bisienere, Senior Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World, has been honored with her name added to one of the iconic windows...
- Land Clearing Underway Outside Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom for Unannounced Project Land Clearing Underway Near The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom A small patch of greenery near The Crystal Palace has disappeared behind construction walls, leaving Magic Kingdom guests wondering what Disney may be cooking up next. Related: Scrim and Scaffolding Surround Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom...
- Disneyland and the Rise of Automation Book Review Disneyland and the Rise of Automation Book Review Disneyland and the Rise of Automation: How Technology Created the Happiest Place on Earth by The post Disneyland and the Rise of Automation Book Review appeared first on ImagiNERDing.
- Event Recap: 3 Great Things from Disney Consumer Products' “First-to-School: In Full Color” at Color Factory NYC This past Wednesday, Disney Consumer Products turned Color Factory NYC (typically an immersive and interactive art playground for curious kids) into a Disney-themed hour of delightful discovery. The event was meant to spotlight DCP's upcoming preschool products, which will be available pretty much everywhere, from Walmart to Amazon, etc. As...
- Fun Spot America owner’s comments fuel speculation ArieForce One has found a new home A video shared by Thrills_R_Us on X has coaster fans buzzing after comments believed to be from Fun Spot America CEO John Arie Jr. appeared to suggest ArieForce One will operate again at another park. While nothing has been officially confirmed, the remarks have reignited speculation that...
- Fight Breaks Out in Avatar Flight of Passage Queue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Tempers flared inside Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom when a physical fight broke out between two groups of guests waiting in line for Avatar Flight of Passage. Related – Guest Jumps off Stopped Gran Fiesta Tour, Fights with Guests and Cast Members Before Being Banned...
- Costumes from "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" Now Featured at Disney's Hollywood Studios Those visiting Walt Disney Presents in Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World can experience some fun with the new Descendants: Wicked Wonderland as they take their stroll through Walt Disney History.Toward the end of the walk-through attraction, guests visiting the experience can now see costumes from the new Descendants:...
- New EPCOT Album Set for Pre-Order Only at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Disney Parks fans are sure to love the first title revealed that will be available for pre-order at the Disney Music booth at the upcoming D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.What's Happening:Devotees may recall mere hours ago that we got a bit of information from Disney Music Emporium as they...
- Interior Work at Disney Springs Arribas Bros. Location Leads to Temporary Silhouette Setup A popular Disney Springs location remains open while a bit of work is being done on the inside of the store.What's Happening:A recent trip to Disney Springs at Walt Disney World helped shine a light on a bit of work that is being done at the Arribas Bros. location in...
- Fight of Passage - Guests Brawl in Queue at Disney's Animal Kingdom Two groups of guests decided to “rise to the challenge” in the queue for Avatar Flight of Passage today, according to a Reddit user who posted a video of the incident. According to the user, United_Excitement329, an argument had been going on between the two parties for...
- The Box Office Belongs to Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man Move over, everyone else. There’s only one friendly neighborhood superhero collecting records this weekend. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially delivered one of the biggest opening weekends in cinematic history, proving that if you put Tom Holland in a red-and-blue suit, audiences will happily throw their wallets at the nearest...
- This Week in Disney History (August 2 – 8) August 2, 2011: The video game Phineas & Ferb: Across the Second Dimension is released. August 3, 2001: The Princess Diaries is released in theaters. Happy 25th anniversary! August 4, 1998: The Black Cauldron is released on VHS for the first time. August 5, 1967: ‘Adventure Thru Inner Space’ opens...
- Why Did Disney Just Throw a Black Tarp Over Everyone’s Favorite Muppet Animatronics at the New Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster? Walt Disney World has a long-standing reputation for crafting immersive, detail-oriented attractions that transport guests directly into their favorite stories. Earlier this summer, Disney’s Hollywood Studios struck gold with the highly anticipated debut of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets....
- Animal Kingdom Changes from Last Week: Photo Tour Tropical Americas in Disney’s Animal Kingdom is taking shape. We were able to identify the entrance arch to Pablo Esperanza...
- MarvelBlog News for August 2nd, 2026 San Diego Comic-Con 2026 has come and gone, leaving us to filter through the bombshells. We’ll discuss them all in this week’s MarvelBlog News. Also, we’ll talk about Spider-Man. Marvel at Comic-Con 2026 By... The post MarvelBlog News for August 2nd, 2026...
- Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Will Not End Like the Animated Film Disney is rebuilding the kingdom of Corona for the live-action Tangled (2010) remake – but it won’t be totally identical to the original. The studio’s live-action Tangled remake is currently filming in Girona, Spain, where medieval streets and colorful historic buildings are standing in for Rapunzel’s fictional homeland.
- This Disney World Ride Had an Average Wait of OVER an Hour This Week… And It STILL Wasn’t the Busiest This past week's Walt Disney World wait times.
- New Kraft Heinz Condiment Dispensers Debut Aboard the Disney Treasure Kraft Heinz’s new partnership with Disney is officially showing up on the high seas. WDWNT spotted new Heinz condiment dispensers aboard the Disney Treasure. This is our first evidence of the multi-year deal, announced in July, reaching Disney Cruise Line sailings. Heinz Partnership Kraft Heinz and Disney...
- Guest Notice: Disney Restores Iconic Shows to Hollywood Studios This Month Hollywood Studios is preparing to bring back two iconic theme park shows. For most guests, the park’s evening entertainment currently revolves around Fantasmic!, the long-running spectacular staged inside the Hollywood Hills Amphitheater. Disney often schedules two performances, commonly at 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Three Rides Were Closed For A Combined 24 HOURS in Disney World Yesterday THREE popular Disney World rides were closed for a total of 24 HOURS yesterday.
- Slow Progress Continues for Spaceship Earth Exterior Updates at EPCOT Progress on the exterior panel refresh at Spaceship Earth continues, but slowly. One side of the building is nearly finished, with crews yet to begin on a similar section on the other side of the building. We stopped by EPCOT recently to check on the project’s status. Here’s a...
- The New Amazon Water Bottle Every Disney Adult Is Taking To Disneyland These water bottles will fit right in at the Disneyland Resort!
- REVIEW: We Are OBSESSED With This Limited-Time $22 Cake Slice! There is a NEW cake slice available this month at Cake Bake Shop!
- Surprise, Surprise — MORE Construction Is Coming to Disney World More construction is coming to Disney World sooner than you may think.
- Classic Imagineer Artwork Returns to The American Adventure Rotunda at EPCOT We stopped by The American Adventure at EPCOT during a recent visit and found nine classic pieces of artwork back on display in the pavilion’s rotunda. Imagineering artists created the works in 1982 for the pavilion’s opening. They now hang where the Portraits of Courage exhibit stood since...
- New Haunted Mansion Landscaping Installed as Facade Overhaul Nears Completion New landscaping has been installed across the hillside surrounding the Haunted Mansion as work continues on the attraction’s exterior at Magic Kingdom. Haunted Mansion Landscaping A freshly mulched planting bed now stretches across the upper portion of the grassy slope beneath the mansion. Dozens of low-growing green...
- Tropical Americas Entrance Gate and Carousel Queue Rise Into View at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The future Tropical Americas land continues to take shape at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, where crews are expanding rockwork and roofwork throughout the land. Tropical Americas Construction From the pathway outside the construction walls, guests can see the developing structures of Pueblo Esperanza rising throughout the former DinoLand...
- 6 T-Shirts On Sale On Amazon We Need For Our Disney World Next Trip You need to check out these Disney tees on Amazon!
- Disney Character Jar Blind Box Pin Set at Hot Topic Disney Character Jar Blind Box Pin Set at Hot Topic Here is a look at the new Disney Character Jar blind box pin set at Hot Topic! The price is $12.90 per box/pin and it released in August 2026....
- The Nightmare Before Christmas Mystery Pin Set at Disney Parks The Nightmare Before Christmas Mystery Pin Set at Disney Parks Here is a look at the new The Nightmare Before Christmas mystery pin set at Disney Parks! This released first for guests at Pin Trading Nights event in June 2026....
- The Little Mermaid Ariel Jumbo Castle Series Pin by ArtLand The Little Mermaid Ariel Jumbo Castle Series Pin by ArtLand Here is a look at the new Disney The Little Mermaid Ariel Jumbo Castle Series pin by ArtLand! This is the third release in the series designed...
- Disneyland Paris August 2026 Pin Releases Disneyland Paris August 2026 Pin Releases Here is a look at the August 2026 pin releases at Disneyland Paris! This month features Characters with fruit, Character photos, A Goofy Movie, Moana and more. Pin Trading Time event takes...
- Disney Fairies Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Disney Fairies Blind Box Pin Set at BoxLunch Here is a look at the new Disney Fairies blind box pin set at BoxLunch! The price is $12.90 per box/pin. Released in July 2026. Click here to purchase, while supplies...
- Six Ravens Soft Opening at Disney Springs Tomorrow Gideon’s Bakehouse fans will soon be able to complement their cookies with savory “Coffyn” hand pies. Six Ravens Official Soft Opening Announced Six Ravens, the new savory food concept from the team behind Gideon’s Bakehouse, will soft open at Disney Springs on Monday, August 3, 2026. According...
- Brave and Disney Crests Added to Crown & Crest Display in EPCOT's UK Pavilion The rotating family crest display inside The Crown & Crest at EPCOT’s United Kingdom Pavilion has been refreshed with several framed pieces inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Brave. The shop allows guests to research surnames and order personalized family histories, coats of arms, and other heraldic artwork....
- Where in the World #955 To all who come to this photo trivia game, welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details that Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! And now Challenge #954: And here’s the answer: It’s Fantasmic! The first winner this week...
- The Exact Cooler and Ice Packs I Bring Into Disney World That Always Get Through These are the coolers and ice packs you'll want to take to Disney World with you.
- These 2 POPULAR Attractions Will Be CLOSED in Disneyland SOON Two Disneyland rides will be experiencing closures in September.
- NEWS: Six Ravens Soft Opens TOMORROW in Disney Springs! Six Ravens in Disney Springs soft opens TOMORROW!
- Guide to EPCOT Fireworks Dining Packages Disney has announced they will be adding a new location to the Luminous The Symphony of Us Fireworks Dining Packages...
- Six Ravens to Soft Open August 3rd at Disney Springs Six Ravens has announced a soft opening at Disney Springs. The savory concept from the team behind Gideon’s Bakehouse will begin service at 10am on Monday, August 3rd. Chances are that there will be an in-person virtual queue in use due to anticipated high demand. Here’s the latest. ...
- Photos: Autumn Themed Starbucks and Disney Merch Arrive at Disney Springs Autumn has arrived at Walt Disney World and some fun Starbucks goodies can be picked up in a location that might be a bit surprising for some regulars. Located at Disney Springs' Marketplace district, there is a Starbucks location attached to the exterior of World of Disney. Since this is...
- Walt Disney World Showcases New World Princess Week Treats Across Resort Take a look at a number of new culinary treats that are coming to Walt Disney World to help celebrate World Princess Week this month!What's Happening:Walt Disney World is sharing a number of princess themed treats that will be arriving at locations throughout the Resort to celebrate World Princess Week.World...
- “Best Dining Experience I’ve Ever Had On Property” People Aren’t Talking About This Disney World Restaurant ENOUGH Do not overlook this Disney World restaurant any longer!
- This is The Only Hotel Where You Can Get The Best Disney Loungefly I’ve Ever Seen There's only ONE place to grab our favorite Loungefly backpack now!
- Former Disney Imagineer Eric Robison Announces New 'Return to Progress City' Concept Art Book Former Disney Imagineer Eric Robison is returning to Walt Disney’s unrealized city of tomorrow with a new collection of concept artwork. Upcoming Concept Art Book from Eric Robison Titled Return to Progress City, the book features Robison’s artistic interpretations of the futuristic community envisioned by Walt Disney...
- Construction Walls Surround Canada’s Waterfall at EPCOT Construction walls now block the waterfall walkway at EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion. They close off the ground-level path that runs beside the stream and past the waterfall, and they continue up to the overlook near Hotel du Canada. Here’s a look around the pavilion, which is now dominated by construction...
- Disney Stays Silent: Test Track Has Been Down for Nearly 24 Hours Without Explanation For guests visiting Walt Disney World this weekend, a highly anticipated trip to the future has hit a massive, unexplained speed bump. Test Track, EPCOT’s premier thrill ride and the park’s most recent major renovation project, has suffered a catastrophic mechanical...
- Quiz: Answer These Questions About Your Taste Buds And We’ll Reveal Your Ideal Disney Snack Combo There are SO many snacks in Disney World, it can be hard to decide what choices will be best for you. But you know your tastebuds better than anyone. Answer these questions and we'll help you narrow down the snacks by looking at what pairings are best for you!
- This Musical Starring Jodi Benson Needs WAY More Than Three Performances! We just got to see Jodi Benson and a TON of Disney creatives in an incredible performance!
- Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald Retires After 47 Years with Disney Tom Fitzgerald has retired from Walt Disney Imagineering after 47 years with the company. Imagineering confirmed the news in a social media post, writing that it was “saying ‘see ya real soon’ to one of our greatest storytellers.” Fitzgerald most recently held the dual roles of Portfolio Executive Creative...
- Another Viral ‘Teen Takeover’ Warnings Trigger Massive Security Overhaul at Central Florida Theme Park Central Florida is internationally recognized as the theme park capital of the world, drawing millions of families each year who are seeking thrills, entertainment, and unforgettable memories. However, a disturbing and increasingly dangerous trend fueled by social media is forcing some of Orlando’s most popular entertainment districts to rethink...
- AllEars TV: The Disney World Hotels Disney Doesn’t Want You to Know About — Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Come along with us for a FULL tour of the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista!
- REVIEW: We Spent $100 on Dinner in Disney Springs — And We’d Do It Again! Yes, Jaleo at Disney Springs is that good!
- New Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Ornament Features Detailed Hotel Miniature Guests can bring the rustic beauty of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge home with a new ornament modeled after the resort’s distinctive architecture. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Ornament — $34.99 The fully sculpted ornament resembles a miniature architectural model of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. One side recreates the resort’s main entrance,...
- Podcast Episode 104: Florida Orange Bird Orange Bird has become one of the most beloved symbols of classic Walt Disney World, but his story began long before opening day in 1971. In this episode, we trace the character's origins to a partnership between Walt Disney Productions and the Florida Citrus Commission, created to...
- Podcast Episode 103: Archives, Events, & More We kicked things off talking about life updates, spring break plans, home renovations, and even the exciting arrival of fiber internet in How’s neighborhood. One of the biggest announcements of the episode was the reveal of RetroMagic California, officially coming to Anaheim in February 2027. ...
- Podcast Episode 102: The Bicentennial at Walt Disney World In this episode of the Retro Disney World Podcast, we took a deep dive into how Walt Disney World celebrated America’s Bicentennial in 1975 and 1976, and how those celebrations connect to the upcoming America 250 semiquincentennial celebrations happening across the country today. ...
- Podcast Episode 101: Downtown Disney West Side We took a long walk back through one of the most fascinating eras in Walt Disney World history: Downtown Disney West Side. The post Podcast Episode 101: Downtown Disney West Side appeared first on RetroWDW.
- Podcast Episode 100: RetroMagic 10 Recap For this special live edition, we took some time to look back on RetroMagic — our most recent event in Florida celebrating the history, stories, and people behind Walt Disney World. The post Podcast Episode 100: RetroMagic 10 Recap appeared first on...
- About the LBVHistory Archive The Lake Buena Vista History Archive is the digital collections site of the Lake Buena Vista Historical Society (LBV History)—a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Lake Buena Vista, Bay Lake, and Walt Disney World. It lives at https://archive.lbvhistory.org. Whether you’re researching a specific attraction, hunting for photos from...
- Is Epic Universe Lying To You About Wait Times? We Found Out Are the Epic Universe wait times actually accurate? We put it to the test!
- I’ve Stayed in EVERY Disney World Hotel and Here’s The Worst Thing About Each One I'm getting real about my problem with every Disney World resort.
- Buying Disneyland and Walt Disney World Tickets One of the questions we’re asked the most is where and how to buy theme park tickets for the Disney Parks. There are a number of options on the amount of days to buy, whether to link it to a package and where to buy those tickets....
- Scrim and Scaffolding Surround Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom Refurbishment Underway at Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom If you’ve taken a stroll through Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom recently, you may have noticed that Storybook Circus is looking a little more like a construction zone than a circus tent carnival. Between ongoing major developments across the park and prolonged...
- Disney Confirms Showtimes for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Entertainment Times Confirmed for 2026 The Sanderson Sisters are ready to run amok, amok, amok once again, and Disney has now confirmed the entertainment schedule for the 2026 Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom. With the first party night arriving on Friday, August 7, guests...
- Bluey & Bingo Window Decal Arrives at Disneyland Resort Bluey and Bingo from the hit Australian children’s series Bluey are featured on a new window decal available at Disneyland. We found the decal at Fantasy Faire Gifts near “it’s a small world.” Bluey Decal – $11.99 Bluey wears black Mickey ears while Bingo wears Minnie ears...
- Knott’s Ghost Town Alive 10th Anniversary: The Time Capsule That Changed Calico Calico 1895. The most important Founders Day yet: 85 years of Calico! With the town’s future already shrouded in uncertainty after the mine dried up, the townsfolk were ready to unwind with a grand celebration of cherished traditions. Yet, it’s not Founder’s Day without surprises— this time,...
- Disney & Old Navy Bring a Haunted Harvest of Apparel for Halloween Fall isn’t just the season for tricks and treats, but also for harvests. Old Navy and Disney’s new collaboration, the Haunted Harvest Collection, combines these two concepts with Mickey Mouse and his pals for fun Fall fashions for the whole family. Read on to see what’s included...
- New Declaration for Polynesian’s Island Tower Adds 19 Vacation Homes to the DVC Inventory It has been two years since Disney filed the initial declaration for Island Tower villas at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, Now, with this latest declaration, almost two-thirds of Island Tower’s vacation homes are part of the resort’s Disney Vacation Club inventory....
- Three Month Refurbishment Planned for Kidani Village Lobby Beginning in mid-August 2026, the lobby of Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas - Kidani Village will undergo a phased refurbishment with spaces and amenities periodically unavailable to guests.
- Disney Guests Have Days Left Before Two Haunted Mansions Close The clock is ticking for Disney’s 999 happy haunts. Haunted Mansion has remained a Disney parks staple for decades, carrying guests through creaking corridors, a séance led by Madame Leota, a crowded ballroom, and a graveyard where the dead appear considerably more cheerful than the living.
- SeaWorld Forces Guests Out as Entire Park Shuts Down The summer crowds had arrived, but the day would not unfold as planned. SeaWorld San Diego has spent the season balancing two identities: a marine-life destination built around animal presentations and a Southern California theme park competing for thrill seekers with attractions such as Emperor, Electric Eel, Manta,...
- The Muppet Labs Novelty Flask Pulled at Hollywood Studios Just Hours After Arrival, Not Currently Available to Purchase Just hours after the arrival of The Muppet Labs novelty flask at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney has already pulled the item, and it is not currently available for purchase. The Muppet Labs Flask The laboratory-style cups were available starting today, August 1, with purchase of the Pink...
- Disney Tears Into Iconic EPCOT Pavilion Building One of EPCOT’s most detailed buildings has been stripped down to its foundations overhead. The Germany Pavilion is designed to look permanent. Its clock tower, village square, decorative storefronts, and steep rooftops have formed part of World Showcase since the park opened on October 1, 1982.
- Same-Day Lightning Lane Drop Times Lightning Lanes are an important and expensive part of most Disney World vacations. There are two booking windows: Disney Resort...
- 'Disney Unscripted' Goes Behind the Scenes of Shanghai Disney Resort’s 10th Anniversary A new episode of “Disney Unscripted” pulls back the curtain on the final hours before Shanghai Disney Resort marked its 10th anniversary. Disney Unscripted – Shanghai Disneyland The 13-minute documentary, titled “Building the Magic Behind Shanghai Disney’s 10th Anniversary,” follows cast members and creative teams through preparations for...
- Marvel Legends Maximum Series Brings Iconic Symbiote Spider-Man to Life with New Figure Now Available for Pre-Order A new Marvel Legends Maximum Series figure is on its way, and it features one of the most iconic superhero costumes in the Marvel lexicon.What's Happening:It's the black suit that changed Marvel forever, and it's coming to the Marvel Legends Maximum Series.Inspired by Secret Wars #8, Symbiote Spider-Man has the...
- Confirmed: Tom Holland Prepares To Leave Marvel Behind Following ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
- Roof Refurbishment Underway in the Germany Pavilion at EPCOT Roof work is underway on Das Kaufhaus in EPCOT’s Germany Pavilion. Crews are stripping and refurbishing the building’s steep, dormer-lined roofline on both sides. Shingles remain intact on parts of the west side of the roof. The opposite side of the roof sits bare down to its underlayment. ...
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day Smashes Box Office Records, Swings Toward Historic Opening Weekend Spider-Man is back on top. Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially launched into theaters with one of the biggest debuts in cinematic history, proving once again that Tom Holland’s wall-crawler remains one of the most bankable superheroes on the planet. After shattering the all-time preview...
Theme Park News & Rumors
- Everything You Need for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party After Hours of Rigorous Testing All the items you need before heading to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
- Churro Mickey Waffles Are Taking Over Disney World and I’ve Never Been Happier This famous breakfast option is finally in more places at Disney World after years of begging!
- REVIEW: We Tried a Burger Crepe at EPCOT, and It Was SO Worth $19 We tried a new crepe at Disney World, and it might be our new favorite.
- There’s a NEW Exclusive Perk at the Disney World BoardWalk Are you eligible?
- REVIEW: 3 NEW Disney World Snacks Just Dropped But 1 Of Them Is Super Skippable Happy Princess Week! If you didn’t know, each year Disney celebrates what it means to be a princess, including virtues...
- CONFIRMED: Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket and More Revealed for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party We've got our first look at exclusive popcorn buckets coming to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party!
- The BEST Disney World Hotels for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party These hotels are best for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party guests.
- REVIEW: Six Ravens Is NOW OPEN at Disney World, and We’re Trying EVERYTHING Six Ravens has soft opened in DIsney Springs!
- DFB Video: What Dollywood Gets RIGHT That Disney Gets WRONG Dollywood has SEVERAL things that they just flat-out do BETTER than Disney does.
- What’s Going ON With Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Cast Member Costumes? There's been rumors flying around that the iconic Cast Member costumes for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party have changed -- here's...
Latest Walt Disney Photos
- Land Clearing Underway Outside Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom for Unannounced Project Land Clearing Underway Near The Crystal Palace at Magic Kingdom A small patch...
- Photos: Autumn Themed Starbucks and Disney Merch Arrive at Disney Springs Autumn has arrived at Walt Disney World and some fun Starbucks goodies can...
- PHOTOS: Haunted Mansion Returns to Original Color Scheme in Magic Kingdom Disney World is home to many famous attractions, and I’m sure we all have our favorites, but no fans can...
- PHOTOS: Ferryboat Dock Construction Expands at Magic Kingdom Construction has been a constant presence at Magic Kingdom this year, as Walt Disney World’s flagship park is in...
- PHOTOS: We’re Diving Into ALL The NEW Blind Boxes in Disney Springs! We’ve had quite the busy day at Disney World! We uncovered tons of new finds, including...
- Photos/Video: Players Prepare for the Major League Pickleball Tournament at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Today, we were invited out to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex...
- Photos: The Hills of Tropical Americas Take Shape in Latest Update from Disney's Animal Kingdom Guests visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom can really start to see the future of...
- PHOTOS: Pandora Has Reopened in Downtown Disney With a Reimagined Look! Downtown Disney is constantly changing! (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort) New restaurants,
- PHOTOS: New Pins Have Landed in Animal Kingdom! We’re in the middle of a busy day in Animal Kingdom! ...
- Photos/Video: Celebrate National Water Park Day at The Grove Resort & Water Park Near Walt Disney World For National Water Park Day, we were invited out to The Grove Resort...
Universal & Epic Universe Strategy
- Curtains & Clown Face Arrive at Universal Studios Florida for Halloween Horror Nights Crews installed more scare zone props at Universal Studios Florida this weekend as Halloween Horror Nights 35...
- Final Track Sections Installed for Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Florida Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift has reached a major construction milestone, with the final sections of track...
- Guests Brawl in Fight of Passage Queue at Disney's Animal Kingdom - in Today's Daily Recap for 8/2/2026 Two groups of guests decided to “rise to the challenge” in the queue for Avatar Flight of...
- Epic Universe Multipurpose Building Taking Shape, Team Member Facilities May Open First A large section of the future multipurpose building at Universal Epic Universe is now covered in metal...
- Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift Track Nearly Complete at Universal Studios Florida Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is quickly approaching a major construction milestone, with nearly the entire roller...
- The Muppet Labs Novelty Flask Pulled at Hollywood Studios Just Hours After Arrival - in Today's Daily Recap for 8/1/2026 Just hours after the arrival of The Muppet Labs novelty flask at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney has...
- Ozzy Osbourne Acrylic Figure and Shirt Released at Universal Orlando Resort For the upcoming Halloween Horror Nights 35, the Prince of Darkness has arrived at Universal Studios Florida....
- Temporary Closures Announced for Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey & Fyre Drill at Universal Orlando in 2027 Two attractions will temporarily close in 2027: Fyre Drill at Epic Universe and Harry Potter and the...
- Universal Just Opened Their NEW Coaster, And People Have THOUGHTS! This Universal Studios Hollywood coaster has officially soft-opened, and guests are RUSHING to experience it!
- Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween 'Scooby Doo,' 'How to Train Your Dragon,' and More Spirit Jerseys at Universal Orlando Universal Orlando Resort has several Halloween Spirit Jerseys inspired by Hello Kitty, Scooby Doo, How to Train...