Theme Park News
- Disney Puts Tiana to the Side: Confirms True Replacement for Splash Mountain, Thousands Rejoice In a groundbreaking move that has Disney enthusiasts buzzing with excitement, this Disney Resort is set to unveil the world’s first-ever “The Lion King” themed land, complete with an immersive flume ride that promises to transport guests straight into the heart of the African savanna. The... By Emmanuel Detres -...
- Official: Disney Begins Countdown for Permanent Closure of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
- FIRST LOOK at the Brand-New Rooms at This Popular Disney World Hotel
- This $47 Fanny Pack Transformed the Way I Do Disney World
- ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Happy Meal toys, adult meal coll... Happy Meal toys themed to "The Minecraft Movie" will be available beginning April 1, 2025 at McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. The post ‘A Minecraft Movie’ Happy Meal toys, adult meal collectibles at McDonald’s starting April 1 appeared first on Attractions Magazine Read more By Attractions Magazine - Mar 20,...
- Celebrate ‘Halfway to Halloween’ in The Witch City...
- RESORT REVIEW: I’ve Stayed at This Disney World Hotel MANY Times. Here’s Why I Keep Coming Back
- REVIEW: This Is The ONLY Way We Want To Eat Cake From Now on in Disney World
- This Disney World Souvenir Trick Feels Illegal
- BIG BREAKFAST NEWS: There’s a New Grab-and-Go Spot in Disney World!
- Rope Drop In Magic Kingdom Has CHANGED
- It Just Got CHEAPER to Eat at This Iconic EPCOT Restaurant, and I’m as Surprised as You Are
- ‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug’ Directional Signs Removed, More Construction Walls Up at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Directional signs at Disney’s Animal Kingdom that once guided guests toward “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” have now been removed, and more construction walls have gone up. “It’s Tough to Be a Bug” Directional Signs Removed and More Construction Walls Up A red rectangular sign that points towards Discovery...
- Paultons Park reveals plans for first on-site holiday village
- Scrim Added in Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Queue, Blocking View of Sunset Showcase Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Dinosaur Gertie T-Shirt Now Available at Walt Disney World A new shirt featuring Dinosaur Gertie is available at Walt Disney World. We found the new shirt at Keystone Clothiers in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Dinosaur Gertie T-Shirt – $29.99 The shirt features a snow-covered Gertie on a pink background holding an ice cream pop with the text “Dinosaur Gertie’s Ice...
- Fantasmic! Expands Showtimes to Meet Spring Break Demand at Hollywood Studios
- Sonny Eclipse Stripped From Magic Kingdom Amid Disney’s $60 Billion Project
- Sonny Eclipse Missing from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe at Magic Kingdom
- More Liberty Square Bricks Replaced at Magic Kingdom Crews placed more new bricks at the Liberty Square entrance in Magic Kingdom. Liberty Square Brickwork On Wednesday morning, the freshly placed bricks were surrounded by stanchions to keep guests from walking on them. These came down later in the day so the park’s cavalcades and Festival of Fantasy Parade...
- DFB Video: Disney World’s BEST Hotels for Families: Ranked!
- NEW Details Revealed — A Long-Abandoned Magic Kingdom Land Is Set for a Major Overhaul
- Disney Visa Cardmembers Get Early Access to Free Dining Plan at Walt Disney World for Stays June–December 2025
- Ann-Kathrin Mack named new managing partner at Europa-Park
- Australia’s Village Roadshow theme park operator “not impacted” by US bankruptcy filing
- Disney Closes Tree of Life’s Attraction, Moves on Quickly With New Notice The Walt Disney World Resort is moving on quickly as it bids farewell to the iconic Tree of Life attraction in Animal Kingdom. Despite not always being as flashy as its sister parks–Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios–Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a beloved part of the... By Thomas...
- BREAKING: FREE Dining Plan Deal Announced for Disney Visa Cardmembers
- Most Construction Walls Gone From Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland Most of the construction walls have come down from Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe in Disneyland a few days before it reopens. Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Construction Walls have also been almost entirely removed from Jolly Holiday bakery ahead of it reopening on Saturday, the only remaining section is in the...
- New Villains Pins Released at Disneyland Resort A new series of Disney Villains pins featuring characters like the Evil Queen and Chernabog has arrived at Disneyland Resort. Trio Pin – $14.99 This first pin has a profile view of Ursula (“The Little Mermaid”), Hades (“Hercules”), and Jafar (“Aladdin”) surrounded by a sparkly, fiery purple border. Trio Pin...
- Herschend to buy Palace Entertainment US theme parks from Parques Reunidos In a significant move that will further reshape the landscape of US theme parks, Herschend has entered into an agreement to acquire Palace Entertainment’s entire portfolio from Parques Reunidos. This acquisition will add over 20 entertainment venues across 10 states to Herschend's expanding portfolio, bolstering the company’s position as the...
- Epcot Flower & Garden 2025, Harry Potter Chi... The Attractions Podcast: Epcot Flower & Garden 2025, plus the latest theme park updates and more from Attractions Magazine. The post Epcot Flower & Garden 2025, Harry Potter Chicago store, and more news! – The Attractions Podcast appeared first on Attractions Magazine Read more By Attractions Magazine - Mar 20,...
- Disney World, Universal Orlando Brace for New Crisis—and It’s Not What You Think A shocking warning is being issued today that could affect millions of visitors and residents in central Florida, including Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort Guests. Rare Climate Warning Issued for East-Central Florida: What It Means for Disney and Universal Visitors As the temperature b... By Emmanuel Detres - Mar...
- Magic Kingdom Resort Is Causing Chaos – Will It Affect Your Stay? For decades, Disney’s Contemporary Resort has been one of the most recognizable and sought-after places to stay at Walt Disney World. Opened in 1971 alongside the Magic Kingdom, the resort has long been a symbol of Disney’s forward-thinking design, with its sleek A-frame structure and the fa... By Andrew Boardwine...
- Putting Universal's new Butterbeer to the taste test
- Exclusive Magic Key Holder Button Set Revealed for 2025 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite A commemorative button set will be available to Magic Key holders attending Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. Star Wars Nite Commemorative Button Set The set features a large button at the center with artwork resembling a Naboo Starfighter ship in front of the Rebel Alliance icon. One of the...
- Walt Disney World Adds Extra ‘Fantasmic!’ Showings for Spring Break 2025 Walt Disney World added an extra performance of “Fantasmic!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios daily for the rest of Spring Break. Fantasmic! Schedule According to the My Disney Experience app and Fantasmic webpage, the show will perform at 9:30 p.m. in addition to 8:30 p.m. from Wednesday, March 19 through Saturday,...
- Disney Files ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ Permits for Electrical Work & Sets Soon after the permanent closure of “It’s Tough To Be a Bug,” Disney has filed two permits for its replacement, “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ Construction Permits The first Notice of Commencement is for “Electrical work” at the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, contracting Solotech. The second...
- Wild Animal Assaults Horrified Walt Disney World Guest Poop has been an unusually hot topic at Walt Disney World Resort recently, from accidents in line for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT to contamination in Disney Resort hotel rooms. In February, one Disney Park guest shared how cast members handled an unfortunate fecal situation a... By...
- Epic Universe trip report: Team Member Family Day wa...
- Movie review: ‘Snow White,’ a musical retelling
- Personalization Now Available for Disney EAResistibles Vinyl Ear Hats at Magic Kingdom Guests who purchase a Disney EAResistibles vinyl ear hat figure can now choose to have it customized at Magic Kingdom. Disney EAResistibles Personalization at Magic Kingdom While at Star Traders in Tomorrowland, we noticed a display case of Disney EAResistibles figures including Sorcerer Mickey, A Mickey Mouse Club ear hat, and...
- This SECRET Disney World Margarita News Just Changed My Life
- Magic Kingdom Makes Changes to Early Entry
- 5 Things That Took My Breath Away on the Disney Treasure Get excited: we’re about to peek at some of the most jaw-dropping details onboard the Disney Treasure! Recently, I had the opportunity to step onboard for a first look at Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, and I was blown away by the next-level features that bring dynamic Disney, Pixar, Park-inspired...
- Baby Bakso’s Latest Visitors — The Detroit Tigers Have you ever seen the Detroit Tigers actually meet a tiger? The team recently got an unforgettable opportunity to meet the newest member of the Walt Disney World family — Bakso, a critically endangered Sumatran tiger cub. While training in Florida, five players, Colt Keith, Matt Vierling, Tyler Holton, Will Vest...
- I’ve Been Going to Disney World for Over Thirty Years and I’ve Still Never Done THIS
- Hold Up. Did We Just Find a Disney World Cupcake We Actually LIKE?!
- Disney World Park to Only Have Four Lightning Lane Multi Pass Rides by End of 2025 The Walt Disney World Resort shakeup continues as the House of Mouse overhauls its flagship Disney theme parks in Orlando, Central Florida. In the near future, Disney Experiences will officially fill in the iconic Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom. They will also retheme large areas of both Hol... By...
- Will Disney Modernize Carousel of Progress? Fans Fear Losing a Classic After New Teaser Recently, Walt Disney Imagineering released a short video that showcased the intricate details of the Carousel of Progress, an attraction long cherished by visitors to Magic Kingdom Park. This teaser provided viewers with close-ups of iconic props and scenic elements, piquing interest and excite... By Eva Miller - Mar 19,...
- Guest Says Poop-Filled Hotel Room “Ruined” Their Disney World Vacation, Shares Photos A guest’s recent discovery inside their Walt Disney World hotel room has gone viral. Related: New ‘Goofy Movie’ Film Hits Disney+ Next Month! Every day, thousands of guests enter the Disney theme parks in the hopes of having a magical day. Whether guests are visiting Disneyland in Californ... By Luke...
- Total Frontierland Replacement Continues at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Work continues on Magic Kingdom Park’s Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster as Walt Disney World Resort overhauls its Frontierland area. In the next few years, Frontierland will be nearly unrecognizable to long-time Disney Park guests. Walt Disney World Resort has already replaced the... By Jess Colopy - Mar 19,...
- Spaceship Earth lounge: The first adults-only space ...
- PHOTOS: Detroit Tigers Visit Baby Bakso the Sumatran Tiger at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The Detroit Tigers MLB (Major League Baseball) team recently visited baby tiger Bakso at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Detroit Tigers Meet Baby Bakso The Disney Parks Blog shared a look at the team visiting Bakso while they’re here training in Florida. Five of the players — Colt Keith, Matt Vierling, Tyler...
- This Is the Best Place To Cry in EPCOT
- Why Disney Adults Are Suddenly Booking a Lightning Lane for Walk-On Rides
- Dollywood owner Herschend to buy over 20 U.S. properties from Parques Reunidos
- Cedar Point reduces Early Entry rides for 2025
- Universal releases first official pics inside Epic Universe
- Herschend acquires US venues in agreement with Parques Reunidos
- The final Epic Universe construction update.
- Relive the romance: ‘Pride & Prejudice’ back... Movie fans of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth can see “Pride & Prejudice” on the big screen again to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary. The post Relive the romance: ‘Pride & Prejudice’ back in movie theaters for 20th anniversary appeared first on Attractions Magazine Read more By Attractions Magazine - Mar...
- Is ‘The Legend of Zelda’ coming to Epic Universe? | ...
- Dollywood owner Herschend acquires Palace Entertainm... Theme park operator Herschend will acquire Palace Entertainment's parks and attractions in the U.S. from Parques Reunidos, including Kennywood and Lake Compounce. The post Dollywood owner Herschend acquires Palace Entertainment’s U.S. theme parks appeared first on Attractions Magazine Read more By Attractions Magazine - Mar 19, 2025...
- Thousands Flee Disney World as Crowd Mass Engulfs Park
- Viral TikTok Exposes the Secret “Dark Side of Disney” for Millions
- Disney Princesses Exposed While Being Immediately Escorted Out of Theme Park
- RIP Liberty Square: Disney World Forever Changes American-Themed Area Magic Kingdom Park has been constantly changing lately, and the most recent update is in the Liberty Square area. Walt Disney World Resort has quietly refurbished one of the most historic parts of the colonial America-themed land. Liberty Square is just one of six themed lands at Magic Kingdom P......
- Magnolia Golf Course Now Offering a Dose of ‘Grumpy’ with Loads of Golfing Fun
- Meet the New Candy Characters at Disney Wonderful World of Sweets Welcome to Disney Wonderful World of Sweets, a sweet and sugary paradise for guests of all ages to enjoy at the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort! With confectionery treats such as freshly made Werther’s Original Caramel popcorn, caramel apples and churro toffee, you can choose from a wide selection...
- Herschend to buy Palace Entertainment's theme parks By Robert Niles: The owner of Dollywood and Silver Dollar City is about to take on the largest expansion in its history. Herschend has signed an agreement with Parques Reunidos for Herschend to acquire Palace Entertainment's U.S. properties. That means that historic parks such as Kennywood, Lake Compounce, and Dutch...
- Yo ho - it's a pirate's life today for every theme park fan By Robert Niles: Today is the day to celebrate the most important attraction in Disney's theme park history. The original Pirates of the Caribbean ride opened 58 years ago today, on March 18, 1967, at Disneyland in California. This was the first major Disney attraction to open following Walt Disney's...
- EPCOT Issues Update on Biggest Attraction Overhaul in Years EPCOT has been going through a massive transformation over the past few years, with Disney making big changes to bring new experiences to the park. What was once Future World world celebration insidethemagic.net—World Celebration, World Discovery, and World Nature—each focusing on different... By Andrew Boardwine - Mar 18, 2025...
- Magic Kingdom Shakes up Rope Drop for the First Time Since 1971 For Magic Kingdom rope drop fans, every detail of a park day matters, from the attractions to the experiences that happen before the gates officially open. On March 18, 2025, Disney made an unexpected change to its Early Entry process for Resort hotel guests, sparking conversations and excitemen... By Emmanuel...
- Luxury Disney Restaurant Abruptly Closed Due To Unknown Emergency, Guests Flee Area Walt Disney World Resort abruptly closed one of its most popular restaurants on Tuesday. Guests who looked up ‘Ohana on the My Disney Experience mobile app were greeted with a pop-up warning that the Table Service dining location inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort would not be operati... By Jess Colopy...
- Disney's Magnolia Golf Course Adds 'Grumpy's Gauntlet' with Major Redesign
- Liberty Square Brickwork Refurbishment Continues Near Bridge in Magic Kingdom
- Dirt Pile at Walt Disney World Transportation and Ticket Center Parking Lot Grows Increasingly Flatter as Work Progresses Work continues on the mystery project at the Walt Disney World Transportation and Ticket Center parking lot, with the large dirt pile becoming progressively flatter. Transportation and Ticket Center Parking Lot Construction Crews have been at work on a large dirt pile that sits at the center of the parking...
- New theme park breaks ground in China: Iqiyi Land
- Disney Adjusts Early Entry Rope Drop at Magic Kingdom, Allowing Earlier Access to Tomorrowland
- New McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge Opens to Busy Crowds at Magic Kingdom
- Magic Kingdom's Plaza Restaurant Refurbishment Complete as Scrims and Walls Come Down
- Universal Orlando shares first look at Epic Universe themed lands
- 3 Exclusive $5 Snacks Available During the 2025 EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival
- Disney World Guests Issue Demand After Park Unprecedentedly Bans People From Entry The spring break season is here, and from sold-out Lightning Lane Premier Passes to parks hitting capacity and chaos at Orlando International Airport, it’s clear that the Sunshine State is a prime destination for travelers. While the Walt Disney World Resort may be magical for most, frustratio... By Thomas Hitchen...
- Magic Kingdom’s Opening Day Attraction Replaced—Fans Are Not Happy Disney’s long-awaited addition of the DVC Member Lounge at Magic Kingdom opened today, marking a significant transformation in the park’s offerings. Nestled in Frontierland, this new lounge provides a retreat for Disney Vacation Club (DVC) members amidst the park’s bustling atmosphere. The... By Eva Miller - Mar 18, 2025...
- Disney World Axes 25+ Year Old Attraction, Quickly Deletes It From Theme Park
- Disneyland Announces New Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Menu Before Reopening Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe at Disneyland will have an updated menu when it reopens from refurbishment, including new items and returning favorites. Disney shared a sneak peek at the menu on social media. New Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Menu Returning items include the Beef Birria Toasted Cheese, Chocolate Mousse Brownie,...
- We Reviewed the Cheapest Sit Down Dinner You Can Get in Magic Kingdom
- HOLD UP. We Are OBSESSED with These Easter Eggs at Disney World Right Now!
- HONEST REVIEW: The Joy — and Pain — of Being a Disney Adult
- WARNING! Your Morning Coffee Just Got More Expensive at Disney World
- New Disney Vacation Club Lounge Opens at Magic Kingdom Park
- DFB Video: The Strangest Things to Ever Happen in Disney World
- If You’re In Your “No, Please, I’m Too Old For This” Era, You’ll Love These 12 Disney World Rides
- Inside the new DVC lounge at Magic Kingdom: McKim’s ...
- How To Choose the Perfect Summer Vacation Destination As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, planning your summer vacation definitely becomes front of mind (if you haven’t already done so, in which case, planning another summer vacation becomes a distinct possibility!). Whether you’re dreaming of relaxing on sun-drenched beaches, exploring vibrant cities, or embarking on...
- FIRST LOOK INSIDE the Exclusive Disney World Lounge Opening TODAY
- FULL TOUR of the BRAND NEW Lounge in Magic Kingdom!
- McKim's Mile House DVC Lounge Officially Opens Today at Magic Kingdom
- Disney World Bans References to Racist Splash Mountain From Park Over two years after its permanent closure, Walt Disney World Resort has removed the final traces of Splash Mountain from Magic Kingdom Park. Splash Mountain closed at Magic Kingdom Park in January 2023 to make way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. The Princess and the Frog (2009) retheme officia... By Jess Colopy -...