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  • A large white cruise ship with multiple decks and red funnel docked at a port, with calm blue water in the foreground and a green hillside in the background.

    Tragedy at Sea: Florida Teen Charged with Murder and Sexual Assault of Stepsister Following Mysterious Cruise Ship Death

    By Rick Lye

  • Guests walking up to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park.

    Walt Disney World Files Patent To Control Summer Heat in Theme Parks

    By Andrew Boardwine

  • The entrance to Disney World's Animal Kingdom theme park

    Disney Confirms Immediate Changes to Animal Kingdom With Reduced Capacity

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  • A Walt Disney World bathroom, themed after 'Tangled.'

    Disney Removes Men From Princess Bathroom in Florida Park, For Now

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A large white cruise ship with multiple decks and red funnel docked at a port, with calm blue water in the foreground and a green hillside in the background.

Tragedy at Sea: Florida Teen Charged with Murder and Sexual Assault of Stepsister Following Mysterious Cruise Ship Death

in Travel

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Rick Lye
Guests walking up to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park.

Walt Disney World Files Patent To Control Summer Heat in Theme Parks

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
The entrance to Disney World's Animal Kingdom theme park

Disney Confirms Immediate Changes to Animal Kingdom With Reduced Capacity

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Brittni Ward
A Walt Disney World bathroom, themed after 'Tangled.'

Disney Removes Men From Princess Bathroom in Florida Park, For Now

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Walt Disney World Confirms Closure To Polynesian Village Resort

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
A family stands on a Disney Cruise deck with Mickey and Minnie Mouse

US State Department Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory Against Disney Guests

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
A classic, movie-style Disney Store entrance in a mall

The Great Retail Reversal: Why Josh D’Amaro is Bringing the “Magic” Back to Standalone Disney Stores

in The Walt Disney Company, Disney Parks

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Rick Lye
The sun sets over the Millennium Falcon at Disney's Hollywood Studios' Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

The End of an Era: Disney Confirms Final Days for Original ‘Star Wars’ Ride

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Entrance to Walt Disney World featuring a large archway with "The Most Magical Place on Earth" written below. Mickey and Minnie Mouse are displayed on pillars. Palm trees line the road under a blue sky.

19-Day Disney World Closure Begins Today

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Crowds gather around the Millennium Falcon at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Guests Notified: Disneyland Resort Issues 3-Day Mandatory Star Wars Closure

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Woody and Buzz Lightyear looking down on a carnival in 'Toy Story 4'

Disney Launches New Passholder Magnet With Major Crowd Impact

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Brittni Ward
A person in a wheelchair inside a photo frame with Mickey Mouse and the Magic Kingdom Park in the background.

Missed Disability Deadline Triggers Company-Wide Investigation Into Disney

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Universal Orlando's iconic spinning globe with Hard Rock Cafe and Islands of Adventure in the distance

Universal Orlando Confirms 3 Attractions Permanently Closing by 2028

in Universal Orlando

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Guests stream into Disney's Hollywood Studios through the main entrance. Disney Park closing early 2026.

First Leaked Track From Muppets Coaster Signals Major Reveal on April 16

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Mixed image: Maisie Lockwood (Isabella Sermon) screaming in 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' on the left, and the Rex from 'Rebirth' on the right next to the film's logo

‘Jurassic World’ Officially Teases Human-Dino Hybrids, New Film Reportedly Targets 2028 Release

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Daniel Roberts
Concept for the Muppets takeover of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster

Disney Just Dropped a Tease for the Muppets Roller Coaster

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Daniel Craig as James Bond

Previous James Bond’s Return in New Sequel Confirmed, Title and Release Date Revealed

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Daniel Roberts
Split image: Left, Cynthia Erivo in 'Wicked', Right - Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort

Has HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Cast a Female Voldemort? Here’s Everything We Know

in Entertainment, Harry Potter

Posted on April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by Daniel Roberts 1 Comment
Three Disney World guests enjoy ice cream in front of EPCOT's Spaceship Earth at night

Disney World Handing Out All-Time Fan Favorite Snack for Free for American Celebration

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Universal Orlando's iconic spinning globe with Hard Rock Cafe and Islands of Adventure in the distance

Universal Just Made a Quiet Change That Could Reshape CityWalk

in Universal Orlando

Posted on April 12, 2026April 13, 2026 by Brittni Ward
big thunder mountain railroad in disney world's magic kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening date

Disney Just Made a Move That Could Ease Magic Kingdom Wait Times

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters

Disney Confirms Closure of Two ‘Toy Story’ Rides, Effective April 13

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on April 12, 2026April 13, 2026 by Jess Colopy
Visitors walk in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom on the Fantasyland side.

Confirmed: Airlines to Punish Disney Travelers Flying to Orlando or Anaheim After Booking

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Alessia Dunn 6 Comments
epcot

21-Year-Old Groundbreaking Disney Attraction Ends Operations in 32 Days

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 by Alessia Dunn 1 Comment
Carl and Russell in 'Up'

Disney World Theme Park Announces New Ride Inspired by Pixar’s ‘Up’

in Disneyland Paris

Posted on April 12, 2026April 13, 2026 by Jess Colopy
guest in front of entrance to Universal's Epic Universe theme park

Never to Return: Universal Closing Original Epic Universe Center on April 13

in Universal Orlando

Posted on April 12, 2026April 13, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
A Disney monorail train in yellow and white colors passing by on an elevated track at a Disney theme park, with a partly cloudy blue sky in the background and a metal fence in the foreground.

Florida Report: NEW Fumes Pumped into Monorails, Transit for 50% of Disney World Parks

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Guests walking up to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park.

2 Private Companies Buy Out Multiple Disney World Parks for Undisclosed Cost

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Two animated characters from Monsters Inc, a large furry blue monster and a small green one-eyed monster, standing on a city street at night, holding an envelope.

The End of Monsters, Inc.? Disneyland Files 9 New Permits for Massive Demolition and “Forward” Expansion

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on April 12, 2026April 12, 2026 by Rick Lye
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in Halloween costumes for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort at Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World Holds Back Halloween Season Discounted Rates

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 12, 2026April 11, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
The old McDonald's restaurant at Walt Disney World Resort

End of an Era: Disney Park McDonald’s Gets Torn Down

in Food, Disneyland Paris

Posted on April 12, 2026April 13, 2026 by Jess Colopy
big thunder mountain railroad in disney world's magic kingdom. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopening date

New Height Requirement Announced in May for Magic Kingdom; Disney World Guests on Alert

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
Star Tours The Adventures Continue Disneyland

Iconic ‘Star Wars’ Character Got Evicted From His Disney World Home

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Erica Lauren
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State of Florida Issues Important Update Regarding Disney World Vacations Through 2031

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
Mickey Mouse with a younger guest in Disney World's Magic Kingdom park

Disney World Issues New Policy Guidelines Ahead of Summer 2026 Crowds

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Sarah Larson 1 Comment
Guests descending the final drop on Tiana's Bayou Adventure. Disney World guest altercation.

A Shocking Disney World Incident Near Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Leads to Guest Arrest

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
GoofyCore at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT for Cool Kid Summer

Disney World Confirms Resort-Wide Changes Impacting Summer 2026 Guests

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Two people in themed 'Harry Potter' attire walk towards Hogwarts Castle at Universal

Universal Orlando Theme Parks Quietly Phasing Out Daniel Radcliffe’s ‘Harry Potter’ for HBO Reboot

in Universal Orlando, Harry Potter

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Sarah Larson 2 Comments
Guests stream into Disney's Hollywood Studios through the main entrance. Disney Park closing early 2026.

Reduced Operations Announced Suddenly for Disney World Park: Summer Vacations to Be Impacted

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
A family in front of Cars section of Disney's Art of Animation Resort hotel

Disney World Issues New Warning for “Value” Resort Guests in 2026

in Walt Disney World, Hotel

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Zora Bennett screaming in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'

‘Jurassic Park’ Film Series Is Finished, New Report Suggests

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on April 11, 2026April 12, 2026 by Daniel Roberts 6 Comments
Guests shopping at the World of Disney location in Disney Springs

Disney Just Gave Cat Owners Every Excuse to Spoil Their Pets on National Pet Day

in Merchandise, Featured

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Erica Lauren
The Batarang in a wall in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'

DC’s ‘Batman’ Reboot Confirms Official “Bat-Family” Lineup

in Entertainment, DC

Posted on April 11, 2026April 12, 2026 by Daniel Roberts
The Magic Kingdom ferry boat crosses the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney is Set to Cut Off Key Transportation Option at Beloved Disney Resort

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks, Travel

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Daniel Craig as James Bond in 'No Time to Die'

Female James Bond: Director Names Popular Actress to Take on 007 Role

in Entertainment, Movies & TV

Posted on April 11, 2026April 12, 2026 by Daniel Roberts
Crowds of people walk down Main Street, U.S.A., toward Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Park.

Disneyland Has Decided the Future of Its 48-Year-Old Coaster

in Disneyland Resort, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on April 11, 2026April 12, 2026 by Erica Lauren 2 Comments
Hogwarts Castle at Universal's Islands of Adventure in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort at sunset

Update Given After Universal Abruptly Removes Hogwarts Castle

in Universal Orlando, Harry Potter

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Chloe James 4 Comments
L to R: Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) looking concerned in 'Toy Story 4'

Disney Forces Pixar Movie Cancellation, Insists “Little Boys” Won’t Like It

in Pixar

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Chloe James 6 Comments
A young child with blond hair excitedly reaches for a stuffed reindeer toy displayed on a rotating rack. A smiling man and woman follow closely behind in a brightly lit store featuring clothing and various plush toys.

Disney Abandons the Disney Store, Starts Selling Merch on TikTok

in Merchandise

Posted on April 11, 2026 by Chloe James 2 Comments
EPCOT's flower and garden festival

“Every Morning” at EPCOT: Why the Internet Rallied to Defend Sugar Ray After a Viral Jab

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
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