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  • The image shows the entrance sign for Universal Orlando Resort. The large, colorful sign boasts a globe design and is surrounded by palm trees and greenery, creating a vibrant welcome that feels like an invitation to join a community celebration.

    Signage Confirms: Orlando Theme Park No Longer Accepting Cash After 9 Years

    By Alessia Dunn

  • Close-up of a colorful fairytale castle in Magic Kingdom, with blue pointed roofs, gold accents, gray stone walls, and a clock above the entrance, set against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds at Walt Disney World.

    Nearly 6 Years Later, Disney World Confirms Final COVID-Era Change Is Disappearing

    By Andrew Boardwine

  • Cinderella in front of the castle at Magic Kingdom (left), concept art for Disneyland Abu Dhabi (right)

    Trouble in Tomorrowland: Is the Iran War Killing Disney’s UAE Dreams? Why Gulf States Are Re-Evaluating the “Magic Kingdom”

    By Rick Lye 1

  • Guests in the entrance to Universal Studios Japan

    Universal Studios Theme Park Location Confirms Permanent Closure

    By Jess Colopy

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The image shows the entrance sign for Universal Orlando Resort. The large, colorful sign boasts a globe design and is surrounded by palm trees and greenery, creating a vibrant welcome that feels like an invitation to join a community celebration.

Signage Confirms: Orlando Theme Park No Longer Accepting Cash After 9 Years

in Universal Orlando

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Close-up of a colorful fairytale castle in Magic Kingdom, with blue pointed roofs, gold accents, gray stone walls, and a clock above the entrance, set against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds at Walt Disney World.

Nearly 6 Years Later, Disney World Confirms Final COVID-Era Change Is Disappearing

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Cinderella in front of the castle at Magic Kingdom (left), concept art for Disneyland Abu Dhabi (right)

Trouble in Tomorrowland: Is the Iran War Killing Disney’s UAE Dreams? Why Gulf States Are Re-Evaluating the “Magic Kingdom”

in The Walt Disney Company, Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
Guests in the entrance to Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Theme Park Location Confirms Permanent Closure

in Universal Studios Japan

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Jess Colopy
Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride at Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom Construction Forces Unexpected Change for Guests

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Mickey Mouse with a younger guest in Disney World's Magic Kingdom park

Disney Confirms Mickey Mouse Change, Coming in 2026

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
The entrance to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Young Children and Families Witness Vehicle Burst Into Flames at Disney Park

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Alessia Dunn

Airline Policy Forces “Larger” Disney Travelers to Buy Two Seats

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
A red steam locomotive labeled "Walt Disney Railroad" is parked at the Frontierland Railroad Station, surrounded by wooden fences and green trees under a partly cloudy sky, capturing a classic Disney scene that feels far from vanishing.

Disney World Permanently Covers “Dead” Frontierland Area

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
A yellow caution sign is superimposed on a split image; one side shows a crowded Orlando International Airport terminal and the other displays a busy scene at Disney World and Universal guests as the government shutdown begins as of October 1, 2025. Disney World and Universal Orlando park closures.

Homeland Security Issues Disney Travel Warning During Democratic Shutdown

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Enter for a chance to win the retiring LEGO Disney Castle set, with classic Disney minifigures on a bold blue backdrop.

Win It! The LEGO® Disney Castle Is Up for Grabs — and It’s Retiring Soon

in Walt Disney World, Merchandise, Featured

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Kurt Schmidt
Guests walking up to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park.

Disney Expected to Break Historic Orlando Record This Week Amid Spring Break Surge

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Guests in the Cinderella Castle hub at Magic Kingdom Park.

Disney World’s $449 Lightning Lane Sells Out as Crowds Overwhelm Parks

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Brittni Ward
The entrance to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park.

Animal Kingdom Starts Using Empty Park Space in an Unexpected Way

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) looking shocked.

‘Deadpool’ Star Ryan Reynolds Out, New Actor Takes Over Iconic Role in Live Action

in Entertainment, Marvel

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Daniel Roberts
The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu on his shoulder

Mando and Grogu May Be Replaced in Season 4 of Disney+ Series, as ‘Mandalorian’ Film Struggles

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Daniel Roberts
A look at crowds headed to Cinderella Castle from Main Street, USA at Magic Kingdom Park

Disney World Vacation Bookings Are Being Cut by 50% in 2026

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 9, 2026March 8, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Daisy Ridley looking distressed as Rey

Lucasfilm Confirms New ‘Star Wars’ Era Launching This Year, Finally Leaves Sequel Trilogy Behind

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Daniel Roberts 1 Comment
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean

Disney Postpones ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Show, Jack Sparrow Removed

in Disney Cruise Line

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by Jess Colopy
A father and son with Rafiki and Timone in Disney World's Animal Kingdom

Disney World Removes ‘The Lion King’ Characters From Theme Park Location

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by Jess Colopy
Disney World 2024- Disney's governing district - Mickey Mouse holding his hands out in front of the Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle with money falling from the sky.

Disney Just Changed the Rules: The Massive Gift Card Update That Will Save Your Next Vacation

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by Rick Lye
Guests in the Cinderella Castle hub at Magic Kingdom Park.

Disney World Confirms 1-Hour Time Remap for All Theme Parks

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Brittni Ward
The Easter Bunny and Mrs Bunny at Magic Kingdom Park.

Walt Disney World May Be Permanently Removing Easter Celebration in 2026

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
A large sign with colorful flags and bold white text reading "Six Flags World Headquarters" stands amid manicured landscaping with red flowers and green bushes, signifying the new policies on guest access. A building and a parked vehicle are visible in the background.

The End of the Cheap Summer? Why Rising Costs and Fleeing Customers are Killing the Regional Theme Park

in Theme Parks, Busch Gardens, Six Flags

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by Rick Lye
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park as seen from Main Street, U.S.A., during Christmastime.

Winnie the Pooh Is Taking Over Disney Parks This Spring

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Guests in the Cinderella Castle hub at Magic Kingdom Park.

Report: Disney Bakes Plastic into Croissant, Caught on Camera

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Wizarding World of 'Harry Potter's Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando

Guests Notice Big Change at Islands of Adventure After Construction Ends

in Universal Orlando

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Brittni Ward
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.

Guests Booking 2026–2027 Trips to Walt Disney World Resort Receive New Notice

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Dolly Parton in front of the Dollywood sign

Dolly Parton Expands Dollywood’s Orlando Push as New Opportunities Open

in Theme Parks

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Robin Hood on fire in the Disney animated film

The End of the Remake Era? How Disney’s New CCO Dana Walden is Saving the Studio by Killing the Live-Action Films Fans Never Asked For

in The Walt Disney Company, Movies & TV

Posted on March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 by Rick Lye 3 Comments
A large crowd of people, including families with children and strollers, sit and stand closely together at Magic Kingdom

Disney World Hits Capacity After Unannounced Buyout, App Sends Notice to Public

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by Alessia Dunn 2 Comments
A Southwest Airlines plane with a blue fuselage and red tail is taking off from an airport runway. The airport control tower and terminal buildings are visible in the background under a clear sky, marking a history-making moment amid recent airline policy changes

Bomb Threat Forces Emergency FBI Landing on Florida-Bound Flight: Passenger in Custody

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
A Disney jewelry collab ring inspired by 'Beauty and the Beast'

Disney Jewelry Retired, Will No Longer Be Sold

in Merchandise

Posted on March 8, 2026March 5, 2026 by Jess Colopy
Tobey Maguire, Tom Holland, and Andrew Garfield hugging in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'

‘Spider-Man’ Film Series Will Be Recast After ‘Brand New Day’, Sony Confirms

in Entertainment, Marvel

Posted on March 8, 2026March 9, 2026 by Daniel Roberts 10 Comments
Mickey Mouse poses in an airport terminal beside a stack of yellow suitcases, with a plane taking off and a city skyline visible through large windows at sunset as this Disney World news hits the media. United Airlines headphones rule Disney guests.

New Airline Policy Could Derail Your Next Disney Vacation: Official Ban Now in Place

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
Spaceship Earth in Disney World's EPCOT park on a sunny day

Disney Fans Mourn the Permanent Removal of “Classic” EPCOT Ride

in Walt Disney World

Posted on March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 by Sarah Larson
split image. on the left: guests screaming at halloween horror nights. on the right: entrance to epic universe

Universal Orlando Moves to Expand Halloween Horror Nights 2026 to Epic Universe

in Universal Orlando

Posted on March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 by Sarah Larson 4 Comments
'Avengers: Endgame' full cast promotional poster

Marvel Studios Just Changed Canon in the Disney MCU

in Marvel

Posted on March 7, 2026March 8, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Stormtrooper stare ahead in the Rise of the Resistance queue

Disney Just Removed ‘Star Wars’ Ride From the Must-Do List (According to Josh D’Amaro)

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Sarah Larson
A split image showing two iconic Disney castles highlights the Disneyland v Disney World distinction. The left side features Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland with a bridge and colorful flags, while the right showcases Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World with Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in the foreground. Rising gas prices Disney vacation travel

Don’t Drive to Disney: Shocking Nationwide Price Hike Affecting Millions, Including Vacationers

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
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.

Pixar’s Bold New Era: From ‘Monsters, Inc. 3’ to a Groundbreaking New Musical—Everything We Know

in Pixar, Walt Disney Studios

Posted on March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 by Rick Lye 2 Comments
Four friends, looking like Disney cast members on their day off, stroll outdoors with smiles and cups of frozen yogurt. Casually dressed, they revel in the sunny day at an amusement park or bustling outdoor shopping area, with buildings and trees framing their joyful scene.

Without Them, There Is No Magic: The Immigration Crackdown Rocking Disney World

in Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company

Posted on March 7, 2026March 9, 2026 by Rick Lye 32 Comments
Guests shopping at the World of Disney location in Disney Springs

Disney Wants You to Pay $12 for This Small Souvenir

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 by Erica Lauren 2 Comments
A dapper Disney historian sits by an open fridge, animatedly recounting stories of Walt and his legendary $9M housekeeper legacy.

60 Years Later, Orlando Unveils Plaque Finally Honoring Walt Disney

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on March 7, 2026March 8, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Barack Obama at Walt Disney World

Disney Has Allowed Obama Back Into This Disney Park

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on March 7, 2026March 8, 2026 by Erica Lauren
'Iron Man' (2008) poster

Original ‘Iron Man’ Star Now Blacklisted, Reveals Firing and Recasting Decision for MCU

in Entertainment, Marvel

Posted on March 7, 2026March 8, 2026 by Thomas Hitchen
Guests ride Mako roller coaster at SeaWorld

Seven-Minutes at SeaWorld Orlando Sends Six Guests to Hospital in Mystery Emergency

in Theme Parks, SeaWorld

Posted on March 7, 2026 by Thomas Hitchen
Disney World 2024- Disney's governing district - Mickey Mouse holding his hands out in front of the Walt Disney World Cinderella Castle with money falling from the sky.

Disney’s $2,000 “Invisible” Tour: No Admission, No Rides, and Only for the Elite Few

in The Walt Disney Company

Posted on March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 by Rick Lye 1 Comment
A group of people smiling and posing together in an outdoor setting, with a mix of casual and themed clothing. The background shows a building with decorative elements reminiscent of Bob Iger's visionary style. The atmosphere is cheerful and friendly.

Disney’s “Hospitality Reset”: How the House of Mouse is Retraining 36,000 Cast Members to Save the Magic

in The Walt Disney Company, Disney Parks

Posted on March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 by Rick Lye 5 Comments
a split image. on the left, cinderella castle at walt disney world and on the right, the entrance to epic universe's super nintendo world

Universal’s New Epic Universe Ticket Prices Hit as Disney Hikes Prices

in Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando

Posted on March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 by Sarah Larson 2 Comments
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Bring the Kawaii Vibes Home—Disney Japan Keychains Have Arrived!

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in The Walt Disney Company

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