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  • Mickey's Fun Wheel and Incredicoaster on Pixar Pier at Disneyland Resort's California Adventure

    The End of the On-Ride Selfie? Why Disney is Officially Banning Cell Phones and Stanley Cups on Popular Attractions

    By Rick Lye

  • Universal Orlando's iconic spinning globe with Hard Rock Cafe and Islands of Adventure in the distance

    Universal Orlando Just Confirmed 4 Major Upgrades Guests Have Been Waiting For

    By Sarah Larson

  • Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in 'A New Hope'

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Mickey's Fun Wheel and Incredicoaster on Pixar Pier at Disneyland Resort's California Adventure

The End of the On-Ride Selfie? Why Disney is Officially Banning Cell Phones and Stanley Cups on Popular Attractions

in Disneyland Resort, Disney Parks

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Rick Lye
Universal Orlando's iconic spinning globe with Hard Rock Cafe and Islands of Adventure in the distance

Universal Orlando Just Confirmed 4 Major Upgrades Guests Have Been Waiting For

in Universal Orlando

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in 'A New Hope'

Disney Rewrites ‘Star Wars’ Canon, Eliminates Entire Romance Storyline

in Star Wars

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Chloe James
A train on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park

Disney World Signals Early Return for Big Thunder Mountain After Major Update

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Universal Studios Florida theme park entrance arch. Fast & Furious Supercharged closing.

“Most Vile” Universal Studios Attraction Set to Close Forever as New Mega-Coaster Announced

in Universal Orlando

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
Guests stream into Disney's Hollywood Studios through the main entrance.

Disney Guests Warned to Avoid This Popular Hollywood Studios Experience Amid Ongoing Issues

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Sarah Larson
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Disney Just Made Experiencing Culture at EPCOT More Expensive

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Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Erica Lauren
young adults in front of EPCOT's Spaceship Earth at nighttime at Walt Disney World Resort. EPCOT After Hours 2026

72-Hour Sellout Puts Disney World Guests on High Alert as Tickets Become Scarce

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
A look at crowds headed to Cinderella Castle from Main Street, USA at Magic Kingdom Park

Disney Just Gave a Retired Cast Member One of Its Most Prestigious Honors

in Walt Disney World, The Walt Disney Company, Business News

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Erica Lauren
A wide view of Universal CityWalk during the day at Universal Orlando Resort.

Universal Orlando Confirms Immediate Closures, Teases Brand-New Experiences

in Universal Orlando

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
A sheriff character poses beside a guest leaning over a themed car, with colorful flashing lights creating an exciting backdrop. Disney World arrest fireworks explosion.

Explosion Kills 7 People as Individual Involved Arrested at Disney World

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
Mickey Mouse and friends in front of EPCOT's Spaceship Earth in Disney World

Disney Scraps Entire EPCOT Theme Park Concept, Will Retheme To Something Else

in Disney Parks

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Chloe James
Mickey Mouse in front of The Walt Disney Company office building in Burbank, California

Disney Just Made Another Major Executive Change To Reshape the Communications Structure

in The Walt Disney Company, Business News

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Cinderella Castle at night

Last Night Disney Finally Delivered a Promise They Made to Fans 9 Months Ago

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Mickey Mouse stands in front of Cinderella Castle at Disneyland Paris, showing just how packed this Disney park can get during the Holidays, playfully pointing to a "No Entry" sign near the entrance. Disneyland child smuggling incident

Father’s Financial Struggle Leads to Dangerous Disney Incident Involving Child

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres 2 Comments
Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) wielding a blue lightsaber in 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'

Mark Hamill Shares Blunt Take on ‘Star Wars’ Future Under Dave Filoni

in Star Wars

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Chloe James 1 Comment
A train on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park

Is the “Wildest Ride” Getting Tamer? Why Fans Are Panicking Over Big Thunder Mountain’s Testing Speeds

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Rick Lye
The gate for Warner Bros. Movie World blocked off by dozens of iconic WC characters. Theme Park incident.

Theme Park Incident Leaves Dozens of Guests Stranded Over 200 Feet in the Air

in Theme Parks

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
The gardens in the Canada world showcase pavilion at epcot

Disney Announces It Will Outsource World Showcase Operations at EPCOT

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Jess Colopy 1 Comment
Wizarding World of 'Harry Potter's Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Confirms 2nd-Generation Expansion to Wizarding World

in Universal Orlando

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine 1 Comment
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Lightning Lane Sold Out? Not Anymore: The “1:02 PM Drop” Hack That’s Saving Disney World Vacations

in Walt Disney World, Disney Parks

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Rick Lye
Pluto stands in front of Storybook Circus at the Magic Kingdom

Disney Is Launching Something Big on May 26

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Ron Weasley, Harry Potter, and Hermione Granger in the hallways of Hogwarts

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 Receives Unexpected Update Amid Backlash

in Harry Potter

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Chloe James
Guests walking through the main entrance of EPCOT.

EPCOT Area Closed After Accident That Injured Multiple Disney World Guests

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Jess Colopy
Josh D'Amaro on stage with "Disney" written in bright white letters on the screen behind him

Less Than a Month In, Josh D’Amaro Faces Backlash Over 4 Disney Controversies

in Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, Disney+, Disney+

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Pirates of the Caribbean Jack Sparrow on ride

Disneyland Confirms Closed Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Will Not Reopen

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Posted on April 9, 2026 by Jess Colopy 5 Comments
Ivanka Trump at Disneyland Paris

Trump Family Takes Over Disneyland Paris, Smiles Ensue as U.S. War Looms

in Universal Orlando

Posted on April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America

Disney Establishes Gender-Swapped ‘Captain America’ MCU Replacement

in Marvel

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine 2 Comments
young guest wearing mickey ears running toward Cinderella Castle at Disney World's Magic Kingdom park

Disney Advances Piston Peak Project With Major New Magic Kingdom Permit

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Sarah Larson
A stormy sky background with an "Evacuation Route" sign is on the left side of the image, while the right side shows a digital screen with multiple listings marked as "CANCELLED" in Disney's signature red text, connecting this to Walt Disney World Resort and its guests.

New 2026 Hurricane Season Prediction to Seriously Affect Disney World Vacation Timing

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres
Spaceship Earth in Disney World's EPCOT park on a sunny day

Disney Just Created a Private EPCOT Fireworks View Experience

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Brittni Ward
Guests with Daisy Duck at Walt Disney World hotel

Disney World May Be Phasing Out One of Its Most Loved Hotel Perks

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Canadian flags in the world showcase at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort as Canadians celebrated the 150th birthday of the country

Walt Disney World Confirms Expansion of Canada at EPCOT

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser concept art

Disney Just Made Another Move on Its Failed Star Wars Hotel

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 by Brittni Ward
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Disney Axes Two Beloved Original Characters From Theme Park

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 by Erica Lauren
A SeaWorld trainer holds up a mirror to an orca in a tank

Controversial Orlando Theme Park Suddenly Pulls the Plug on a New Attraction Tomorrow

in Theme Parks, SeaWorld

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Erica Lauren
The entrance sign at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney layoffs

1,000 Disney Cast Members to Lose Positions: Nationwide Operations to Be Impacted

in Disney Parks, Business News

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres 3 Comments
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Orlando Theme Park Mogul Just Handed Early Summer Travelers a Stack of Exclusive Perks

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on April 9, 2026April 10, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker in 'Star Wars'

Post-Sequel Trilogy ‘Star Wars’ Movie Officially Dead, Director Confirms

in Entertainment, Star Wars

Posted on April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 by Thomas Hitchen 4 Comments
disney castle at magic kingdom

Walt Disney World Imposes 15% Price Increase on Vacations Booked in 2026

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 9, 2026April 8, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
Andrew Garfield crying over Emma Stone in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

Sony ‘Spider-Man’ Movies To Be Cut From Studio This Month

in Entertainment, Marvel

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Thomas Hitchen 1 Comment
Front: Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) screaming Background: Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disney World. Disney Hollywood Studios May 4 reservations.

Disney World Runs out of Park Reservations: Gates Will Lock in 26 Days

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Emmanuel Detres 4 Comments
Guests visiting Pandora The World of Avatar at Animal Kingdom during the day at this Disney World park.

Disney Reportedly Axing ‘Avatar’ Land, May Replace With ‘Zootopia’

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on April 8, 2026April 10, 2026 by Chloe James 2 Comments
A person in a Mickey Mouse costume is standing outdoors in front of a pastel-colored building with blue trim, extending their right arm. Mickey is dressed in his signature red shorts with white buttons, yellow bow tie, and black jacket at a Disney Park Resort in Tokyo for summer 2025.

REPORT: Disney Secretly Working on New Theme Park Known as DisneySky

in Disney Parks

Posted on April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 by Chloe James
Three people in the back row of Test Track, a Disney World ride in EPCOT.

One Simple Requirement Now Controls More Disney Rides Than Ever

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 by Brittni Ward

Disney Brings Back COVID-19 Policy Following Unfortunate ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Update

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Alessia Dunn
Guests riding Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom in Disney World

Disney Changes Accessibility System for Big Thunder Mountain Coaster

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
A train on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Magic Kingdom Park

Disney Confirms Final Judgment On 45-Year-Old Coaster After 15 Month Shutdown

in Walt Disney World, Theme Parks, Disney Parks

Posted on April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 by Erica Lauren
Willem Defoe as Green Goblin in 'Spider-Man' (2002)

Marvel Moves Forward With Green Goblin Return in New ‘Spider-Man’ Project

in Marvel

Posted on April 8, 2026April 9, 2026 by Sarah Larson
Guests stream into Disney's Hollywood Studios through the main entrance.

Monsters Inc. Roller Coaster Arrives in Disney World Earlier Than Expected

in Walt Disney World

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Andrew Boardwine
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