Katie Francis 
Both performances of Fantasmic! at Disneyland for June 4 have been canceled without explanation. The showtimes have been removed from the Disneyland app and the official website. Internal sources reported that Cast Members have been notified of the cancellation. However, at this time, Disneyland has not made an official announcement either in-park or via the … Read more
Since the announcement that the Rivers of America would be demolished to add a “Cars” expansion to Frontierland at Magic Kingdom, many fans have expressed concern over losing the park’s biggest body of water. New details and art for the expansion have been revealed, showing it has been designed with water and “natural” beauty in … Read more
Disney Cars Area Magic Kingdom Rockey Mountains for Disney Cars Area Piston Peak National Park Off Road Competition Since the project was announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event back in 2024, fans have been wondering how the world of Pixar’s Cars might intertwine with the American West of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. … Read more
A new original character has been introduced for the upcoming Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom, and he serves as an homage to a classic Disney cartoon character. The Cars franchise is coming to Magic Kingdom as an expansion of Frontierland. The ride will be housed in an area called Piston Peak National Park, and the … Read more
When talking about the upcoming “Cars”-themed expansion of Frontierland, Imagineers discussed their approach to ensuring the sightlines and storytelling of the existing Magic Kingdom won’t be disrupted by the new residents and their surroundings. ‘Cars’ Expansion Sightlines The Rivers of America area is set to become Piston Peak National Park, with the car-inspired architecture and … Read more
Closing Date for Rivers of America History of the Rivers of America Attractions Rivers of America – What’s next: The Cars Themed Expansion Rivers of America: Permits and Construction Plans Disney has finally announced the closing date for the Rivers of America, including the Liberty Square Riverboat and Tom Sawyer Island, at the Magic Kingdom. … Read more
Disney has confirmed that there will be operational changes to the Walt Disney World Railroad during the upcoming Frontierland expansion. These changes will begin on July 7, the day after the Rivers of America close permanently. Walt Disney World Railroad — Shuttle Mode The Walt Disney World Railroad will run in “shuttle mode,” meaning that … Read more
A classic Disney “fun map” has been revealed for the Cars-themed Frontierland expansion coming to Magic Kingdom. The map is a type of idealized art that shows an approximation of the layout and theming, but it shouldn’t be expected to work like a regular navigational map or to present every aspect true-to-life. The “fun map” … Read more
Disney is starting another round of layoffs affecting hundreds of employees, a closing date was announced for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and we tried two new villainous treats at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, June 2, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney … Read more
Disney Vacation Club Confirming “For Personal Use” Who This Disney Vacation Club Change is Targeting How Rent Your Disney Vacation Club Points In an abrupt and unexpected update to the DVC terms and conditions, the Disney Vacation Club has made a change seemingly aimed at reducing the practice of renting points to other guests for … Read more
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Five Nights at Freddy’s – FNAF Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Universal has confirmed that “Five Nights at Freddy’s” is coming in some capacity to Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood and Orlando. Universal Studios Orlando HHN 2025 They said the popular video game and movie franchise is coming in … Read more
To add to the Spaceship Earth theming, even the ice is geodesic at the new, adults-only GEO-82 lounge at EPCOT. GEO-82 Spaceship Earth Ice Cube Walt Disney Imagineering made an exclusive imprint to press the iconic pattern of Spaceship Earth into the ice used for some of the beverages in the lounge. Pictured above is … Read more
In the village of Darkmoor, monster hunters known as The Hounds and other villagers gather to dine and drink at The Burning Blade Tavern. Take a full photo and video tour of the venue below. About The Burning Blade Tavern is inspired by a scene in the 1931 “Frankenstein” film, which kicked off Universal’s Monsters … Read more
We tried some of the unique, sugar-filled confections at Moonship Chocolates and Celestial Sweets in Epic Universe, including some shaped like the already-iconic Captain Cacao. Location Moonship Chocolates and Celestial Sweets is located in Celestial Park, across the path from the Atlantic restaurant. It is housed in the same building as Other Worlds Mercantile, and … Read more
Universal added more reminders that guests must keep their shoes on while riding Stardust Racers, Disney Cruise Line has a new Visa Cardmember and Disney Vacation Club Member discount, there are still no flying dragons in How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, and Flavors of Florida is returning to Disney Springs — … Read more
Walt Disney World is changing its Annual Passholder rules about park reservations this summer, popular Halloween decorations are returning to the Disney Store soon and Epic Universe will be included in park-to-park tickets in 2026 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT … Read more